Tour ID: 10012591

Cape Tribulation is located in the Daintree National Park. Did you know that the Daintree Rainforest is older than the Amazon Rainforest, it is around 180 million years old! Even the Strangler Fig trees are 40-50 thousand years old. It truly is an amazing place, full of beauty & history. From Alexandra Range lookout you can actually see the Daintree River flowing into the sea. That is right, where the reef meets the rainforest! Stay overnight and soak up the history & stillness of this place. We know it, love it & treasure it, so let us show you her secrets.

  • Visit beautiful Mossman Gorge for a rainforest walk and swim
  • See awe inspiring views from both Alexandra Range lookout and Rex Range Lookout
  • Enjoy a guided walk at Marrdja or Jindalba Boardwalk
  • Spot crocs and other wildlife on a Daintree River wildlife cruise
  • Stay in glorious accommodation overnight 

This overnight tour gives a great all-round introduction to the beauty of the Daintree, Mossman Gorge, Cape Tribulation and so much more. Explore this ancient wonder via coach, river cruise and on foot over two amazing days.

• Stay in glorious accommodation overnight at either Pk’s Jungle Lodge, Ferntree Resort or Capetrib Beach House
• Visit beautiful Mossman Gorge for a rainforest walk and swim
• See awe inspiring views from both Alexandra Range lookout and Rex Range Lookout
• Enjoy a guided walk at Marrdja or Jindalba Boardwalk
• Spot crocs and other wildlife on a Daintree River wildlife cruise

With an early morning departure from Cairns at 8:00 am (pick ups from 7:10) or Port Douglas at 8:45 am, you’ll board a comfortable, air conditioned coach – after meeting your friendly and experienced Rainforest Guide – and head north to Mossman Gorge. Here, you’ll experience the wonder of this life-filled rainforest and have the opportunity for a cool swim in a clear stream before enjoying some morning tea.

Next, you’re in for a treat with a cable ferry ride across the magnificent Daintree River as you make your way to the Cape Tribulation section of the Daintree National Park. You’ll be awestruck by the majesty of the Daintree as you drive under ancient trees and spot wildlife in the thick undergrowth. Alexandra Range Lookout will reward you with views of the Daintree River, Port Douglas and other views south of Cairns. Then, you’ll experience more of the ancient rainforest with a walk at the Marrdja or Jindalba Boardwalks.

At around 1:30 pm, you’ll arrive at Cape Tribulation and be escorted to your accommodation at either Pk’s Jungle Lodge, Ferntree Resort or Capetrib Beach House. After a night enjoying your accommodations, you’ll have some free time before being collected at 1:30 pm to continue your tour.

Before travelling back towards the Daintree River, you’ll visit the Daintree Ice-Cream Company for some delicious tropical fruit ice cream. Then you’re in for another amazing treat with a wildlife-spotting cruise on the Daintree River. Spot estuarine crocodiles, tree snakes, pythons, water birds and a variety of other fascinating creatures before enjoying some afternoon tea. A visit to Port Douglas and Rex Range lookout will conclude your tour. You’ll arrive back in Cairns at about 6:30 pm.

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  • Included in price:

    Air-con dorm for one night - included accommodation is Dormitory style shared accommodation at PK's Jungle Village. You may choose to upgrade or change to a different property when booking. Linen supplied, must bring your own towel.

  • Available for purchase/hire:

    Reef trips, Night Walks, Fishing Equipment, Horse-riding.

  • Duration:

    Two Days from 8am until 6.30pm

  • Departure:

    7:00 AM Daily

  • Return:

  • Departure points:

    Cairns, Port Douglas, Palm Cove, Cairns Beaches, Trinity Beach, Yorkeys Knob, Clifton Beach, Kewarra Beach, Machans Beach and Holloways Beach

  • Pickup/departure instructions:

    Pick-up from all Cairns, Beaches and Port Douglas accommodation places. Please add your accommodation in the space provided on the booking form and we will send you an exact pick up time.
    7.10am pick up Cairns.
    8.00am depart Cairns.
    8.45am Pick up from Port Douglas.

  • What to bring:

    An overnight bag or you can bring all your luggage with you if you like. Food if you wish as there is a kitchen at each accommodation place.

  • Fitness level required:

    Low

  • Child policies:

    Children are welcome however there is no childs price

  • Additional Information:

  • Destinations:

    Port Douglas, Cape Tribulation, Daintree, Mossman Gorge and Daintree River

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