Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation & Port Douglas – 3 Day Boutique Tour
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Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation & Port Douglas – 3 Day Boutique Tour
Quick question: Where did Sir David Attenborough describe as “the most extraordinary place on earth”. If you said Queensland’s Daintree Rainforest give yourself a pat on the back. Discover exactly why the legendary biologist describes this lush vegetation as “quite unlike any other rainforest in the world” on this short but epic adventure. You’ll explore the rainforest with the help of a passionate local guide – expect to see crocodiles, birds and other amazing local wildlife on a trip tailor-made for nature fans.
No hidden cost on our tours. Look closely at the value for money with our amazing inclusions below!
Included
Visit Cape Tribulation
Skyrail gondola ride over lush rainforest to the town of Kuranda
Daintree rainforest walk – Off the beaten track interpretive, sustainable walk with a local passionate expert
Eco-friendly nature cruise – Spot crocodiles, birds, fish in the wild
Mossman Gorge entry and soft adventure walk
Kuku Yalanji First nations local walk experience
The tropical haven of Port Douglas known for its relaxed, charming atmosphere and its must visit Sunday markets
Small Group Tour (Max 16 Guests)
All transport (Private buses, ferry & boat trip)
All accommodation (Boutique locally owned hotels/resorts)
Friendly & experienced local guide
2 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Kuranda and Port Douglas
After a quick welcome meeting at 10am at the starting hotel in Cairns, it’s go, go gondola, as we take an incredible gondola ride over ancient rainforest, the Barron River, and the surrounding mountains on our way to picturesque Kuranda with its colourful markets. Then, it’s a trip north to the chilled out village of Port Douglas, where you can choose to join the group for dinner, drinks and the stunning sunset.
Included Activities
Skyrail gondola ride over the rainforest canopy
Kuranda markets
Port Douglas orientation
Included Meals
None
Accommodation – Paradise Links Resort
Day 2: Mossman Gorge & First Nations experience
It’s a slow kinda morning, which is just how it should be in Port Douglas. Our suggestion: take a stroll around the Sunday markets, drinking in the ocean views, and grab a coffee from local brewers. Well rested we’ll visit the Mossman Gorge for an incredible walk through the rainforest. Later, we’ll learn about Kuku Yalanji (First Nations) culture, foods and customs with an amazing immersive experience.
Included Activities
Visit to vibrant local markets
Visit Mossman Gorge for an incredible walk through the rainforest
Kuku Yalanji (First Nations) immersive cultural experience
Included Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation – Paradise Links Resort
Day 3: Daintree Rainforest walk, Cape Tribulation & Crocodile/nature cruise
It’s another big day – we’re going deeper into the tropical World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest, and Cape Tribulation (don’t worry, it’s just a name!) on a short ferry. We’ll take a walk through the ancient rainforest and meet the local family who hosted David Attenborough’s documentary crew whilst keeping our eyes peeled for ancient cassowary, birds and other wildlife.
In the afternoon we cruise the Daintree River (Julaymba) on the eco-friendly Solar Whisper, a quiet solar-powered boat, for an immersive wildlife experience. Spot crocodiles, birds, frogs, snakes, and more with the help of your expert guide and the unique “CROC CAM”.
We take a wonderful coastal drive back to Cairns, where your tour ends on arrival around 6pm. If you need help with post tour accommodation, please let us know as we can help! Thanks for a wonderful adventure together!
Included Activities
Guided rainforest walk & with a chance to spot ancient cassowary birds and other wildlife
Eco-friendly crocodile and nature cruise on the Daintree River
Scenic coastal drive back to Cairns
Included Meals
Breakfast & Lunch
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Well paced itinerary, interesting and informative guide whilst being a lot of fun!
Small group tour and everyone was catered for.
Would recommend highly! ️️️️️


The trip for me was accompanied by great concerns and endless doubts. Much to my surprise, thanks to one man, Irish by origin, I discovered a new world full of good things. This is Ian, the one and only legendary guide! There are no people like you, Ian. You are humane, patient, professional, serious, interesting, knowledgeable, diverse and multidisciplinary.
I enjoyed every moment and I have no doubt that thanks to you I got to know a country rich in amazing people, landscapes, nature, culture and much more.
The company that organized the trip, Via Travel, is simply genius - it is a trip that was organized in a smart, professional and most amazing way!
I couldn't ask for more! I was blessed! Continue on your wonderful path with amazing people!


The tour was a great mix of naturals wonders, cultural experiences and sharing good times together, all facilitated by Summar and enhanced by her knowledge, kindness and sense of fun.
Highlights for us were the Pinnacles, the Aboriginal arts centre at Northampton, Kalbarri National Park, crayfishing, the famous WA spring wildflowers, snorkeling on Ningaloo Reef, and the friendships made.


Amazing Pinnacles to swimming with Whale Sharks. Summar was exceptional looking after us all and so well informed. We had the best time and I would do it all again.
We made friends for life. Thank you!!


The fact that the group was small, only 9 people, also made this a memorable tour. Our best recommendations! Bente and Per, Norway


Be ready for early starts and lots of driving but worth it


Day 1 There could have been pick up several places in Perth.
Nambung was interesting, so was Carnavon (day 5) Ningaloo Reef (day 6) and Exmouth (day 7&8). The really nice places are Kalbarri (lobster fishing) and the trip to the National park (day 2&3). The First Nations experience and visiting parks and places around Shark Bay and Monkey Mia (day 3&4) is well worth the money.
This trip is totally dependent on an excellent tour guide to be a success. You need knowledge of history, nature, people, culture and all that is special for this aera.
We were lucky and got Summar as our guide.
She was also an excellent driver.
Todo the trip in 8 days may feels abit short, a day or two extra in Kalbarri would have been nice.






