Top Experiences in Daintree Rainforest

**Due to the impact of severe tropical cyclone Jasper and the associated flooding, there have been some itinerary changes to ensure you still have a great time in the Daintree Rainforest.**

The temporary itinerary includes: return transfers from Cairns, Port Douglas and Northern Beaches, Scenic Coastal Drive, Daintree River Cruise with light morning tea of coffee, tea and biscuits, Interpretative drive over the Alexandra Range, Guided beach walk, Lunch in a rainforest setting, Tropical fruit ice-cream (included), Daintree River ferry crossing, Mossman Gorge guided rainforest walk on a selection of trails and elevated boardwalks (easy grade), visit the Mossman River Lookout and Suspension Bridge and enjoy an invigorating freshwater swim (swim is subject to river conditions).

This is the Original Daintree Rainforest Tour, locally owned and operated for over 36 years! Embark on a packed full-day adventure to Cape Tribulation, where the rainforest meets the reef.

Join a private tour to the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest. Led by a local and knowledgeable guide, this tour includes a 1-hour crocodile cruise along the Daintree River, morning tea in the rainforest, lunch including beer wine or soft drink, a visit to Cape Tribulation Beach and the Daintree Ice Cream Company.

Our first stop of the day is the Daintree Rainforest River Cruise, we jump aboard ‘Solar Whisper’ the only zero emission boat on the Daintree River. This whisper quiet boat can glide quietly up to crocodiles and other wildlife without scaring them or hurting their habitat. This boat is fitted with the unique “Croc Cam” to help show well camouflaged crocodiles and wildlife, this beautiful experience practices true Eco Tourism.

Our next stop is Mossman Gorge and the Daintree Rainforest ! A delicious healthy lunch is enjoyed at the Maya Cafe.

After lunch we meet the local indigenous guides for a smoking ceremony and a demonstration of traditional plant use and a body paint.

Following this your Sacred Owl Tour guide will lead you through the Daintree Rainforest, showcasing the unique plants, animals and features of the rainforest.

Enjoy plenty of free time to swim in the crystal-clear waters of Mossman Gorge before heading back.

Travel in air-conditioned comfort in your luxury purpose-built vehicle to Cape Tribulation; through some of the oldest rainforest in the world.

Enjoy a guided rainforest walk through Mossman Gorge, a cruise on the Daintree River, delicious tropical lunch set amongst the rainforest, and a walk on famous Cape Tribulation Beach. Stop at the Daintree Ice Cream Company for a refreshing fruit ice cream before returning home.

ANCIENT GIANTS OF THE DAINTREE (8:30am to 3:00pm)
We have been given access to the largest World Heritage-listed private Rainforest Reserve in the Daintree. Come with us on a truly wild walk, exploring the ancient rainforest, stunning valleys, majestic mountains, crystal clear streams and pristine beaches of the Daintree.

A unique day, exploring an untouched part of the Daintree Rainforest.

We then enjoy a superb gourmet lunch in the rainforest, with choices of Steak, Fish, Chicken, Vegan or Vegetarian, and other dietary needs catered for. Lunch is freshly cooked by a chef from the best restaurant in Cape Tribulation.

Then a meander by the riverside, followed by a refreshing swim in the glorious natural Dragons Lagoon.

Please note: We pick up guests from Port Douglas and Silky Oaks Lodge.
Guests can also meet us at the Daintree River ferry.

If you search this website for "Daintree hike" you will see all our tour options there.

Our first tour is with the local indigenous tribe on a coastal beach walk experience, you will be introduced to the traditional fishing activity of spear throwing and handling. Practice your aim and shoot before embarking on a stroll (spear in hand) along the beach, through the mangroves and mudflats observing cultural medicine and food plants, whilst spotting the array of sea life beneath the water and hiding between the mangroves!

Next is the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge.

Your visit to the Daintree Rainforest starts with a Dreamtime Walk and a traditional ‘smoking’ ceremony to cleanse and ward off bad spirits.

Your guide will lead you on a meandering stroll through stunning, lush rainforest, demonstrating traditional plant uses, and identifying bush food sources. Discover traditions like making bush soaps and ochre painting.

Lastly, Enjoy free time to swim in the crystal-clear waters of Mossman Gorge.

Our first tour is with the local indigenous tribe on a coastal beach walk experience, you will be introduced to the traditional fishing activity of spear throwing and handling. Practice your aim and shoot before embarking on a stroll (spear in hand) along the beach, through the mangroves and mudflats observing cultural medicine and food plants, whilst spotting the array of sea life beneath the water and hiding between the mangroves! Enjoy a Homemade Damper on the Beach at the end of the tour.

Next up is the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge.

