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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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
Guided rainforest walk at Mossman Gorge
Eco Certified Wildlife Spotting Cruise on the Daintree River
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Option 1
Pickup included
Reviews
712 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Daintree rainforest tour
605aedanb,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Adrian hazel - was a fantastic tour guide and made the experience very enjoyable, very educational trip that was extremely respectful of the wildlife, nature and first people
Great day with lots of interesting stops
Sarah H,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent way to see a lot of the countryside and the food along the way was good, too. Christo was a fantastic guide and kept us entertained all along the way. Would recommend this tour to anyone!
Wonderful, good value tour!
Sherpa28913084878,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The entire day was a complete delight. Christos was engaging and fun. His knowledgeable discourse kept us completely entertained the entire trip. The food was amazing and the sites were spectacular. Thank you for offering this rainforest, river and cape tour!
Top trip to the cairns hinterland
Mike T,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellently planned enjoyable experience. Jam packed with interesting information. Top job with a great guide and some truly wonderful sights. Well done
Excellent day tour with a great storyteller
Ian M,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent day tour with abundant information and food! Our guide Adrian was a master storyteller bringing the history of the area to life.
Fantastic tour, fantastic guide.
Numberslady,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic day’s tour with an incredibly knowledgable and extremely funny guide, Daniel. Cannot find a single fault with the day. A fantastic all round experience.
Beautiful gorge, rainforest, beach loads to see - great guide
LEY237,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with an excellent guide called Joe we were very impressed by his knowledge and friendly personality - he made the tour even better. Moss an gorge was amazing as was the daintree river and rainforest - Joe came with us informing us of so much including the local flora and fauna, the animals etc., amazing day out
Enjoyable day in the tropical rainforest
judyandsteve,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyable day visiting Mossman Gorge, the Daintree rain forest and cape tribulation. Adrian Hazel was our informative and excellent guide for the day. Hugely knowledgeable and a fun day. Saw the biggest crocodile of my life, the oldest tropical rainforest in the world and a cassowary! What a day and met some lovely people too plus ice cream at the end! Many thanks.
Awesome Day at Daintree!
B7827EHroberta,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour of the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. Adrian Hazel was an excellent guide - extremely informative and knowledgeable. He made the day so enjoyable. Highly recommend tour!!
Palm Cove to Cape Tribulation/Daintree
douglasfarmcontr2018,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very informative tour directed by Adrian H that catered to our children and adults. Lunch was delicious, the trip was comfortable and the ice cream treat to finish was perfect on such a hot day.
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