All Cape Tribulation Tours & Excursions in 2026

Explore Northern Queensland’s natural beauty on a full-day tour of Cape Tribulation and the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Daintree Rainforest from Cairns. Start the day spotting koalas, kangaroos, and crocodiles at a wildlife park in Port Douglas, then head to Cape Tribulation beach. Take a guided hike through the rainforest, looking out for native birds such as cassowaries. End with a cruise on the Daintree River and perhaps spy wild crocodiles.

They say the rainforest meets the reef at Cape Tribulation, and you’ll see why on this day tour from Cairns. Hop on board the Daintree River ferry to get to the Cape. Tour the rainforests and beaches safely with a guide, looking out for saltwater crocs, cassowaries, and other tropical wildlife. Cool off with a swim in a freshwater creek and relax on pristine beaches. This is a fun-filled day and an easy way to visit this wild area.

Visit Cape Tribulation at the heart of the Daintree to see a spectacular natural habitat come to life at night. Our Daintree Great Barrier Reef Night Tour is led by a local guide who will take you underneath the canopy of one of earth's oldest rainforests. You'll find a lively nocturnal world of Far North Queensland flora and fauna, some of which only exists here.

Experience Cape Tribulation on a half-day snorkeling adventure. After a convenient pickup at your hotel, board a sturdy ocean safari vessel and head for the cape. Throw on your gear and dive in, watching for sea turtles, eagle rays, giant clams, brilliant coral, starfish, and tropical fish as you swim along the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. Marvel at the Daintree Rainforest—a UNESCO World Heritage site—from the water.

Daintree National Park encompasses a World Heritage listed ecosystem that is both fantastical and mysterious. This old growth rainforest is a place where plants and animals predate the dinosaurs, kangaroos live in trees, and birds grow bigger than humans. Explore the area with a local Wet Tropics accredited biological scientist who will tell its story with wit, humor, and scientific understanding. Our company has 23 years experience in guiding visitors from around the world, so language differences are never an issue.

See nocturnal wildlife in its native habitat on this small-group nighttime guided walk around Cape Tribulation. In the company of scientist guides, venture into old growth tropical rainforest, following trails only your group has access to, and learn all about the plants and animals that make this World Heritage-listed ecosystem their home.

Learn all about farm-raised barramundi fish at the Daintree Saltwater Barramundi Farm in Hook-a-Barra. You’ll tour the farm with a group of maximum six people and see how the fish are raised and cared for, witness a feeding, and have access to the barramundi viewing tanks. You’ll then enjoy a sampling of a freshly caught barramundi tasting plate for lunch.

The Daintree Rainforest is part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics, and is renowned for its exotic wildlife and unique ecosystems. On this 2-hour walking tour, explore the jungle trails after dark and discover the rainforest at its most active, when nocturnal wildlife is on the move and ancient trees appear even more atmospheric.