Your visit to the Daintree Rainforest starts with a ‘smoking’ ceremony to cleanse and ward off bad spirits. Discover traditions like making bush soaps and ochre painting.

Enjoy free time to swim in the crystal-clear waters of Mossman Gorge, surrounded by large granite boulders, these rocks contain a percentage of quartz, these waters are known to be healing to your body, mind and soul.

Experience the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest and Outback and save with this Cairns 3 day combo package.

Your Rainforest and Outabck Day is a small personalised tour with custom-built 4WD vehicles. Your naturalist driver-guide has extensive knowledge of flora, fauna, history of the area and aboriginal culture, which will ensure your day will be a memory of a lifetime.

Cruise to the reef onboard a luxury 35-metre superyacht to two outer reef sites. Enjoy unlimited snorkelling over 5 hours, delicious BBQ lunch onboard and a free glass of wine for the journey home to Cairns.

'Solar Whisper’ is the only zero emission boat on the Daintree River. This whisper quiet boat can glide quietly up to crocodiles and other wildlife without scaring them or hurting their habitat. This boat is fitted with the unique “Croc Cam” to help show well camouflaged crocodiles and wildlife.

Nestled in the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest, is our next stop - Mossman Gorge. Enjoy a swim in the crystal-clear waters of Mossman Gorge before sitting down to a delicious healthy lunch.

After lunch we meet the local indigenous tribe.
Your guide will lead you on a meandering stroll through stunning, lush rainforest, observing traditional huts or humpies along the way. Your experienced interpretive Indigenous guide demonstrates traditional plant use, identifies bush food sources, and provides an enchanting narrative of the rainforest and their special relationship with this unique tropical environment. Discover traditions like making bush soaps and ochre painting.

This amazing great value tour package covers all the must do's while visiting the beautiful Cairns region. Included is five nights' accommodation in a standard queen, twin or triple room, round-trip airport transfers, Cairns Evening Harbour & Dinner cruise, a day-trip to Kuranda aboard the Scenic Railway and Skyrail a full-day tour to the Great Barrier Reef with an introductory dive, and a day trip the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and Mossman Gorge.

Want to see Atherton Tablelands, Cooktown, the Daintree Rainforest and more in a 3-day tour with everything taken care of? This very small-group tour takes you on an exclusive guided 4WD tour to the Daintree National Park, Cooktown, and the Atherton Tablelands. This tour ticks all the boxes in terms of showing people the best of Far North Queensland! Visit Cooktown and its many surrounding attractions as you learn about this truly amazing ancient area of the world from our very experienced local naturalist guide.

A Cape Tribulation day tour is something you must add to your Tropical North Queensland holiday. Amazing natural beauty and destinations, ancient rainforest flora and fauna, wide rivers and sandy beaches, are just the beginning. This is a full, fun adventure day tour which departs daily from Cairns or Port Douglas. Travel is in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach and commentary is provided by friendly, knowledgeable guides who are committed to your satisfaction. Whether you’re a youth traveler, flying solo or visiting with your spouse and/or friends, with or without children, this destination and tour has something for everyone. Our Cape Tribulation day tour takes a maximum of 21 guests, no minimum number for departure.

Daintree Rainforest Tour: ***Currently closed tour***

Discover Daintree Tour
Full Day;
Marvel at guided rainforest walk at Mossman Gorge, visit Thornton Beach and enjoy morning tea. Embark on a Daintree River wildlife cruise allowing you to spot native wildlife. Visit the Daintree Discovery Centre and Heritage Lodge for lunch. Treat yourself at Daintree Icecream.

Half Day;
A guided walk through Mossman Gorge and an hour wildlife spotting tour along Daintree River, with lunch included and the option to enjoy your time at the Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas (this option must be selected)

Ngana Kulkinga Dungay: We All Going Cape Tribulation

Led by a local Aboriginal guide as you explore Kuku Yalanji country and learning about the culturally significant sights and local attractions between Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation including World Heritage Daintree rainforest. Learn the amazing relationships the Kuku Yalanji still have with their land and experience these diverse environments. Get an insight in to the history, culture and traditions of the local Aboriginal people and the area. Walk through the world’s oldest living rainforest, see natural wonders, the majestic Daintree river, and where the rainforest meets the reef, explore coastal habitats learning about the environment, different foods and medicines utilized from nature, sample some bush tucker, swim at one of the pristine freshwater streams in the area before returning to your accommodation.

Zipline through the oldest rainforest on Earth with Treetops Adventures. You'll explore the rainforest canopy by ziplining up to 15m above the ground.
The guided zipline tour provides commentary on the rainforest ecosystem then the guides step back and you enjoy the course at your leisure. The guides are there to help throughout the experience.

