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Private Cape Tribulation and Mossman Gorge Day Tour

27 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 27 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia
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On average, this is booked 30 (0) days in advance.

12 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean

Overview

Explore the World Heritage–listed Daintree Rainforest on this private 12-hour tour from Cairns. Traveling in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a naturalist guide, you'll visit Daintree National Park and its natural attractions such as Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation. Discover the lush landscapes of what is most likely the oldest tropical rainforest on Earth, check out the town of Port Douglas, take a ferry ride across the Daintree River, and more.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Morning tea - pastries, coffee and tea
  • Lunch Aussie restaurant lunch: Barramundi, Chicken, Steak, Kangaroo, or Vegetarian
  • Bottled water
  • Optional purchases (e.g., Daintree Ice Cream) and additional food/drinks
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Meeting and Pickup

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This private tour is available on request, with pickups available from Cairns, Palm Cove, Port Douglas, Holloways Beach, Trinity Beach, Kewarra Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Thala Beach. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed prior to your tour.Please be ready and waiting at your designated pickup location 5 minutes before your confirmed pickup time. Discovery Tours Australia signage will be displayed on the tour vehicle.Your guide will arrive at the confirmed pickup time, so please ensure you are ready and waiting at your designated pickup location.Please contact us if you have any questions or cannot find your pickup location.

What To Expect

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Cairns (pass by)

After a pick up from your accommodation, we begin our journey.
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Flagstaff Hill Lookout

This iconic lookout offers spectacular 360-degree views of Four Mile Beach, the Coral Sea, and the Daintree Rainforest.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre

Mossman Gorge, located on the southern edge of Daintree National Park, part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy morning tea at the Mossman Gorge Centre.Then hop aboard a shuttle bus accompanied by your naturalist guide, and head into the national park for a guided walk in the dense tropical rainforest. Admire views over the granite boulders and clear waters of the Mossman River, and if time and weather permit, you can take a swim.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Daintree Region

Continue north through sugarcane fields to enjoy a restaurant lunch featuring local produce in a relaxed rainforest setting.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Daintree River

After lunch, join a guided 1-hour wildlife cruise on the Daintree River. Keep your eyes peeled for crocodiles and other local wildlife!
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Daintree Region (pass by)

Shortly after at the Daintree River and board the cable ferry to cross this mighty river
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Mount Alexandra Lookout

Alexandra lookout provides panoramic views over the Daintree delta, river and out to the Coral Sea.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Cape Tribulation Beach

Cape Tribulation is where the rainforest meets the reef and you can take it all in from the Kulki Lookout. This is the most northern point of our day tour adventure, so from here we begin the journey home
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Daintree Ice Cream Company

Daintree Ice Cream Company Stopping along the way at one of the Daintree Ice Cream Shops for afternoon tea. Here you will have the opportunity to sample locally made ice-cream featuring seasonal fruits of the tropics (at own expense).
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Captain Cook Highway (pass by)

For those being collected in Cairns and the beaches, the day begins with a trip along the scenic Great Barrier Reef Drive, to Port Douglas. The road hugs the mountain side and we stop at Rex Lookout to enjoy stunning views of the Coral Sea. From here, we cruise to Port Douglas, picking up any extra guests and stopping at Flagstaff Hill which overlooks 4 Mile Beach.
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Cairns (pass by)

The tour finishes and we drop you off at your accommodation.
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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Minimum age to travel is 4 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult (4-14 years old)
  • Restrooms are available at key stops
  • Only a basic level of fitness is required - all the walks are short and completely manageable for most people.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Cape Tribulation and Mossman Gorge Day Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-10986P9

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Tea and coffeeMorning tea - pastries, coffee and tea
  • LunchAussie restaurant lunch: Barramundi, Chicken, Steak, Kangaroo, or Vegetarian
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • National Park fees
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Multilingual Audio Guide App to follow the tour in your preferred language
  • Experienced tour guides with intimate knowledge of the local area
  • Optional purchases (e.g., Daintree Ice Cream) and additional food/drinks

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Minimum age to travel is 4 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult (4-14 years old)
  • Restrooms are available at key stops
  • Only a basic level of fitness is required - all the walks are short and completely manageable for most people.

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