Daintree, Cape Tribulation & Mossman Gorge Tour – Active Tropics Explorer
A full-day rainforest tour with a Welcome to Country and Smoke Ceremony, Mossman Gorge, Cape Tribulation and a Daintree River wildlife cruise.
Combine rainforest sightseeing with a cultural introduction at Mossman Gorge on this Active Tropics Explorer day tour. Selected pickups from Cairns, the Northern Beaches and Port Douglas are included, along with coach travel and guide commentary.
From Mossman Gorge to Cape Tribulation
At Mossman Gorge, meet Eastern Kuku Yalanji representatives for a Welcome to Country and Smoke Ceremony. There is time at the gorge, with any swimming dependent on conditions and the guide’s advice.
Cross the Daintree River by ferry and follow a guided rainforest boardwalk before lunch at Turtle Rock Café in Cape Tribulation. A beach visit adds coastal scenery, while a Daintree River cruise offers the chance to look for wildlife from the water.
The itinerary makes this a varied full day rather than a single-location rainforest visit. Be ready for coach steps, walking and changing weather. An ice-cream stop may be possible if time permits, with purchases at your own expense.
- Welcome to Country and Smoke Ceremony.
- Mossman Gorge and guided rainforest boardwalk.
- Daintree River cruise and ferry crossing.
- Cape Tribulation beach visit.
- Lunch at Turtle Rock Café.
- Return coach transfers from selected Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas locations
- Air-conditioned coach travel and guide commentary
- Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre visit
- Welcome to Country and Smoke Ceremony
- Coach transfer to the Mossman Gorge swimming location
- Daintree Ferry crossing
- Daintree River wildlife cruise
- Guided rainforest boardwalk tour and Cape Tribulation area beach walk
- Lunch at Turtle Rock Café
- Cairns pickups begin from approximately 7:00 am, with return around 5:30 pm.
- Port Douglas pickups begin from approximately 9:00 am. Exact pickup times are confirmed closer to travel.
- The route and order of activities may change with weather and operating conditions.
- A stop at the Daintree Ice-Cream Company may be made if time permits. Purchases there are at your own cost.
- Advise dietary requirements when booking.
- The tour involves coach stairs, some stairs at Mossman Gorge and walking on sand.
- There is no toilet on the coach; stops with facilities are scheduled during the day.
- Bring a towel, change of clothes, hat, sunscreen and insect repellent. Bring funds for extra drinks, snacks or souvenirs.
- Follow your booking confirmation for final meeting arrangements and timings. Advise any participation or dietary requirements before travel.