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Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Premium Day Tour provided by Discovery Tours Australia
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Premium Day Tour
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Premium Day Tour
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94% of travellers recommend this experience
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All entrance fees and national park fees included means no added cost
Duration:
12h
Taking Covid-19 safety measures
Hotel pickup offered
Group size:
40
Wheelchair accessible
Ticket type:
Mobile
- Duration:12h
- Taking Covid-19 safety measures
- Hotel pickup offered
- Group size:40
- Wheelchair accessible
- Ticket type:Mobile
About
With a naturalist guide in the lead, explore Cape Tribulation, Daintree Rainforest, and Mossman Gorge. Listening to commentary about the UNESCO World Heritage Sites highlights allows you to learn much more about the unique ecosystem, history, and culture than you would by simply exploring on your own. Additionally, round-trip transportation from Cairns allows you to focus on the scenery on the journey down the picturesque Captain Cook Highway.
Know before you go
- Duration: 12h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
English
Highlights
- Naturalist guide for expert commentary on the biodiverse ecosystems
- Round-trip transportation so you can focus on the scenery during the drive
- Morning tea and lunch inclusion lets passengers travel light
What to expect
After a stress-free pickup at your Cairns hotel, settle in for the ride along Captain Cook Highway, recognized as one of the world’s most scenic drives. Listen to in-depth commentary on the area from a naturalist or Eco/World Heritage-accredited guide, as you enjoy the scenery of centuries-old melaleuca trees and the Haycock and Double islands.
Stop at the Rex Lookout for views and photo ops over Trinity Beach before a brief tour of Port Douglas. Continue to Mossman Gorge, where you’ll be refreshed with tea at the Mossman Gorge Centre. Then take a walk in the rain forest along the Mossman River, stopping for a refreshing swim, if time allows.
Afterward, head to the sugar cane fields of North Queensland and grab lunch at the historic Daintree Tea House before embarking on a Daintree River cruise. Next up is Cape Tribulation, stopping at the Mount Alexandra Lookout on the way to the Marrdja Boardwalk, where you’ll take a guided walk in one of the most biodiverse areas of the rain forest.
Spend some time at Cape Tribulation Beach and then at the Daintree Ice Cream Company for afternoon tea (own expense) before heading back to Cairns.
Know before you go
- Duration: 12h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Available languages
English
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Highlights
- Naturalist guide for expert commentary on the biodiverse ecosystems
- Round-trip transportation so you can focus on the scenery during the drive
- Morning tea and lunch inclusion lets passengers travel light
What to expect
After a stress-free pickup at your Cairns hotel, settle in for the ride along Captain Cook Highway, recognized as one of the world’s most scenic drives. Listen to in-depth commentary on the area from a naturalist or Eco/World Heritage-accredited guide, as you enjoy the scenery of centuries-old melaleuca trees and the Haycock and Double islands.
Stop at the Rex Lookout for views and photo ops over Trinity Beach before a brief tour of Port Douglas. Continue to Mossman Gorge, where you’ll be refreshed with tea at the Mossman Gorge Centre. Then take a walk in the rain forest along the Mossman River, stopping for a refreshing swim, if time allows.
Afterward, head to the sugar cane fields of North Queensland and grab lunch at the historic Daintree Tea House before embarking on a Daintree River cruise. Next up is Cape Tribulation, stopping at the Mount Alexandra Lookout on the way to the Marrdja Boardwalk, where you’ll take a guided walk in one of the most biodiverse areas of the rain forest.
Spend some time at Cape Tribulation Beach and then at the Daintree Ice Cream Company for afternoon tea (own expense) before heading back to Cairns.Need help booking?
Call the number below and use the product code: 10986P1
Important information
Inclusions
- National Park fees
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board
- Cruise on Daintree River
- Entry/Admission - Mossman Gorge
- Entry/Admission - Daintree
- Entry/Admission - Mount Alexandra Lookout
- Entry/Admission - Cape Tribulation Beach
Exclusions
- Daintree Ice Cream
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Duration
12h
Departure details
- Traveller pickup is offered.
- We pick up from all Hotels and most rental accommodation (including AirBnB's) in Cairns, Holloways Beach, Trinity Beach, Kewarra Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Palm Cove, Thala Beach, Port Douglas. Please contact us if you cannot find your pick up location
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for child aged 4 and under
- Small group of no more than 14 participants
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travellers
Inclusions
- National Park fees
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board
- Cruise on Daintree River
- Entry/Admission - Mossman Gorge
- Entry/Admission - Daintree
- Entry/Admission - Mount Alexandra Lookout
- Entry/Admission - Cape Tribulation Beach
Exclusions
- Daintree Ice Cream
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Departure details
- Traveller pickup is offered.
