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Daintree Afternoon | Private Tour | FNQ

Tour Code: 951

Departing: Cairns

Pickup: Cairns, Cairns Northern Beaches, Palm Cove, Port Douglas

Half & Full Day Private Charter
  • 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

Included In Price

  • Return transfers from your Cairns City, Northern Beaches & Port Douglas accommodation
  • 7 seater air conditioned vehicle
  • Our expert and passionate guides
  • Interpretive rainforest walks
  • Daintree River wildlife cruise
  • Dining in the Jungle
  • Cape Tribulation Beach
  • Dusk sunset over Mt. Sorrow
  • Night spotting in the forest
  • Small Group up to 7 guests, can accommodate up to 10 guests on request

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

Our tour guides are passionate about sharing their knowledge with their guests, with an enthusiasm which is contagious. So be prepared for a fantastic afternoon adventure! Whether you are a wildlife photographer, twitcher or just a nature lover, this afternoon tour is for you.

We are passionate environmentalists and we just love to take our guests hiking and walking amongst our World Heritage Listed rainforests and mountains around Cairns on our small group nature tours.

You will be connected with nature by accessing our secluded locations that are not available to just anyone. You require special permits to enter these pristine wilderness areas. 

This is a unique small group nature tour as we leave Cairns in the afternoon and do not return until late in the evening with groups of up to 7 guests. Any more and we offer another vehicle to keep our tours highly personalised.

Included in your day is a river cruise on the mighty Daintree River, as well as a night walk where you will have the chance to observe the local nocturnal wildlife in the Daintree Rainforest as they become active when the sun goes down.   

Good To Know

We have Wet Tropics Certification and Savannah Guide Certification

We are monthly supporters of Bush Heritage Australia and Volunteers for Tropical North Queensland Wildlife Rescue

See more Private Charter Daintree Rainforest and native Australian Wildlife tours 

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

Cancellation Policy:

All cancellations must be in writing. Please note that all cancellations will incur an administration fee. Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.

Operator’s Cancellation Policy:

INTERSTATE AND INTERNATIONAL BORDER CLOSURES

If any COVID-related travel restrictions are in place that may impact your ability to travel with us we will make a final review 30 days prior to the tour departure date. If travel is not possible at that time, we will cancel your tour and provide a full refund.

If no Federal or State COVID restrictions are in place our normal cancellation policies will apply (as outlined below):

CANCELLATION POLICY

For cancellations made to Private or Group tours, the following penalties apply:
i. Cancellations received more than 30 days prior to departure – no fee applicable.
ii. Cancellations received less than 30 days but more than 7 days prior to departure – 25% fee applicable.
iii. Cancellations received less than 7 days but more than 48 hours prior to departure – 50% fee applicable.
iv. Cancellations received less than 48 hours or for non-appearance to commence the tour – all monies will be forfeited
For cancellations made to Shared Experiences, the following penalties apply:
i. Cancellations received more than 7 days prior to departure – no fee applicable
ii. Cancellations received less than 7 days but more than 48 hours prior to departure – 25% fee applicable.
iii. Less than 48 hours or for non-appearance to commence the tour – all monies will be forfeited

FORCE MAJEURE
Force Majeure means (without restriction) any event which FNQ Nature Tours could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire, floods and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure FNQ Nature Tours will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.

If a Force Majeure circumstance necessitates cancellation of the tour then:
i. The traveller must rely upon any travel insurance they hold for compensation; and
ii. Where possible, FNQ Nature Tours will substitute an itinerary with similar experiences.

Daintree Afternoon | Private Tour | FNQ

Tour Code: 951

Departing: Cairns

Pickup: Cairns, Cairns Northern Beaches, Palm Cove, Port Douglas

Half & Full Day Private Charter

From

au$1,500.00

Prices are AUD, per charter and include all levies fees and taxes.

Tour Code: 951

From

au$1,500.00

15 yrs & over

4 - 14 yrs

Ages of Children
(Discounts May Apply)
Phone
1300 761 612
WhatsApp
+61 427 074 745
Phone
1300 761 612
WhatsApp
+61 427 074 745

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