Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour
Overview
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11 hours
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This premium full-day small-group tour (up to 14 guests) takes you deep into the heart of the Daintree region, showcasing the highlights of the Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge, and Cape Tribulation in one unforgettable day.
Travel in comfort aboard a luxury Mercedes Sprinter, with free pick-up from Cairns CBD, the Northern Beaches, and Port Douglas. Led by very experienced local guides, you’ll explore ancient rainforest, crystal-clear creeks, and the iconic Cape Tribulation beach, where two World Heritage-listed wonders meet: the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics.
Your day includes a Daintree River wildlife cruise, guided walk and swim at Mossman Gorge, morning tea with freshly baked scones, jam and cream, a delicious Aussie restaurant lunch, and tropical fruit tasting featuring fresh local seasonal produce.
With a relaxed pace, personalised guiding, and daily departures, this is the perfect way to experience the very best of Far North Queensland.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age to travel is 4 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult (4-14 years old)
Small group of no more than 14 participants
What To Expect
Travel along one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives, with a stop at Rex Lookout for sweeping views over the Coral Sea and the Great Dividing Range.
Port Douglas
Enjoy a short stop in the seaside town of Port Douglas, including a brief orientation before continuing to Mossman Gorge.
Options
All Inclusive Day Tour
Cape Tribulation & Daintree: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation in a small group of only 14 passengers - offering unrivaled personalised service. Pickup included
What‘s Included
National Park entry fees
Free pick up from all Cairns CBD & Northern Beaches Accommodation
Experienced tour guides with intimate knowledge of the local area
Multilingual Audio Guide App to follow the tour in your preferred language
Luxury recent model Mercedes Sprinter bus
Daintree River wildlife cruise
Aussie restaurant lunch: Barramundi, Chicken, Steak, Kangaroo, or Vegetarian
Morning tea - pastries, coffee and tea
Optional purchases (e.g., Daintree Ice Cream) and additional food/drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
872 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic
Shoger,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was fantastic would highly recommend. Our guide Sean was fabulous and full of knowledge. A long day but there was so much to see.
Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation
Bethany S,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely incredible tour today. Made all the more incredible by our lovely tour guides John and Sebastian! They truly made it a once in a lifetime experience. Our journey there was great - never thought a bus ride could be exciting, but Johns extensive knowledge of the rainforest and surrounding areas (among many other topics!) made it so interesting. Every possible question you could have, he had an answer to! By far the most informative tour I have experienced, so much so that I’d do it all again. Sebastian was very knowledgable as well - absolutely fantastic and he made sure we got through all the winding roads safely, most importantly he somehow managed to avoid every speed bump! The sights we saw were absolutely phenomenal, so many beautiful stops and each one was just fantastic. Even what seemed like a simple stop for ice cream turned into such a lovely experience as we were greeted by the most lovely host Betty, who makes each flavour by hand. I’ve dreamed of visiting the daintree for so many years, the rainforest was just as beautiful as I had imagined, and so special to learn all about it at the same time. It was a long day but the humour from these two keeps you going. Cannot speak highly enough about John and Sebastian and they truly made our day. If you’re thinking of booking this tour, do it. You won’t regret it, was sad to leave! Until next time (I’ll be back 😂)
Steve's the man!
Getaway58708805381,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a really awesome tour! Steve was funny and full of knowledge about everything! It was a full tour well spent!
Cairns to Daintree
yishayas2026,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible experience with some great scenery. Lucky to have Steve as our guide!
This was a wonderful...
Carolyn L,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful adventure. This was a robust, 11 hour tour, that covers a lot of ground. We appreciated having a smaller group, as we would move about faster.
Exceptional Tour with James – An Unforgettable Experience!
Negar M,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an absolutely fantastic time on our tour to Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation yesterday, and it was all thanks to our incredible tour leader, James! From the very beginning, James was punctual, arriving right at our hotel to pick us up. Throughout the day, his wonderful personality shone through—he is incredibly kind, high-energy, supportive, and deeply knowledgeable about the areas we visited. He kept us engaged and well-informed the entire time. What truly showed his dedication and professionalism happened on our way back. There was a major accident on the road, causing a huge traffic jam. Instead of just waiting it out, James went completely out of his way and took an alternative route that added an extra hour of driving, just to ensure we could get back to our hotel as safely and quickly as possible. He worked so hard to make sure we had the perfect day, and his exceptional care made all the difference. Thank you, James, for being such an outstanding guide! We highly recommend this tour to everyone!
Fantastic tour for a taste of Daintree
bryansE7396JT,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We couldn’t have asked for a better day. Steve is great at sharing information every step along the route. Really entertaining too, never boring. We did the 11 hour Daintree tour. It’s a lot, with charming beautiful beach towns, Mossmon gorge views with a dip, great lunch and finish with Daintree and Cape Trib visits. This will make you want to come back for a longer visit or give you plenty of ideas to experience on this one.
Rushed day with not much adventure
bonitab762,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Lots of road works since Cyclone Jasper several years ago, tour operations haven't amended tour schedules. We were encouraged constantly to move quickly through the sites and to take quick toilet breaks. Lunch was a very fast 22 minutes from leaving the bus to being hurried back on to the bus to continue our tour. No real fruit tasting or relaxing lunch, no time for a coffee, very disappointing, I would have liked to spend more time at the Tea hut. The entire morning trip was rushed. The morning tea, Visitors Centre and the swim at Mossman Gouge. A very dissapointing day. I was really looking foward to experiencing everything that was advertised while I was visiting Cairns.
Daintree experience
bjlethb,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed a day trip from Cairns to Mossman gorge, Daintree rainforest and Cape tribulation, plus crocodile spotting river cruise. It's a big day, but well organised. Including nice morning tea, and very good lunch. John was our guide for the day: safe and professional driver, fun and informative commentary throughout the journey - helped make it an entertaining day. If you want to experience these world class natural wonders, I would highly recommend this tour.
Loved it!
Coastal60512816803,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant full day tour! One of my fave experiences in Australia so far. Saw everything I wanted to and more. Carsten was a great guide, lots of facts and really seemed to be enjoying the day which makes a big difference. Lunch and ice cream were both amazing, lots of new foods to try and good quality. Well organised too.
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