Join us for an unforgettable journey through Australia’s Daintree Rainforest! Cruise the Daintree River to spot crocodiles, swim in Mossman Gorge, explore lush trails, and picnic at Cape Tribulation Beach.
Operates: Monday, Wednesday & Friday (Wednesdays in July and August only)
Departs: 7:00am
Returns: Approx. 7:00pm
Adult: $175
Child: $159 (2-12 years old)
- Afternoon tea
- Delicious picnic lunch (additional $20)
- River cruise
- All park entrance fees
- Wildlife viewing
- Cairns, Northern Beaches & Port Douglas Pick up / Drop off
- Friendly informative tour guide
Picnic Lunch: $20
Include a delicious picnic lunch with cold meats (chicken and ham), salads, bread and fruit. Please let us know of any dietary requirements when you book so we can make the necessary arrangements.
Due to the remoteness of the tour, if you do not select the lunch upgrade you will need to bring your own packed lunch.
Cape Tribulation and Daintree Tour Itinerary
This 1 Day Daintree and Cape Tribulation Tour is one of Tropical Queensland’s most popular tours. On the spectacular Cape Tribulation Tour, you will have the chance to explore one of the worlds ancient tropical rainforests, dating as far back as 180 million years! Check out some Australian wildlife native to the area, including crocodiles on a wildlife spotting River Cruise, and the breathtaking Cape Tribulation.
Leaving Cairns we head straight into the Daintree National Park to meet our 1 hour guided crocodile and wildlife spotting river cruise. Fully guided by a local biologist and run by an Eco Accredited River Cruise Company, you will be provided expert knowledge about the region and its native inhabitants. The river is abundant with wildlife so be on the lookout for Salt Water Crocodiles, reptiles, pythons, butterflies and native birds.
Back on the safety of land, we go further into the Daintree Rainforest, the deeper we venture the more we can discover, your guide will show you some intriguing features of the jungle, including the endangered Cassowary. Arriving at the Marrdja Boardwalk, we begin a 1 hour guided rainforest walk. Your guide will have you fascinated as you explore the peculiar but beautiful ancient plant life and the freshwater streams
We then head to Cape Tribulation where you will be treated to a delicious picnic lunch (additional $20 per person). After lunch, you’ll have time to explore the Cape Tribulation Beach and surrounds. From Cape Tribulation it’s onto the top of the Alexandra Range for a breath-taking view over the Daintree Rainforest, Coastal Hinterland and Daintree River. It is then off to explore Mossman Gorge and have some and afternoon tea.
Heading back to Cairns we visit Rex Lookout, where we can see views over Trinity Bay, Coral Bay and the world-famous Great Barrier Reef.
This is the best value 1 Day Daintree and Cape Tribulation Tour on offer!
Cairns Tours Package
Planning on exploring the Great Barrier Reef as well? Check out the Cairns Tours Package to join the Great Barrier Reef Deluxe Tour and 1 Day Cape Tribulation & Daintree Tour with Mossman Gorge for $395.
Location | Address | Time |
181 The Esplanade Apartments | 181 The Esplanade, Cairns | 07:05 AM |
201 Lake Street Apartments | 201 Lake Street, Cairns | 07:05 AM |
Acacia Court Hotel Cairns | 223/227 The Esplanade, Cairns | 07:05 AM |
Alamanda Palm Cove | 1 Veivers Road, Palm Cove | 07:50 AM |
Aspect Central Cairns | 209 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Asylum Backpackers Hostel | 149 Grafton Street, Cairns | 07:05 AM |
BP Mulgrave Road | 395 Mulgrave Road, Cairns | 06:45 AM |
Bay Villa Resort Port Douglas | 51 Davidson Street, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
Bay Village Tropical Resort | Corner Lake Street and Gatton Street, Cairns | 07:05 AM |
Best Western Central Plaza | 255/257 – 259 Lake Street, Cairns | 07:05 AM |
Bohemia Resort | 231 McLeod Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Bounce Cairns | 117 Grafton Street, Cairns | 06:50 AM |
Breakfree Royal Harbour | 73 – 75 The Esplanade, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
By The Sea Port Douglas | 72 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
Cairns Aquarius Holiday Apartments | 107 The Esplanade, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Cairns Beach Resort | 129 – 135 Oleander Street, Holloways Beach | 07:15 AM |
Cairns Central Plaza | 58 – 62 McLeod Street, Cairns | 06:50 AM |
Cairns City Backpackers | 274 Draper Street, Cairns | 06:45 AM |
Cairns City Palms | 199 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Cairns City Sheridan | 157 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort | 23 – 51 Anderson Road, Woree | 06:30 AM |
Cairns Colonial Club Resort | 18 – 26 Cannon Street, Cairns | 06:40 AM |
Cairns Harbour Lights | 1 Marlin Parade, Cairns | 06:55 AM |
