Travel through the rich farming areas toward the World Heritage listed forest region of the Daintree National Park. Step aboard the tour’s personalized craft for a cruise on the mirrored smooth waters of the Daintree River. Cruise close to riverbanks and under the overhead canopy of the rainforest seeking out the vivid Ulysses butterfly, kingfishers and other wildlife. The cruise travels through silent backwaters where crocodiles can be seen basking on the muddy banks. Then it’s time to move off and board the river ferry, the small punt is the only way to connect and enter the magnificent rainforest region. Arriving on the northern side of the river, enter the Daintree section of the Wet Tropics World Heritage protected rainforest. The journey leads up the beautiful Alexandra Range, passing through rainforest and on to the first stop deep in the rainforest at the Jindalba boardwalk. Inside the protected forests, is a guided walk to view ancient plants and amazing wildlife. Afterwards, enjoy a homemade morning tea underneath the rainforest canopy. Learn from the tour guide, the insight into the local aboriginal culture of the area. The Wet Tropics is a rich site for biodiversity and the Daintree is a place of spectacular beauty, rugged mountains, deep gorges and flowing rivers with numerous waterfalls. Continuing, the next stop is at the Cape Tribulation beach, where guides will highlight the amazing wildlife and unique ecosystems. Lunch is a special treat, enjoy a delicious meal which includes tropical rainforest inspired local produce. It is a unique opportunity to enjoy quality food, while bathed in the serenity of the tropical rainforests. Guests will also have the opportunity to get up close to reptiles, frogs and lizards endemic to the area. After lunch, guests get to see unusual, exotic fruit originating from all over the globe’s tropical regions. Along with the fruit trees the orchid is also a host to beautiful species of tropical flowering plants, both native and introduced. The sole purpose for the fruit grown at the orchard is to make pure, fresh, ice cream which is made on the property and sold nowhere else on the globe. The last stop and final lasting impression is at the outstanding panoramic picture postcard view at Alexandra Range Lookout. There are spectacular views of the mouth of the Daintree River, Snapper Island and on a clear day Port Douglas. One final treat for the day is the crossing on the Daintree River Ferry, the iconic vehicle punt which transfers guests out of the world heritage rainforest and on to the homeward road.
Important Tour Details:
Departs/ Finishes: Hotel pick-up and drop-off. Phone: 02 9980 8799.
Check-in: Meet guide at hotel lobby. Be ready 10 minutes prior departure.
Length of tour: allow 9 hours.
How to get there: Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
What to bring: Backpack or bag, camera, rain jacket, required medication, sun glasses, sun screen, sun hat, warm top, swim suit, towel, water bottle, insect repellent.
What is provided: Transfers, Qualified Guide, Specialised tour equipment, Lunch, First Aid Kit.
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