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Private Cape Tribulation & Mossman Gorge Day Tour

23 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 23 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia

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12 hours (approx.)
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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 Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
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Meeting and Pickup

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We pick up from all Hotels from Cairns, Holloways Beach, Trinity Beach, Kewarra Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Palm Cove, Thala Beach, Port Douglas. Please contact us if you cannot find your pick up location

What To Expect

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After pickup from your Cairns hotel by your private guide, your day tour begins by heading north along Captain Cook Highway, passing through the beach suburb of Palm Cove. Continue your journey north along Great Barrier Reef Drive, one of the most picturesque coastal drives in the world, Your next stop is the small seaside town of Port Douglas, where you'll have a short tour before heading to Mossman Gorge. 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. Heading further north and passing by the sugarcane fields of Mossman, stop for lunch before joining a small cruise on the Daintree River. Back on land, continue north along a picturesque road toward Cape Tribulation. A stop at the Alexandra Lookout and stop for icecream before we board the cable ferry across the Daintree. Return to your accommodation.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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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Palm Cove Beach

A look at the beautiful Northern Beach of Cairns
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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

Julaymba Restaurant at Daintree Ecolodge

Situated in the rainforest by the banks of the Daintree River enjoy a quality restaurant lunch, with a choice of meals available served with exotic tropical fruit selection.Local Tea & Coffee included. Tropical fruit presentation by our host, Richard.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Daintree

step aboard the boat to take a 1-hour 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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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

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

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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Cape Tribulation & 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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What's Included

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  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • National Park fees
  • Live commentary on board
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Info

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  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

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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.

  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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