Daintree Afternoon and Nocturnal Tour

from A$500

11 hours

Experience a premium afternoon and nocturnal tour from Cairns to the Daintree Rainforest. Enjoy the Great Barrier Reef Drive, a solar electric Daintree River cruise, Cape Tribulation, rainforest dining, and a guided night walk. Tour not suitable for kids under 14.

Key Highlights

Discover the World Heritage listed Daintree Tropical Rainforest and Cape Tribulation
Drive along the scenic Great Barrier Reef Drive
Spot wildlife on a quiet solar electric boat cruise on the Daintree River
Enjoy afternoon tea before your river adventure
Dine in the rainforest at Whet Restaurant
Join a guided night walk to encounter unique nocturnal wildlife
Return journey over the Daintree River Cable Ferry

What’s included

Scenic drive along Great Barrier Reef Drive
Solar electric boat cruise on the Daintree River
Afternoon tea before departure
Visit to Cape Tribulation beaches and rainforest
Evening meal at Whet Restaurant
Guided nocturnal rainforest walk
Sunscreen, insect repellent and a first aid kit
Binoculars and torches for night spotting
Umbrellas provided for wet weather
Return transport in modern vehicles

Additional info by the operator.

Start: Cairns QLD, Australia

This tour departs Cairns and returns by approximately 11:00pm.
Runs weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays only.
Minimum 2 passengers, maximum 11 passengers per departure.
Not recommended for children under 14 years old.
Tours operate rain or shine, wet weather does not cancel the walks, only tropical cyclones affecting park access do.

Overview

Set off from Cairns in the afternoon and cruise up the iconic Great Barrier Reef Drive, soaking up ever changing scenery as you head north towards the Daintree Tropical Rainforest. This is your chance to explore the world's oldest continuously growing rainforest with a local expert guiding the way. Board a solar electric boat for a Daintree River cruise and get up close with wildlife without any noise or fumes. Unwind with afternoon tea right before your journey, making it an easy as, eco friendly experience from start to finish. Arrive at beautiful Cape Tribulation, a World Heritage wonder packed with untouched beaches, rainforest, and cool mountain streams. Spend a solid hour exploring this unique coastline and snapping top notch pics for your mates back home. If you want to see more of the Daintree by day on a separate trip, the Mossman Gorge Daintree Experience from Cairns covers the rainforest and gorge country further south. Enjoy an unforgettable dinner at Whet Restaurant surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest, then join a guided night walk to spot nocturnal wildlife. Recline in a premium vehicle for the relaxing trip back over the Daintree River Cable Ferry, heading home to Cairns by around 11:00pm. This tour only departs on Mondays and Wednesdays, so check availability for one of those dates before you plan the rest of your week. For a cultural angle on the same region, the Daintree Dreaming Aboriginal Cultural Adventure is worth exploring too.