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Cairns: Daintree and Mossman Gorge Tour with Cruise Option

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Activity provider:Cairns Adventure Group
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Cairns: Daintree and Mossman Gorge Tour with Cruise Option

Activity provider:Cairns Adventure Group
4.6  / 5
1249 reviews
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From $118.44 per person

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Discover the only place on earth with 2 natural World Heritage listed sites side by side. Explore the Daintree River and Rainforest, Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, all in one adventure-filled day.

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Duration 11 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Please wait in the main lobby of the hotel 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time. Approximate pickup times: South Cairns 7:10 AM, Cairns City 7:20 AM-7:50 AM, Trinity Beach 8:05 AM, Palm Cove 8:15 AM, Port Douglas 8:50 AM-09:20 AM

Experience

Itinerary
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    43 pickup location options:

    Red Beret Hotel, Cairns Central Plaza, Cairns Colonial Club Resort, Cairns Sunland Leisure Park, Summer House Backpackers Cairns, Motel Nomad, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, Kewarra Beach Resort & Spa, Half Moon Bay Resort, Crystalbrook Flynn, Palm Royale Cairns, Crystalbrook Riley, a Cairns Luxury Resort, Cairns Beach Resort - the closest beachfront accommodation to Cairns, Lakes Cairns Resort, Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut, Gilligan's, Cairns Southside International, Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, Cairns Queens Court, Cairns One, McDonald's, Reef Fleet Terminal, Tropic Days Boutique Hostel, Travellers Oasis, Tasman Holiday Parks - Cairns Cool Waters, 68-68A Abbott St, 10-14 Trinity Beach Rd, 214 Lake St, NRMA Cairns Holiday Park, 226 Lake St, Alassio Palm Cove, Agincourt Beachfront Apartments, First City Caravilla, 12 Trinity Beach Rd, Mossman Gorge Centre, Cairns City Palms, Kewarra Thai Cuisine, Dunwoody's Hotel, The Sebel Palm Cove Coral Coast, South Cairns Resort, Cairns Adventure Group, Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore, Edge Hill Service Station

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    Mossman Gorge

    Walk, Swimming (1 hour)

    Daintree River

    Boat cruise, Wildlife viewing (1 hour)

    Optional

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    Cape Tribulation

  • Lunch

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    Marrdja Boardwalk

    Guided tour

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    Mount Alexandra Lookout, Daintree National Park

    Photo stop

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    Daintree River

    Boat cruise

  • 43 drop-off locations:

    Agincourt Beachfront Apartments, The Sebel Palm Cove Coral Coast, South Cairns Resort, Cairns Queens Court, 214 Lake St, Cairns Adventure Group, Tropic Days Boutique Hostel, Gilligan's, Reef Fleet Terminal, Ingenia Holidays Cairns Coconut, 12 Trinity Beach Rd, First City Caravilla, Dunwoody's Hotel, Cairns City Palms, Tasman Holiday Parks - Cairns Cool Waters, Kewarra Thai Cuisine, 226 Lake St, Alassio Palm Cove, Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns, 10-14 Trinity Beach Rd, Cairns Central Plaza, Travellers Oasis, Palm Royale Cairns, McDonald's, Motel Nomad, Crystalbrook Riley, a Cairns Luxury Resort, Crystalbrook Flynn, Cairns One, Cairns Colonial Club Resort, Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, Cairns Southside International, NRMA Cairns Holiday Park, Lakes Cairns Resort, Kewarra Beach Resort & Spa, Cairns Sunland Leisure Park, Edge Hill Service Station, Summer House Backpackers Cairns, Half Moon Bay Resort, Cairns Beach Resort - the closest beachfront accommodation to Cairns, 68-68A Abbott St, Mossman Gorge Centre, Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore, Red Beret Hotel

