Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Step into one of the world’s oldest living ecosystems with this full-day Daintree Rainforest Tour. This immersive experience takes you deep into the heart of the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest, where ancient landscapes, rare wildlife, and rich Indigenous culture come together.

Your day begins with a Welcome to Country and traditional Smoke Ceremony by the Kuku Yalanji people, followed by a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters of Mossman Gorge. Cruise along the Daintree River, keeping an eye out for saltwater crocodiles and exotic birdlife, then wander through lush rainforest and explore where the 'Rainforest meets the Reef'.

Led by passionate guides, you’ll gain insight into the region’s unique flora, fauna, and cultural heritage. Whether you're a nature lover, culture seeker, or simply looking for a memorable day out, this tour offers a little bit of everything.

A true bucket-list experience—once seen, never forgotten.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult

Infant under the age of 2, required to sit on the parents lap and a meal is not included

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre

Mossman Gorge Welcome to Country and Smoke Ceremony

2 hours • Admission Included

Daintree River Wildlife Cruise

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Beach visit - "Where Rainforest meets the Reef"

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Local guide

Guided Rainforest Walk

Lunch

Welcome to Country and Smoke Ceremony at Mossman Gorge

Air-conditioned vehicle

Daintree River Wildlife Cruise

Live commentary on board

Daintree River Ferry Crossing

Breakfast (available for purchase at Mossman Gorge)

Daintree Ice-cream Co (Available to purchase at own expense)

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Daintree & Mossman Gorge Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.61

1,989 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1521

280

108

A fun day
mollygA2137IO,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great day trip with lots of information shared by our enthusiastic guide, Clinton. A great opportunity to see a variety of different environments and wildlife.
Amazing day - do not miss this trip!
Dale M,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was the most wonderful day trip - full of beautiful places and experiences! It truly is a tour not to be missed. The smoking ceremony was a special start to the easy walk into the stunning Mossman Gorge and the optional swim or just a paddle in the pristine river water was invigorating. The road trip along the picturesque Captain Cook Highway alone, was an experience not to be missed and the view from the Rex Lookout, incredible! The riverboat trip on the Daintree River was fabulous in itself, so seeing the enormous crocodiles was an absolute unforgetable bonus. To top this most fantastic day off was walking out from the Daintree Rainforest on to the long white pristine beach at Cape Tribulation - just wow! This day was full of one beautiful spot after another, all day long! 11 hours that we will never forget! And of course I must mention our wonderful guide and driver, Matthew - a born and bred local who shared great insight and knowledge and his obvious love for this part of the country which made this perfect day, even better!
DT Rainforest Tour 🤌
Will M,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a wonderful tour to say the least. Shout out to my tour guide Matt (guys a legend). The smoke ceremony was cool and interesting. Mossman gorge was beautiful and fun to swim in. The cruise was unreal. I see the alpha male croc Scarface, a female scooter, and several baby crocs. Cape tribulation was also stunning. To wrap it up the ice cream place was great. Matt was an absolute beauty of a tour guide. He had all sorts of knowledge on the areas as well as a bunch of great stories. Super cool dude and made the day great.
Great guide!
harriets808,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Our guide was fantastic and really knowledgeable about the local area, this would have been a 5 star trip if the Smoke ceremony hadn’t been cancelled on the day
Our tour guide Ron was...
Joe K,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide Ron was fantastic! He was great at spotting and pointing out wildlife throughout the day, had lots of facts and history to share with us, always had answers to questions and kept everyone entertained all day. The tour itself was amazing too, so well organised to allow you to see multiple locations and parts of the rainforest. I’d 100% recommend it to anyone looking to get a glimpse into the Daintree Rainforest.
Struggled to follow instructions because of low voice.
Expedition159230,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Guide voice too low, couldn’t hear anything. The tour path and attractions are worth visit.
After we did Great...
Monica W,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
After we did Great Barrier Reef diving, there were probably nothing else in Cairns area to compete it. So even though I gave 3 out of 5 for this excursion, it was because that we may not be into forests. No one’s fault. We also had a little communication issue with the tour operator on time of pick up. But eventually worked out. As the result, we were a bit exhausted throughout the whole trip but there were a lot of driving so we could take a nap here and there to mend the lack of sleep.
Worth doing but a long day
Cheryl G,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Long day and saw a lot of the rainforest and coast. Would have liked more indigenous info at Mossman.
Amazing tour!
Lauren H,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Such a great day! Mossman was amazing and had a swim in the gorge! River cruise and ice cream, would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting!
Educational and enjoyable
BeckyRogers,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Good tour and guide was very knowledgeable. Would have liked a bit more time to explore the gift shop.