Cairns Holiday Lodge | 259 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Cairns Night Markets | 54/60 Abbott Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Cairns Plaza Hotel | 145 The Esplanade, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Cairns Queens Court | 167 – 171 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Cairns Queenslander Hotel and Apartments | 267 Lake Street, Cairns | 07:05 AM |
Cairns Sheridan Hotel | 295 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Cairns Southside International | 450 Mulgrave Road, Earlville | 06:40 AM |
Cairns Sunland Leisure Park | 49 Little Pease Street, Cairns | 06:40 AM |
Cairns Sunshine Tower Hotel | 136 – 140 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Cannon Park Motel | 574 Bruce Highway, Cairns | 06:45 AM |
Caravella Backpackers | 149 The Esplanade, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Caravella Central | 72 Grafton Street, Cairns | 07:20 AM |
Cascade Gardens | 175 Lake Street, Cairns | 07:10 AM |
Citysider Cairns Holiday Apartments | 17A Upward Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Clifton Sands Apartments | 81 – 87 Guide Street, Clifton Beach | 07:45 AM |
Comfort Inn Cairns City | 183 – 185 Lake Street, Cairns | 07:05 AM |
Coral Beach Lodge | 1 – 7 Craven Close, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
Coral Reef Apartments | 192 – 196 Mann Street, Cairns | 06:50 AM |
Coral Towers Holiday Suites | 255 The Esplanade, Cairns | 07:05 AM |
Coral Tree Inn | 166 – 172 Grafton Street, Cairns | 07:10 AM |
Craviation | A1 Industrial Avenue, Stratford | 07:15 AM |
Craviation | A1 Industrial Avenue, Stratford | 07:30 AM |
Crystal Garden Resort | 18 James Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Divers Den | 319 Draper Street, Parramatta Park | 06:40 AM |
DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns | 121-123 The Esplanade, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Dougies Backpackers | 109 – 111 Davidson Street, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
Dreamtime Hostel | 4 Terminus St, Parramatta Park | 06:45 AM |
Flying Monkey Backpackers | 89 The Esplanade, Cairns | 07:15 AM |
Freestyle Resort Port Douglas | 47 Davidson Street, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
Getaway on Grafton | 161-163 Grafton Street, Cairns | 07:05 AM |
Gilligans Backpackers | 57 – 89 Grafton Street, Cairns | 06:55 AM |
Global Backpackers Central Cairns | 9 Shields Street, Cairns | 07:15 AM |
Global Waterfront Backpackers | 67 The Esplanade, Cairns | 07:15 AM |
Globetrotters International | 154 – 156 Lake Street, Cairns | 07:05 AM |
Grand Chancellor Palm Cove | Coral Coast Drive, Palm Cove | 07:50 AM |
Grosvenor Inn | 186 – 188 McLeod Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Hibiscus Resort | 22 Owen Street, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
Hides Hotel | 87 Lake Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Hilton Cairns Hotel | 34 The Esplanade, Cairns | 06:55 AM |
Holiday Inn Harbourside | 209 – 217 The Esplanade, Cairns | 07:05 AM |
Hotel Tropiq | 179 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Hungry Jack’s (Westcourt) | 274/302 Mulgrave Road, Cairns | 06:50 AM |
Ibis Styles Cairns | 15 Florence Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Il Centro Apartment Suites | 30 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 06:50 AM |
Il Palazzo Boutique Hotel | 62 Abbott Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Inn Cairns | 71 Lake Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Jack and Newell Apartments | 27 – 29 Wharf Street, Cairns | 06:55 AM |
Kewarra Beach Resort and Spa | 80 Kewarra Street, Kewarra Beach | 07:50 AM |
Koala Beach Resort | 137 Lake Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Lazy Duck Backpackers | 136 Grafton Street, Cairns | 07:10 AM |
Mad Monkey Backpackers | 100 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Mad Monkey Tropics | 5 – 9 Digger Street, Cairns | 07:05 AM |
Mad Monkey Village | 141 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Mad Monkey Waterfront | 93A The Esplanade, Cairns | 07:15 AM |
Mango Lagoon Resort | 81 – 85 Cedar Road, Palm Cove | 07:50 AM |
Mantra Amphora | 49 – 63 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove | 07:50 AM |
Mantra Aqueous on Port | 3 – 5 Davidson Street, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
Mantra Esplanade | 53 – 57 The Esplanade, Cairns | 06:55 AM |
Mantra Heritage | 16 Warner Street, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
Mantra PortSea | 76 Davidson Street, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
Mantra Trilogy | 101/105 The Esplanade, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Mediterranean Resort | 9 Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
Melaleuca Resort | 85 – 93 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove | 07:50 AM |
