A group of people stand near a small campfire in a forest clearing, surrounded by tall trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves, enjoying the tranquillity of their private adventure reminiscent of a Mossman Gorge day tour.
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Private Mossman Gorge Adventure Day

9 hours
Port Douglas
All Ages (5+)
Free Cancellation (7 days prior)

A private full day at Mossman Gorge with Back Country Bliss Adventures. Float down the Mossman River on a river sled, enjoy lunch, a Kuku Yalanji welcome and smoking ceremony, then a 1.5 hour guided rainforest walk with time to swim in the gorge. Pick up from Port Douglas and Mossman.

  • A group of people stand near a small campfire in a forest clearing, surrounded by tall trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves, enjoying the tranquillity of their private adventure reminiscent of a Mossman Gorge day tour.
  • A river with clear water flows over rocks and boulders, surrounded by dense green trees and vegetation on both sides—an inviting scene reminiscent of an Adventure Day at Mossman Gorge.
  • A clear stream flows over rocks and between mossy boulders in a lush, green forest, with dense vegetation and ferns surrounding the water—an idyllic scene reminiscent of an Adventure Day exploring the unspoilt beauty of Mossman Gorge on a Private Tour.
  • Brown and green lizard with spiky scales climbs vertically on a tree trunk in a dense, leafy forest, the perfect sight to encounter during a Private Adventure Day Tour through the lush landscapes of Mossman Gorge.
  • People float on inflatable lilos down a lush, tree-lined river with dense green foliage on both sides under a clear sky, enjoying a private adventure through the serene beauty of Mossman Gorge.
  • Two people in blue wetsuits stand together in shallow river water at Mossman Gorge, surrounded by lush green trees and dense jungle vegetation, ready to embark on a Private Adventure day tour.
  • Three people on red rafts float down a narrow, tree-lined river in Mossman Gorge, all wearing wetsuits and making peace signs while smiling at the camera—capturing the joy of this unforgettable private adventure.
  • Three people wearing snorkel masks and wetsuits are underwater, holding rocks and facing the camera during a private adventure in Mossman Gorge.
  • A group of people stand near a small campfire in a forest clearing, surrounded by tall trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves, enjoying the tranquillity of their private adventure reminiscent of a Mossman Gorge day tour.
  • A river with clear water flows over rocks and boulders, surrounded by dense green trees and vegetation on both sides—an inviting scene reminiscent of an Adventure Day at Mossman Gorge.
  • A clear stream flows over rocks and between mossy boulders in a lush, green forest, with dense vegetation and ferns surrounding the water—an idyllic scene reminiscent of an Adventure Day exploring the unspoilt beauty of Mossman Gorge on a Private Tour.
  • Brown and green lizard with spiky scales climbs vertically on a tree trunk in a dense, leafy forest, the perfect sight to encounter during a Private Adventure Day Tour through the lush landscapes of Mossman Gorge.
  • People float on inflatable lilos down a lush, tree-lined river with dense green foliage on both sides under a clear sky, enjoying a private adventure through the serene beauty of Mossman Gorge.
  • Two people in blue wetsuits stand together in shallow river water at Mossman Gorge, surrounded by lush green trees and dense jungle vegetation, ready to embark on a Private Adventure day tour.
  • Three people on red rafts float down a narrow, tree-lined river in Mossman Gorge, all wearing wetsuits and making peace signs while smiling at the camera—capturing the joy of this unforgettable private adventure.
  • Three people wearing snorkel masks and wetsuits are underwater, holding rocks and facing the camera during a private adventure in Mossman Gorge.

Quick read before you book.

  • Float through the rainforest on the Mossman River
  • Welcome to country from a Kuku Yalanji guide
  • Swim in the clear waterholes of Mossman Gorge
  • Freshwater section that isn't known crocodile habitat
  • Your own guide, your own pace

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What could be better?

Honestly, not much. It's a hands on day in the water, so bring your swimmers, a towel and a sense of adventure.

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Included in this tour.

  • Private guide and vehicle for your group
  • River Drift Experience with river sled, wetsuit and life jacket
  • Traditional Kuku Yalanji welcome and smoking ceremony
  • 1.5 hour guided walk in Daintree National Park
  • Lunch, snacks and water
  • Tour photos

Commonly asked questions.

Pick up is from Port Douglas and Mossman, starting around 8:30am, and you're returned to your accommodation around 4:30pm. Staying in Cairns? Our Port Douglas vs Cairns guide explains the distances.

You need to be able to swim and tread water. Life jackets and wetsuits are provided, and during high river levels, usually January to March, the drift is generally for strong swimmers aged 14 and over.

The freshwater section you drift is not known crocodile habitat. It's cool, clear, shaded and fast moving, and the team never swims where crocodiles live.

The minimum age is 5, though high river levels can raise the age for the river drift. The maximum recommended weight is 110 kg.

No. The river drift isn't suitable for pregnant guests, or for anyone with limited mobility or a recent injury affecting movement.

Tours generally run in the rain, with umbrellas and ponchos supplied. Heavy rain can affect the river drift, so the team monitors river levels with cameras, a gauge and radar.

Cancel more than three days before for free. Cancellations between two and three days before are charged 50%, and less than two days or no shows are charged in full.

A Kuku Yalanji guide welcomes you to country with a traditional smoking ceremony. Our guide to Aboriginal experiences in Australia has more ways to connect with culture.
Bring swimwear for under a wetsuit, shoes for wet and uneven ground, a towel and light tropical clothes. Our Daintree packing checklist covers the rest.

More about this tour.

Most people see Mossman Gorge from the boardwalk. On this private day with Back Country Bliss Adventures, you get into the water too. Your guide picks your group up around 8:30am and starts upstream on the Mossman River, where you walk the riverbed, then lie back on a river sled and float down through the rainforest, wetsuit and life jacket on.After lunch at Mossman Gorge, you're welcomed to country by a Kuku Yalanji guide with a traditional smoking ceremony, then set off on an easy 1.5 hour interpretive walk through the Daintree National Park. There's time to swim in the gorge's clear waterholes if you like before you're driven back to your accommodation around 4:30pm.Just want the water? The River Drift Experience runs for around two hours. Further north, the private River Drift Experience at Cape Tribulation takes you deeper into the Daintree.Because it's private, the day runs at your group's pace. Check availability for your dates.

Additional info.

Times: Starts around 8:30am with pick up from Port Douglas and Mossman, returning around 4:30pm. Times vary with pick up location.Requirements: Minimum age 5. All river drift guests must be able to swim and tread water, and the maximum recommended weight is 110 kg. The river drift isn't suitable during pregnancy, for guests with limited mobility or recent injuries.River levels: The water sits at 16 to 22°C year round. When the river is high, usually January to March, the drift is typically for strong swimmers aged 14 and over, and heavy rain can affect the experience.What to bring:
  • Swimwear to wear under a wetsuit
  • Shoes for uneven, wet terrain
  • Towel and comfortable tropical clothes
  • Any personal medication