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Port Douglas & Daintree Tours: The 15 We Would Pay For

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Below: 15 port douglas & daintree tours you can book today, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. The order is not random, so the top of the list is a fair place to start.

Cairns: Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge Tour - The coastal drive 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

Travel from Cairns to Mossman Gorge, the Daintree Rainforest, and Cape Tribulation with an English-speaking guide such as Patrick, Lena, Michael, or Sambo. Expect a Welcome to Country and Smoke Ceremony, rainforest walks, a swim, a Daintree River wildlife cruise, lunch, and a stop for locally made ice cream. It is a full, busy day with plenty of driving.

“John was fantastic and so incredibly full of knowledge. So much packed into the day but wasn’t too much! Incredible day would highly recommend”

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Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas - Mossman Gorge and a gentle start to the forest
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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

Spend about nine hours exploring Mossman Gorge, the Daintree River, Cape Tribulation, and Noah Valley with a guide such as Ash, Cam, Grant, or Randall. The tour includes morning tea, lunch, a wildlife cruise, park fees, ferry crossing, and rainforest walks for up to 11 people.

“Great trip with a great guide. Wonderful mix of history, nature and fun. A great introduction to the rainforest.”

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River Cruise - From the marina to the Port Douglas waterfront
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River Cruise

3.River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,980 reviews · from $37

Join Lady Douglas at 44 Wharf Street for a 90-minute cruise through Dickson Inlet, Port Douglas Marina, and the coast. Richard, Jay, Jake, or another local crew member provides commentary on wildlife and town history. You receive a drink and snack box, with possible sightings of wild crocodiles, birds, crabs, and mudskippers.

“Lovely cruise with Lady Douglas, great service and lovely commentary, captain and Jake were lovely. Highly recommend”

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Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip - The Daintree River cruise looks for crocodiles
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Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip

4.Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,961 reviews · from $164

Travel north from Cairns in a small, air-conditioned coach for a Welcome to Country and smoke ceremony at Mossman Gorge, a Daintree River wildlife cruise, lunch, Cape Tribulation Beach, a guided rainforest walk, and optional local-fruit ice cream. Guides such as Patrick, Noel, and Michael are known for lively commentary, though the full day can feel rushed.

“Get to walk in the oldest rainforest in the world, learn about the first people’s culture, rituals, bush plants uses, flora and faunas.”

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Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise - Leaving from the Daintree River near the ferry
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Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise

5.Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,663 reviews · from $25Best value

Cruise the Daintree River near the ferry on a quiet solar-assisted boat carrying up to 24 people. Guides such as Mark and Dave point out crocodiles by name, along with birds, frogs, snakes, crabs, and fish. Tea and coffee are included, and the one-hour trip returns to its starting point.

“It is a very unique experience . Guide was very knowledgeable in spotting crocodiles including each names , age”

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From Cairns: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation 4WD Tour - From Cairns to the Daintree River
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From Cairns: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation 4WD Tour

6.Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation 4WD Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,521 reviews · 8 hours · from $162

Travel from Cairns, the Northern Beaches, or Port Douglas into the Daintree with an expert guide such as Daniel, AJ, or Graeme. You will cruise the river for crocodiles, walk ancient rainforest, swim in a freshwater creek, visit Cape Tribulation, and finish with tropical fruit ice cream. Lunch, transfers, park fees, and the ferry are included.

“Great trip. If your thinking about doing this trip. Just do it! Won’t be disappointed”

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ABC Reef Safaris - The ride from Port Douglas to the outer reef
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ABC Reef Safaris

7.ABC Reef Safaris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,443 reviews · from $458

Meet at 8 a.m. in Port Douglas for a seven-hour outer Great Barrier Reef safari. ABC provides gear, wetsuits, prescription masks, lunch, and marine-biologist guides. Expect a small group, often around 8 to 12 people, with guided snorkelling at carefully chosen reef sites and an optional first scuba experience.

“Excellent! Highly recommend this small group that caters to personalized experience! 5 Star Experience for me.”

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Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour - The Daintree River cruise and crocodile search
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Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour

8.Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,024 reviews · from $171

Spend about 10 hours with Billy Tea Safaris exploring the Daintree and Cape Tribulation from Cairns, the beaches, or Port Douglas. You’ll cruise for crocodiles, walk rainforest boardwalks, swim in a freshwater creek, eat lunch, and try unusual fruit ice cream. Guides such as AJ, Andy, Kel, and Warren are known for lively local stories.

“Very informative and fun tour guide .guide. Warren (Waza,). He told us all about the wildlife, the crocodile stories very good. He was very friendly and helpful. A true blue Aussie is what we like. The meal was delicious, especially the grilled barramundi. Would recommend this tour again.”

