Private Daintree Mossman Gorge Exclusive Nature and Wildlife Focus | La Vacanza Travel

Private Daintree Mossman Gorge Exclusive Nature and Wildlife Focus

Duration: 10 hours
Destination: Australia, Queensland, Cairns & the Tropical North
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  • 10 hours
  • Cairns & the Tropical North
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Longest Trail - We are the only commercial operator with access to a 4.5 kilometer Rainforest Trail! We enjoy great nature observations during the 1.5 hours

Eco-friendly - We cruise with a solar electric boat operator-The vessel is quiet and a completely clean and green machine. Perfect for wildlife spotting!

A taste of the tropics - Our lunch menu consists of local produce and a homemade dessert selection.While you're eating you can enjoy an exotic fruit presentation by the property owners.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Great Barrier Reef Drive, Cairns, Queensland Australia

Experience the magical Great Barrier Reef Drive heading north on the region’s most scenic coastal highway. Observe the changes in habitat diversity as we get closer to the Daintree Tropical Rainforest

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Solar Whisper Wildlife and Crocodile Cruises on the Daintree river, Cairns side (south side ) of the car ferry, Cape Tribulation Rd, Lower Daintree QLD 4873, Australia

Cruise the Daintree River spotting wildlife on a quiet, clean solar electric boat known as Solar Whisper. Get closer to nature... hear, smell & experience without noise & fumes. Morning tea included prior departure.
We have a 99% success rate for spotting crocodiles, excellent bird watching opportunities and other wildlife possibilities such as snakes, frogs and fish. The cruise is 2 hours.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Daintree Teahouse Restaurant, 3225 Mossman Daintree Rd, Daintree QLD 4873, Australia

Enjoy lush rainforest scenery at the exclusive Daintree Tea House. The longest established restaurant in the Daintree Village boasts a beautiful and relaxing setting, fabulous food
& personal service. The chef's specialty is Barramundi! Wild caught in Australian waters, nothing beats it! Locally grown tea and coffee provided.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mossman Gorge, Daintree National Park, Queensland 4873 Australia

Every nature lover’s dream can be found in Mossman Gorge. Receive the warm welcome of the local Kuku Yalanji people while taking in the beauty of the pristine rainforest, cool streams, towering mountains and the dramatic Gorge.
The Daintree is an area of ancient tropical rainforest spanning 120,000 hectares, making it the largest portion of tropical rainforest in Australia Walk the 2.5 Kilometer quiet track to witness the complex ecosystems in this World Heritage Area and swim in the incredible fresh water gorge.

Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions
  • Water on Board
  • Umbrellas
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Dinner
  • Interpretive books and Wildlife ID
  • Sunscreen and insect repellent
  • Entry/Admission - Mossman Gorge
  • Entry/Admission - Solar Whisper Wildlife and Crocodile Cruises on the Daintree river

Exclusions
    • Infant seats available
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Stroller accessible
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Traveler pickup is offered
    We pick up from Cairns, Northern Beach and Port Douglas


    Departure Time

    07:30 AM

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    10 hours


    User's Reviews

    FuninPhx71

    06 Apr, 2024

    FNQ was set up for us by our travel agent, and they did a bang-up job. Brett arrived at our property and first took us to go on a crocodile spotting tour with Solar Whisper Nature and Crocodile Cruises. David, the tour guide, was so informative and although it was raining and there was a cyclone a couple of months ago, we saw two crocs. We were dry and had good visibility in his quiet, solar-powered boat, along with a doodle called Dougie. After that, we went to lunch at the Daintree Tea Room. We had a very good meal, which we chose beforehand, and was ready for us upon arrival. The owner gave us a presentation of the native fruit in the area, which was very interesting. Next, we were scheduled for walkabout, however, I wanted to see the large bats, so Brett took us there, and we did a little change and I wanted to see some wildlife, and Brett took us to the Port Douglas Wildlife Habitat (upon my request) and we saw so many birds and animals from the area that we were likely not to see on the tour. Brett had a lot of knowledge about the animals we saw. We were able to hold a koala! At the end of the tour, Brett treated us to an ice cream in Mossman. Understand, this was not a typical tour for FNQ, but it was perfect and bespoke for us. I am sure the regular tour is amazing, just as ours was. I definitely recommend FNQ.

    TheCaptq

    28 Mar, 2024

    Our guide Melanie was exceptional. She is passionate about her job and it shows in her guiding. We had a phenomenal day in the gorge, with a swim in the Mossman River, and enjoyed seeing the star salty, Scarface 14ft long and 1,100 lbs, on the solar whisper cruise on the Daintree River. Dan is more informed about crocs after 24 years of observation than any academic. Lunch in the middle of the rain forest was special. We had a great sampling of local fruits and a very informative presentation about the origins of everything we were served. If value is what you are looking for, there is nothing more valuable than a FNQ Tour.

    Balancedreviewer52

    06 Mar, 2024

    My wife and I booked a private tour with James and it's not to be missed. Daintree is filled with plants and animals not seen anywhere else in the world and James was an expert in locating and pointing it out. Not only is he extremely knowledgable, he's also extremely passionate about his work, which makes the trip more fun. He loves his work and we loved exploring with him!

    rmazor

    22 Jun, 2023

    I can't recommend FNQ highly enough. What a wonderful experience! Because FNQ did not have a tour scheduled for the dates I was planning to be in North Queensland, I ended up booking a private tour (focusing on Daintree and Atherton Tablelands, but not Mossman Gorge). I am so glad I did. Our guide, Matt, was able to give us an amazing experience, showing us animals I never thought I'd be seeing in the wild (cassowaries! platypus! tree kangaroo! saltwater crocodiles! and that was just our first day!) Matt arranged for us to meet with local wildlife conservation specialists (such as the Tolga Bat Hospital, Tree Roo Rescue, and Wildlife and Raptor Care Queensland), and we were able to learn so much about efforts to conserve north Queensland's amazing wildlife. Because we were a small group, Matt was able to customize the itinerary and adapt on the fly (e.g., he added a bonus night walk for us, which was fantastic). As with any wildlife experience, it's best to approach it with an open mind and patience, because you never know what the day will give you.

    Jean R

    30 Apr, 2023

    We spent a full day with James touring the Daintree Forest. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and particularly liked that James was flexible and adjusted the tour based on our interests. We started by taking a boat ride on the Daintree River. It was a small private boat with a very knowledgeable guide/ captain. We saw birds and crocodiles and learned a lot about the area. Next we went to a small cottage in the forest for lunch. The menu emphasized local foods, particularly a great selection of local fruits. They offered kangaroo, which we didn’t sample. 🥴 Finally we went into the park and explored the scenery. James was very knowledgeable about the area’s history and significance. We took a walk on a boardwalk through the forest to the beach. We were always on the lookout for wildlife and were rewarded by catching a glimpse of a cassowary through the trees. We also saw several very large spiders, but let’s not dwell on that. We would highly recommend this tour company and its owner, our guide James.

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