• Our company and our guides have Wet Tropics Certification and Savannah Guide Certification; we are monthly supporters of Bush Heritage Australia and Volunteers for Tropical North Queensland Wildlife Rescue

An exclusive private charter four wheel drive tour of the Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef. A wildlife tour like no other.

What to Expect

Join us for an exclusive private charter four-wheel drive tour of the Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef. This unique nature and wildlife tour offers a personalised experience perfect for wildlife photographers, bird enthusiasts, and nature lovers. Our expert rainforest tour guides are passionate about sharing their extensive knowledge, making for a truly engaging adventure.

Our special interest private charter tours grant access to secluded locations that require special permits, ensuring an exclusive connection with nature. Departing from Cairns in the afternoon, we return late in the evening, accommodating groups of up to 7 guests to maintain a personalised experience.

Included in your special interest private charter Daintree Rainforest tour is a river cruise on the Daintree River and a night walk in the Daintree Rainforest, where you can observe nocturnal wildlife as they become active at sunset.

Features and Highlights

• We hold Wet Tropics Certification and Savannah Guide Certification.
• We support Bush Heritage Australia and are volunteers for Tropical North Queensland Wildlife Rescue.

Private Charter Daintree Rainforest Tour Itinerary

12:00pm – Pickup in Cairns

• Your special interest nature and wildlife rainforest tour begins with a scenic coastal drive along the Great Barrier Reef Drive, heading north toward the Daintree Tropical Rainforest. Observe the changing habitat diversity as we approach our destination.

2:15pm – Solar Whisper Wildlife Cruise

• Experience a one-hour wildlife spotting journey on the Daintree River aboard a quiet, clean solar electric boat with zero environmental impact. Get closer to nature without noise and fumes. Enjoy afternoon tea before departure. With a 99% success rate for spotting crocodiles, it's also an excellent spot for bird watching and observing other wildlife like snakes, frogs, fish, and bats.

4:00pm – Daintree Rainforest

• Enter the lands of the local Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people and marvel at the pristine rainforest, crystal clear streams, towering mountains, and freshwater valleys. This area spans 120,000 hectares, making it the largest tropical rainforest in Australia and the oldest living rainforest on the planet. Traverse several tracks to witness the complex ecosystems within this World Heritage site. If time and weather permit, enjoy a refreshing swim during the summer months.

5:00pm – Cape Tribulation Beach

• From various lookouts, witness the stunning afternoon light over Cape Tribulation Beach. Spend an hour exploring this natural beauty, surrounded by a semi-circle of mountains, including Mt Sorrow (850m) and Mt Hemmant (1000m).

6:00pm – Dinner at Whet Restaurant

• Dine at Whet Restaurant, located in the heart of Cape Tribulation. Enjoy the unique and casual atmosphere, combining natural rainforest surroundings and sounds  with a delicious range of cuisine.

7:00pm – Night Spotting in the Northern Daintree Rainforest

• Experience a unique night walk in the Daintree Rainforest, where many local native Australian wildlife species become more active. This nocturnal lifestyle helps them avoid the tropical heat of the day, making them easier to spot.

8:00pm – Depart Daintree Rainforest

• Relax in the comfort of our modern vehicles as we journey back home. We return across the Daintree River on the Cable Ferry, arriving back at your accommodation. You'll have plenty of photos to review from this unforgettable day.

Inclusions on Your Rainforest Adventure

• Passionate expert guides
• Guided interpretive rainforest walks
• Daintree River wildlife cruise
• Dining in the rainforest
• Cape Tribulation Beach exploration
• Dusk sunset over Mt. Sorrow
• Night spotting in the rainforest

This comprehensive and immersive tour offers an unforgettable adventure filled with rich experiences and beautiful memories, ensuring a deeper connection with the stunning natural beauty of Cairns and the Daintree Rainforest.

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Itinerary

12:00pm – Pickup in Cairns
Travel to the Daintree Rainforest is via a scenic coastal route that heads North along the famous Great Barrier Reef Drive.
Along the way you will see changes in the habitat diversity as we get closer to the Daintree Tropical Rainforest, our destination.

2:15pm – Arrive at Solar Whisper Wildlife Cruise
Here we will take you on a river journey along the beautiful Daintree River where we do our first lot of wildlife spotting.
This is a 1 hr experience on a quiet, clean solar electric boat with zero environmental impact. 
Get closer to nature... hear, smell & experience without noise & fumes.
Afternoon tea included prior departure.
We have a 99% success rate for spotting crocodiles, it is also a great location for bird watching opportunities and other wildlife such as snakes, frogs, fish and bats.

4:00pm – Daintree Rainforest
Here we enter the lands of the local Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people while taking in the beauty of the pristine rainforest, crystal clear streams, towering mountains and freshwater valleys that are an amazing sight to see.
This area of tropical rainforest spans 120,000 hectares, making it the largest tropical rainforest in Australia. 
We traverse along a number of tracks to witness the complex ecosystems in this World Heritage area.
And if time and weather permits, we will take a refreshing swim during the summer months.

5:00pm – Cape Tribulation Beach

From several lookouts, we will have you witness the afternoon lighting over the beach, which is spectacular at this time of day.  
We usually spend an hour exploring the natural beauty of this coastline.
All from a valley that resembles a giant amphitheatre with a semi-circle of mountains featuring the magnificent Mt Sorrow (850m) and Mt Hemmant (1000m).

6:00pm – Dinner at Whet Restaurant

Whet Restaurant combines the natural surrounds of the rainforest with its unique and casual atmosphere. 
It is located right in the heart of Cape Tribulation, and aptly named to “whet your appetite”, the delicious range of cuisine on offer at Whet Restaurant combined with its rainforest ambience is sure to please.

7:00pm Night spotting in the Northern Daintree Rainforest
A night walk in the rainforest is truly a unique experience.
Quite different to an experience during the day.
As many of the local native Australian wildlife has adopted a nocturnal lifestyle to avoid to heat of the day in the tropical climate.
Therefore more active and easier to spot.

8:00pm – Depart Daintree Rainforest

This is the time to relax in the comfort of our modern vehicles for the journey back home.
We return across the Daintree River on the Cable Ferry, where you will get back to your accommodation ready to browse through the photos of your day.
We can assure you will have plenty of photos to go through with all the photo opportunities presented on our day.

Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Cairns

Departure Time

• Departs Cairns 12:30pm - Returns 11:30pm
• Departs Northern Beaches 1.00pm - Returns 11:00pm
• Departs Port Douglas 1:30pm - Returns 10:30pm

Pickup Locations

• Cairns
• Cairns Northern Beaches
• Palm Cove
• Port Douglas

Destinations

• Cape Tribulation
• Daintree Rainforest

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Duration

8 to 10 hours

Fitness Level Required

Medium

• Day pack
• Camera
• Natural coloured, light weight clothing
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Hats an sunglasses for UV protection

As this is a private charter, children of all ages are welcome however we do recommend this tour for 14 years and older