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1 day · Port Douglas itinerary

Port Douglas in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Port Douglas? Reef and rainforest. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Reef
  2. 2Daintree
  3. 3Croc
  4. 4Sunset

Morning: the reef

Cruise the Great Barrier Reef.

Afternoon: the Daintree

The ancient rainforest.

Late day: a croc cruise

River wildlife spotting.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Port Douglas — prices per person.

ABC Reef Safaris
Port Douglas
ABC Reef Safaris
5.0(1,553)·7h 15min
from$453/ person
via Viator
Amazing Daintree Rainforest Tour Waterfall Hike, Lunch, Swim & Crocodile Cruise
Port Douglas
Amazing Daintree Rainforest Tour Waterfall Hike, Lunch, Swim & Crocodile Cruise
5.0(139)·8–9 hours
from$181/ person
via Viator
Daintree River 'Sunset' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman
Port Douglas
Daintree River 'Sunset' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman
4.9(194)·2 hours
from$53/ person
via Viator
Reef Discovery Private Half Day Lagoon Tour
Bora Bora
Reef Discovery Private Half Day Lagoon Tour
5.0(135)·2–4 hours
from$739/ person
via Viator
Daintree Waters Tour
Port Douglas
Daintree Waters Tour
5.0(173)·6h 30min
from$174/ person
via Viator
Daintree River 'Dawn' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman
Port Douglas
Daintree River 'Dawn' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman
4.9(230)·2 hours
from$53/ person
via Viator
Reef Discovery Half Day Group Signature Tour
Bora Bora
Reef Discovery Half Day Group Signature Tour
5.0(1,044)·3h 30min
from$134/ person
via Viator
Daintree, Cape Tribulation & River Cruise from Port Douglas
Port Douglas
Daintree, Cape Tribulation & River Cruise from Port Douglas
4.9(831)·10 hours
from$198/ person
via Viator

Port Douglas in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Port Douglas in one day?
Yes — the reef, the Daintree and a croc cruise fill a day.
What is the best one-day tour?
A Great Barrier Reef snorkelling cruise.
Is one day enough?
One day covers the highlights; add days for Cape Tribulation.

Explore more in Port Douglas

Great Barrier ReefDaintree RainforestMossman GorgeCape TribulationSnorkel & Dive