Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full-Day Tour in Cairns & the Tropical North
by Billy Tea Safaris
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How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$478Overview
This full-day bus tour focuses on the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation areas in Cairns & the Tropical North. It covers about 10 hours and includes guided walks, a river cruise, lunch, and beach time. The tour starts with pickup from Cairns, Beaches, or Port Douglas. It includes a one-hour Daintree River Cruise with morning tea, where guests learn about crocodiles, mangroves, and wildlife. Lunch is served at Daintree Beach Resort with access to the beach for a walk afterward. There is a guided walk through Mossman Gorge National Park, including a chance to swim in a rainforest stream if conditions allow. Visitors also walk on an elevated boardwalk in Daintree National Park to see plants and animals, including the rare Southern Cassowary. The tour features a stop for homemade exotic ice cream with unique local flavors. A stroll along Cape Tribulation Beach and a boardwalk leads to a viewpoint where the rainforest meets the reef. The itinerary has a temporary change due to ferry repairs but still highlights key natural areas. Return transfers include live commentary from the driver-guide. National Park fees and all listed inclusions are covered.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Temporary Itinerary Change
Due to repairs on the Daintree Ferry caused by recent severe weather, the itinerary has changed temporarily to showcase key Daintree highlights. The day begins with pickup from accommodation at an agreed time. From 9:00am to 10:30am, there is a semi-guided walk at Wildlife Habitat with an optional koala photo (not included) and kangaroo food available for purchase. From 11:00am to 12:00pm, participants take the usual one-hour Daintree River Cruise, which includes crocodile spotting and light morning tea. Lunch is served at Daintree Beach Resort (Wonga Beach) from 12:30pm to 1:30pm, with direct beach access for a free-time walk. From 2:00pm to 4:00pm, the tour continues with a guided rainforest walk at Mossman Gorge National Park, where guests can relax and swim if safe. The tour returns to accommodation afterward.
360 min
Alexandra Range Viewpoint (Currently Unavailable)
The tour normally travels over the Alexandra Range with a stop for a panoramic view of the World Heritage Wet Tropics rainforest meeting the Coral Sea. This stop is currently unavailable due to flood damage.
10 min
Daintree River Cruise
The one-hour Daintree River Cruise includes morning tea and offers views of the rainforest environment. The guide discusses estuarine crocodiles, mangrove forests, and local wildlife throughout the cruise.
60 min
Pickup from Cairns, Beaches or Port Douglas
Guests are collected from their accommodation in Cairns, Beaches, or Port Douglas by a local guide to begin the tour.
10 min
Lunch at Daintree Beach Resort
Lunch is served at the Daintree Beach Resort with options to accommodate special dietary requirements if advised before travel. Drinks are available at additional cost. The resort offers direct beach access for a stroll after the meal.
60 min
Daintree National Park Boardwalk
Guests take a guided walk on an elevated boardwalk in Daintree National Park. The guide explains the flora and fauna, with opportunities to photograph and ask questions. The walk focuses on spotting the rare Southern Cassowary and other wildlife.
1 min
Rainforest Stream Swim
Participants have the chance to swim in a clear, fresh rainforest stream located in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest, away from crowds. Swimming is subject to safety conditions.
1 min
Daintree Ice-creamery
The tour includes a stop at the Daintree Ice-creamery to taste homemade exotic ice cream made from locally grown fruits. Flavors include Black Sapote, Wattle Seed, Jackfruit, and Coconut, served in a signature ice cream cup.
1 min
Cape Tribulation Beach and Boardwalk
Guests walk along the beach and boardwalk at Cape Tribulation to reach a photographers' platform. From there, they can view where the rainforest meets the reef, surrounded by mountains and coast.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full-Day Tour in Cairns & the Tropical North
by Billy Tea Safaris
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$478Overview
This full-day bus tour focuses on the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation areas in Cairns & the Tropical North. It covers about 10 hours and includes guided walks, a river cruise, lunch, and beach time. The tour starts with pickup from Cairns, Beaches, or Port Douglas. It includes a one-hour Daintree River Cruise with morning tea, where guests learn about crocodiles, mangroves, and wildlife. Lunch is served at Daintree Beach Resort with access to the beach for a walk afterward. There is a guided walk through Mossman Gorge National Park, including a chance to swim in a rainforest stream if conditions allow. Visitors also walk on an elevated boardwalk in Daintree National Park to see plants and animals, including the rare Southern Cassowary. The tour features a stop for homemade exotic ice cream with unique local flavors. A stroll along Cape Tribulation Beach and a boardwalk leads to a viewpoint where the rainforest meets the reef. The itinerary has a temporary change due to ferry repairs but still highlights key natural areas. Return transfers include live commentary from the driver-guide. National Park fees and all listed inclusions are covered.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Temporary Itinerary Change
Due to repairs on the Daintree Ferry caused by recent severe weather, the itinerary has changed temporarily to showcase key Daintree highlights. The day begins with pickup from accommodation at an agreed time. From 9:00am to 10:30am, there is a semi-guided walk at Wildlife Habitat with an optional koala photo (not included) and kangaroo food available for purchase. From 11:00am to 12:00pm, participants take the usual one-hour Daintree River Cruise, which includes crocodile spotting and light morning tea. Lunch is served at Daintree Beach Resort (Wonga Beach) from 12:30pm to 1:30pm, with direct beach access for a free-time walk. From 2:00pm to 4:00pm, the tour continues with a guided rainforest walk at Mossman Gorge National Park, where guests can relax and swim if safe. The tour returns to accommodation afterward.
360 min
Alexandra Range Viewpoint (Currently Unavailable)
The tour normally travels over the Alexandra Range with a stop for a panoramic view of the World Heritage Wet Tropics rainforest meeting the Coral Sea. This stop is currently unavailable due to flood damage.
10 min
Daintree River Cruise
The one-hour Daintree River Cruise includes morning tea and offers views of the rainforest environment. The guide discusses estuarine crocodiles, mangrove forests, and local wildlife throughout the cruise.
60 min
Pickup from Cairns, Beaches or Port Douglas
Guests are collected from their accommodation in Cairns, Beaches, or Port Douglas by a local guide to begin the tour.
10 min
Lunch at Daintree Beach Resort
Lunch is served at the Daintree Beach Resort with options to accommodate special dietary requirements if advised before travel. Drinks are available at additional cost. The resort offers direct beach access for a stroll after the meal.
60 min
Daintree National Park Boardwalk
Guests take a guided walk on an elevated boardwalk in Daintree National Park. The guide explains the flora and fauna, with opportunities to photograph and ask questions. The walk focuses on spotting the rare Southern Cassowary and other wildlife.
1 min
Rainforest Stream Swim
Participants have the chance to swim in a clear, fresh rainforest stream located in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest, away from crowds. Swimming is subject to safety conditions.
1 min
Daintree Ice-creamery
The tour includes a stop at the Daintree Ice-creamery to taste homemade exotic ice cream made from locally grown fruits. Flavors include Black Sapote, Wattle Seed, Jackfruit, and Coconut, served in a signature ice cream cup.
1 min
Cape Tribulation Beach and Boardwalk
Guests walk along the beach and boardwalk at Cape Tribulation to reach a photographers' platform. From there, they can view where the rainforest meets the reef, surrounded by mountains and coast.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.