Daintree Experience FAQ

  • Daintree Experience offers a range of guided rainforest walking tours, including a Half-day tour, a Full-day tour and Private adventures.

    All tours feature easy rainforest walks, swimming at a private waterfall and a gourmet rainforest lunch. The Full-day tour includes a Daintree River crocodile cruise.

  • Most people meet us in Port Douglas.

    Your tour guide will collect you from your accommodation in Port Douglas or Mossman.

    If you are staying in Cairns, the best option is usually to hire a car (approx $100 per day) and meet us at the IGA Supermarket car park in Port Douglas. We offer some other recommendations for travelling from Cairns below.

    If you are travelling from the Cape Tribulation area, meet your guide at the Daintree River ferry crossing. Select “Solar Whisper” as your pickup location.

    If you have any questions at all, please contact Allister directly via info@DaintreeExperience.com.au or 0467 552 660.

  • The rainforest walks are not steep or difficult but do require good fitness and balance. We recommend an age range of 10-65 years.

  • Most tours are suitable for families with children aged 10 years and up because of the tour duration and terrain. If you have any questions, please enquire directly if booking with children under 10.

  • You will be asked to sign a Waiver of Liability.

    We recommend you take out travel insurance.

  • To receive a full refund (less fees), travellers may cancel up to 24 hours before the tour start time.

    No refunds will be given after that time.

    If we cancel due to weather, you will receive a full refund.

    • Fully guided tour to the Waterfall

    • Transfers from Port Douglas or other meeting locations

    • Gourmet lunch and fruit tasting experience

    • Crocodile cruise (on Full-day tours)

    • All National park fees and permits

    • Comfortable walking shoes with good grip

    • Swimwear and towel for waterfall swim

    • Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)

    • Insect repellent (or long sleeves/pants)

    • Refillable water bottle (not glass)

    • Fresh clothes for after the swim (to keep my car seats dry)

    • Light rain jacket or poncho, especially in wet season (Dec-April)

    • Camera

    • Optional: swimming goggles

  • The rainforest is spectacular in all weather, and tours operate rain or shine.

    Bring a light raincoat.

    We may have to cancel the tour in heavy rain.

  • Dietary needs can usually be accommodated with advance notice. Please advise at booking.

  • No, current tours involve uneven natural terrain and are not wheelchair accessible.

  • We prefer small groups (maximum 11 people) to ensure a personalised experience.

    Private tours are available for families or groups.

    Discounts apply for groups of four or more.

  • Book via this website using the ‘Book Now’ button.

    Or contact Allister directly via email info@DaintreeExperience.com.au or telephone 0467 552 660. I am usually out on tour each day, and will respond in the evening.

  • We accept Online payment, Cash, Card, PayPal.

    All prices include GST and are valid until 31st March 2027.

  • If you are travelling up from Cairns, you can meet your tour guide in Port Douglas at the IGA Supermarket car park.

    • Car hire is probably the cheapest way to meet us in Port Douglas.

    • MiniCarRentals.com.au in Cairns have cars from $80 per day including insurance

    • Palm Cove Car Hire: from $100 per day

    • ILovePortDouglas.com.au: Tesla transfers between Cairns and Port Douglas eg. $159 per trip up to 4 people. Also larger vehicles. $99 each way from Palm Cove, up to 4 people. Call +61 437 783 852 ~ say Allister sent you😉

    • Tropic Wings Shuttle bus:  Palm Cove to Port Douglas from $50 pp, Cairns to Port Douglas from $70 pp - It’s actually cheaper to hire your own car.

  • If you are staying north of the Daintree River (eg. Cape Tribulation, Diwan), you may meet us in the morning at Solar Whisper Wildlife and Crocodile Cruises car park.

    Select Solar Whisper as your pickup location as you checkout.

  • Photos of the Daintree Rainforest were taken by Martin Stringer & Johnathan Benfer.

  • Reach out via info@DaintreeExperience.com.au or call Allister on 0467 552 660 for any special requests, accessibility needs, or further queries. I am out on tour each day and will respond in the evening.