Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns
Overview
Travel in air-conditioned comfort in your luxury purpose-built vehicle to Cape Tribulation; through some of the oldest rainforest in the world.
Enjoy a guided rainforest walk through Mossman Gorge, a cruise on the Daintree River, delicious tropical lunch in a rainforest setting, and a walk on famous Cape Tribulation Beach. Stop at the Daintree Ice Cream Company for a refreshing fruit ice cream and a photo opportunity at Mount Alexandra Lookout before returning home .
What's Included
- Photo opportunity at Alexandra Lookout
- Walk on world famous Cape Tribulation beach
- Tropical lunch in a rainforest setting
- Enjoy exotic fruit ice cream at The Daintree Ice Cream Company
- Wildlife Spotting Cruise on the Daintree River
- Guided rainforest walk at Mossman Gorge
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting and Pickup
Your exact pickup time and location will be confirmed by the operator after you have booked. Please be ready at the confirmed pickup location at least 10 minutes prior to your confirmed pickup time.
What To Expect
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Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Daintree River Cruise Centre
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Daintree Region
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cape Tribulation Beach
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mount Alexandra Lookout
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Daintree Ice Cream Company
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Daintree Ferry
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for child aged 3 and under
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Cruise ship passengers are recommended to walk to the Hilton Hotel for tour pickup as port pickup/drop-off is not available
- GPS commentary available in German, French, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin and Japanese
- A medium level of mobility is required to join this tour. The coach used has several steps on entry and passengers will board and disembark the vehicle several times throughout the day. The guided walks at Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation Beach are both considered easy grade and under 1klm return in distance.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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Activity code: C-2570CTR
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Photo opportunity at Alexandra Lookout.
- Walk on world famous Cape Tribulation beach.
- Tropical lunch in a rainforest setting.
- Enjoy exotic fruit ice cream at The Daintree Ice Cream Company.
- Wildlife Spotting Cruise on the Daintree River.
- Guided rainforest walk at Mossman Gorge.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Photo opportunity at Alexandra Lookout
- Walk on world famous Cape Tribulation beach
- Tropical lunch in a rainforest setting
- Enjoy exotic fruit ice cream at The Daintree Ice Cream Company
- Wildlife Spotting Cruise on the Daintree River
- Guided rainforest walk at Mossman Gorge
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for child aged 3 and under
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Cruise ship passengers are recommended to walk to the Hilton Hotel for tour pickup as port pickup/drop-off is not available
- GPS commentary available in German, French, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin and Japanese
- A medium level of mobility is required to join this tour. The coach used has several steps on entry and passengers will board and disembark the vehicle several times throughout the day. The guided walks at Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation Beach are both considered easy grade and under 1klm return in distance.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
