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15 Daintree Rainforest Tours in Cairns Worth Booking

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The 15 best daintree rainforest tours in Cairns you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Cairns: Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge Tour - The scenic road from Cairns to Port Douglas
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Cairns: Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge Tour

1.Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,485 reviews · 11 hours · from $145Our pick

Travel from Cairns to Mossman Gorge, where a Kuku Yalanji Welcome to Country and Smoke Ceremony precedes a rainforest walk and optional swim. Continue to Cape Tribulation for lunch, a Daintree River wildlife cruise, and rainforest views. Guides such as Patrick, Lena, Michael, and Sambo add lively local detail.

“Very good trip. Well organised. Busy several stops and a hard working driver/guide. A memorable day”

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Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas - Mossman Gorge sets the tone
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Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas

2.Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,326 reviews · from $190Top rated

Spend about nine hours exploring Mossman Gorge, the Daintree River, Cape Tribulation, and Noah Valley with a guide such as Cam, Ash, Grant, or Randall. The small group, limited to 11 people, includes transport, meals, park fees, a wildlife cruise, and time for a rainforest swim.

“Ash is an amazing guide! He shared his deep knowledge of Daintree Rainforest, and its many flora and fauna. We saw a Cassowary, Boyd’s dragon, Crocodile, and red crabs.”

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Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip - The Daintree River cruise searches for crocodiles
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Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip

3.Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,961 reviews · from $164

Travel from Cairns in a small, air-conditioned coach to Mossman Gorge, the Daintree River, Cape Tribulation, Thornton’s Beach, and Dubuji Boardwalk. You’ll join a Kuku Yalanji Welcome to Country and smoke ceremony, cruise for crocodiles, eat lunch, and stop for local-fruit ice cream.

“We had a great time in this tour. Patrick was very knowledgeable about the area and a little rain did not deter him at all and I’m glad he convinced us to go out in the rain. I would definitely recommend this trip.”

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Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise - One hour on the Daintree River
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Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise

4.Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,663 reviews · from $25Best value

Cruise the Daintree River near the ferry on Solar Whisper, a quiet solar-electric boat carrying up to 24 people. Your guide, often Mark or Dave, points out named crocodiles, birds, frogs, snakes, crabs, and fish, with tea and coffee included.

“Made a last minute booking for family to spend an afternoon in Port Douglas. The trip was just as described, perfect relaxing ride around the Daintree River. Even though it was in warm November and we were warned that the crocs may bRead more”

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From Cairns: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation 4WD Tour - The long drive along the Captain Cook Highway
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From Cairns: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation 4WD Tour

5.Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation 4WD Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,521 reviews · 8 hours · from $162

Travel from Cairns, the Northern Beaches, or Port Douglas with an environmentalist guide such as AJ, Daniel, or Graeme. Expect a long but well-filled day of rainforest walks, a crocodile cruise, Cape Tribulation Beach, lunch, a freshwater swim, and unusual tropical ice cream.

“Fantastic trip. Our guide, Kel, was knowledgeable, friendly and fun. Each aspect of the trip was really interesting and enjoyable. Highly recommended”

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Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour - Alexandra Range views, with one current limitation
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Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour

6.Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,024 reviews · from $171

Travel from Cairns, the northern beaches, or Port Douglas into the Daintree with guides such as AJ, Andrew, Kel, and Warren. Expect a crocodile river cruise, guided rainforest boardwalk, Cape Tribulation beach, lunch, a freshwater swim, and unusual fruit ice cream.

“Andrew was the best tour guide we could have asked for. He showed people the things they wanted to see and talked about specifics of what people were curious about. super engaging and helpful. tour teaches you a lot of information about australia's history and the native wildlife. (and the ice cream was delicious)”

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1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise - Crocodiles are the headline, but not the whole show
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1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise

7.1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 947 reviews · from $25

Spend one hour on the Daintree River with guides such as Bruce, Ray, Brad, or Griff, watching for crocodiles, tree snakes, kingfishers, and other wildlife. Choose a morning, lunch, or afternoon departure, then walk 200 to 250 metres along a gravel path to the boat.

“We enjoyed the experience of seeing crocodiles in their natural habitat and listening to Brad's knowlege and story telling , very informative.”

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Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour - The Captain Cook Highway and Rex Lookout
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Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour

8.Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 830 reviews · from $195

Travel north from Cairns in a small group of up to 14 with guides such as Mario, Scottie, Steve, or Troy. Swim at Mossman Gorge, cruise for crocodiles, walk through the Daintree, visit Cape Tribulation, and stop for tropical fruit ice cream. Lunch, park fees, transport, and hotel pickup are included.

