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Duration
10 hours
Cancellation
Free cancellation 24hrs
Ticket type
Mobile ticket
Confirmation
Instant
What's included
Not included
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Discover the Cape Tribulation and Daintree Wilderness Full-Day Tour from Cairns. Travel along the scenic Great Barrier Reef Drive and visit Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas for close animal encounters. Cross the Daintree River and explore the world’s oldest rainforest with a guided walk and beach visit. Enjoy a river cruise, local lunch, and stops at viewpoints and an ice cream farm.
Hotel pick-up — Cairns and Northern Beaches
From 6:40 AMYour day begins with a shared transfer from selected Cairns and Northern Beaches hotels, heading north along the scenic Great Barrier Reef Drive.
Hotel pick-up — Port Douglas
Approx. 9:00 AMAdditional guests are collected from Port Douglas before the group continues north together.
Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
MorningA guided wildlife experience at this tropical sanctuary gives you the chance to interact with kangaroos, koalas, and native birdlife, followed by morning tea.
Daintree River cable ferry crossing
MiddayCross the Daintree River by cable ferry — the gateway into one of the world's last great wilderness areas.
Guided boardwalk walk, Daintree Rainforest
MiddayYour guide leads you through the ancient rainforest canopy, explaining the ecology, medicinal plants, and wildlife that make this place unlike anywhere else on Earth.
Mason's freshwater swimming hole
MiddayCool off with a swim in a freshwater creek deep in the rainforest — bring your swimwear and a towel.
Lunch at Mason's Café
MiddayA locally sourced lunch is served at Mason's Café, using produce from the surrounding region.
Cape Tribulation Beach
AfternoonFree time on the beach where the Daintree Rainforest meets the Coral Sea — one of the most photographed and genuinely striking spots in Australia.
Alexandra Lookout
AfternoonA short stop at this elevated viewpoint rewards you with panoramic views across the rainforest canopy and out to the Coral Sea.
Daintree Ice Cream Company
AfternoonTaste ice creams made from unusual tropical fruits grown on the property — flavours change with the season.
Daintree River wildlife cruise
Late afternoonBoard a dedicated river cruise in the late afternoon, when crocodiles and waterbirds are most active along the riverbanks.
Return to Cairns
Return by approx. 7:00 PMThe coach heads south with hotel drop-offs along the way, arriving back in Cairns by approximately 7:00 PM.
Hotel pick-up from selected Cairns, Northern Beaches, and Port Douglas accommodation — Cape Tribulation QLD, Australia
Your pick-up time and exact stop will be confirmed at booking. Transfers operate from selected central hotel locations only; private residences and holiday apartments not on the route cannot be serviced. Present your booking confirmation (mobile or printed) to the driver.
What to bring
Shared transfers operate from selected hotels in Cairns, the Northern Beaches (including Palm Cove), and Port Douglas. Pick-up begins from 6:40 AM in Cairns. Your exact pick-up time and stop will be confirmed after booking. Private residences are not serviced.
The tour returns to Cairns with hotel drop-offs by approximately 7:00 PM. Times can vary slightly depending on traffic and conditions on the day.
The freshwater swimming stop is at Mason's swimming hole, a well-known inland creek away from the coast. Your guide will advise on conditions on the day. Saltwater crocodiles inhabit the Daintree River and coastal areas, so swimming is not permitted there.
A moderate level of fitness is required. The guided rainforest walk is on a boardwalk and is manageable for most people, but you should be comfortable walking for periods throughout the day.
Yes — the tour operates in all weather conditions. The Daintree receives high rainfall and a tropical shower is part of the experience. Bring a light rain jacket if you prefer.
Lunch is served at Mason's Café using locally sourced ingredients. If you have specific dietary requirements, notify the operator at the time of booking so arrangements can be made where possible.
Free cancellation
Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour departs. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the start time are non-refundable.
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