Mossman Gorge Daintree Experience Small Groups
Description
Our travellers love our small groups of like minded people. We seat up to 11 passengers. Our tour guide is qualified and knowledgeable in the Wet Tropics he offers personalised and interactive experiences. The tour offers extensive information on culture, wildlife and history while offering a diverse range of scenery and interactive experiences. A 1 hour Daintree River Cruise to learn and explore the diverse eco system. The chance to see the elusive crocodile the array of birdlife and other species of wildlife. A succulent lunch of Australian Cuisine awaits at the Daintree Tea house before we continue our journey into the oldest rainforest on the planet. At Mossman Gorge we enjoy up to 3 hours of this extraordinary biodiverse environment of flora and fauna. An interactive journey with our guide into the rainforest you learn about cultural history and the significance of the flora and fauna in this region. It is a time to immerse and connect to this extraordinary life experience.
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Itinerary
A scenic tour North along the Great Barrier Reef drive is a stunning outlook over the coral sea before arriving into Port Douglas. Your guide will take you on a full scenic drive of this popular coastal town through the main street and up to Flagstaff hill lookout for the perfect view of 4 mile beach. Continuing your guide will point out the picturesque landscapes, the chapel and down to the Marine prescient before picking up any new visitors joining us from Port Douglas.
Arriving for our Daintree River Cruise we enjoy our refreshment stop for morning tea at the Daintree River. Amenities are available. Enjoy home cooked delights served with tea and coffee. After morning tea we board for the 11am cruise on the Daintree River. Looking out for some excitement on the water expect to see fish activity, the elusive crocodile slowing rising above the water or basking along the river banks. You may also get to observe the array of birdlife, cassowaries and water dragons as we cruise along the Daintree river. Your guide will give you an in depth commentary on the behaviours and sightings of wildlife while learning about this extraordinary ecosystem. An adventure for all to enjoy great opportunities for photographing and relaxing enjoying this 1 hour cruise of the Daintree river observing the wildlife and surrounding beauty of this extraordinary river system.
After your cruise your guide will give you a scenic tour of Daintree Village before arriving at the Daintree Tea house for lunch. Enjoy a restaurant quality al-la-carte lunch of Australian Cuisine while dining in the Daintree. Please advise of any special dietary requirements upon making your booking.
Arriving at Mossman Gorge Cultural centre we enter making our way to the shuttle stop to board the bus to take us into the gorge. Your guide will give you a full induction into the region and continue to share significant history and knowledge of the locals. The lower region of the gorge is fully accessible for all age groups and abilities. As your guide takes you along the boardwalks he continues to share interesting facts of the biodiversity of the rainforest and wildlife pointing out specific plants, seeds and bush tucker that keep this ecosystem thriving. You may like to immerse deeper in this ancient old rainforest by choosing to enjoy a swim. If you would like to explore further into the upper regions of the Mossman Gorge your guide will take you for this additional trek to explore the deeper regions of the rainforest. Please note the upper region is graded at a medium level and does not offer mobility access.
On our way back toward Cairns we take the opportunity for a final stop at Rex's Lookout over looking the coral sea. An awesome view of the coastline hugging the mountains makes a great photo. Also a popular stop to watch paragliders on a good clear day.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick Up from Port Douglas approx 9.15am Please note we pick up directly from all hotels, please ensure you manually add the name of the hotel you are staying at in Cairns. Please be waiting at 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick up time in the reception lobby.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Collapsible wheelchairs and Walkers accessible only.
- Difference in tour duration is mostly allocated to travel
Reviews(67)
From pickup to dropoff our family of 7 had a wonderful day on this tour. We saw many crocodiles in the Daintree river, swam in the majestic Mossman Gorge and drove through the buzzing Port Douglas., Simon explained the unique vegetation in an interesting and engaging way. We enjoyed learning about the indigenous story of the areas we visited and Simon’s love of the area shone through. The day was at a comfortable pace and, being a small tour Simon was able to adjust times at different places so we could experience the day to its fullest. We travelled with 2 young children and Simon catered the information to them and they really enjoyed their day. Definitely recommend this tour. A & A
Thank you so much Angela for your lovely review. We’re so glad your family had such a wonderful day exploring the Daintree, Mossman Gorge and Port Douglas. It’s great to hear the pace suited everyone, including the children. We really appreciate your kind recommendation. 🌿
Simon was fantastic! He explained very well the origin of the rainforest, its inhabitants, the flora and fauna of the place. You can see that he knows the place very well and knows how to transmit his knowledge. We really have had a wonderful day.
Thanks for sharing your experience. We appreciate your wonderful review. I will pass on your kind words to Simon. Many thanks 🙏😊🌴
Beautiful experience! Thank you Simon, you are wonderful, you know well the history, fauna and flora of the place and your explanation was super useful to know the place. It really is a highly recommended tour
Awesome review!! Thank you! We are so pleased to hear of the amazing experience you had with Simon. It is an amazing region, and we are proud to share the area's knowledge. I will pass your review on to Simon and thank you for highly recommending us. All the best
We did the excursion with Simon: he is a wonderful guide and passionate about his work, he transmitted his knowledge of the place and the different species of trees, plant and animals We really had a wonderful day
Thanks for sharing your wonderful day with Simon. We are so pleased you learned about the area and some of its incredible flora and fauna. To be given knowledge that enhances understanding certainly deepens the experience. We are so pleased you had a wonderful day. Thank you 🙏😊🌴
Thank you very much Simon for share with my family all your knowledge about this unbelievable part of Australia. Everything was great and we have spent with you one of the best day of our family vacation.
