Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip
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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
Daintree River Wildlife Cruise
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
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Daintree & Mossman Gorge Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
1,992 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Daintree
Judith D,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent day beautiful scenery. Noel was an amazing guide very knowledgeable warm and friendly. The bus was comfortable.
Well organised day tour
Excursion27105580135,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Brilliant day, thanks to Patrick. It is a long day but well organised and fits in alot. Morning tea was good but I would suggest it is abit earlier if possible. Lunch was ok but more options would be better. Highlight of the day was river cruise, we were lucky to see 6 crocodiles, 2 big males. Also saw kingfisher, lots of bats and beautiful butterflies. Great day, highly recommend
A day of sights & experiences.
Mavis N,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great tour day with Patrick, an enthusiastic, knowledgeable leader/driver, and 20 others. It was a long, long day with lots of driving; however, it was well planned and a very efficient use of our time. The sights, stops and experiences were authentic and enjoyable.
Crocs and Cassowaries
Pauline H,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Take an umbrella or raincoat. Enjoy the fabulous swim at the Gorge Fantastic to see wild crowd and Cassowary Dad with his chicks
A fun day
mollygA2137IO,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A 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
5.00This 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
5.00What 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
4.00Our 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
5.00Our 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
3.00Guide voice too low, couldn’t hear anything. The tour path and attractions are worth visit.
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