Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns
Overview
Available languages
12 hours
Mobile ticket
Travel in air-conditioned comfort in your luxury purpose-built vehicle to Cape Tribulation; through some of the oldest rainforest in the world.
Enjoy a guided rainforest walk through Mossman Gorge, a cruise on the Daintree River, delicious tropical lunch in a rainforest setting, and a walk on famous Cape Tribulation Beach. Stop at the Daintree Ice Cream Company for a refreshing fruit ice cream and a photo opportunity at Mount Alexandra Lookout before returning home .
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not recommended for child aged 3 and under
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cruise ship passengers are recommended to walk to the Hilton Hotel for tour pickup as port pickup/drop-off is not available
GPS commentary available in German, French, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin and Japanese
A medium level of mobility is required to join this tour. The coach used has several steps on entry and passengers will board and disembark the vehicle several times throughout the day. The guided walks at Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation Beach are both considered easy grade and under 1klm return in distance.
What To Expect
Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre
Explore the ancient rainforest of Mossman Gorge - home of the Kuku Yalanji people, and part of the Daintree Rainforest; the world's oldest surviving tropical rainforest. Your experienced driver guide will take you on a guided walk here.
Enjoy a 1 hour cruise on the Daintree River- an intricate eco-system home to a range of Australian wildlife including the elusive Saltwater Crocodile.
Options
Option 1
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Photo opportunity at Alexandra Lookout
Walk on world famous Cape Tribulation beach
Tropical lunch in a rainforest setting
Enjoy exotic fruit ice cream at The Daintree Ice Cream Company
Eco Certified Wildlife Spotting Cruise on the Daintree River
Guided rainforest walk at Mossman Gorge
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
799 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great day! Full...
Freya M,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00A great day! Full itinerary making sure you get to all the sights. Great guide with loads of local knowledge and stories. Would have liked to have a little more free time at some of the stops, but appreciate this tour had a packed itinerary.
Great way to experience the Daintree and beaches
Wander50669819380,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this tour on our recent trip to Cairns and it was awesome! Reece was an amazing tour guide, very friendly and had a lot of local knowledge (and jokes) about the region. There are a bunch of highlight stops so you see a lot of different aspects of the area including Daintree rainforest walks, Cape tribulation, Mossman Gorge and lookout spots plus some quick views of Palm Cove and Port Douglas. There is also a river cruise where we spotted crocodiles and got to see a lot of blue Ulysses butterflies while we were waiting for the boat. We were also fortunate enough to see a cassowary which was a definite highlight of the day. It was a long day but we felt that was a huge positive because we really got our money’s worth and it was super easy with hotel pick up and drop off. 10/10 recommend.
Down Under Tours Daintree, Mosman Gorge and Cape Tribulation
shelln2024,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Tour was absolutely AMAZING!!! Scott our guide made the experience so much better. His knowledge and stories were awesome. We learnt a lot honestly. Everything about the tour was excellent. Definitely recommend if you’d like to see the Daintree and Mosman Gorge in style…travel with Down Under Tours. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Daintree highlights!
tealedotson,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We hit all the highlights in the area! As a local himself, our guide, Scott, shared lots of stories about the area and was well versed on the entire region.
Beautiful Tour
nuti93,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Truly excellent tour, rich in history, curiosities, and legends about the local population, flora, and fauna. A wonderful experience on the Daintree River, lunch in the rainforest, delicious tropical gelato, and a beautiful visit to Cape Tribulation Beach. It is truly worth it; the guide was fantastic. There is also the option of an audio guide.
Great tour
256johannesj,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with delicious food and many impressions of the incredible nature
Fantastic Tour!
ljgordon1990,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my first time in Australia and my first experience with Down Under Tours, and they were absolutely fantastic. I would highly recommend them for any tour, and especially this one—it was brilliant from start to finish. Adrian H - our guide, was extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging throughout the day. His enthusiasm and expertise really enhanced the experience, and he is a true credit to the company. If you’re considering booking this tour, don’t hesitate. It was one of the highlights of my trip, and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone visiting Australia. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Am amazing day out in the Daintree
alexandramX8272MW,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most amazing day out with Down Under Tours in the Daintree. We did a river cruise and were able to spot a few crocs, then went to Cape Tribulation, Alexandra Lookout and Daintree Ice Cream. The guide was awesome and super knowledgeable, what a great day out!
Beautiful experience !
Jennifer P,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed the tour which was made exceptional with Sam’s knowledge and great sense of humour. Understanding the stories of the people of the First Nation was amazing.
Well done
wxman2017,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Spent the day on a private tour with Scott as our guide. It was a great experience as Scott was knowledgeable, experienced and friendly. He was also well versed in discussing the indigenous culture. Saw Crocodiles on the river and cassowaries on the road, among notable wildlife. Have to mention the great ice cream stop with local flavors. Well done.
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