- We pick up from all Hotels and most rental accommodation (including AirBnB's) in Cairns, Holloways Beach, Trinity Beach, Kewarra Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Palm Cove, Thala Beach, Port Douglas. Please contact us if you cannot find your pick up location
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Duration
12h
Return details
- Returns to original departure point
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for child aged 4 and under
- Small group of no more than 14 participants
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travellers
Travel safe during COVID-19
Last updated: 22 Nov. 2021
A note from Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Premium Day Tour
FROM 17/12/21 - COVID VACCINATION: All guests are required to be fully vaccinated with a TGA-approved vaccine. Evidence is to be provided prior to boarding. If Evidence or medical Exemption cannot be provided, boarding will be denied. No Refund of any portion of the tour amount will be refunded.
What you can expect during your visit
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
What you can expect during your visit
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
- Face masks provided for travellers
Itinerary
- You'll get picked upSee Important Information for details
- 1Palm CoveStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 2Captain Cook HighwayStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 3Port DouglasStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 4Mossman GorgeStop: 90 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 5Daintree Teahouse RestaurantStop: 45 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 6Daintree RiverStop: 60 minutesSee details
- 7Mount Alexandra LookoutStop: 15 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 8Cape Tribulation BeachStop: 30 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 9Daintree Ice Cream CompanyStop: 15 minutesSee detailsPass byDaintree Region
- You'll return to the starting point
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5.0
305 reviews
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BarSueDay
Miami, Australia57 contributions
We loved this tour. Discover tours made seeing this incredible part of the world so easy. Our tour guide Steve was amazing and his knowledge of this ancient world was incredible. The bus was comfortable and Steve ensured that we had plenty of stops. The tour was diverse giving us a fabulous overview of the history. Lunch was provided at the Daintree Teahouse restaurant and it was a perfect match to the tour. We were spoilt on our Daintree river cruise by seeing a number of large and baby crocodiles. This tour is highly recommended.
Written 25 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
michael w
Melbourne, Australia202 contributions
Enjoyed our very long but informative tour.
Very knowledgeable driver, who kept us abreast of what was happing around us.
My only complaint would be whilst enjoyable, the Barramundi definitely lacked flavour and was not the best I have eaten
Very knowledgeable driver, who kept us abreast of what was happing around us.
My only complaint would be whilst enjoyable, the Barramundi definitely lacked flavour and was not the best I have eaten
Written 24 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Mark G
1 contribution
Jun. 2022 • Couples
Beautiful scenery, croc tour highlight. Great for nature lovers. Comfortable, knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend.
Written 10 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thank you very much for your kind words and we are thrilled that you enjoyed your day. Our lunch at The Daintree Tea House is always very popular and Solar Whisper offers an excellent way to see wildlife as part of your day. We are glad that you were able to appreciate the benefits of taking a guided tour with our accredited Naturalist guides - the only way to "experience" the real Daintree.
Written 18 June 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Allister16
Wigan, UK249 contributions
Beautiful bay and beach, tropical forest, sandy beach, mangroves and turquoise sea. You will not be disappointed when you visit.
Written 8 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Our small group tours help you to appreciate the rainforest without the crowds and a guided tour really does help you appreciate all that our region has to offer including our wild and beautiful cassowaries and crocodiles. Thank you for traveling with us.
Written 18 June 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Robert L
Adelaide, Australia2 contributions
Jun. 2022 • Couples
The day was overcast with a little rain from time to time, and we had 12 other lovely people on our trip. Jim, our driver/tour guide, was brilliant throughout the long (12 hour) journey!
On our Daintree cruise we were lucky enough to see Scarface, the old Daintree River croc, sidling up to one of his many female friends on the river bank. Sbe put on quite a performance for us.
On our Daintree cruise we were lucky enough to see Scarface, the old Daintree River croc, sidling up to one of his many female friends on the river bank. Sbe put on quite a performance for us.
Written 6 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thank you very much for your kind words and we are thrilled that you enjoyed your day.
Solar Whisper river cruise offers an excellent way to see wildlife as part of your day.
We are glad that you were able to appreciate the benefits of taking a guided tour - the only way to "experience" the real Daintree and it's great to hear that Jim took such good care of you and your group. I will pass on your feedback to him. Thank you for traveling with us.
Written 18 June 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Stuart G
2 contributions
Although the daintree was very nice the tour didn't flow very well and there was not enough time exploring the rainforest. Warick our tour guide was driving too fast and fixating on plants, even stopping the bus to show us them... We came from Cairns and felt the pickup and drop off of people from Port Douglas wasted alot of time, also the morning tea was unneccassary. The lunch was great and the croc tour was amazing but in all the whole day was a drag and took too long driving from place to place. The windows on the bus were tinted so by the end of the day it was hard to see anything. Get a car and drive up yourself.
Written 5 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Hello Stuart,
Thanks for taking the time to post your review. We regularly receive great feedback from our clients about this tour. I will pass on your feedback to Warwick. We are sorry that the experience didn't meet your expectations, but we trust you enjoyed your time in Cairns.
