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The 15 Best Daintree Rainforest Tours

18 tours  ·  from $25 a head

The oldest rainforest on earth meets the reef at Cape Tribulation, and the road up there is the day. These 15 sort the Mossman Gorge visits, the crocodile cruises and the full Cape Trib runs, with prices and how far north each one actually goes.

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

Review of Cairns Adventure Group’s 11-hour Daintree tour, with Mossman Gorge swimming, Indigenous ceremony, crocodile cruise, lunch, and Cape Tribulation.

“Excellent. I particularly loved the boat trip. I think this is my favourite tour that I have done in Australia so far.”

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Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas - Mossman Gorge begins the day with an easy introduction
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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

Review of a Port Douglas Daintree tour with Mossman Gorge, crocodile cruise, Cape Tribulation, rainforest walks, lunch, and practical tips.

“An excellent tour, and Cam was a fantastic guide. Has everything you need to cover a day tour, walks, boat trips, scenic driving, and seeing plenty (crocs, snakes, spiders - all from a distance!) of wildlife. Small group which rices enough time to ask questions. Would not hesitate to recommend the trip, and hopefully you also land with Cam as your guide!”

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Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip - Mossman Gorge: short rainforest walk, big setting
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Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip

Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise - How the crocodile spotting works
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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 on a quiet solar boat, spotting crocodiles, birds, frogs, snakes, and fish with an expert guide.

“So amazing!! 10/10 would recommend, I would even go do this again if I was to go back. The owners are so lovely and the tour guide was great, so lovely and informative. Saw multiple crocs in their natural environment and some birds and frogs. And great views of the forest and mangroves.”

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From Cairns: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation 4WD Tour - Tea before the Daintree River cruise
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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

Explore the Daintree and Cape Tribulation by 4WD with crocodile cruise, rainforest swim, lunch, expert guides, and local ice cream.

“A delightful introduction to Daintree. Transport was timely and comfortable. Graeme was full of enthusiasm, explanations and interesting anecdotes. Highly recommended”

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Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour - Reading the forest on a guided boardwalk
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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

Review of the Daintree and Cape Tribulation day tour, with crocodile cruise, rainforest walks, lunch, swimming, and local ice cream.

“A great day out, guide was very informative and lunch incudes was very nice. Only problem was getting on and off the 4WD coach, a little high to climb if you have knee etc problems. a small step up would be good.”

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1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise - Reaching the boat at Lower Daintree
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1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise

7.1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise

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

Cruise the Daintree River for crocodiles, birds, and rainforest views, with lively local guides and complimentary refreshments afterward.

“Had a great morning on the water we had a great skipper who spoke well and showed us what we wanted to see crocs Thanks guys highly recommend Daintree river cruises”

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Ocean Safari Great Barrier Reef Experience in Cape Tribulation - Two reef stops and about two hours in the water
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Ocean Safari Great Barrier Reef Experience in Cape Tribulation

8.Ocean Safari Great Barrier Reef Experience in Cape Tribulation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 902 reviews · from $148

Review of Ocean Safari Cape Tribulation, a fast half-day reef trip with two snorkel sites, turtles, coral, and Daintree views.

“Very well run trip with an excellent crew - Muzza and Connor did a great job making everyone feel welcome and safe while having plenty of laughs along the way. The snorkelling was great too, we got lucky with excellent visibility.”

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Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour - Port Douglas adds a short coastal town stop
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Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour

Daintree, Cape Tribulation & River Cruise from Port Douglas - A Daintree River cruise in crocodile country
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Daintree, Cape Tribulation & River Cruise from Port Douglas

Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns - Mossman Gorge starts the day with an easy rainforest walk
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Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns

Cairns: Daintree, Mossman Gorge, & Cape Tribulation Day Trip - The coastal road to Port Douglas and Rex Lookout
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Cairns: Daintree, Mossman Gorge, & Cape Tribulation Day Trip

Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns - Port Douglas and Four Mile Beach set the tone
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Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns

13.Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 510 reviews · from $157

Explore Cape Tribulation from Cairns with a guide, Daintree ferry, crocodile cruise, rainforest walks, beach time, lunch, and a creek swim.

“Was a great experience seen a bit of everything which was great, Brian the bus driver was real freindly and knowledgeable of the things around we had a beautiful day and everyone on the bus were friendly and lots of fun Bus was punctual as well on pick up”

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Daintree River Cruise - Choosing between Daintree Village and Daintree Gateway
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Daintree River Cruise

14.Daintree River Cruise

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

Cruise the Daintree River from Port Douglas to spot crocodiles, tropical birds and rainforest scenery, with a bonus cruise valid for 30 days.

“Great Experience! Thank you for the tour, the amazing views. We had the luck to find a crocodile swimming along the river and was MAGIC. Thank you so much for today! Very recommended :)”

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Morning Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas - A one-hour search for crocodiles on the Daintree River
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Morning Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas

15.Morning Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas

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

Review of the Port Douglas half-day Daintree tour, with crocodile cruise, Mossman Gorge walk, rainforest swim, transport, value, and tips.

“Daintree River cruise w/Bruce looking for crocodiles was highlight of excursion--Bruce has been doing this for 30+yrs and it's evident how knowledgeable he is and as well he has a great sense of humor!”

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