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights
  • Visit Mossman Gorge, the Daintree River, Rainforest Boardwalk and Cape Tribulation
  • Experience a wildlife river cruise, learn about the fragile ecosystem and try to spot crocodiles
  • Discover the scenic Great Barrier Reef Drive and enjoy panoramic views over the sparkling Coral Sea
  • Participate in a Smoke Ceremony with the Kuku Yalanji people, the Aboriginal owners of the land
  • Listen to highly trained guides who give an expert rain forest interpretation
Full description
Embark on a day trip where the rainforest meets the reef. See natural sights including the Great Barrier Reef, experience a wildlife cruise, and participate in a smoke ceremony as you go. Start your adventure with a scenic coastal drive from Cairns to Port Douglas, the far north’s very own great ocean road with panoramic views of the sparkling Coral Sea. The first stop is Mossman Gorge, which is in the southern sector of the world-famous Daintree National Park. The gorge has been carved out by the cold mountain waters of the Mossman River, which winds through large granite boulders, bordered by lush green rainforest. It’s a magical place and you’ll be welcomed by the traditional owners, the Kuku Yalanji people, who will also cleanse you of evil spirits during a smoke ceremony. Also, enjoy a refreshing swim in the cascading waters. After crossing the mighty Daintree River and a lunch break, it’s time to explore the ancient rainforest environment on an interesting guided tour of the Marrdja Botanical Boardwalk. Highly trained guides will give expert rainforest interpretation, which will inform and impress. Be amazed at the huge diversity you will encounter, you will discover everything from low-lying ferns and shrubs, to the massive rainforest canopy and even mangrove ecosystems - all in one short easy walk. You can choose to taste locally made ice cream, at your own cost, and prepare for a photo opportunity at the Alexandra Range Lookout, which provides sweeping views over the Daintree River, its rainforest delta, and out to the Coral Sea. In the afternoon, experience a wildlife cruise on the river (if option selected). During the cruise, you may see a crocodile, while learning about the fragile ecosystem of this impressive serpent-like river system. On the return journey to Cairns, drive through Port Douglas, a picturesque beachside village with a laid-back vibe and loads of bars and cafes.
Includes
  • Transfers to and from your Cairns or Port Douglas accommodation
  • Lunch
  • Wildlife cruise (if option selected)
  • Daintree river ferry crossing
  • All national park fees
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Snacks and drinks
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  • Guests should pack a small day bag with a swimming costume, towel, camera, walking shoes, insect repellent, sunscreen, and money for drinks and snacks
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 1249 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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Lauren – United KingdomNovember 20, 2023 – Verified booking
Tour guide Stu was amazing from start to finish; he is absolutely bonkers & we loved it! He was great throughout the day, has amazing unique knowledge of places and really made sure everyone enjoyed the day! If booking the tour, please take note of the pickup times as a couple on tour wanted to have their breakfast which clashed with pick up time, they then had to get a private transfer whilst the whole bus waited for them which delayed setting off, very frustrating, but not the companies fault at all! Definitely recommend this tour! Ensure you take swimming bits for the Mossman Gorge; you’ll get FOMO watching everyone else!
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Karen – United KingdomNovember 18, 2023 – Verified booking
Josh, our guide was on time and kept to time all day. He gave helpful commentary ans some amusing anecdotes/stories. He was ever cheerful and energising and played decent music. The vehicle was very spacious and comfortable. The journey wouldn't have been that long anyway but it was broken into chunks with worthwhile stops. River cruise enjoyable with a v informative river guide. We only managed to see a napping small 1½yr old croc but had no doubt there were many large ones watching us beside or in the river! Josh led an informative and interesting guided walk around the Rainforest and out onto 1 of the 2 Cape Tribulation beaches. After the river cruise we had a tasty and plentiful lunch. Overall a very relaxing, comfortable and varied day out. There are pleasant short walks but this isn't a hiking trip so manage your expectations and you also will have a great day out. I recommend this trip.
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Charlotte – GermanyNovember 15, 2023 – Verified booking
All points on this tour were really great. But it was annoying that we started the day late because our guide waited far too long for a guest who didn't show up. We also didn't have enough time at almost all of the stops and felt very rushed, which was quite tiring. On other tours you also had limited time, but the guides did a better job of not making you feel rushed all the time. That could have been better here. Otherwise, the tour is highly recommended if you don't have much time in Cairns and the surrounding area.
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