Daintree, Cape Tribulation & River Cruise from Port Douglas
Description
Embark on the Total Daintree Experience from Port Douglas with Daintree Discovery Tours, where small groups and expert local guides provide an unforgettable journey through this ancient rainforest. Discover the stunning beauty of Mossman Gorge, cruise the tranquil Daintree River in search of wildlife, and immerse yourself in the world’s oldest tropical rainforest at Cape Tribulation. Enjoy a delicious lunch surrounded by nature, take in breathtaking lookouts, and learn about the region’s rich ecology and cultural heritage. With personalised service, comfortable transport, and a deep passion for the Daintree, our tours are designed to captivate and inspire. Whether spotting a saltwater crocodile or Cassowary, walking beneath towering trees, or enjoying a refreshing swim in a pristine rainforest stream, this all-inclusive adventure will leave you with cherished memories. Let us share the true heart of the Daintree with you—an experience like no other.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will start at Mossman Gorge National Park, which is the southern part of the Daintree Rainforest. Your guide will share their knowledge of the local flora and fauna with you and answer any questions you may have. This is an easy 500m return walk mostly along boardwalks. We enjoy a delicious Morning Tea at the Mossman Gorge Visitors Centre. Your choice of plunger coffee or Daintree Tea with a traditional damper served with jam, honey and cream.
Next we head along the Captain Cook Hwy through the township of Mossman and past the cane fields up to the Daintree Rainforest.
At the Daintree River we will embark on a scenic Wildlife Cruise searching for snakes, beautiful birds and of course the mighty saltwater crocodiles. On the way back in the afternoon we make our way across the Daintree River onboard the famous Daintree Ferry and enjoy the beautiful views up and down the river.
You will enjoy a guided walk along a boardwalk in the Daintree National Park. With an abundance of flora and fauna to discover, you will get a real understanding of how the Daintree Rainforest lives. This is an easy 650m return boardwalk.
For lunch we head to the On The Turps Restaurant located at the Heritage Lodge. Enjoy a delicious cooked to order lunch in this open air restaurant nestled in the rainforest along the Cooper Creek.
After lunch you are welcome to enjoy a refreshing swim in Cooper Creek. This beautiful rainforest creek is easy to access via a path from the restaurant and free of crocodiles. Relax and enjoy the tranquillity.
t’s now time to head off towards Cape Tribulation, the area famous for the saying where the “Rainforest meets the Reef.” You have time for a walk along the beach or to the lookout, an area steeped in history that is explained by your knowledgeable tour guide.
On the way back to the Daintree River we stop for Ice Cream flavoured with locally grown tropical fruits. A real treat while on holiday!
And a stop at the Alexandra Lookout to take in the beautiful views of the Rainforest and a stunning vista that extends past Cairns in the distance.
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(823)
Overall the itinerary was good and covered the main highlights of the area without being rushed. Our tour guide Gavin was polite, informative, approachable and helpful. Insect repellent was provided which was an added bonus. The food provided was good. When walking in the creek Gavin offered his own flipflops for me to walk on the stones in the creek which reduced my discomfort significantly. As we went in early August we were lucky and managed to see 4 crocodiles. The Daintree ice cream offered a range of unique flavours made from exotic fruits growing in their orchards. We would highly recommend yellow sapote!
Totally worth the early start. Gavin had perfect timing at all stops. We beat the crowds for sure. His knowledge about trees and birds was well appreciated. We enjoyed the tour!
An excellent tour in all respects. The knowledgeable tour guide kept us informed about the local areas we visited, told us about the flora and fauna (and heaps more!). The food stops were well chosen so that we experienced local produce for morning tea and an excellent lunch. Thanks!
Cam was an awesome driver and guide full marks to his knowledge and sense of humour. Highly recommend Cam and this tour group
Thank you! We’re so pleased you had such an awesome day with Cam. His knowledge and sense of humour are a pretty great combination! Thanks so much for recommending Cam and Daintree Discovery Tours. Warm regards, Daintree Discovery Tours 🌿
We had a wonderful day on this small group tour. Our guide was Peer and he was extremely knowledgeable and interesting as well as having a good sense of humour and being a talented photographer. He made sure that everyone in our group felt comfortable and had a good time and he went the extra mile offering to take photos of us and taking us to the best sight seeing vantage points. The trip itself also exceeded our expectations from the awesome sights to the delicious food we had along the way. I definitely recommend this tour and this company and Peer as a guide.
Thank you Debbie! We’re delighted you had such a wonderful day with Peer. His knowledge, humour and knack for finding the best photo spots really add to the experience. It’s fantastic to hear the tour exceeded your expectations. Thank you so much for the recommendation. Warm regards, Daintree Discovery Tours 🌿
Fantastic tour, our guide Matt was extremely knowledgeable and was great fun. Will happily recommend.
Thank you Katrina! We’re so pleased you had such a fantastic day with Matt. His knowledge and humour certainly make for a memorable tour. We really appreciate the recommendation. Warm regards, Daintree Discovery Tours 🌿
Great taste of the Daintree and cape tribulation. Very much looked after by Andrea on a well paced day out seeing lots of crocodiles, some rainforest walking and finishing off with ice cream.
Thank you! We’re so pleased you enjoyed your well-paced day exploring the Daintree and Cape Tribulation with Andrea. Crocodiles, rainforest walks and local ice cream are a pretty great combination! Warm regards, Daintree Discovery Tours 🌿
This tour is amazing! Andrea’s knowledge and passion for the history, the indigenous culture, the flora & the fauna in this beautiful part of the world is contagious and leaves you wanting to learn more. His commentary was engaging and his attention to our small group was above what we’ve experienced before. Thanks Andrea & DDT for a day we look forward to remembering forever.
Thank you for such a wonderful review! We’re thrilled you had such a memorable day with Andrea. His passion for the Daintree’s history, culture and incredible biodiversity is truly infectious, and we’re delighted it inspired you to want to learn even more. Thank you for choosing to explore this special place with us. Warm regards, Daintree Discovery Tours 🌿
Better than I dreamt it could be. Our tour guide, Andrea, was exceptional. He brought the rainforest alive with his knowledge and passion.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased the experience exceeded your expectations. Andrea will be delighted to hear your kind words - his passion for the rainforest really does help bring it to life. Thanks for travelling with us. Warm regards, Daintree Discovery Tours 🌿
An impressive day with lots of great experiences with our guide Cam. He was a very knowledgable, professional and personable tour guide and made the day extremely enjoyable and memorable. We would highly recommend this tour.
Thank you Sharyn! We’re delighted you had such an enjoyable and memorable day with Cam. His knowledge, professionalism and friendly nature really do make the experience special. We truly appreciate the recommendation. Warm regards, Daintree Discovery Tours 🌿
