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
725 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cape Trepidation
C4492CIsusanr,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day with Adrian H our driver.
Amazing Tour had a great Day
Y3805HDsharonb,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Adrian Hazel was amazing . He was very knowledgable and a great guy to interact with He was very attentive answering all questions asked of him. Adrian has a great sense of humour and made us laugh a lot. we had a fabulous day and experience we will never forget. Thank you Adrian, Jed and Sharon
Great Day
DuncanDavies,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent day out and very informative. Adrian H very good tour guide.
A great day out in nature and wildlife
Sunshine16416783034,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Adrian H was a very knowledgeable and informative guide telling great stories relating to the history of the area as well as his knowledge of the flora and fauna. We got through a lot in one day and it can be tiring in the heat. Even so, I would highly recommend this trip
Amazing day seeing oldest rainforest in the world
Jayne440,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative and fascinating day. Adrian Hazel was amazing. His knowledge was unbelievable. The scenery was fantastic. Lovely lunch stop
AMAZING
35autumne,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing trip guided by Adrian H. (I think his last name started with an H. He is in one of the photos) !I I Learned a lot of cool facts, and it made me appreciate the Rainforest and what it has given and provided people over centuries. He’s super smart and funny. We loved the stories! Keep it up :)
Amazing!
Diane H,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The rainforest and the cape are beautiful and fascinating! Our guide Daniel’s stories and humour throughout the trip truly made our day. Lots of specialized knowledge on plants, animals, history, geography, anthology, ornithology, oceanography, botany, everything that ends in a Y! Highly recommend this tour!!
A Must Do!
M3539JGdianeh,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Daniel was the best tour guide! His knowledge and humour throughout the trip truly made our day. Lots of specialized knowledge on plants, animals, history, geography, anthology, ornithology, oceanography, botany, everything that ends in a Y! Highly recommend this tour!!
Wonderful and educational day. Jam packed but flowed well
Cruiser52458411400,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The program was packed but flowed well. The morning tea, lunch and the afternoon ice cream were all wonderful. Adrian was an amazing guide and made the experience amazing.
Cape Tribulation, Daintree & Mossman
PatrickMurray59,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful day. Our guide Danial was very informative and interesting. The tour went at an even pace well spaced out . Date of our trip was Feb 6 2026.
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