A man and woman walk on an elevated boardwalk surrounded by lush green trees in the dense Daintree rainforests, with metal railings on both sides. | Aussie Loop
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Daintree and Cape Tribulation 1 Day Tour

from A$269
11 hours
Cairns or Port Douglas
All ages (4+)
Free cancellation (24hr prior)

Mossman Gorge, an hour long wildlife cruise on the Daintree River and the spot where the rainforest meets the reef at Cape Tribulation, all in one small group day from Cairns, Palm Cove or Port Douglas, with morning tea and a restaurant lunch included.

  • A man and woman walk on an elevated boardwalk surrounded by lush green trees in the dense Daintree rainforests, with metal railings on both sides. | Aussie Loop
  • View of a lush green forest with dense foliage, leading to a calm body of water and distant mountain range under a cloudy sky—a scene reminiscent of the landscapes experienced on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • Three people walk along a sandy beach next to clear shallow water, with green forested hills and blue sky in the background—an idyllic scene reminiscent of what you might experience on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • Aerial view of a coastline with dense green forest, a sandy beach, and clear turquoise sea under a blue sky—the breathtaking scenery you can experience on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • View from below of large, green, fan-shaped palm leaves with sunlight filtering through the foliage in a tropical forest—a scene reminiscent of what you might experience on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • A clear stream flows over rocks through a dense green forest, with sunlight filtering through the trees and lush vegetation along the banks—a scene reminiscent of what you might experience on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • A group of people sit and listen to a guide while travelling on a covered boat on a river, with greenery visible in the background during their Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • Four people dine at an outdoor restaurant surrounded by greenery, reminiscent of a stop on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour, with a table in the foreground displaying various tropical fruits and books.
  • Four people sit at a table outdoors in a lush, tropical setting whilst a man stands nearby holding a notepad. A table with fresh fruit is in the foreground, capturing the relaxed atmosphere of a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • A white plate with assorted tropical fruits, including dragon fruit, rambutan, bananas, and mangoes, sits in front of open illustrated books about fruits—evoking the vibrant flavours and discoveries of a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • Large tree trunk with wide, thick buttress roots spreading across the forest floor in a dense, green rainforest setting—an iconic scene often discovered on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • A small tour boat with a canopy, part of the Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour, carries several people through calm, green water surrounded by lush foliage.
  • Two people stand on a narrow suspension bridge with chain-link sides, surrounded by dense green forest and rocks below—a scene reminiscent of the lush landscapes explored on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • Clear stream with large, smooth rocks and overhanging green tree branches, bordered by dense forest in the background—an idyllic scene reminiscent of landscapes explored on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • A clear, shallow river with a rocky bottom flows through dense green trees under a partly cloudy blue sky, creating the perfect scene you might encounter on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • A sandy beach with footprints, gentle waves, and a tree line on the right evokes the untouched beauty discovered on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour. Mountains and clouds are visible in the background under a blue sky, completing this tranquil coastal scene.
  • Aerial view of a long sandy beach bordered by green forest and blue ocean with distant hills under a clear sky, reminiscent of the breathtaking landscapes discovered on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • A large crocodile lies on a muddy riverbank with dense vegetation in the background, a scene often witnessed on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • A man and woman walk on an elevated boardwalk surrounded by lush green trees in the dense Daintree rainforests, with metal railings on both sides. | Aussie Loop
  • View of a lush green forest with dense foliage, leading to a calm body of water and distant mountain range under a cloudy sky—a scene reminiscent of the landscapes experienced on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • Three people walk along a sandy beach next to clear shallow water, with green forested hills and blue sky in the background—an idyllic scene reminiscent of what you might experience on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • Aerial view of a coastline with dense green forest, a sandy beach, and clear turquoise sea under a blue sky—the breathtaking scenery you can experience on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • View from below of large, green, fan-shaped palm leaves with sunlight filtering through the foliage in a tropical forest—a scene reminiscent of what you might experience on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • A clear stream flows over rocks through a dense green forest, with sunlight filtering through the trees and lush vegetation along the banks—a scene reminiscent of what you might experience on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • A group of people sit and listen to a guide while travelling on a covered boat on a river, with greenery visible in the background during their Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • Four people dine at an outdoor restaurant surrounded by greenery, reminiscent of a stop on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour, with a table in the foreground displaying various tropical fruits and books.
  • Four people sit at a table outdoors in a lush, tropical setting whilst a man stands nearby holding a notepad. A table with fresh fruit is in the foreground, capturing the relaxed atmosphere of a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • A white plate with assorted tropical fruits, including dragon fruit, rambutan, bananas, and mangoes, sits in front of open illustrated books about fruits—evoking the vibrant flavours and discoveries of a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • Large tree trunk with wide, thick buttress roots spreading across the forest floor in a dense, green rainforest setting—an iconic scene often discovered on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • A small tour boat with a canopy, part of the Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour, carries several people through calm, green water surrounded by lush foliage.
  • Two people stand on a narrow suspension bridge with chain-link sides, surrounded by dense green forest and rocks below—a scene reminiscent of the lush landscapes explored on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • Clear stream with large, smooth rocks and overhanging green tree branches, bordered by dense forest in the background—an idyllic scene reminiscent of landscapes explored on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • A clear, shallow river with a rocky bottom flows through dense green trees under a partly cloudy blue sky, creating the perfect scene you might encounter on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • A sandy beach with footprints, gentle waves, and a tree line on the right evokes the untouched beauty discovered on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour. Mountains and clouds are visible in the background under a blue sky, completing this tranquil coastal scene.
  • Aerial view of a long sandy beach bordered by green forest and blue ocean with distant hills under a clear sky, reminiscent of the breathtaking landscapes discovered on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.
  • A large crocodile lies on a muddy riverbank with dense vegetation in the background, a scene often witnessed on a Daintree Cape Tribulation Day Tour.