“Had a great day with Mario who has an amazing knowledge of the history, flora and fauna of the area. His nature walks were fantastic. Highly recommend this tour”

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Daintree, Cape Tribulation & River Cruise from Port Douglas - Through Mossman and the cane fields
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Daintree, Cape Tribulation & River Cruise from Port Douglas

9.Daintree, Cape Tribulation & River Cruise from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 797 reviews · from $193

Spend about 10 hours exploring the Daintree with a guide such as Andrea, Cam, Daniel, Matt or Peer. Visit Mossman Gorge, cruise for crocodiles, walk rainforest boardwalks, eat a cooked lunch, swim in Cooper Creek, see Cape Tribulation and stop for tropical-fruit ice cream.

“We enjoyed a full day exploring the Daintree rainforest with our excellent guide, Kim, who provided interesting commentary and insight of the floral and fauna of the rainforest.”

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Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns - Watching the Daintree River for crocodiles
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Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns

10.Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 707 reviews · from $211

Spend about 12 hours exploring Mossman Gorge, the Daintree River, Cape Tribulation, and Alexandra Lookout from Cairns. A guide such as Daniel, Scott, or Adrian provides running commentary, while lunch, a crocodile cruise, and four-flavour fruit ice cream keep the day moving.

“There's a lot to be experienced. The period of time which is spent at the various places is very limited. Eating takes place often. I would rather skip the food and go for more time at the spots. Cruise on the Daintree was the best part. The bus was modern.”

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Daintree River Cruise - Daintree Gateway: mangroves and Thornton Peak
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Daintree River Cruise

11.Daintree River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 498 reviews · from $25

Take a one-hour, 12-kilometre cruise on the Daintree River with Crocodile Express. Guides such as Jed, Jayden, Jaden, Jan, Justin, and Graham point out saltwater crocodiles, snakes, eagles, birds, mangroves, and rainforest. Your ticket also includes a possible second cruise within 30 days.

“Was a good trip full of life up there Definitely recommend to other people Great for the kids.. seeing heaps of crocodiles”

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Morning Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas - Morning tea keeps the outing simple
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Morning Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas

12.Morning Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 432 reviews · from $104

Spend 4 hours 45 minutes exploring the Daintree River and Mossman Gorge from Port Douglas. Guides such as Cam, Mel, Kim, Peer, and Mick share local knowledge on a small-group trip capped at 16 people, with a wildlife cruise, rainforest walk, morning tea, and optional swim.

“Excellent day out. From the moment our tour guide Mel picked us it was a fun and relaxing day. Mel had a great sense of humour and was very knowledgeable. We particularly enjoyed the rainforest and swim at Mossman Gorge.”

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Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge Tour - From Port Douglas to Mossman Gorge
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Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge Tour

13.Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 429 reviews · 9 hours · from $187

Join Tony’s Tropical Tours for a nine-hour Daintree day trip from Port Douglas. With guides such as Rob, Chris, Ash, Grant, and Randall, you’ll walk through Mossman Gorge and private Noah Valley, cruise for crocodiles, swim in a rainforest stream, enjoy BBQ lunch, and visit Cape Tribulation.

“Wow what a fantastic trip, Grant was a brilliant guide packed with knowledge of the local area and wildlife. One of the most enjoyable tours I’ve done for a long time, the amount you get to see is amazing.”

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Cairns: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Trip - Early pickup and the long northern drive
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Cairns: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Trip

14.Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 425 reviews · 1 day · from $207

Travel from Cairns, Palm Cove or Port Douglas in a comfortable luxury coach with a live English guide such as Daniel, Scott or Joe. Walk at Mossman Gorge, cruise the Daintree River for crocodiles, eat a two-course lunch, visit Cape Tribulation Beach and finish with organic fruit ice cream.

“We had a fantastic trip with Daniel. He is very informative, excellent hospitality, a great sense of humor and a very safe and reliable driver!”

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Cape Tribulation Day Tour - Look down from Walu Wugirriga
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Cape Tribulation Day Tour

15.Cape Tribulation Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 374 reviews · from $135

Spend about 12 hours exploring Far North Queensland with guide Jeremy and a small group of up to 20. The day combines a Daintree River wildlife cruise, ancient rainforest walks, Cape Tribulation Beach, Mossman Gorge, scenic lookouts, lunch, and a possible swim.

“It was an excellent well planned excursion packed with the top sights of the wet tropics region. Jeremy was a great guide and driver, lots of information and never let us be bored. He pick us up at the hotels in Cairns and further north exactly at the agreed on time. There were about 20 people on the bus so the group was not super big. The main stops were the Daintree river cruise, the Daintree rainforest walk, Cape Tribulation beach (with lunch) and Moosman gorge (where I was swimming in the gorge). In addition we had several shorter stops: two lookouts, and an ice cream place. It was exactly…”

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