Daintree Rainforest, Aboriginal Tour, Mossman Gorge and River Cruise

Port Douglas, Australia
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Overview
Duration
9h
Languages
English, Chinese
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Start the day with a beautiful experience of true eco-tourism. Jump aboard a zero-emission boat and start the day with a Daintree Rainforest River cruise. This boat can glide quietly up to crocodiles and other wildlife without scaring them or hurting their habitat. The boat is fitted with the unique “Croc Cam” to help show well-camouflaged crocodiles and wildlife.At Mossman Gorge, walk on a private rainforest track, with a traditional ‘smoking’ ceremony to cleanse and ward off bad spirits. Your guide will lead you on a meandering stroll through lush rainforest, observing traditional huts or humpies along the way. Your experienced indigenous guide will tell you about traditional plant use, bush food sources, providing an enchanting narrative of the rainforest and their special relationship with this unique tropical environment. Discover traditions like making bush soaps and ochre painting. At the end of the tour, enjoy traditional bush tea and damper – the perfect treat after your journey.Enjoy some free time to swim in the crystal-clear waters of Mossman Gorge. Surrounded by large granite boulders, these waters are known to be healing to your body, mind and soul.

What to remember

Important info

Know in advance:

  • It's recommended to wear your swimming costume under your clothes to maximize the swimming time
  • Pickup times: 7:30am Cairns; 8.00am Northern Beaches; 8.45am Port Douglas. The pickup time is approximate, please allow for arriving 5 minutes early and delays. After the tour, you'll be dropped off at your accommodation
  • Please inform your guide if you have any existing medical conditions such as a pacemaker or any other heart or medical condition
  • Please advise your tour guide if you are unable to swim or unable to swim confidently on your own

Remember to bring:

  • All medications you may need
  • A reusable water bottle
  • Swimming costume, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and a towel
  • Reef shoes if you do not wish to walk bare foot through the mudflats and mangroves
  • Insect repellent (preferably nontoxic/natural)
  • A jumper in the colder months (May to August)
  • A rain jacket in the rainy season (November to March)
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What's included
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Lunch. Guided tour. Cruise. Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle. Hotel pick-up and drop-off. Afternoon tea
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Highlights

Join a 'welcome to country' ceremony by the indigenous tribe. Swim in the crystal clear stream of Mossman Gorge. Follow your expert guide on a walk through the Daintree Rainforest. Take a 1-hour river cruise aboard a 100% solar-powered boat

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until 3 days in advance
Provider
Sacred Owl Tours
Meeting Point

Hotel pickup and drop-off service available for Cairns, Trinity Beach, Palm Cove and Port Douglas. You'll confirm your pickup time and location directly with the local operator. You'll find their contact details in the voucher after booking.