Private Cape Tribulation and Mossman Gorge Day Tour

5.0 (29 reviews) 12 hours Private tour

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Alexandra Lookout in the Daintree Rainforest — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Private Cape Tribulation and Mossman Gorge Day Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore the World Heritage–listed Daintree Rainforest on this private 12-hour tour from Cairns. Traveling in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a naturalist guide, you'll visit Daintree National Park and its natural attractions such as Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation. Discover the lush landscapes of what is most likely the oldest tropical rainforest on Earth, check out the town of Port Douglas, take a ferry ride across the Daintree River, and more.

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At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Korean, Japanese, English, French, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: Discovery Tours Australia

What is included

Included

Included: Aussie restaurant lunch: Barramundi, Chicken, Steak, Kangaroo, or Vegetarian
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Tea and coffee: Morning tea - pastries, coffee and tea
Included: Bottled water
Included: National Park fees
Included: Experienced tour guides with intimate knowledge of the local area
Included: Multilingual Audio Guide App to follow the tour in your preferred language
Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

Not included: Optional purchases (e.g., Daintree Ice Cream) and additional food/drinks

Itinerary

Cairns

Passing by

After a pick up from your accommodation, we begin our journey.
Flagstaff Hill Lookout

10 min

This iconic lookout offers spectacular 360-degree views of Four Mile Beach, the Coral Sea, and the Daintree Rainforest.
Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre

1 h 30 min Admission included

Mossman Gorge, located on the southern edge of Daintree National Park, part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy morning tea at the Mossman Gorge Centre.

Then hop aboard a shuttle bus accompanied by your naturalist guide, and head into the national park for a guided walk in the dense tropical rainforest. Admire views over the granite boulders and clear waters of the Mossman River, and if time and weather permit, you can take a swim.
Daintree Region

45 min

Continue north through sugarcane fields to enjoy a restaurant lunch featuring local produce in a relaxed rainforest setting.
Stop 5

one hour

After lunch, join a guided 1-hour wildlife cruise on the Daintree River. Keep your eyes peeled for crocodiles and other local wildlife!
Daintree Region

Passing by

Shortly after at the Daintree River and board the cable ferry to cross this mighty river
Mount Alexandra Lookout

15 min Admission included

Alexandra lookout provides panoramic views over the Daintree delta, river and out to the Coral Sea.
Cape Tribulation Beach

30 min Admission included

Cape Tribulation is where the rainforest meets the reef and you can take it all in from the Kulki Lookout. This is the most northern point of our day tour adventure, so from here we begin the journey home
Stop 9

15 min Admission not included

Daintree Ice Cream Company Stopping along the way at one of the Daintree Ice Cream Shops for afternoon tea. Here you will have the opportunity to sample locally made ice-cream featuring seasonal fruits of the tropics (at own expense).
Stop 10

Passing by

For those being collected in Cairns and the beaches, the day begins with a trip along the scenic Great Barrier Reef Drive, to Port Douglas. The road hugs the mountain side and we stop at Rex Lookout to enjoy stunning views of the Coral Sea. From here, we cruise to Port Douglas, picking up any extra guests and stopping at Flagstaff Hill which overlooks 4 Mile Beach.
Cairns

Passing by

The tour finishes and we drop you off at your accommodation.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Cairns
Yorkeys Knob
Allumbah Pocket Cottages
Eden House Retreat
Kookaburra Lodge Motel Yungaburra
Blue Summit Hideaway
Curtain Fig Motel
Sarayi Boutique Hotel
Mantra Amphora Palm Cove
Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove
Paradise On The Beach Resort Palm Cove
Alamanda Palm Cove By Lancemore

and 87 more pickup points

This private tour is available on request, with pickups available from Cairns, Palm Cove, Port Douglas, Holloways Beach, Trinity Beach, Kewarra Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Thala Beach. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed prior to your tour.

Please be ready and waiting at your designated pickup location 5 minutes before your confirmed pickup time. Discovery Tours Australia signage will be displayed on the tour vehicle.

Your guide will arrive at the confirmed pickup time, so please ensure you are ready and waiting at your designated pickup location.

Please contact us if you have any questions or cannot find your pickup location.

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
General inquiries: 1300 32 10 19 or +61 7 4041 0122

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

If you cancel	You get back
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Minimum age to travel is 4 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult (4-14 years old)
Restrooms are available at key stops
Only a basic level of fitness is required - all the walks are short and completely manageable for most people.

Options

3-4 Passengers Traveling

Price based on a maximum of 4 passengers traveling (Regardless of age)

Private Charter Service

Morning Tea & Lunch

4WD SUV

Pickup included
15-20 Passengers Traveling

Price based on a maximum of 20 passengers traveling (Regardless of age)

Private Charter Service

Morning Tea & Lunch

Mercedes Sprinter

Pickup included
9-14 Passengers Traveling

Price based on a maximum of 14 passengers traveling (Regardless of age)

Private Charter Service

Morning Tea & Lunch

Mercedes Sprinter

Pickup included
1-2 Passengers Traveling

Price based on a maximum of 2 passengers traveling (Regardless of age)

Private Charter Service

Morning Tea & Lunch

4WD SUV

Pickup included
5-8 Passengers Traveling

Price based on a maximum of 8 passengers traveling (Regardless of age)

Private Charter Service

Morning Tea & Lunch

Mercedes Sprinter

Pickup included