Quick read before you book.

  • Go all the way to Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef
  • Walk and swim among the boulders at Mossman Gorge
  • Spot crocodiles on the Daintree River
  • Coral Sea views from Rex Lookout on the coast road
  • Finish with a stop at the Daintree Ice Cream Company

What’s included

  • Pickup and drop off from Cairns, Palm Cove or Port Douglas
  • Air conditioned small group transport, 6 to 16 guests
  • Knowledgeable local guide
  • Morning tea and a restaurant lunch
  • Guided walk and swim opportunity at Mossman Gorge
  • One hour Daintree River cruise
  • Daintree River cable ferry crossing
  • Guided rainforest botanical walk
  • Cape Tribulation and the Kulki lookout
  • Rex Lookout, Alexandra Lookout and Flagstaff Hill stops

Commonly asked questions.

Your fare covers pickup and return from Cairns, Palm Cove or Port Douglas, air conditioned small group transport, a local guide, morning tea and a restaurant lunch, the guided walk and swim opportunity at Mossman Gorge, a one hour Daintree River cruise, the cable ferry crossing, a guided botanical walk and Cape Tribulation. Ice cream at the Daintree Ice Cream Company is at your own expense.

Adult fare starts at $269. Concession for over 65s is $259, and children aged 4 to 14 are $209. That covers transport, guiding, morning tea and lunch, so there's not much left to pay for on the day beyond ice cream.

Cairns at 7am, Palm Cove at 7:45am and Port Douglas at 8:30am, with a fifteen minute window either side. You'll get your exact pickup point and time when you book.

Yes, swimming is part of the stop at Mossman Gorge. The water runs cool and clear over granite boulders, and your guide will walk you through the rainforest before you get in.

Yes, a full hour on the Daintree River with a guide, and it's run as a croc spotting cruise rather than a scenic one. Crocodiles are regularly spotted sunning themselves on the banks.

The tour runs around 11 hours, departing your Cairns hotel in the morning and returning by early evening.

A guided small group tour is the most efficient way to fit Mossman Gorge, the Daintree River cruise and Cape Tribulation into a single day. Driving yourself means missing the river cruise, and you would need local knowledge to time the stops well against tides and crowds.

Yes, the pace suits most ages. The walking sections are gentle and the Mossman Gorge swim is safe for confident swimmers, though the full eleven hour day is a long one for very young children.

Cancel more than 24 hours before departure and you get a full refund or travel credit. Cancellations inside 24 hours, or no shows, are charged in full.

Swimmers and a towel, insect repellent, sun protection, comfortable flat shoes for walking, and a bit of cash if you would like ice cream at the Daintree Ice Cream Company.

Read more? Here’s the full description.

This is the Daintree day that goes the whole distance. You'll travel past Mossman Gorge and across the Daintree River all the way to Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest runs right down to the reef. With 6 to 16 guests in an air conditioned minibus, you're in a small group with a guide who can actually hear your questions. Pickups start at 7am in Cairns, 7:45am in Palm Cove and 8:30am in Port Douglas. The coast road north is half the fun, with a stop at Rex Lookout where the rainforest drops straight into the Coral Sea, then Flagstaff Hill above Four Mile Beach. At Mossman Gorge you'll take a guided walk among the granite boulders, with a chance to swim when the river and weather allow. Lunch follows at a restaurant, then it's onto the Daintree River for an hour long wildlife cruise, keeping a close eye out for crocodiles along the banks. Once you cross on the cable ferry, you're properly inside one of the oldest rainforests on Earth. Take in the view from Alexandra Lookout, join a guided botanical walk, then stand at Kulki Lookout at Cape Tribulation, where two World Heritage areas meet. On the way home there's a stop at the Daintree Ice Cream Company, with ice cream at your own cost. Want to know more before you go? Our local's guide to the Daintree and Cape Tribulation covers what to expect, and the River Drift Experience is a fun way to get into the Mossman River on another day. Explore the details below, then check availability for your date.

Additional info by the operator.

  • Pickup times are Cairns 7am, Palm Cove 7:45am and Port Douglas 8:30am, with a 15 minute window either side of your scheduled time
  • Return is Port Douglas around 5 to 6pm and Cairns around 6 to 7pm. Operates daily
  • Swimming at Mossman Gorge depends on river and weather conditions on the day
  • Walks are 20 to 30 minutes on easy boardwalks, and a basic level of fitness is needed
  • Not wheelchair accessible, as guests need to board and exit the vehicle independently. Booster seats are provided for children under 7
  • Bring swimmers and a towel, light clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, a water bottle and money for ice cream
  • Cancellation policy: full refund or travel credit with at least 24 hours' notice. No refund within 24 hours of departure or for no shows