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1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise - Guides who bring the river to life
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1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise

9.1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise

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

Spend an hour on the Daintree River with guides such as Bruce, Ray, Brad, or Griff, watching for crocodiles, tree snakes, kingfishers, and other wildlife. Choose a morning, lunch, or afternoon departure, then enjoy tea, coffee, or a children’s slushie. The cruise returns to the starting point.

“Great experience. Our guide, Ray, was very informative and witty. Our young one enjoyed the boat trip also. We were lucky to see a few crocs despite heavy rain.”

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Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour - The Captain Cook Highway and Rex Lookout
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Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour

10.Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 830 reviews · from $195

Travel north from Cairns in a group of no more than 14, with hotel pickup, a guided Mossman Gorge walk, rainforest stops, lunch, a Daintree River wildlife cruise and Cape Tribulation. Guides such as Mario, Scotty and Steve add local stories and wildlife knowledge. Bring swimwear, a towel, water and snacks for this full, often 11 to 12-hour day.

“Our tour guide, Scotty, was both extremely knowledgeable and had a relaxed, genial manner that made the day both fascinating and enjoyable. Overall a fantastic experience.”

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Daintree, Cape Tribulation & River Cruise from Port Douglas - Mossman Gorge starts the day with granite and rainforest
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Daintree, Cape Tribulation & River Cruise from Port Douglas

11.Daintree, Cape Tribulation & River Cruise from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 797 reviews · from $193

Spend about 10 hours exploring Mossman Gorge, the Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and the Daintree River with a local guide. You’ll cruise for crocodiles, walk rainforest boardwalks, enjoy a cooked-to-order lunch, swim in Cooper Creek and stop for tropical-fruit ice cream. Groups are capped at 10, with pickup from Port Douglas.

“It was really amazing, being in a small group was so much fun Daniel was the perfect host and tour guide , taking time to check each group and individuals”

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Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns - The early start and long road north
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Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns

12.Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 707 reviews · from $211

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Cairns into the Daintree with a guide such as Daniel, Scott, Lindsay, or Adrian. Walk at Mossman Gorge, cruise for crocodiles, eat lunch in the rainforest, visit Cape Tribulation, sample four fruit ice cream flavors, and stop at Alexandra Lookout. Expect a full day with plenty of coach time.

“There's a lot to be experienced. The period of time which is spent at the various places is very limited. Eating takes place often. I would rather skip the food and go for more time at the spots. Cruise on the Daintree was the best part. The bus was modern.”

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Cairns: Daintree, Mossman Gorge, & Cape Tribulation Day Trip - The coastal road from Cairns to Mossman Gorge
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Cairns: Daintree, Mossman Gorge, & Cape Tribulation Day Trip

13.Daintree, Mossman Gorge, & Cape Tribulation Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 614 reviews · from $182

Travel from Cairns or Port Douglas with a maximum of 14 people, stopping at Mossman Gorge, Cape Tribulation, Port Douglas, and rainforest lookouts. Your English-speaking guide may be Steve, Jim, Jeremy, Carsten, or another Discovery Tours naturalist. Expect a Daintree River cruise, local morning tea, a rainforest lunch, and plenty of plant and wildlife stories.

“A good way to see Daintree, Cape Trib and Mossman Gorge in one day. Very well organised and a fun day out.”

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Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas - Four and a half hours around Low Isles
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Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas

14.Full Day Low Isles Sailing & Snorkelling Cruise from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 565 reviews · from $243

Sail from Port Douglas aboard a 33-passenger catamaran to Low Isles. Snorkel in a sheltered lagoon, join a marine biologist, ride the EV Discovery glass-bottom boat, walk to the 1878 lighthouse, and enjoy morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea. The crew, including guides such as Jake, Zara, and Anna on some departures, keeps the day active but relaxed.

“Amazing snorkelling experience with great crew who we're enthusiastic and helpful. So tranquil sailing there. A must do to see an awesome undersea world. Buffet was sumptuous and plentiful. The sail back was exciting as we had a swell.”

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Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Douglas - Golden hour, mountains, and the Low Isles
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Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Douglas

15.Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Douglas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 558 reviews · from $67

Meet at Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina at 4:30 pm for a 90-minute sunset cruise aboard a luxury catamaran. You’ll receive a drink, hot and cold canapés, and views of the Coral Sea, Low Isles, mountains, and Port Douglas coast. Crew members including Curtis, Amy, and Captain Mark have been praised for friendly service, but rough weather can make the ride uncomfortable.

“Wonderful crew, friendly and supportive. Especially for those a bit uncertain about walking around the boat. An accessible and enjoyable night.”

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