Daintree & Cape Tribulation Adventure
Tour Description
Day 1: Cairns
Mix outdoor activities and cultural education on a six-day adventure to the Daintree Rainforest (the oldest rainforest in the world, which finds its home in tropical North Queensland) and Cape Tribulation. Starting in Cairns, you’ll take guided First Nations walks, visit waterfalls and learn about bat rehabilitation at Australia’s largest facility. Then explore the Mareeba Wetlands as the sun goes down, swim in Mossman Gorge, walk and hike through rainforest, spot tropical fish, turtles and birdlife by watering holes and enjoy loads of free time to truly make the adventure yours.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairns
Welcome to Cairns! Known as Gimuy in the language of the Traditional Owners of the land on which Cairns is now located, this is the gateway to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. Your adventure kicks off with a welcome meeting at 6 pm, where you’ll meet your group leader and fellow travellers. If you arrive in Cairns with time to spare, you might like to check out the Cairns Botanical Gardens or simply wander the waterfront promenade, popping into any of the local bars that take your fancy.
Day 2: Cairns
After breakfast, head out on a First Nations-guided eco-tour of Mandingal Bay. The Traditional Owners of this land will teach you about Country, where mountains are home to rainforests and vast wetlands are home to local birdlife. Walk to Hills Creek, where the sea meets the fresh water and attend a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony. Then, join your guide on a rainforest trail and learn about ancient Aboriginal traditions, customs and artefacts as you listen to the sounds of nature. After, you have a free afternoon in Cairns to grab some lunch, head to a local art gallery, explore the aquarium or just soak up some sun on the promenade.
Day 3: Kuranda to Mareeba
This morning, enjoy breakfast and then drive to Kuranda – perched at the top of a mountain. Start with a visit to nearby Barron Falls lookout for the best photo spots, then head into town. You’ll have some time to explore this charming rainforest town and its surroundings at your own pace. Maybe check out the famous Kuranda Markets, or relax at one of the town’s many restaurants and cafes, where outdoor dining is one of the joys of the cooler mountain climate. This afternoon, visit the Tolga Bat Hospital – Australia’s largest bat rehabilitation facility. Here you’ll learn about the facility’s research, advocacy and community education and make some new upside-down friends. Tonight, you’ll head to the Mareeba Wetlands for an exciting wildlife spotting experience at sunset, hosted by Forever Wild – an organisation that creates community and nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises.
Day 4: Mareeba / Mossman Gorge / Daintree Rainforest / Cape Tribulation
This morning, head to the idyllic Mossman Gorge for a refreshing morning swim and a nature walk. After, you’ll continue to not one but two UNESCO World Heritage areas – Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest. Head off on another nature walk and immerse yourself in the sounds and smells of the rainforest, keeping your eye out for local birdlife. Daintree is over 135 million years old, making it the oldest rainforest in the world! This afternoon, continue exploring the area or kick back and relax at your accommodation.
Day 5: Great Barrier Reef / Cape Tribulation
After breakfast, head out on an early morning tour of the Great Barrier Reef, where you’ll swim with turtles and snorkel in the pristine waters off the Daintree Coast, visiting two different snorkel locations. What better way to spend a morning!? The rest of the day is free to relax on the beach, swim, take a hike or just find a good spot to sit and people-watch. This is a nature-lovers paradise, so there are plenty of activities and laidback options to choose from.
Day 6: Daintree Rainforest / Palm Cove / Cairns
This morning visit Kulki Lookout, where you can stroll along the boardwalk for some iconic views of Cape Tribulation and steep, rainforest-covered slopes that meet the sandy beaches below. Next, head to another boardwalk for a scenic circuit that takes you through dense lowland forests and mangrove-lined creeks. Then visit Mason’s Swimming Hole for a gorgeous tropical swim among lush flora and friendly fish and turtles, where you’ll have time to have lunch. When you’re refreshed from a dip in the water, continue to Cairns via the idyllic Palm Cove. On arrival in Cairns your trip will come to an end at around 5 pm. If you want to extend your stay and explore Cairns further, just speak to your booking agent.
