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4 hours 30 minutes
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Float through a combination of calm waters and rapids on a rainforest river during this 4.5-hour tubing tour including pickup from Cairns. You'll have about two hours of river tubing on a professional-grade twin-chamber tube. Soak up the scenery while cooling off from the Queensland heat in the water.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 5 years
Bring your own towel, and wear a swimsuit under your clothes
Bring water-resistant sunscreen and insect repellent
Leave valuables at home
Optional Shoe Hire available for $5pp
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Safety equipment
Snack
Professional guide
Pickup and drop-off
Twin-chamber tube
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tubing Levy
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After being picked up enjoy a scenic drive to our Tubing location - we operate on several different rivers with the best one selected each day. You'll receive a comprehensive riverside safety briefing from our crew and be kitted up with your life jacket and helmet then it's time to board your Tube!. On the water you'll experience a combination of calm drifts, gently tumbling waters and fast flowing rapids all set amongst spectacular scenery! Enjoy a drink & snack at the end of your tour before we return you to your accommodation. Suitable for the whole family aged 5 and over, all equipment, tuition and transfers are included.
Rainforest River Tubing: Rainforest River Tubing from Cairns
Pickup included
Afternoon Tour
Pickup included
Afternoon Tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
646 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Q4792YCjodic,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very relaxing and enjoyable... guides were friendly and easygoing.. would definately book again.................
Yousif A,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
We had an incredible time tubing through the rainforest river in Cairns. Even though the river was a bit low which is completely out of their control the experience was still relaxing, scenic, and really enjoyable. A huge shout-out to the guides: Jackie, Lura, Tom, and Andrew (I hope I got everyone right!). They were all friendly, helpful, and made the whole trip fun and safe. The views along the river were absolutely fantastic, calm, lush, and peaceful. We loved just cruising down surrounded by rainforest. Overall, a beautiful experience and definitely recommended! 🌿💧🛶
Sharon t,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Really enjoyed tubing down the river, the guides were all fantastic and very helpful around the rapids. Felt completely safe all the time, enjoyed the surroundings and all the noises of the rainforest, saw the most brilliant blue butterflies.


Greg J,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was a great day out well organised bit confusing on pick up times but we eventually got there. The equipment was good. You need to either rent shoes for five dollars or take them. You need a glass strap. If you wear glasses you can purchase them on the bus The crew are really helpful and thorough. I really like Jacqui who is very good at looking after everyone and friendly and drove the bus the view along the river is nothing but spectacular with beautiful rainforest. Clearwater lovely and cool. You have to get dressed in your helmet and lifejacket and sit in thetube which can be a little difficult. It is a little bit hard on your neck because of the angle, but the view is worth it.
R6371MKshannons,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Maya and John were great guides! This was my second favorite tour I did my whole trip! Super safe and friendly, could be a team building activity! Will definitely come back and do it again
walton m,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
river was so low travel on a tube for anyone weighing more than 50 kilos was scraping the river bottom for a good portion. guides were very friendly. poor communication on pickup time. email said 1:15. a phone call to the company at 1:30 informed that the pickup was actually 2:00. IMO, they should not take your money for the experience. i would recommend the trip if the water level was verifiable for a true float. certainly for all ages.
Stephanie C,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
It's both a relaxing and exciting adventure! The rapids are only level 1-2, so they make it so much fun 😄 In between the rapids parts, you just float gently. It's wonderful and the guides are great!
sairz101,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
Loved cruising down the clear rainforest river in a small group—peaceful, scenic, and fun. Taking personal photos with my phone in a water pouch was a great touch! The water was low, so a few rocks slowed us down, but it made the journey feel playful and calm. Nature all around was stunning. A beautiful way to unwind.
Jacob E,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
Fantastic time, great mix of relaxing and a little white water, awesome people. Megan, Dorothy and luke were great, Luke's first time was awesome, buffy will be proud 👍
A6821IGmarks,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was a great half day activity in Cairns. It was amazing cruising down the river on a humid day under the canopy of the trees. Our guides were Lexi and Dorothy and everything was so easy. There hadn't been much rain so the river was a little slower than I would expect but being in nature was amazing. We had a great mix of ages in our group but it wasn't too hard for anyone. A fantastic way to spend an afternoon in Cairns.
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