Aerial view of a green, tree-covered hill in the Daintree surrounded by turquoise water and a curved sandy beach at sunset, offering a luxurious landscape ideal for a private rainforest tour.
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Daintree Deluxe Private Rainforest Tour

from A$2595
8 hours
Cairns
All Ages (0+)
Free Cancellation (14 days prior)

Spend a full private day in the Daintree with your own guide, crossing the river by cable ferry into Daintree National Park. Walk a tropical beach and a rainforest track to a secluded waterfall, cruise the Daintree River for wildlife, then enjoy a two course lunch and an orchard ice cream tasting.

  • Aerial view of a green, tree-covered hill in the Daintree surrounded by turquoise water and a curved sandy beach at sunset, offering a luxurious landscape ideal for a private rainforest tour.
  • A woman takes a photo with her mobile whilst sitting next to a man on a small boat during a private rainforest tour in the lush, green Daintree. Both are wearing sunglasses and casual clothes.
  • White SUV parked on a dirt track in the dense Daintree rainforest with sunlight filtering through the trees; the vehicle is reflected in a shallow puddle, capturing the spirit of a private tour through this lush wilderness.
  • A crocodile lies on a muddy riverbank beside the water, with mangrove roots and green foliage in the background—capturing the wild beauty you might encounter on a Daintree Rainforest Tour.
  • Aerial view of a green, tree-covered hill in the Daintree surrounded by turquoise water and a curved sandy beach at sunset, offering a luxurious landscape ideal for a private rainforest tour.
  • A woman takes a photo with her mobile whilst sitting next to a man on a small boat during a private rainforest tour in the lush, green Daintree. Both are wearing sunglasses and casual clothes.
  • White SUV parked on a dirt track in the dense Daintree rainforest with sunlight filtering through the trees; the vehicle is reflected in a shallow puddle, capturing the spirit of a private tour through this lush wilderness.
  • A crocodile lies on a muddy riverbank beside the water, with mangrove roots and green foliage in the background—capturing the wild beauty you might encounter on a Daintree Rainforest Tour.

Quick read before you book.

  • A day that runs entirely at your pace, with no shared group
  • A tropical beach walk in the Daintree
  • Guided rainforest walk to a secluded waterfall
  • A smaller boat that reaches quieter stretches of the river
  • Local stories, plants and wildlife from a certified local guide

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What could be better?

Honestly, not much. Pack your swimmers and a towel, and your guide has umbrellas covered if it rains.

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Included in this tour.

  • Private guide and vehicle for your group
  • Accommodation pickup and drop off
  • Daintree River ferry crossing
  • Private wildlife cruise on the Daintree River
  • Two course lunch with drinks
  • Guided fruit orchard tour with Daintree ice cream tasting
  • Refreshments on board all day

Commonly asked questions.

From Cairns the day runs from about 7am to 6pm, and from Port Douglas about 8am to 5pm, with pickup from your accommodation. Not sure where to stay? Compare Port Douglas vs Cairns.

Yes. Families are welcome, child seats are available, and walks and pacing can be adjusted for younger travellers, so mention your children's ages when you book.

Your guide adjusts or reschedules the itinerary if conditions make any part unsafe, and light rain often makes the rainforest even richer. If the tour can't go ahead, you'll be offered an alternative experience where possible or an 80 percent refund.

Cancel 14 or more days before departure for a full refund. Between 7 and 14 days out you'll receive an 80 percent refund, and cancellations within 7 days of departure aren't refunded, so travel insurance is worth having.

Yes, with notice. Walking distances can be shortened, your guide can help with getting in and out of the vehicle, and a wheelchair friendly vehicle is available if you request it in advance.

Yes. A two course lunch with drinks is served in a rainforest setting, and there are refreshments in the vehicle plus an ice cream tasting at the fruit orchard.

Sightings are never guaranteed, but a private vehicle and a smaller river boat reach quieter areas than the big group tours. Crocodiles are most often spotted on the Daintree River between April and October.

Comfortable clothing, sunscreen, a hat and a camera, plus swimwear and a towel if you'd like to swim. Our Daintree day tour packing checklist covers the rest.

More about this tour.

Daintree Deluxe is the full day version of a private Daintree escape: your own guide, your own vehicle and nobody else's schedule. The day unfolds at a calm, considered pace, shaped around what you want to linger over rather than a list of lookouts to tick off.You'll cross the Daintree River on the cable ferry into Daintree National Park, stretch your legs on a tropical beach walk, then follow your guide along a rainforest track to a secluded waterfall. A private wildlife cruise on the Daintree River gets you out on the water, watching the banks for crocodiles and birdlife without a crowded deck.Lunch is two courses with drinks in a rainforest setting, and later you'll take a guided wander through a boutique fruit orchard before tasting Daintree ice cream. Refreshments ride along in the vehicle all day.Short on time? The Daintree Highlights private tour fits Mossman Gorge, a river cruise and lunch into six to eight hours. For more on what the region holds, our local's guide to the Daintree and Cape Tribulation is a good read before you go.This tour has multiple options;
  • Departing Cairns: about 7am to 6pm
  • Departing Port Douglas: about 8am to 5pm
Explore the itinerary, check availability for your dates, then book your private day in the Daintree.

Additional info.

  • Priced for two guests; extra guests can join for an added fee
  • Pickup from Cairns, the Northern Beaches, Palm Cove or Port Douglas, timed to your itinerary
  • Pack swimwear and a towel in case there's a chance to swim