As others have said, all three places were very nice, worth seeing but our big tour bus had every seat taken and we were often given way less time than we would have liked. First stop we were just dropped at the entrance with no guidance about how to plan our very short time. Luckily we went right to the kangaroos or we could have easily missed them all together. A 5 minute bathroom stop had 4 minutes used just getting off the bus. The rainforest was also a quick tour and we left feeling like there was so much more to see but had to rush out to keep on schedule. The rides to all places were excessively long. Our guide shared interesting information on the way there but did not interact with us in any way on the way back. Lunch and beach time were especially rushed. Had hoped to get in the water but never did. Each person was allotted one piece of bread and when a vegetarian family with many children did not like their meal they were reluctant to give them bread. I had kangaroo which was rare I usually love rare meat but it was so tough I couldn't cut it even with the steak knife I had to ask for. Our guide seemed disinterested and didn't even get off the bus when he made the hotel stops, like he really wanted to get home. We always tip very generously on our excursions, but this one was not tip worthy .
Review by: libbypoints, March 2018
Amazing and educational! Andrew was our driver on this day trip and he did a great job. I learned a LOT about these places, learned small details that were fun! I even got a chance to eat a kangaroo steak! I was yummy! The time spent on the beach was short, but relaxing after the long day of adventure!
Review by: Deborah W, March 2018
We weren't lucky enough to see a croc, but I guess it was the wrong time of the year!
Review by: Twyla R, March 2018
We did both Kuranda and this excursion through Viator. Both were very well organized with excellent guides. We loved the Port Douglas Wildlife Sanctuary but the drive to Cape Tribulation was very long. The lunch outside was very nice upon arrival. We preferred the rainforest view via gondola at Kuranda better. It was pouring rain during the crocodile river cruise portion but our guide did manage to find us one crocodile which was exciting and much appreciated! This tour is good but If given a choice I would pick Kuranda over Daintree Rainforest. Our guide did a great job despite uncontrollable rainy conditions. _br/_ Canadian travellers
Review by: IAIN M, March 2018
The guide was excellent and we enjoyed visiting the Rainforest ,Wildlife Sanctuary and Cape Tribulation. The transport however was very uncomfortable . A better quality coach is required!
Review by: Susan R, March 2018
If you want to see a lot of the Rainforest and Cape then this isn't a great tour. Only 30 minutes at Mossman Gorge and didn't get up to waterfall. If you have lunch at Cape then you only get a max of 30 minutes there too. Swimming at waterhole not mentioned. We could have swam in pool near restaurant which looked filthy. Riverboat to see Crocodiles was great and wildlife park good but again not a long time spent there.
Review by: Helen D, March 2018
Excellent Tour guide who divulged lots of information during long bus trip that we would not have gained if made trip ourselves by car. Would have preferred more time at the animal sanctuary as did not have time to see all of the sections._br/_ The lunch was OK but not good,
Review by: barbara.lam, March 2018
We started off at the wildlife reserve in Port Douglas and absolutely loved it. You get to interact with the kangaroos and wallabies, and there was a chance to hold a baby snake, crocodile, or koala. My group would have liked more than 45 minutes at this wildlife reserve as we wanted to take advantage of all the opportunities to interact with the animals. We then went to the Mossman Gorge, where we did a guided hike on an elevated platform through the rainforest. We loved hearing about the different flora and fauna, and our guide was helpful in pointing out interesting, camouflaged animals to us. The walk is extremely easy to do with no elevation, no rough parts. In hindsight we would have enjoyed a more rigorous hike through the rainforest. This walk follows a clearly laid out elevated path and takes about an hour. Lunch was very good and we got nearly an hour to explore Cape Tribulation. On the drive up we also saw lots of different animals, including cassowaries. We ended up with a crocodile tour, and did see some crocs bathing on the banks of the Daintree River. The drive up to Cape Tribulation takes quite a while, and we ended up spending a lot of our day on the bus. This was partially good because it was so hot out, but we would have rather spent that time exploring the rainforest instead hence, minus one star. This is a perfect trip for those who want to do something easygoing and relaxed.
Review by: provencd, March 2018
It was a rainy day, but nothing stopped us from enjoying the DaintreemRain Forest. It was so peaceful in the Mossman Gorge as we had the trail to ourselves. Saw incredible plants and birds. We especially enjoyed the Wildlife park as well as there were very few people and the wallabies were everywhere hoping to be fed by us. Seeing the giant Cassowaries up close was incredible. Stopped for a great lunch at Cape Tribulation and then did an hour long river cruise where our guide gave extensive knowledge about life on the river. We were just feet away from huge crocodiles and traveled into water passageways which were lush and dark. Really a wonderful tour. Thanks to Daniel our guide for a day to remember.
Review by: beatriz m, February 2018
I liked the travel guide, the places we visited. I think there should be a driver and a tour guide, not the same person for both activities._br/_ I didn't like the cruise on the river, we could only see 4 crocodiles, 3 of them very small
Review by: Shelly S, February 2018
If you have kids this trip might not be for you as you are rushed during the day. It was our instructor’s 3rd day on the job. He was knowledgeable but when talking outside the bus, only those standing next to him got to hear. The destinations are beautiful. The highlight: crock river boat ride
Review by: Emanuel S, January 2018
just an ok tour
Review by: davenewlyn, January 2018
Really good day trip to the Daintree. Excellent guide/driver. Didn't see any crocodiles but the trip on the river was still fun. Gave us a great overview of the area so if we go back in the future we can explore further.
Review by: Peter S, December 2017
Max was our guide/ driver and he was great. We saw lots and had a fun day.
Review by: Sam L, December 2017
Loved the Wildlife Sanctuary, though we were given just 45 mins to go around the whole thing. We couldn't cover most of the sanctuary 'cuz of this. But this place is a must-visit. Cape Trib was really beautiful. It's just like you see it in pictures. Mossman Gorge makes the trip really worth taking. The food we got as part of the package was not that good though. Mind you, we had asked for a vegetarian option and we just got a super-heaped bowl of very very sour arrabbiata pasta and nothing more. That's the only sore spot for us in the whole trip. Otherwise, all good!
Review by: Chiara O, December 2017
Amazing tour with such an inspiring guide, Eddie. The Rainforest and Cape Tribulation are such beautiful and unique places that you won't get to see anywhere else in the world. Unfortunately we couldn't spend much time in there because of the tight schedule but overall it definitely was an unforgettable experience.
Review by: GILLIAN C, November 2017
We loved this trip! Our tour guide was Eddie and he was just amazing! He was so passionate about the area and the people. We enjoyed the variety during the day. We stopped first at the Wildlife park and were able to feed Kangaroos and Wallabies so sweet!. Then we went to Mossman Gorge and walked in the Rainforest. After that we carried onto Cape Tribulation and had a lovely lunch there with some time afterwards to wander on the beach. To end the day we went on a river cruise where we managed to see some crocodiles! I would thoroughly recommend this trip!
Review by: Kerrie-Anne W, November 2017
The tour and guide were great. The tour started late for me, I got to the wildlife habitat later than my fellow tourists. My guide gave me return ticket so I could go back before I left. The place is amazing. Mossman gorge and the Daintree are both pretty. The boat ride on Daintree river was fantastic.
Review by: Diana s, November 2017
Loved this tour, our guide Eddie was so knowledgeable about the area and the Aboriginal people!! This area is so beautiful reminds me of Hawaii. The wildlife sanctuary was fun with being able to interact with some of the animals. Enjoyed the trip on the Daintree River and getting to see some crocs along the river.
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