Gorge Tours in Cairns & the Tropical North at a glance
- Our pick: Behana Gorge Canyoning from Cairns: Rock slides and abseiling, AU$ 265 per person (5h, 4.94★ · 359).
- Also recommended: Cape Tribulation Rainforest Tour: Daintree River & Beach, AU$ 239 per person (10h–12h, 4.62★ · 2,079).
- Also recommended: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation day tour from Cairns, AU$ 283 per person (11h, 4.70★ · 963).
Price per person across the 5 options priced per person: AU$ 130–AU$ 283 (median AU$ 265). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 6 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 4 with instant confirmation, 5 with hotel pickup, 3 kid-friendly, 2 private and 3 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
Gorge Tours in Cairns & the Tropical North
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6 options
Behana Gorge Canyoning from Cairns: Rock slides and abseiling Canyoning in Behana Gorge near Cairns with natural rock slides, cliff jumps and abseiling down granite walls inside World Heritage rainforest. Every day · 06:30, 10:00 and 12:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.94 (359 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · CS · DE · RU +5 ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 265 per person
Cape Tribulation Rainforest Tour: Daintree River & Beach Full-day Daintree Rainforest tour from Cape Tribulation with hotel pickup, guided walks, Daintree River cruise and lunch included. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.62 (2,079 reviews) Duration: 10h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 239 per person
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation day tour from Cairns Full-day guided tour of the Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation from Cairns with wildlife cruise, rainforest walk. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.70 (963 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 283 per person
Barron River Rafting Cairns: Grade 2-3 Rapids & Gorge Half-day white-water rafting on Barron River near Cairns with professional guide, Grade 2-3 rapids, and all gear included. Pickup from Cairns or Port Douglas. Every day · 13:45, 14:30 and 15:00 · Pickup available · From age 12 ★ 4.60 (180 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 130 per person
Mossman Gorge & Daintree River Crocodile Cruise Tour Start with a scenic drive along the coast to Port Douglas, then board a 1-hour Daintree River cruise to spot crocodiles and birdlife. Tue and Sat · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.94 (69 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 269 per person
Cape Tribulation Day Tour: Rainforest & Wildlife Experience Private 12-hour day tour from Cairns through Daintree Rainforest to Cape Tribulation with naturalist guide, hotel pickup. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (29 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN from AU$ 1,850 per group
All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behana Gorge Canyoning from Cairns: Rock slides and abseilingOur pick | AU$ 265 per person | 5h | 4.94★ · 359 | Every day · 06:30, 10:00 and 12:00 | English, Czech, German +6 |
| Cape Tribulation Rainforest Tour: Daintree River & BeachAlso recommendedPickup offered | AU$ 239 per person | 10h–12h | 4.62★ · 2,079 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation day tour from CairnsAlso recommendedPrivate · Pickup offered | AU$ 283 per person | 11h | 4.70★ · 963 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Barron River Rafting Cairns: Grade 2-3 Rapids & GorgePickup offered | AU$ 130 per person | 4h | 4.60★ · 180 | Every day · 13:45, 14:30 and 15:00 | English |
| Mossman Gorge & Daintree River Crocodile Cruise TourGroup of up to 11 · Pickup offered | AU$ 269 per person | 9h | 4.94★ · 69 | Tue and Sat · 08:30 | English |
| Cape Tribulation Day Tour: Rainforest & Wildlife ExperiencePrivate · Pickup offered | AU$ 1,850 per group up to 2 people · ≈ AU$ 925 per person if 2 go | 12h | 5.00★ · 29 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (2): Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation day tour from Cairns (AU$ 283 per person) · Cape Tribulation Day Tour: Rainforest & Wildlife Experience (AU$ 1,850 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Mossman Gorge & Daintree River Crocodile Cruise Tour (AU$ 269 per person)
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