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.
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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(819)
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 🌿
Daintree Rainforest is beautiful, and you should see it if you're in the area, but maybe not this tour group. While the overall day was wonderful, there were a few things that kept this experience from being five stars. Our guide, Kim, was extremely rude to my family and me, constantly pointing us out from the group as Americans and even asking us our political stance on current events. This made my family and me very uncomfortable with our guide. I am sure many of his comments were made as jokes, but they did not land with us. He constantly mentioned his views on politics, hippies, and Papua New Guinea, as well as details about his personal life. I was expecting to learn more about the rainforest than I did. He also said that it is okay to drive drunk in the rainforest, since there are no cops up there. No one found that joke funny. For the amount we paid, I was hoping to get more time in the actual rainforest. While I understand that the rainforest itself is far from Port Douglas, I was hoping not to spend most of the day in the small van, and yet it was. Not a complaint, but something other travelers should know. The river cruise was the best part of the day, as we were not with Kim. The guide for the river cruise was excellent, and was the most I learned about the rainforest the entire day. He was great at spotting crocs and telling us about them and their home. I wish the cruise had been longer than it was. The food was okay. The coffee/tea experience was wonderful. However, lunch was served very early for me, before noon, which was not ideal. The ice cream was wonderful, but note that it was not included. The best parts of this tour were definitely the cruise and time in the forest; my family especially liked Mossman Gorge. Cape Tribulation was also beautiful. The natural beauty of Daintree is the only reason that my review is as high as it is. However, Kim's rude jokes and comments that made us feel uncomfortable were really unacceptable. Definitely see the Daintree Rainforest, but reconsider if this company is right for you.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the natural beauty of the Daintree, the river cruise, Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation. We're sorry to hear that aspects of your experience with your guide made you and your family feel uncomfortable. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all guests, and your comments regarding the style and content of the commentary are something we take seriously and will review with our team. Our tours are designed to showcase a variety of locations throughout the Daintree region, which does involve travel between sites, and we appreciate that this style of touring may not suit every traveller. Thank you again for your feedback and for highlighting the elements of the day that you enjoyed. Kind regards, Daintree Discovery Tours 🌿
Great day, from the walks in the rainforest and the mangroves to the boat ride looking for Crocodiles.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Linda. We're so pleased you enjoyed your day exploring the Daintree. From the ancient rainforest and mangroves to spotting crocodiles on the river, it's always wonderful to hear when guests get to experience so many different sides of this incredible area. Thanks again for joining us and we hope to welcome you back to Port Douglas one day. Kind regards, The Daintree Discovery Tours Team
Excellent, informative and spectacular scenery
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the spectacular scenery and exploring the Daintree with Cam. His knowledge and enthusiasm really help bring the rainforest to life. Warm regards, Daintree Discovery Tours 🌿
The Daintree was incredible! Our guide, Dale, was very knowledgable and friendly. Wildlife is hard to spot in the rainforest, so seeing the Boyd Forest Dragon was extra special. Truly a beautiful place and the croc sighting exciting as well.
Thank you Danielle! We’re delighted you had such an excellent day in the Daintree with Dale. Spotting a Boyd’s Forest Dragon is always something special, and it’s wonderful to hear the croc sighting added to the experience as well. Warm regards, Daintree Discovery Tours 🌿
A fantastic day! Our guide Peer was absolutely brilliant, his knowledge was outstanding, we learnt so much about the Daintree Rainforest and the whole ecosystem. We were also very lucky to be able to see a cassowaries and a few crocodiles! Highly recommend this tour and hopefully you are lucky enough to get Peer as your guide.
Thank you Karen! We’re so pleased you had such a fantastic day with Peer. His knowledge and passion for the rainforest really do make the experience special. Cassowary and croc sightings are a wonderful bonus — thanks so much for the recommendation. Warm regards, Daintree Discovery Tours 🌿
