Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas
Description
A small group Advanced Eco Accredited tour specifically designed to showcase the very BEST of the Daintree Rainforest focusing on spending less time in the vehicle and more time visiting 'must do' Daintree locations as The Mossman Gorge, The Daintree River, Cape Tribulation, Alexandra Lookout, as well as being the only Port Douglas Rainforest company offering a private World Heritage Listed location in the heart of The Daintree Rainforest. As a multiple award winner of 'Best Rainforest Tour' and 'Best Rainforest Guide", we pride on excellent and personal service. Tony's Tropical Tours is a certified Green Travel Leader by EcoAccreditation Australia and a "Safe Travels" Quality Tourism Accredited Business in alignment with the global World Tourism Council for the COVID Clean protocol. Please note this tour is not suitable for guests with mobility issues.
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Itinerary
Our first stop for the day is at Mossman Gorge, the base of the Daintree National Park for a guided interpretive walk with your guide, capturing the best time of day for the perfect photo opportunity and the possibility of spotting a Boyd's Forest Dragon or a platypus.
Our next stop is the Daintree River via the Mossman Township where sugar cane and the sugar mill features in the landscape. Arriving at the Daintree River we take a Wildlife Cruise. Here you can sit back, soak up the tranquility and natural beauty, listen to the songbirds and seek the elusive Estuarine Crocodile.
Leaving the Daintree River we drive north through the scenic Daintree National Park stopping at Alexandra Lookout for sweeping views extending from The mouth of the Daintree River and out to the Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef. Morning tea is served with fresh muffins, biscuits, plunged coffee and Daintree Tea.
Next, we explore legendary Cape Tribulation beach. Guests can wander this remote white coral sand beach where two world heritage National Parks famously meet.
We enjoy lunch at a beautiful rainforest restaurant where our meals are all individually prepared and served, followed by a tropical fruit platter. After lunch, you can enjoy a swim in the refreshing crystal-clear waters of our private rainforest creek (subject to weather and water safety conditions).
Our next stop is Noah Valley World Heritage Listed private property, where we follow lunch with an interpretive guided walk as a small group with your experienced guide and stop to view The Gateway to Paradise which showcases one of the rarest and most primitive of the flowering plants in existence. The interpretive walk may be taken before or after lunch depending on conditions and departure times.
Our last stop of the day is at the Daintree Ice Cream Company. A highly recommended optional extra, you can sample ice cream made from exotic tropical fruits grown in right here in the orchard.
Daintree River Cable Ferry Crossing for our journey home. Sit back and relax in the vehicle while your guide returns you to your accommodation after a full day touring the Daintree National Park.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Tony's Tropical Tours offer two departure times from Port Douglas only. The 7.15am departure from Port Douglas and the 8.15am departure from Port Douglas. Both departure times offer the same itinerary. A pick up time will be confirmed when the booking is made and accepted. If you prefer a certain departure time, contact us to see if it is available. We do not provide transfers to and from Cairns or the Northern Beaches of Cairns, Thala Beach Nature Reserve or Silky Oaks Lodge. Guests must make their own way to Port Douglas and allow sufficient time for travel to meeting point. Once your booking is completed please check your messages for pickup time and details and other information which will assist in making your day more enjoyable.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Restricted to children over the age of seven. For families with younger children, a private charter will be required.
- This tour is not suitable for guests with any mobility issues.
- Is not suitable to persons with limited mobility or who require a walking frame, a cane or a wheelchair - due to the uneven ground during our Rainforest walk. If unsure, please check prior to booking.
Reviews(2,448)
Great day out ! Ash was interesting and insightful
We had such a great day in the Daintree! Our guide, Steve, was so knowledgeable it made the day both fun and educational. We enjoyed the walk in Mossman Gorge, the boat cruise seeing the crocs, cape tribulation and the hike through the rainforest after lunch. My kids braved the swimming hole after lunch and we all enjoyed some ice cream with exotic fruit flavors. There was something for everyone and we were so happy to be in a small group to experience this beautiful part of the world. Highly recommend booking this tour!
A really interesting day out. Our guide, Chris, was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of information about the areas we were seeing including the evolution of the rainforest and the characteristics of some of the trees, plants, insects and animals. Got to see some crocodiles as well. I would definitely recommend this trip.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear you had such an interesting and enjoyable day with us. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Chris, who will be delighted to know he helped make your experience so memorable. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing to explore the Daintree with us. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
Great day out in the Daintree. Saw plenty of crocodile and other bush life. Great lunch spot and swimming hole. Very knowledgeable guide.
Thank you for your kind review! We're so pleased to hear you had a great day exploring the Daintree with us. It's wonderful that you enjoyed the wildlife, the delicious lunch, and the chance to cool off with a swim. Thank you for choosing to tour with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
We learned so much about plants and birds and lizards in the rainforest. Kel was enthusiastic and patient, making sure that everyone saw hard to see creatures. The lunch was excellent. A lovely day.
Thank you, Deborah, for your lovely review! We're so pleased to hear you had such an enjoyable day with us. It's wonderful that you were able to experience so much of the rainforest's unique wildlife, and we'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Kel. Thank you for choosing to tour with us, and we're delighted you enjoyed the day, including the lunch. We hope to welcome you back again in the future! :)
We had a wonderful day trip with Randall. The whole day was smooth and well organised from pick up to drop off. The variety of experiences we enjoyed on our trip was enhanced by Randall’s knowledge of the fauna and flora. Lunch was delicious topped off with a short swim in crystal clear water. Excellent value for money we would highly recommend this tour
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear you had such an enjoyable day with us and that everything ran smoothly from start to finish. It's great to know Randall helped make the experience memorable, and we'll be sure to pass on your kind words. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure whenever you're next in the region! :)
I loved the tour! The guide Rob was absolutely amazing, very knowledgeable and fun. I would recommend it to everybody, solo travellers, couples, families... it's absolutely a must!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you loved the tour and that Rob made the day so enjoyable with his knowledge, enthusiasm, and sense of fun. We really appreciate your recommendation to all types of travellers—it means a lot to us. Thank you for choosing to explore the Daintree with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the future!
Your tour was well thought out and covered everything we were expecting. Ash was an excellent guide who knew his stuff and made it very interesting. Special mention to how he read his passengers and picked activities that were comfortable for us. The lunch and morning tea were excellent.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear the tour met your expectations and that you enjoyed the variety of experiences throughout the day. Ash will be so pleased to hear your kind words. His knowledge and ability to tailor the day to suit each group are qualities we're very proud of, and it's great to know you appreciated how he made everyone feel comfortable. We're also glad you enjoyed the morning tea and lunch. Thank you for choosing to tour with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
The guide was really nice, you’ll see a lot of cocudiles and wild life
Thank you Esteban for your wonderful 5-star review. We're so pleased you enjoyed your tour and had the chance to see plenty of crocodiles and other amazing wildlife. It's also great to hear your guide helped make the experience even more enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Katie and I had a fantastic time with Bob and the rest of the group. Lovely people and Bob kept spirits up and entertained us all. Very knowledgeable and great pace of tour. Would 100% recommend
Thank you for your wonderful review Holly. We're so glad you and Katie had a fantastic day with Rob and the group. He'll be delighted to hear his knowledge and sense of humour helped make the tour so enjoyable. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you both back again soon.