Motel Nomad | 314 Mulgrave Road, Cairns | 06:50 AM |
NRMA Cairns Holiday Park | 12 – 30 Little Street, Manunda | 06:50 AM |
North Cove Waterfront | 275 – 277 The Esplanade, Cairns | 07:05 AM |
Novotel Cairns Oasis | 122 Lake Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Oasis Inn Holiday Apartments | 276 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 07:05 AM |
Outrigger Apartments PD | 16 – 18 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
Pacific Hotel | 43 The Esplanade, Cairns | 06:55 AM |
Palm Cove Bus Stop | 75 Veivers Road, Palm Cove | 07:40 AM |
Palm Royale Cairns | 7 – 11 Chester Court, Manunda | 06:40 AM |
Paradise Links Resort PD | 70 Nautilus Street, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
Paradise Palms Resort | Paradise Palms Drive, Kewarra Beach | 07:45 AM |
Park Regis City Quays | 6 – 8 Lake Street, Cairns | 06:55 AM |
Peppers Beach Club Palm Cove | 123 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove | 07:50 AM |
Peppers Beach Club Port Douglas | 20 – 22 Davidson Street, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
Piermonde Apartments | 2 – 4 Lake Street, Cairns | 06:55 AM |
Port Douglas Backpackers | 37 Warner Street, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
Port Douglas IGA Supermarket | Captain Cook Highway, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
Port Douglas Retreat | 33 Mowbray Street, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
Port Douglas Sands Resort | 11 – 15 Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
Pullman Cairns International | 17 Abbott Street, Cairns | 06:55 AM |
Pullman Palm Cove | 5 Triton Street, Palm Cove | 07:50 AM |
Pullman Reef Hotel Casino | 35 – 41 Wharf Street, Cairns | 06:55 AM |
Pullman Sea Temple Port Douglas | Mitre Street, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
QT Port Douglas | 87 – 109 Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
Ramada Resort | 316 Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
Reef Backpackers | 140 Grafton Street, Cairns | 07:10 AM |
Reef Gateway Apartments | 239 Lake Street, Cairns | 07:05 AM |
Reef House Hotel | 99 William Esplanade, Palm Cove | 07:50 AM |
Reef Palms Apartments | 41 – 47 Digger Street, Cairns | 07:05 AM |
Reef Resort Port Douglas | 121 Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
Riley (formerly Rydges) | 137 The Esplanade, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Rydges Esplanade Resort | 209 – 217 Abbott Street, Cairns | 07:05 AM |
Shangri-La Hotel Cairns | Pier Point Road, Cairns | 06:55 AM |
Shantara Resort | 27/31 Davidson Street, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
Sheraton Mirage | Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
Smithfield Shopping Centre (Bus Stop) | Kennedy Highway & Captain Cook Highway, Smithfield | 07:15 AM |
Southern Cross Atrium Apartments | 3 – 11 Water Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Summerhouse | 341 Lake Street, Cairns | 07:05 AM |
Sunshine Tower | 136 – 140 Sheridan Street, Cairns | 07:05 AM |
Thala Beach Lodge | 5078 Captain Cook Highway, Oak Beach | 08:10 AM |
The Abbott Boutique Hotel | 69 – 73 Abbott Street, Cairns | 07:15 AM |
The Balinese Motel | 215 Lake Street, Cairns | 07:05 AM |
The Benson Hotel | 50 Grafton Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
The Hotel Cairns | Corner Abbott Street and Florence Street, Cairns | 07:10 AM |
The Jack Hotel and Backpackers | Corner Sheridan Street and Spence Street, Cairns | 07:20 AM |
The Lakes Cairns Resort and Spa | 2 Greenslopes Street, Cairns | 07:15 AM |
The Pavilion Port Douglas | 35 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
The Pool Resort | 19 – 37 St Cristins Avenue, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
The Port Douglas Queenslander | 8 Mudlo Street, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
The Reef House Palm Cove | 99 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove | 07:50 AM |
Ti Tree | 49/1-5 Barrier Street, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
Tradewinds McLeod Holiday Apartments | 191 McLeod Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
Travellers Oasis | 8 Scott Street, Cairns | 06:45 AM |
Trinity Beach Bus Stop | Corner Trinity Beach Road and Moore Street, Trinity Beach | 07:35 AM |
Tropic Days Backpackers | 28 Bunting Street, Cairns | 06:45 AM |
Tropical Heritage Cairns | 8 Minnie Street, Cairns | 07:05 AM |
Tropical Queenslander | 287 Lake Street, Cairns | 07:05 AM |
Villa San Michelle | 39/41 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas | 08:20 AM |
Villa Vaucluse Apartments | 141 Grafton Street, Cairns | 07:05 AM |
Waters Edge Apartments | 155 The Esplanade, Cairns | 07:00 AM |
YAL Cairns | 158 Martyn Street, Cairns | 06:50 AM |
YHA Cairns Central | 20 – 26 McLeod Street, Cairns | 07:00 AM |