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Mossman Gorge Daintree Experience Small Groups

4.9 (69 reviews) 9 hours Free cancellation
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Mossman Gorge Daintree Experience Small Groups

About this activity

Our travellers love our small groups of like minded people. We seat up to 11 passengers. Our tour guide is qualified and knowledgeable in the Wet Tropics he offers personalised and interactive experiences. The tour offers extensive information on culture, wildlife and history while offering a diverse range of scenery and interactive experiences. A 1 hour Daintree River Cruise to learn and explore the diverse eco system. The chance to see the elusive crocodile the array of birdlife and other species of wildlife. A succulent lunch of Australian Cuisine awaits at the Daintree Tea house before we continue our journey into the oldest rainforest on the planet. At Mossman Gorge we enjoy up to 3 hours of this extraordinary biodiverse environment of flora and fauna. An interactive journey with our guide into the rainforest you learn about cultural history and the significance of the flora and fauna in this region. It is a time to immerse and connect to this extraordinary life experience.

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At a glance

Duration
9 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 11 people
People per booking
1–11
Guide
English
Operated by
Tropic Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: 1 hour Crocodile Cruise
  • Included: Snacks: Morning Tea on the Daintree River
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Lunch: Mossman Gorge Culture Centre - Menu selection of freshly prepared restaurant style meals
  • Included: Return transfers to accommodation or meeting point
  • Included: Entry to Mossman Gorge

Not included

  • Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

  1. Port Douglas

    Passing by

    A scenic tour North along the Great Barrier Reef drive is a stunning outlook over the coral sea before arriving into Port Douglas. Your guide will take you on a full scenic drive of this popular coastal town through the main street and up to Flagstaff hill lookout for the perfect view of 4 mile beach. Continuing your guide will point out the picturesque landscapes, the chapel and down to the Marine prescient before picking up any new visitors joining us from Port Douglas.

  2. Stop 2

    one hour Admission included

    Arriving for our Daintree River Cruise we enjoy our refreshment stop for morning tea at the Daintree River. Amenities are available. Enjoy home cooked delights served with tea and coffee. After morning tea we board for the 11am cruise on the Daintree River. Looking out for some excitement on the water expect to see fish activity, the elusive crocodile slowing rising above the water or basking along the river banks. You may also get to observe the array of birdlife, cassowaries and water dragons as we cruise along the Daintree river. Your guide will give you an in depth commentary on the behaviours and sightings of wildlife while learning about this extraordinary ecosystem.

    An adventure for all to enjoy great opportunities for photographing and relaxing enjoying this 1 hour cruise of the Daintree river observing the wildlife and surrounding beauty of this extraordinary river system.

  3. Daintree Region

    40 min

    After your cruise your guide will give you a scenic tour of Daintree Village before arriving at the Daintree Tea house for lunch. Enjoy a restaurant quality al-la-carte lunch of Australian Cuisine while dining in the Daintree. Please advise of any special dietary requirements upon making your booking.

  4. Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre

    3 hours Admission included

    Arriving at Mossman Gorge Cultural centre we enter making our way to the shuttle stop to board the bus to take us into the gorge. Your guide will give you a full induction into the region and continue to share significant history and knowledge of the locals. The lower region of the gorge is fully accessible for all age groups and abilities. As your guide takes you along the boardwalks he continues to share interesting facts of the biodiversity of the rainforest and wildlife pointing out specific plants, seeds and bush tucker that keep this ecosystem thriving. You may like to immerse deeper in this ancient old rainforest by choosing to enjoy a swim. If you would like to explore further into the upper regions of the Mossman Gorge your guide will take you for this additional trek to explore the deeper regions of the rainforest. Please note the upper region is graded at a medium level and does not offer mobility access.

  5. Rex Lookout

    10 min

    On our way back toward Cairns we take the opportunity for a final stop at Rex's Lookout over looking the coral sea.

    An awesome view of the coastline hugging the mountains makes a great photo. Also a popular stop to watch paragliders on a good clear day.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

  • Ryan's Rest
  • The York Beachfront Holiday Apartments
  • WATERS EDGE CAIRNS
  • Citysider Cairns Holiday Apartments
  • The Boutique Collection - Jewel of the Reef Hotel
  • Amphora Resort Luxury Private Apartments
  • Sanctuary Palm Cove
  • Mantra Amphora Palm Cove
  • Paradise On The Beach Resort Palm Cove
  • The Sebel Palm Cove
  • Alamanda Palm Cove By Lancemore
  • Sea Temple Private Apartments At Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort & Spa

and 109 more pickup points

Pick Up from Port Douglas approx. 9.15 am

Please note we pick up directly from all hotels. If you can't see your hotel on this list, please add it in manually. Please be waiting 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time in the reception lobby or hotel front entrance.

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 too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Collapsible wheelchairs and Walkers accessible only.

  • Difference in tour duration is mostly allocated to travel

Traveller ratings

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