Departure Dates
Start Date | End Date | Price | |
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Oct 11, 2025 | Oct 16, 2025 | $3,087.00 | |
Oct 25, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | $3,660.00 | |
Nov 22, 2025 | Nov 27, 2025 | $2,934.00 | |
Dec 6, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | $3,290.00 | |
Dec 20, 2025 | Dec 25, 2025 | $3,450.00 | |
Jan 17, 2026 | Jan 22, 2026 | $3,495.00 | |
Jan 31, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | $3,560.00 | |
Feb 14, 2026 | Feb 19, 2026 | $3,395.00 | |
Apr 11, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 | $2,950.00 | |
Apr 25, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $3,095.00 | |
May 9, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | $3,220.00 | |
May 23, 2026 | May 28, 2026 | $3,220.00 | |
Jun 6, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | $3,220.00 | |
Jun 27, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 | $3,190.00 | |
Jul 4, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 | $3,340.00 | |
Jul 18, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 | $3,340.00 | |
Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 | $3,340.00 | |
Aug 15, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 | $3,340.00 | |
Aug 29, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 | $3,340.00 | |
Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 | $3,220.00 | |
Sep 26, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | $3,220.00 | |
Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 | $3,220.00 | |
Oct 10, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $3,220.00 | |
Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 22, 2026 | $3,095.00 | |
Oct 24, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 | $3,095.00 | |
Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 | $3,095.00 | |
Nov 21, 2026 | Nov 26, 2026 | $3,220.00 | |
Dec 5, 2026 | Dec 10, 2026 | $3,220.00 | |
Dec 19, 2026 | Dec 24, 2026 | $3,340.00 | |
Jan 16, 2027 | Jan 21, 2027 | $3,340.00 | |
Jan 30, 2027 | Feb 4, 2027 | $3,220.00 | |
Feb 13, 2027 | Feb 18, 2027 | $3,095.00 | |
Feb 27, 2027 | Mar 4, 2027 | $3,095.00 | |
Mar 6, 2027 | Mar 11, 2027 | $3,095.00 | |
Mar 13, 2027 | Mar 18, 2027 | $3,095.00 | |
Mar 20, 2027 | Mar 25, 2027 | $3,095.00 | |
Apr 10, 2027 | Apr 15, 2027 | $3,250.00 | |
Apr 24, 2027 | Apr 29, 2027 | $3,250.00 | |
May 8, 2027 | May 13, 2027 | $3,250.00 | |
May 22, 2027 | May 27, 2027 | $3,250.00 | |
Jun 5, 2027 | Jun 10, 2027 | $3,250.00 | |
Jun 19, 2027 | Jun 24, 2027 | $3,250.00 | |
Jun 26, 2027 | Jul 1, 2027 | $3,250.00 | |
Jul 3, 2027 | Jul 8, 2027 | $3,250.00 | |
Jul 17, 2027 | Jul 22, 2027 | $3,250.00 | |
Jul 24, 2027 | Jul 29, 2027 | $3,250.00 | |
Jul 31, 2027 | Aug 5, 2027 | $3,250.00 | |
Aug 14, 2027 | Aug 19, 2027 | $3,250.00 | |
Aug 28, 2027 | Sep 2, 2027 | $3,250.00 | |
Sep 11, 2027 | Sep 16, 2027 | $3,250.00 | |
Sep 25, 2027 | Sep 30, 2027 | $3,250.00 | |
Oct 2, 2027 | Oct 7, 2027 | $3,250.00 | |
Oct 9, 2027 | Oct 14, 2027 | $3,250.00 | |
Oct 16, 2027 | Oct 21, 2027 | $3,250.00 | |
Oct 23, 2027 | Oct 28, 2027 | $3,250.00 | |
Nov 6, 2027 | Nov 11, 2027 | $3,250.00 | |
Nov 20, 2027 | Nov 25, 2027 | $3,250.00 | |
Dec 4, 2027 | Dec 9, 2027 | $3,250.00 | |
Dec 18, 2027 | Dec 23, 2027 | $3,250.00 | |
Jan 15, 2028 | Jan 20, 2028 | $3,250.00 | |
Jan 29, 2028 | Feb 3, 2028 | $3,250.00 | |
Feb 12, 2028 | Feb 17, 2028 | $3,250.00 | |
Feb 26, 2028 | Mar 2, 2028 | $3,250.00 | |
Mar 4, 2028 | Mar 9, 2028 | $3,250.00 | |
Mar 11, 2028 | Mar 16, 2028 | $3,250.00 | |
Mar 18, 2028 | Mar 23, 2028 | $3,250.00 |