Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas

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About this activity

A small group Advanced Eco Accredited tour specifically designed to showcase the very BEST of the Daintree Rainforest focusing on spending less time in the vehicle and more time visiting 'must do' Daintree locations as The Mossman Gorge, The Daintree River, Cape Tribulation, Alexandra Lookout, as well as being the only Port Douglas Rainforest company offering a private World Heritage Listed location in the heart of The Daintree Rainforest.

As a multiple award winner of 'Best Rainforest Tour' and 'Best Rainforest Guide", we pride on excellent and personal service.

Tony's Tropical Tours is a certified Green Travel Leader by EcoAccreditation Australia and a "Safe Travels" Quality Tourism Accredited Business in alignment with the global World Tourism Council for the COVID Clean protocol.

Please note this tour is not suitable for guests with mobility issues.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 11 people
People per booking: 1–13
Guide: English
Operated by: Tony's Tropical Tours

Ages: Children (7–13 years) · Adults (14–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All National Park Fees + Daintree River Ferry Crossing
Included: Umbrellas - Insect Repellent - Filtered water on board
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Daintree River Wildlife Cruise
Included: Entry to Noah Valley - World Heritage Listed Private Rainforest Retreat.
Included: Driver/Guide with live commentary on board and throughout the day
Included: Snacks: Morning Tea - muffins, cookies, freshly-brewed coffee, locally-grown Daintree tea, filtered water
Included: We enjoy lunch at a secluded rainforest restaurant. Guest orders are individually prepared & served with tea, coffee and a fresh fruit platter. Please advise of dietary restrictions & food allergies.

Not included

Not included: Daintree Ice Cream is an optional extra, at your expense

Itinerary

Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre

40 min Admission included

Our first stop for the day is at Mossman Gorge, the base of the Daintree National Park for a guided interpretive walk with your guide, capturing the best time of day for the perfect photo opportunity and the possibility of spotting a Boyd's Forest Dragon or a platypus.
Daintree

45 min

Our next stop is the Daintree River via the Mossman Township where sugar cane and the sugar mill features in the landscape. Arriving at the Daintree River we take a Wildlife Cruise. Here you can sit back, soak up the tranquility and natural beauty, listen to the songbirds and seek the elusive Estuarine Crocodile.
Daintree National Park

one hour

Leaving the Daintree River we drive north through the scenic Daintree National Park stopping at Alexandra Lookout for sweeping views extending from The mouth of the Daintree River and out to the Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef. Morning tea is served with fresh muffins, biscuits, plunged coffee and Daintree Tea.
Cape Tribulation Beach

30 min

Next, we explore legendary Cape Tribulation beach.

Guests can wander this remote white coral sand beach where two world heritage National Parks famously meet.
Stop 5

one hour Admission included

We enjoy lunch at a beautiful rainforest restaurant where our meals are all individually prepared and served, followed by a tropical fruit platter.

After lunch, you can enjoy a swim in the refreshing crystal-clear waters of our private rainforest creek (subject to weather and water safety conditions).
Daintree Region

one hour

Our next stop is Noah Valley World Heritage Listed private property, where we follow lunch with an interpretive guided walk as a small group with your experienced guide and stop to view The Gateway to Paradise which showcases one of the rarest and most primitive of the flowering plants in existence.

The interpretive walk may be taken before or after lunch depending on conditions and departure times.
Daintree Region

15 min

Our last stop of the day is at the Daintree Ice Cream Company. A highly recommended optional extra, you can sample ice cream made from exotic tropical fruits grown in right here in the orchard.
Daintree

Passing by

Daintree River Cable Ferry Crossing for our journey home. Sit back and relax in the vehicle while your guide returns you to your accommodation after a full day touring the Daintree National Park.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

At the Mango Tree Holiday Apartments
Balboa Holiday Apartments
Silkari The Pavilions Port Douglas
Sea Temple Port Douglas Luxury Apartments
Port Douglas Retreat
Port Douglas Sands Resort
Port Douglas Apartments
Whispering Palms
Dreamcatcher Holiday Apartments
Port Douglas Backpackers

and 65 more pickup points

Tony's Tropical Tours offer two departure times from Port Douglas only.

The 7.15am departure from Port Douglas and the 8.15am departure from Port Douglas.

Both departure times offer the same itinerary.

A pick up time will be confirmed when the booking is made and accepted. If you prefer a certain departure time, contact us to see if it is available.

We do not provide transfers to and from Cairns or the Northern Beaches of Cairns, Thala Beach Nature Reserve or Silky Oaks Lodge. Guests must make their own way to Port Douglas and allow sufficient time for travel to meeting point.

Once your booking is completed please check your messages for pickup time and details and other information which will assist in making your day more enjoyable.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
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

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Restricted to children over the age of seven. For families with younger children, a private charter will be required.
This tour is not suitable for guests with any mobility issues.
Is not suitable to persons with limited mobility or who require a walking frame, a cane or a wheelchair - due to the uneven ground during our Rainforest walk. If unsure, please check prior to booking.