Looking for some adventure in paradise? Get high in the sky on a tandem skydive over Cairns with spectacular bird's-eye views of the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage-listed Rainforest. Experience the adrenalin rush while freefalling from up to 15,000ft. No experience necessary!

Ngana Kulkinga Dungay: We All Going Cape Tribulation

Led by a local Aboriginal guide you will explore Kuku Yalanji country and learning about the culturally significant sights and local attractions between Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation including World Heritage Daintree rainforest. Learn the amazing relationships the Kuku Yalanji still have with their land and experience these diverse environments. Get an insight in to the history, culture and traditions of the local Aboriginal people and the area. Walk through the world’s oldest living rainforest, see natural wonders, the majestic Daintree river, and where the rainforest meets the reef, explore coastal habitats learning about the environment, different foods and medicines utilized from nature, sample some bush tucker, swim at one of the pristine freshwater streams in the area before returning to your accommodation.

Enjoy all-inclusive Cairns & Port Douglas touring at its best, featuring our special 3 day tour to Port Douglas including Daintree and Cape Tribulation touring. Cruise to Outer Barrier Moore Reef , visit Kuranda by train and skyrail, Special Sunset Dinner Cruise, magnificent cruises and more meals. Experience 4 nights in Cairns plus 2 nights in Port Douglas, tropical north Queensland luxury touring, 3 cruises, scenic railway, skyrail, accommodation, breakfast daily, other meals and transfers. Enjoy a special sunset dinner cruise on Cairns Harbour, a cruise of Cairns Harbour, the famous Kuranda scenic railway and skyrail, a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef. Journey to Port Douglas to explore this famous beachside village and discover the ancient Daintree forest and beautiful Cape Tribulation – ‘where the reef meets the sea’ in your group tour to the World Heritage Daintree region and Cape Tribulation.

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We go through North Queensland's spectacular Cape Tribulation Rainforest. You are invited to take a journey with us to where the oldest living rainforest in the world meets the Great Barrier Reef. You’ll be swimming a pristine creek, lazing on tropical beaches and searching for saltwater crocodiles & Cassowarys! Uncle Brian’s has been sharing rainforest and waterfall experiences with amazing people for over two decades. The combination of music, food, fun and breathtaking natural history has made us who we are.

The highlight of your vacation!
Our itinerary has been carefully crafted to provide you with the very best of the Daintree while staying one step ahead of the crowds. Our slightly earlier departure time means that we are the first (and sometimes only) ones at key locations - giving you time to fully immerse yourself in the experience. We visit all the must-see sites as well as a few local secrets and prioritise time spent in nature. Our highly-trained guides are renown for their dedication and passion and go above and beyond to provide each person with an unforgettable day. In order to ensure comfort, safety and quality guiding we cap our guest numbers at 11.

Daintree Wonder Tours is a multi-award-winning, locally owned and operated family business that allows you to explore the area through the eyes of those that love and know it best.

Enjoy a 4.5-hour experience at the pristine untouched Great Barrier Reef at Cape Tribulation. This half-day eco-tour visits two different snorkel destinations, each with an extraordinary array of marine life and coral species. Get ready to snorkel, alongside sea turtles, two fabulous locations at Mackay and Undine Reefs. Swim over reefs full of colorful coral, along with myriads of tropical fish, eagle rays, giant clams, and starfish.

We venture into the Jungle less than two kilometres from the Coral Sea on the slopes of a mountain blanketed in old growth rainforest amongst giant trees thousands of years old and plants & animals that predate dinosaurs.
We use a unique mixture of humour & biological information to tell the story of this unique forest where Kangaroo's live in tree's, a bird is bigger than a human and nothing is considered deadly to humans. Every plant and animal has a part in the story of this World Heritage listed ecosystem and we spend over an hour on the 'hunt' along trails only we use identifying the things we see explaining their part in the story of the worlds oldest continuously existing forest. Our guides are independently accredited biological scientists who love to entertain, we are local to the area and have 20 years experience in guiding visiting families from all over the world so language differences are not an impediment to providing everyone an enjoyable experience regardless of age

We venture deep into the Jungle only two kilometers from the Coral Sea on the slopes of a mountain blanketed in old growth rainforest amongst giant trees thousands of years old and plants and animals that predate dinosaurs.
We use a unique mixture of humour and accurate scientific information to tell the story of this unique forest where Kangaroo's live in tree's, a bird is bigger than a human and nothing is considered deadly to humans. Every plant and animal has a part in the story of this World Heritage listed ecosystem and we spend two hours on the 'hunt' along trails identifying and explaining the things we see explaining their part in the story of the worlds oldest continuously existing forest. Our guides are Wet Tropics accredited biological scientists who love to entertain, we are local to the area and have 23 years experience in guiding visitors from all over the world so language differences are not an impediment to providing everyone an enjoyable experience.