Active Cape Tribulation Day Tour | Queensland
- Explore the world's oldest living rainforest and its surroundings
- Immerse yourself in one of the most exciting things to do at Cape Tribulation by encountering the area where the rainforest meets the reef at this World Heritage-listed site
- This ECO Certified ecotourism experience ensures the operator is committed to environmental best practices
Options
Cape Tribulation Day Tour
Inclusions
Return transfers from Cairns selected hotels
Guided Rainforest Boardwalk Tour
Lunch in the Rainforest
Mossman Gorge & Indigenous Experience: "Welcome to Country & Smoke Ceremony"
Wildlife River Cruise on the Daintree River
Cape Tribulation Beach "Rainforest Meets The Reef"
Daintree River Ferry Crossing
Exclusions
Tips
Insurance
Personal expenses
Other expenses not mentioned above
Additional Info
The tour will start with 07:030 am pickup from the selected Cairns hotel and return around 7:00 pm
What's included in Active Cape Tribulation Day Tour | Queensland
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
— The tour will start with 07:30 am pickup from the selected Cairns hotel and return around 7:00 pm —
Pick you up from the selected hotels in Cairns
Commence the adventure with a scenic coastal drive from Cairns to Port Douglas. This is the far north’s very own great ocean road and provides panoramic views over the sparkling Coral Sea
Heading north our first stop is at Mossman Gorge, which is in the southern sector of the world-famous Daintree National Park. This gorge has been carved out by the cold mountain waters of the Mossman River, which winds through large granite boulders, bordered by lush green rainforest. It’s a magical place and you’ll participate in a “Welcome to Country” with the traditional owners, the Kuku Yalanji people, who will also cleanse you of evil spirits with a smoke ceremony and apply traditional rainforest body paint to you.
Next, it’s time to explore this ancient rainforest environment on an interesting, guided tour of the Mossman Gorge. Our highly trained guides will give expert rainforest interpretation, which will inform and impress. Be amazed at the huge diversity you will encounter, everything from low lying ferns and shrubs to the massive rainforest canopy
Continuing north we stop in Daintree Village for lunch
Next you will join a Wildlife Cruise on the Daintree River where you might see a crocodile, while learning about the fragile ecosystem of this impressive serpent-like river system
You are now on the north side on the Daintree River where our guide will meet you for you next stop
We head to Thornton’s Beach – where the rainforest meets the reef. Enjoy the beautiful views of the lower ranges of Thornton Peak
Pending time we will stop at – the Daintree Ice Cream Co – where you can enjoy deliciously exotic fruit ice cream made on site, in small artisan style batches. Yum! (at own cost)
Then it’s back on to the bus for the return journey to Cairns, including a quick drive through Port Douglas, a picturesque beachside village with a laid-back vibe and loads of bars and cafes
Return to the hotel where you were picked up in the morning
Food and Drinks
— What You Can Expect —
World’s Oldest Tropical Rainforests. The Daintree National Park is a landscape of towering mountains, lowland forests, rainforest rivers, mangroves and beaches. Ancient plants, climbing vines, endangered animals and estuarine crocodiles.
Home to the oldest living culture on earth, and a place early European explorers ran into some tribulations. This complex and living landscape is World Heritage listed and is where we take you, on one big day of rainforest adventures. The tour will show you all the highlights that the Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation Region and Mossman Gorge have to offer. From an Indigenous Welcome to Country and Smoke Ceremony, to a wildlife cruise on the Daintree River (not included in the budget price), swimming in Mossman Gorge, exploring rainforest boardwalks and getting sandy feet at Cape Tribulation, you’ll do it all. The Rainforest Guides share their knowledge of the history, flora and fauna of the Daintree Rainforest, creating connection between you and the natural environment around you.
So don't hesitate, and grab your chance to explore some of the world's most valued natural wonders for a grand day out! Best of all, tour with peace of mind with this operator's ECO Certified conservation efforts.
Inclusions
- Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
- Passengers that fail to arrive before the meeting time will be classed as no-show without any refund
- All times and activities are approximate and may change due to weather and water conditions, and the optional stops at the driver’s discretion
- We highly recommend having your own travel insurance before the day of your trip
Meet
Venues
- Cairns Colonial Club Resort
- Palm Royale Cairns
- Cairns Reef Apartments Amp Motel Accommodation
Meeting / End Points
- Cape Tribulation
Policies
Purchase Summary
- Please note that infants travel for free, but must sit on their parent's lap and no meals are included
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult
- Please select your pick-up/drop-off hotel at the time of booking. If your hotel does not appear on the list, please select an alternative location nearby
- The pickup time may vary, please refer to the voucher for the exact pick-up time
- For any dietary requirements must be advised at the time of booking, please contact with Over The Planet
— What To Bring —
- Camera
- Hat, Sunscreen
- Swimwear, Towel
- Water
- Small day bag with the below items, as well as your ticket, insect repellent and money for additional drinks and snacks
