Our group of 4 (2 brothers and wives) did the private 2 hour ‘Grand Fan Palm Gallery’ on October 7. Our group was all Australian (although my husband and I now live in the USA) and this is a part of the country that none of us had ever visited. What an incredible experience and truly one of the highlights of our visit to the Daintree. We were so fortunate that this was one of the very first tours we did. Angie was our guide and the knowledge and insights that she shared, the level of detail she was able to provide about the ecosystem and the interdependencies within it, was not only fascinating, but it was also hugely educational. This tour provided us with a depth of knowledge, understanding and appreciation for the rainforest that we then drew upon during subsequent tours. Absolutely fantastic tour and highly recommend it.

This tour left the two of us feeling immensely privileged to have shared in some of Neil's "treasury of memories". A guided walk through an ancient area - the world's oldest rainforest! - that few people would have the opportunity to explore in such an intimate way. Whether it was learning about the importance and role of cyclones on the health of the rainforest or how humans have both caused great trauma to the environment but have this same power to restore, recalibrate and save this irreplaceable ecosystem, it is an fascinating, reflective, and enlightening tour. Think Dr Karl meets David Attenborough ... be it his astounding recall of knowledge or ability to locate coin sized spiders that have camouflaged themselves as bird droppings, Neil makes this experience extraordinary. We appreciated his deep connection to country and that his walk was informed by his engagement with Traditional Owners, the original custodians of the land we were so fortunate to be immersed in for five very special hours.

If you're looking for a walk that's both informative and engaging, this 2-hour tour is a must-do! Neil did an amazing job of sharing the history from the indigenous peoples' perspective, which was incredibly enlightening. It really gave me a different look at the heritage laws and how they impact the area. Plus, the amount of information on the rainforest was just mind-blowing. And the added bonus was a cassewary with two chicks! If you can only do one walk, make it this one.

We had an amazing time with Neil, who introduced us to the sights, sounds AND the culture of its indigenous people. Furthermore we were enlightened on the challenges of managing the Forest. Neil is passionate, highly knowledgeable, making this a great experience. Absolutely value for money.