Morning Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas
Description
This is a great tour for those who only want to spend a half-day out or are short on time. We visit two areas on this trip, Daintree River and Mossman Gorge. We begin with a drive along the Captain Cook Highway, on the way to the Daintree River, and share a little history along the way. Here, we board a cruise along the Daintree River, looking out for local wildlife, including the estuarine crocodile, snakes, birds, frogs, and more. After the Wildlife Cruise, we enjoy morning tea with Lamingtons and tea/coffee. Once in Mossman Gorge National Park, we conduct an interpretive walk along an elevated boardwalk. Weather dependent, we can enjoy a dip in the crystal-clear rainforest stream, whilst being surrounded by the beautiful and healing Mossman Gorge rainforest. What a memorable way to spend your morning!
Tour Options
Itinerary
You will board a cruise along the Daintree River, looking out for all manner of creatures, including the estuarine crocodile, snakes, birds, frogs, and more.
We arrive at Mossman Gorge, which is the southern part of the Daintree Rainforest. Your guide will take you on a walk and share their knowledge of the local flora and fauna and answer any questions you may have. This is an easy 500m return walk mostly along boardwalks. You can enjoy a swim in the crystal-clear rainforest stream, which can be quite refreshing, whilst being surrounded by the beautiful and healing Mossman Gorge rainforest. What a great way to spend a morning!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-Up Information We provide pick-up directly from your Port Douglas accommodation. Alternatively, you can meet us at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas or Club Mossman. Please select your preferred pick-up location when booking, or contact us at least 24 hours before your tour if you need to update your details. Pick-ups begin in the Port Douglas CBD from 7:25am. Please be ready outside your accommodation by this time. Depending on our schedule, we may arrive a few minutes later at your location. Important: We do not offer pick-ups from Cairns.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(443)
Great tour all around. Our driver Peer was very knowledgeable and thorough. The river tour was all about finding crocodiles then we had coffee and tea. The final part was the national park and a lovely swim near waterfalls.
Picked up at hotel. James was great. Kept us on schedule and provided good information about plants, geology, wildlife. Our Croc experience was exceptional, Chris was knowledgeable and hilarious. Saw juveniles and “Scar Face” up close and personal. He also kept an eye on the weather keeping us out of an incoming squall. This was a 1/2 day trip which, thanks to James and Chris was a wonderful experience of the Daintree.
Great tour and Pierre was a great host.
Excellent guide and experience. Perfectly timed and easy to enjoy :)
Thank you for the lovely review! We're so pleased you enjoyed the tour and found the experience well paced and easy to enjoy. It's wonderful to hear everything came together for a great morning in the Daintree. Warm regards, Daintree Discovery Tours 🌿
We had an absolutely fantastic day on the Daintree and Mosman Gorge tour from Port Douglas. Our tour guide was incredibly accommodating, knowledgeable and engaging throughout the entire trip. He taught us so much about the geology and history of the rainforest, crocodiles, Aboriginal culture and the local wildlife. The crocodile river cruise was unforgettable we saw 8 crocodiles ranging from tiny 3-month-old babies to enormous adults over 80 years old. Seeing Scar, who was over 5 metres long, was definitely a highlight! What really made the tour special was the humour and personality of the guides. They brought the whole experience to life with their wit, storytelling and amazing sense of humour while still being informative and professional. The scenery was breathtaking and the whole day was organised brilliantly. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Port Douglas.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Judith. It sounds like you experienced just about everything that makes the Daintree so special. From learning about the rainforest's geology, wildlife and Indigenous culture to spotting crocodiles of all sizes on the river, we're thrilled you had such a memorable day. Seeing Scar is always a highlight, and spotting eight crocodiles in a single cruise is an excellent result! What really made us smile was your comment about the guides. We genuinely believe that great guides can transform a good tour into a great one, and we're fortunate to have a team that loves sharing their knowledge, stories and sense of humour with guests. Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing to explore the Daintree with us. We hope to welcome you back to Tropical North Queensland again one day. Kind regards, The Daintree Discovery Tours Team
Wonderful experience! Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly! The boat ride was great! It was a quick experience so we had plenty of time to check out other things in the afternoon!
Thank you Taylor! We’re so glad you enjoyed the morning tour and river cruise. It’s great to hear the experience fit perfectly into your day while still giving you a wonderful taste of the Daintree. Warm regards, Daintree Discovery Tours 🌿
So glad I chose this tour. Matt and Brad were so entertaining and well informed. Great morning outing and best of all got to see crocs
Thank you Rebecca! We’re so glad you chose to join us and had such a fun and informative morning. Matt and Brad will be pleased to hear your kind words and croc sightings are always a bonus. Warm regards, Daintree Discovery Tours 🌿
Matt was a wonderful tour guide, informative, knowledgeable, friendly and also some humor thrown in! Thoroughly recommend him as a guide!
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed your morning tour with Matt, his knowledge and sense of humour really do make the day special. We appreciate the recommendation. Warm regards, Daintree Discovery Tours 🌿
Matt, our tour guide was witty, full of knowledge and passionate about the subject matter. Highly recommend
Thank you Andrew! We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour with Matt. His passion and knowledge of the region really shine through. We appreciate the recommendation. Warm regards, Daintree Discovery Tours 🌿
Ok experience but but the weather was poor and high tide . Tour guide said it’s highly unlikely you’ll see crocodile . We got to see a baby crocodile but I believe maybe the trip shouldn’t have gone ahead
Thank you Michaella for your feedback. We’re sorry the weather conditions impacted your experience. Tropical rain and high tides can certainly affect wildlife visibility, and our guides aim to be transparent about this on the day so expectations are realistic. Tours only operate when conditions are safe to do so, however we understand how weather can influence overall enjoyment. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Warm regards, Daintree Discovery Tours 🌿