Thanks for sharing your experience with Simon. We are so pleased to hear that you and your family had one of the best days in Australia while touring with us. I will be sure to pass on your review to Simon. All the best and thank you 🙏😊🌴
We had a wonderful day! Karlos was a great guide and full of so much knowledge. You can tell that he really enjoys his job and is very approachable and happy to answer any questions. Even though a schedule needed to be kept, the day felt very relaxed and not rushed which was all down to the way Karlos approached the itinerary and the group. The homemade cake before the 1 hour Daintree river cruise to search for crocodiles was a much appreciated added touch and so delicious! The small group added to the personal experience and we enjoyed the day from beginning to end. I would highly recommend this excursion and you will learn so much more about the amazing rainforest and the Mossman Gorge. Thanks Karlos for a very memorable experience!
Thanks for sharing your day with Karlos on the Mossman Gorge Daintree Experience. We 100% agree, Karl is a fantastic guide and a great ambassador of the Wet Tropics Region. He is certainly one of the best at sharing his knowledge and passion for this extraordinary area, and he has great energy, making the day enjoyable and not rushed. I will be sure to pass on your review to Karl. All the best, and thank you for booking with Tropic Tours. 🌴😊🙏
The tour was absolutely amazing - very engaging and full of beautiful places. We went on a river cruise where we saw crocodiles, walked through the tropical rainforest, and even swam in the river! We also learned a lot of interesting and useful facts about Australia, and overall had a fantastic time. Our guide, Simon, was very attentive, answered all our questions, and even recommended a few great places to visit outside of the tour. I highly recommend booking with Tropic Tours - the small group size, friendly atmosphere, and truly warm and passionate guide made the experience unforgettable!
Thank you, Konstantin, for your fantastic review! We truly appreciate you sharing your experience with Simon at the Mossman Gorge Daintree Experience. We are so pleased that you enjoy the smaller-group experience, which makes the tour feel friendlier and warmer. It's great to hear you will take away an unforgettable memory of this day. We wish you all the best and hope we can see you again. 🙏😊🌴
Thank you so much, Simon, for giving Sarah and me such a wonderful private tour! Thanks to you, we were able to see most of Cairns. We really appreciated you taking photos for us at beautiful spots and giving us extra time whenever we wanted to stay longer somewhere. The snacks and lunch you prepared were also perfect! If we come back to Cairns again, we’ll definitely get in touch with you 😊
Thank you so much for your lovely review, it was a pleasure to have you both tour with us! We’re so glad you enjoyed the day, from the beautiful stops to the extra time and little touches along the way. It’s great to hear everything came together to make your experience special. We truly appreciate your kind words and would love to welcome you back again on your next visit to Cairns 😊 Take Care Renae & Simon
Simon made the trip feel like you were out with an exceedingly knowledgable friend who was willing to take time to ensure you made the most of the day. It was at our pace rather than his but we still saw and did everything on the itinerary with very personal details added. Our elevenses (morning tea) were included - the drink of your choice with his grandma’s recipe home made fruitcake (luckily there was enough for 2 servings each). Bruce (!), our river cruise guide was Simon’s friend and again very knowledgable (we saw 2 crocodiles). Our trip into Mossman’s Gorge followed a meal of our choice (included in price) and we learnt so much about the rain forest plants and fauna and how they all have their part to play in the ecology of the rainforest - we even saw Ulysses butterflies - so beautiful. My husband swam in the river - a beautiful spot and so peaceful. All in all a brilliant day out.
Thank you, Pauline, for sharing your day with Simon. Its lovely to hear how comfortable and enjoyable your day was with Simon's hospitality. Sharing stories and knowledge is very much a key focus within our tours, ensuring you get the most out of your day, which will leave a lasting memory and enhance the overall experience of your day. All the best 🙏😊🌴
Everything about this tour was perfect! If you appreciate really understanding everything you are seeing, the history, flora/fauna and enjoy a good yarn, then you will not be disappointed. This is a small group tour and as such it is not a ‘bus tour’ with photo stops. There was an element of flexibility throughout the day, depending on our groups ability, interests and the prevailing weather conditions. All done to provide the best possible experience. Thank you Simon for a terrific day. We really appreciated your passion for and knowledge about this truly amazing part of Australia. “Yalada”
Thank you for sharing your experience on the Mossman Gorge Daintree tour. Its great to hear you enjoyed your day with Simon. We believe in not just taking you to this beautiful country, but to have the time as an individual to connect and immerse yourself in the experience. Led by Simon with his passion for flora and fauna, knowledge and great storytelling, you could not be better guided! 😊🌴🙏
