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Daintree & Cape Tribulation Adventure
6 days • 4.9
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14 reviews
6 days
Start
Cairns, Australia
Finish
Cairns, Australia
Trip Code
PZSD
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
5 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
Private vehicle, Boat
Accommodation
Hotel (5 nights)
From £1,525(6 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Start your trip with an eco-tour of Mandingal Bay in Cairns with a First Nations guide and experience a traditional Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony.
Visit the Daintree Rainforest – the oldest rainforest in the world – and Cape Tribulation on a stunning day that ticks off two UNESCO World Heritage areas (nature lovers rejoice!).
Hang out at Tolga Bat Hospital – the country’s largest rehabilitation facility for the famous upside-down critters – and learn about their research and advocacy projects.
Watch the sunset over the Mareeba Wetlands on a unique wildlife spotting experience hosted by Forever Wild – an organisation focused on combatting climate crises with community and conservation-based activities.
Witness the expansive and iconic Great Barrier Reef on a snorkelling adventure, where you can see the colourful corals and tropical fish as you swim with turtles off the Daintree coast.
Is this trip right for you?
There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
This trip is part of a combination tour, with other travellers joining from Sydney or Brisbane. See trip codes PZSPC & PZSVC on our website for these options.
Itinerary
Take an adventure to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation
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.
Inclusions
Meals
5 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
Private vehicle, Boat
Accommodation
Hotel (5 nights)
Included activities
Cairns - Mandingalbay First Nations tour
Atherton Tablelands - Tolga Bat Hospital
Mareeba Wetlands - Forever Wild sunset wildlife experience
Kuranda - Kuranda Markets
Barron Gorge National Park - Din Din Barron Falls lookout
Daintree National Park - Mossman Gorge
Daintree National Park - Nature Walk
Great Barrier Reef - Half Day Cruise & Snorkelling Experience
Cape Tribulation - Kulki walk & lookout
Cape Tribulation - Mason’s Swimming Hole
Optional activities
Cairns - Art gallery - Free
Cairns - Botanical Gardens - Free
Kuranda - Skyrail Rainforest Cableway - AUD68
Kuranda - Kuranda Scenic Railway - AUD55
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Important notes
START & END TIMES
The trip starts in Cairns with a Welcome Meeting at 6 pm on Day 1 at our joining point hotel and finishes on arrival back in Cairns on Day 6 at around 5 pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement can be booked if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.
Reviews (13)
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4 stars
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Anika
May 16, 2025
I can only recommend this trip. There are so many amazing things to see and our two guides Brandon and Jarred made this trip so much fun!
Esmerelda
Apr 19, 2025
A great way to expierience 2 World Heritage sites in a compact and indept way! Great value for money.
Susan
Apr 18, 2025
I can highly recommend this trip. You are very well looked after in a professional but relaxed way. I didn't have to think about anything other than deciding what to eat. I will definitely be doing another Intrepid Tour.
Nika
Nov 15, 2024
I did trip from Sydney to Cairns (with Daintree forest) and had two guides - Rachel and Brendan. They were both amazing! Would definitely recommend. This trip makes me want to come back to Australia to explore it even more.
Philip
Nov 13, 2024
The Daintree & Cape Tribulation Adventure was a very exciting tour. From the moment we met our guide and driver, Rachael, every part of our tour was filled with new experiences. From the amazing cable car ride through the rainforest to the unforgettable Great Barrier Reef snorkeling was a trip of a lifetime.
Jules
Oct 29, 2024
This is an awesome trip, taking you to where the rainforest meets the sea, through Kuranda, the Wetlands, the Tablelands, and the unique Daintree forests, and extensive mangroves , with an unforgettable experience out on the Reef.. You experience so much magic and awe.. Rachael is a dream guide, making sure you enjoy every aspect to the fullest!
Penelope
Oct 23, 2024
This trip is suitable for overseas and people who live in Australia - it has a great combination of travel to new places, experiences, learning our traditions, and looking after what we have in Australia flora fauna animals. We got to walk in interesting places, learn about our traditional owners, see the reef, enjoy the learning.
Katherine
Oct 02, 2024
I honestly had the time of my life on this trip, unforgettable memories with a brilliant multi-generational group and fantastic tour leader, Rachael Anderson! Even more stunning than I could have imagined - well-paced, scenic, varied activities, educational and the most relaxing mental break I could have hoped for!
Angus
Aug 03, 2024
Excellent trip for those looking for a different side of Australia, a great way to see the north or Queensland and the barrier reef.
Robert
May 16, 2024
Great trip leader…she made the awesome places and experiences even better.
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