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Description

Balance outdoor activities and cultural education on a nature-lovers 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, learn about bat rehabilitation at Australia’s largest facility, explore the Mareeba Wetlands as the sun goes down, swim in Mossman Gorge, walk and hike through rainforest, search for soaring views, spot tropical fish, turtles and birdlife by watering holes and enjoy loads of free time to customise your adventure with optional activities – by kayak, Skyrail, boat or boardwalk.

Trip Name
Daintree & Cape Tribulation Adventure
Last Updated
2024-08-07
Days
6
Capacity
16
Highlights
  • Start your trip with an eco-tour of Mandingal Bay in Cairns with a First Nations guide and witness a traditional welcome to country and smoking ceremony.
  • Visit 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!).
  • After a visit to the cascades of Barron Falls, visit 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.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Country Needs People. Donations help them support Indigenous land and sea management in Australia. Intrepid will double your impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

Itinerary

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES A selection of optional activities that have been popular with past travellers are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only for some of what might be available. Prices are approximate, are for entrance fees only, and don’t include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. All activities are subject to availability, and maybe on a join-in basis. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination, so some pre-planning for what you are most interested in is advised. When it's recommended that travellers pre-book these activities, look for a note in the Special Information section of the day-to-day itinerary. For most, they can either be organised independently on the day, or let your group leader or local representative know you are interested at the Welcome Meeting and they can assist. Where activities are considered medium or high risk, we work with operators whose safety and credentials we have sighted and assessed. Although it is possible that you may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator. Medium and high-risk activities not listed above have not been assessed by us and as such our staff and group leader or local representative are unable to assist you with organising these activities. Activities that contravene our Responsible Travel policies are also not listed. Please remember that the decision to partake in any activity not listed is at your own discretion and risk. ITINERARY CHANGES Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It's important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, political unrest or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. Your group leader or local representative will keep you up to date with any such changes once your trip is underway. ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURAL EXPERIENCES & COMMUNITIES First Nations people have complex community obligations, and at times activities or experiences may be cancelled at late notice due to cultural commitments. In the case that we are unable to include planned activities with First Nations communities, we will endeavour to find a suitable alternative in the same or another destination on your trip.

Day 1 - Cairns
Welcome to Cairns! Or 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, why not 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 - Mandingalbay / Cairns
This morning 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. 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 / Mareeba
This morning, enjoy breakfast and then drive to Kuranda – perched at the top of a mountain. 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. After, head to nearby Barron Falls and walk to the lookout for the best photo spots. Continue to Mareeba, where you’ll take a leader-led orientation walk. 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. After dark falls, head back to your accommodation for an included group dinner.
Day 4 - Mareeba / Mossman Gorge / Daintree Rainforest / Cape Tribulation
This morning, maybe head out bright and early for a unique optional birdwatching experience in the wetlands – the best time to witness the local birdlife in their natural habitat! Then, enjoy some breakfast and 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 Madja 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.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
16-01-202521-01-2025AUD $ 2,044-
06-02-202511-02-2025AUD $ 1,942-
20-02-202525-02-2025AUD $ 2,590-
27-02-202504-03-2025AUD $ 2,590-
13-03-202518-03-2025AUD $ 2,725-
27-03-202501-04-2025AUD $ 2,725-
12-04-202517-04-2025AUD $ 2,875-
26-04-202501-05-2025AUD $ 2,875-
10-05-202515-05-2025AUD $ 2,875-
07-06-202512-06-2025AUD $ 3,020-
21-06-202526-06-2025AUD $ 3,020-
05-07-202510-07-2025AUD $ 3,160-
19-07-202524-07-2025AUD $ 3,160-
02-08-202507-08-2025AUD $ 3,160-
16-08-202521-08-2025AUD $ 3,160-
30-08-202504-09-2025AUD $ 3,160-
13-09-202518-09-2025AUD $ 3,020-
27-09-202502-10-2025AUD $ 3,020-
11-10-202516-10-2025AUD $ 3,020-
25-10-202530-10-2025AUD $ 2,875-
08-11-202513-11-2025AUD $ 2,875-
22-11-202527-11-2025AUD $ 2,875-
06-12-202511-12-2025AUD $ 3,020-
20-12-202525-12-2025AUD $ 3,160-
17-01-202622-01-2026AUD $ 3,160-
31-01-202605-02-2026AUD $ 3,160-
14-02-202619-02-2026AUD $ 3,020-
28-02-202605-03-2026AUD $ 2,875-
14-03-202619-03-2026AUD $ 2,875-
28-03-202602-04-2026AUD $ 2,875-
11-04-202616-04-2026AUD $ 3,005-
25-04-202630-04-2026AUD $ 3,005-
09-05-202614-05-2026AUD $ 3,005-
23-05-202628-05-2026AUD $ 3,155-
06-06-202611-06-2026AUD $ 3,155-
20-06-202625-06-2026AUD $ 3,155-
04-07-202609-07-2026AUD $ 3,300-
18-07-202623-07-2026AUD $ 3,300-
01-08-202606-08-2026AUD $ 3,300-
15-08-202620-08-2026AUD $ 3,300-
29-08-202603-09-2026AUD $ 3,300-
12-09-202617-09-2026AUD $ 3,155-
26-09-202601-10-2026AUD $ 3,155-
10-10-202615-10-2026AUD $ 3,155-
24-10-202629-10-2026AUD $ 3,005-
07-11-202612-11-2026AUD $ 3,005-
21-11-202626-11-2026AUD $ 3,005-
05-12-202610-12-2026AUD $ 3,155-
19-12-202624-12-2026AUD $ 3,300-
16-01-202721-01-2027AUD $ 3,300-
30-01-202704-02-2027AUD $ 3,300-
13-02-202718-02-2027AUD $ 3,155-
27-02-202704-03-2027AUD $ 3,005-
13-03-202718-03-2027AUD $ 3,005-
27-03-202701-04-2027AUD $ 3,005-

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Hotel (5 nights)

Transport

Private vehicle,Boat

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