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Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

A true bucket-list experience—once seen, never forgotten.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult

Infant under the age of 2, required to sit on the parents lap and a meal is not included

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre

Mossman Gorge Welcome to Country and Smoke Ceremony

2 hours • Admission Included

Daintree River Wildlife Cruise

1 hour • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Beach visit - "Where Rainforest meets the Reef"

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Local guide

Guided Rainforest Walk

Lunch

Welcome to Country and Smoke Ceremony at Mossman Gorge

Air-conditioned vehicle

Daintree River Wildlife Cruise

Live commentary on board

Daintree River Ferry Crossing

Breakfast (available for purchase at Mossman Gorge)

Daintree Ice-cream Co (Available to purchase at own expense)

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Daintree & Mossman Gorge Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.61

1,989 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1521

280

108

A fun day
mollygA2137IO,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great day trip with lots of information shared by our enthusiastic guide, Clinton. A great opportunity to see a variety of different environments and wildlife.
Amazing day - do not miss this trip!
Dale M,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was the most wonderful day trip - full of beautiful places and experiences! It truly is a tour not to be missed. The smoking ceremony was a special start to the easy walk into the stunning Mossman Gorge and the optional swim or just a paddle in the pristine river water was invigorating. The road trip along the picturesque Captain Cook Highway alone, was an experience not to be missed and the view from the Rex Lookout, incredible! The riverboat trip on the Daintree River was fabulous in itself, so seeing the enormous crocodiles was an absolute unforgetable bonus. To top this most fantastic day off was walking out from the Daintree Rainforest on to the long white pristine beach at Cape Tribulation - just wow! This day was full of one beautiful spot after another, all day long! 11 hours that we will never forget! And of course I must mention our wonderful guide and driver, Matthew - a born and bred local who shared great insight and knowledge and his obvious love for this part of the country which made this perfect day, even better!
DT Rainforest Tour 🤌
Will M,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a wonderful tour to say the least. Shout out to my tour guide Matt (guys a legend). The smoke ceremony was cool and interesting. Mossman gorge was beautiful and fun to swim in. The cruise was unreal. I see the alpha male croc Scarface, a female scooter, and several baby crocs. Cape tribulation was also stunning. To wrap it up the ice cream place was great. Matt was an absolute beauty of a tour guide. He had all sorts of knowledge on the areas as well as a bunch of great stories. Super cool dude and made the day great.
Great guide!
harriets808,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Our guide was fantastic and really knowledgeable about the local area, this would have been a 5 star trip if the Smoke ceremony hadn’t been cancelled on the day
Our tour guide Ron was...
Joe K,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide Ron was fantastic! He was great at spotting and pointing out wildlife throughout the day, had lots of facts and history to share with us, always had answers to questions and kept everyone entertained all day. The tour itself was amazing too, so well organised to allow you to see multiple locations and parts of the rainforest. I’d 100% recommend it to anyone looking to get a glimpse into the Daintree Rainforest.
Struggled to follow instructions because of low voice.
Expedition159230,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Guide voice too low, couldn’t hear anything. The tour path and attractions are worth visit.
After we did Great...
Monica W,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
After we did Great Barrier Reef diving, there were probably nothing else in Cairns area to compete it. So even though I gave 3 out of 5 for this excursion, it was because that we may not be into forests. No one’s fault. We also had a little communication issue with the tour operator on time of pick up. But eventually worked out. As the result, we were a bit exhausted throughout the whole trip but there were a lot of driving so we could take a nap here and there to mend the lack of sleep.
Worth doing but a long day
Cheryl G,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Long day and saw a lot of the rainforest and coast. Would have liked more indigenous info at Mossman.
Amazing tour!
Lauren H,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Such a great day! Mossman was amazing and had a swim in the gorge! River cruise and ice cream, would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting!
Educational and enjoyable
BeckyRogers,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Good tour and guide was very knowledgeable. Would have liked a bit more time to explore the gift shop.