Written 18 June 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Paul N
Brisbane, Australia66 contributions
We had the most fantastic time on this tour. Our driver/guide Greg did a fantastically good job. His knowledge of the areas visited was exceptional.
Would travel with them again.
Would travel with them again.
Written 1 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
I am pleased to hear you had a good time on tour with us. Thank you for your kind words about our guide Greg. I am pleased to hear that he looked after you while he showed you around our beautiful Mossman Gorge, the Daintree and Cape Tribulation. Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
Written 18 June 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Sabine Christel... Y
2 contributions
May 2022
Absolutely BRILLIANT!!! My daughter and I simply LOVED the entire tour, and Steve is a natural at what he does as a tour guide: he is highly informative about flora, fauna and the historical backgrounds of areas, he is funny, he is communicative in the best possible way (i.e next bathroom breaks/when we will eat etc)! We were always aware of what was upcoming, the background and wonderful things to look out for! I'd give it an 11/10 score! Superb!!!! Felt like a perfect and well balanced package: many incredible sights, great comfortable vehicle with a small group of just 9 passengers (takes up to 11), the food was truly awesome in every way and we got to experience a wonderful introduction to discover new varieties of foods available which we have never had the privilege to enjoy before! It was safe, fun, relaxing, interesting and is highly recommended!!!! Fantastic photo opportunities all through!!! Everything according to a well paced, relaxed timing schedule!
Written 26 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. It's always lovely to hear how much you enjoyed our full day Cape Tribulation day tour. I'm glad that Steve made you feel so welcome and was able to help you to experience this area with plenty of time at each of our attractions. Our day is as much about the people as it about the area we visit and our guides do go above and beyond because they love it as much as you will. I will pass on your fabulous feedback to Steve. Thank you for traveling with us.
Written 31 May 2022
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Donna D
19 contributions
Our tour left at 7am and returned to Cairns just before 7pm. Our Guide was Steve.
I went on this tour with my 77 year old Mother and it was suitable for her with minimum fitness.
We thoughly enjoyed our entire trip and found it excellent value for everything that is included.
The scenery was breathtaking and our guide Steve was very knowledgeable and polite.
It is certainly a busy schedule but this is to be expected when you travel such a vast distance and fit in so many sights.
Morning Tea of damper, cream, jam and coffee was delicious at Mossman Gorge as was lunch at the Daintree. Yes it is a full day but I would recommend it if you want to see lots of things in a short amount of time.
Thanks Steve.
I went on this tour with my 77 year old Mother and it was suitable for her with minimum fitness.
We thoughly enjoyed our entire trip and found it excellent value for everything that is included.
The scenery was breathtaking and our guide Steve was very knowledgeable and polite.
It is certainly a busy schedule but this is to be expected when you travel such a vast distance and fit in so many sights.
Morning Tea of damper, cream, jam and coffee was delicious at Mossman Gorge as was lunch at the Daintree. Yes it is a full day but I would recommend it if you want to see lots of things in a short amount of time.
Thanks Steve.
Written 24 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thank you very much for your kind words and we are thrilled that you enjoyed your day, morning tea at Mossman Gorge and your lunch at the Daintree Tea House. I'm glad that Steve was able to help you to experience this area with plenty of time at each of our attractions. Being a small group tour, we do try to take the time to allow flexibility in your day. Thank you for traveling with us.
Written 31 May 2022
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Paul Wyatt
2 contributions
James the driver made the day. Saw everything we wanted and he had all the info.
Great lunch as well.
Beautifully appointed coach very comfortable 👌
Great lunch as well.
Beautifully appointed coach very comfortable 👌
Written 12 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thank you very much for your kind words and we are thrilled that you enjoyed your day. It's great to hear that James took such good care of you and your group. I will pass on your feedback to him. Thank you for traveling with us.
Written 31 May 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Judith L
Bateau Bay, Australia50 contributions
Do you pickup from sea temple palm cove
Paul Wyatt
2 contributions
Not sure. However they came from Cairns with passengers to pick us up at Port Douglas so it makes sense they could pick up at Palm Cove on the way.
Hope this helps
Do they do pick ups in port Douglas ?
Barbara D
Greater Adelaide, Australia3 contributions
Yes they do
WJY
Ottawa18 contributions
Hi. I booked last week for a trip on Wed 28 April requesting a pickup at the Doubletree Hilton. Can you please confirm if this will be all right and what the pickup time will be?
Thanks very much.
Regards ,
Wayne Yee
We are staying in an airbnb in Smithfield. Where will the pickup be?
SoCalexpat
New South Wales161 contributions
Since you have the premium tour I would think they will pick you up at your door. Best to contact the tour company and ask.
ÁlexCD84
Madrid, Spain4 contributions
Hello. We want to know how many guests travel in the same trip. Thank you.
Alastair B
Glasgow, UK16 contributions
I cannot remember exactly. We travelled in a small minibus with 8-10 people. It was a great day out with a knowledgeable guide. We had an excellent lunch provided too.
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