Hotels selected were great and comfortable, because I was traveling solo, I paid extra to have my own room. Worth the extra money, unless you have no preference. I am in my mid/late 30’s so having comfortable and clean hotel rooms was key, my hostile days are long gone.
Experiences were incredible, a few highlights that were my favorite was visiting the Koala Hospital in Port Macquarie, wine tasting in the Hunter Valley, taking a dip under a live waterfall in Bielsdown River, having belly hurting laughs with Cockatoo Paul, and soaking in all the sun in Byron Bay. I did not want to leave Bryon, it’s such a magical gem of a place.
Restaurants selected that were included in your booking were amazing. I am a lucky one and have no food allergies and love to eat anything..but for the ones from our group that had allergies or food preferences they were accommodated
As far as our tour guide Eoin Kennedy was beyond amazing!! By far the best tour guide I have ever had on a trip. He was personal, provided great insight, extremely knowledgeable, and had an awesome personality. Lots of laughs were shared. He is a one-man band when touring the group, he is not only your tour guide, but he is also your driver. Definitely would book another trip just to have him as my tour guide again.
I booked the 8-day excursion with Via Travel, which started in Sydney and ended in Brisbane, from there I continued my trip solo to the Whitsunday’s. About half of the group stayed on to continue the trip up the coast, and the rest either continued traveling or traveled back home. Everyone from my group was wonderful, lots of laughs, fun memories, and friendships created.
Don’t think about booking, be about booking!


One of the highlights of the trip was the snorkelling excursion to Whitsunday Islands, offering surreal views of colourful marine life and stunning coral reefs.
Magnetic Island charmed us with its laid-back atmosphere and stunning coastal scenery, while the lively city of Cairns provided the perfect finale to our journey, with a fun last night out with the whole group.
Throughout the journey, our guide, Jason, played an important role in enhancing our experience. His knowledge about each destination, coupled with his enthusiasm, made every stop on our itinerary come alive. Jason's attention to detail and dedication to ensuring our comfort and enjoyment were truly appreciated.
In conclusion, our experience with Via Travel exceeded all expectations, thanks to the breathtaking destinations, and the exceptional guidance provided by Jason. We highly recommend Via Travel to anyone seeking an enriching and unforgettable group travel experience in Australia.


We would never have been able to achieve all the activities in this region without Via travel and their local knowledge, this was key to everything for us!!! Via travel ensure that all age groups feel included and experience that sense of adventure. A BIG thank you Justin, not only for your knowledge but most importantly for your kindness.




The places chosen to stay were unique and not all big commercial hotels. The group dinners were well coordinated. The ability to ask the guide questions as they came up and the personal commentary as the group was small enough not to get lost in the crowd.
Every detail down to Jason shopping for a bbq at the hotel including some native foods like kangaroo. We got to see them, pet them and taste them if we chose to. He even took the time to drive us to find a Kasawari bird in the wild.
I will definitely be doing more tours with Via Travel Australia 5 stars all the way!


Would highly recommended, even for a lone traveller of any age. Loved the banter and made my holiday!!





I will be travelling later this year on their new 14 day east coast australia adventure tour from Brisbane to cairns. Sitting in the office now dreaming of beaches islands and rainforest. Thanks to everyone at Via for helping me
to experience the real australia and have a relaxing holiday at the same time.


So many amazing beaches, tropical forests and up close wildlife experiences (koalas, kangaroos and we saw a platypus!). I will never forget! We had some free time too in some places, so I had time to explore and unwind at my own pace.
So glad I booked with Via, they were friendly and professional from the moment I emailed them to the end of the tour. To be honest, I was unsure on the best way to see the east coast and west coast of Australia safely and don’t normally take guided tours, but this felt different, thanks Via Travel!





Last december I got married to Carmen, we are from Spain and we wanted a different honey moon so we decided to join in the 14 day Sydney to Cairns tour. It has been the trip of our lives, they prepare everything with great care and you can see/feel the social responsibility of the company and the service providers they have chosen.
We were lucky to have Wara as a guide, since he is passionate about his country and a person fully committed to his community, able to give us a lot of information and anecdotes that made the trip much more interesting.
The first week of the tour was great, seeing spectacular places and having the opportunity to go through the koala hospital, but the second week is totally incredible and being able to end up in the Great Barrier Reef is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I recommend you that you to go diving.
Kind regards.


I’ll admit I was a tad nervous being a solo traveler joining a group tour midway, but the group tour guide, Wara Dan, immediately made me feel comfortable to get on the road with then strangers who are now life-long friends.
The tour itself packs in A TON of activities in just one week. Looking back I can’t believe we did as much as we did or travelled as far as we did (over 1700km). And I wouldn’t change a thing. Wara (our guide) kept the trip interesting with fun stops along the way and was also extremely knowledgable of Australian history and culture. The trip would not have been nearly as informative or fun without him. Wara also made sure we were comfortable and prepared for each day’s next adventure, from snorkeling at the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef, to spotting platypus and waterfalls in the Atherton Tablelands and of course the excursion to Fraser Island.
In short, I 100% recommend this Intrepid tour of the East Coast ESPECIALLY if you can have Wara as your guide. It’s already on my list to come back to see the west coast of Australia!


I would 100% recommend this tour.




