Full Day 4WD tour to Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation
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December 2024
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What you can expect
Explore the wonders of two of Tropical North QLD's best highlights, the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, with an amazing 4WD tour! Combining stunning scenery with an in-depth look at the region's abundant flora and fauna, on this tour you'll join your expert naturalist guides in the morning then head out from either Cairns or Port Douglas along a wonderful coastal route. Take in the breathtaking views of the Coral Sea, before arriving at the Daintree River for a morning tea break. Hop on a vessel for an informative 1-hour guided river cruise right into the heart of this incredible rainforest, spotting crocodiles and other wildlife in the wild.
Next up, head up the Alexandra Range for some panoramic views of the green World Heritage Rainforest clashing with the vibrant blue of the ocean. Then, make your way further into the Daintree Rainforest for a guided walk on an elevated boardwalk through the rainforest.
Enjoy a delicious lunch followed by a refreshing rainforest swim in the heart of the rainforest. As we continue our drive, we stop at Cape Tribulation Beach for a scenic walk to the lookout to view where the "Rainforest meets the Reef." Spend time strolling along the famous Cape Tribulation Beach.
Your day is all capped off with a stop at the Daintree Ice-Creamery for a tropical fruit ice cream. Treat yourself to unique flavours of seasonal fruits of the orchard picked at their peak and transformed into an exotic selection of tropical ice cream, sorbets, and gelatos. A signature ice cream cup is included.
Then, it's time to cross over the mighty Daintree River via Ferry again on the journey back to Port Douglas and Cairns. This is a comprehensive Tropical North Queensland tour that covers all aspects of the Daintree and beyond - so book online today!
Location
What you need to know
- Full-Day Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation 4WD Tour
- Return transfers from Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas
- 1 hour Daintree River Cruise including morning tea (tea, coffee, biscuits)
- Lunch at a local cafe
- Freshwater swim in the heart of the rainforest
- Guided National Park Boardwalk Tour
- Cape Tribulation Beach stroll
- Ice cream included from the Daintree Ice Cream Company
- Southside pick ups
- Pick up from accommodation by your driver guide
- Scenic coastal views along the Great Barrier Reef Drive
- 1 hour Daintree River Cruise spotting crocodiles in the wild. Coffee, tea and biscuits are provided before departure.
- Interpretative rainforest drive over the Alexandra Range
- Lunch in a rainforest setting
- Guided Rainforest Boardwalk Tour learning all about the flora and fauna of the area
- Freshwater swim in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest, cool down in a lush rainforest setting
- Cape Tribulation Beach walk
- Daintree River Ferry Crossing
- Stop at Daintree Ice-Cream Company for a homegrown tropical fruit ice cream (included)
- Return to accommodation
- Full day trip to the Daintree National Park
- Travelling in a small personalised group
- Sit back and relax in comfort in a custom-built 4WD air-conditioned vehicle
- Informative commentary from your naturalist guide full of local knowledge of flora, fauna and local history
- Guided cruise on the Daintree River spotting crocodiles and birdlife
- Enjoy the scenic coastal drive - one of the best drives in the world
- Ascending the Alexandra Range and stop at Alexandra Lookout for a photo opportunity
- Taking in the sights of pristine World Heritage Tropical Rainforest
- Guided beach walk to stroll along the beach where the Rainforest meets the Sea
- Enjoy a rainforest lunch
- Custom built 4WD vehicles with air-conditioning
- Cross the mighty Daintree River via ferry
- Visit Mossman Gorge and visit the Mossman River lookout
- Cairns City (CBD) accommodation: pick up between 7.00 – 7.15am, returns 6.30pm
- Northern Beaches accommodation: pick up between 7.20 – 7.45am, returns 6pm
- Port Douglas accommodation: pick up 8.20am, returns approx 4.00 – 4.30pm
- FROM CAIRNS & BEACHES: Departs Daily except Monday | Duration 11 hours
- FROM PORT DOUGLAS: Departs Daily except Monday | Duration 6 hours
- Tours depart from Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas
- Return transfers from Cairns, Palm Cove and Northern Beaches and Port Douglas are included. Please reconfirm your pick-up location with the tour operator prior to travel.
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Towel
- Swimming costume
- Insect repellent
- Change of clothes
- Comfortable clothes as you are in the tropics
- Flat comfortable shoes or sandals. Preferably no thongs, and no high heels as there is uneven ground and you will be in the rainforest
- Cash or Credit Card for additional purchases (Soft Drinks, Chocolates, Underwater Cameras, T-shirts etc)
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements with the tour operator before travel
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travellers per vehicle
- Please review the operators Terms and Conditions before travel
- Customers can cancel their trip up to 18 hours before travel for a full refund (2 pm the day before travel). If you cancel within the 18-hour period before travel, no refund will be issued
- Rebooking fees of $50 may also apply
- Please reconfirm your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking.
Recent reviews
Ravishekhar Yelemane
8 months ago
Explaination was great but lot of time on the drive only
It was from Billy Tea Safaris company. Vegetarian food option can be improved. The Rainforest explanation was great & instead of ice cream pick, we could have gone for some rainforest activity or BBQ/famous Billy Tea. Andriyas was good at his skills.
Diana Salmeron
over 2 years ago
The Daintree Rainforest tour is so beautiful and the tour guide Yannick was very helpful and he explained everything so well and he look after us all the time, if you like nature this is a tour to do.
I strongly recommend to do a tour with this company. The tour guide knows so much about Daintree rainforest and he was very friendly and helpful, the ice cream was delicious, I tried chai with chocolate chips and coffee with cardamom and it was so good. If you like nature, and long day trips this tour is great.
Erin Marchant
almost 3 years ago
Excellent day out, would highly recommend, great for families.
Pick up was on time and very easy for us as a traveling family of 5. Our guide, Nev, was excellent and pointed out various historic landmarks and pieces of information on the drive. We stopped regularly at points of interest and for beautiful scenery and photo opportunities. The River Cruise was really interesting, our guide on the river was really knowledgeable and we saw a few crocs, plus other wildlife. The rainforest walk on the boardwalk was easy and Nev provided lots of information about all the different parts of the rainforest. Cape Tribulation lunch was delicious and the beach was beautiful, again lots of opportunities for photos. The Bloomfield Track and swimming at the creek was delightful. The kids enjoyed the cool water after a warm day. Our final stop at Daintree Ice Cream was a nice way to end the day before heading back into Cairns. The whole tour was great! We saw lots of animals including crocodiles, a cassowary, white heron, kingfisher, lace monitor, peppermint stick insects, elysium butterflies, crabs, crayfish and even a little rescue wallaby. Although it was a big day, our kids - 12, 11 and 10, enjoyed it all. Would highly recommend!