Rainforest Tours in Cairns & the Tropical North at a glance
- Our pick: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour from Cairns, AU$ 312 per person (12h, 4.72★ · 942).
- Top rated: Kuranda tour from Cairns: Skyrail & Scenic Railway, AU$ 295 per person (7h, 4.83★ · 179).
- Best value: Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls & Wildlife Day Trip, AU$ 229 per person (10h, 4.88★ · 906).
Price per person across the 17 options priced per person: AU$ 99–AU$ 455 (median AU$ 239). With 100+ reviews: 13 of 18.
Of the 18 options: 17 with live guides in English, 17 with free cancellation, 14 with instant confirmation, 17 with hotel pickup, 15 kid-friendly, 2 private and 8 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. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Rainforest Tours in Cairns & the Tropical North — Mossman Gorge, Atherton Tablelands, Daintree Rainforest and 6 more
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18 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
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 Daintree Rainforest tour from Cairns with Mossman Gorge walk, Daintree River cruise, rainforest lunch and Cape Tribulation Beach. Includes hotel pickup. 9–10 hours. Every day · 06:45 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.72 (942 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 312 per person
Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls & Wildlife Day Trip Full-day Atherton Tablelands tour from Cairns with swimming at Josephine Falls, Millaa Millaa Falls, and Lake Eacham. Includes lunch, park fees, and platypus spotting. Mon–Sat · 07:30 · Pickup available · From age 16 ★ 4.88 (906 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 229 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
Cairns: Waterfalls & Rainforest Tour with Indigenous Stories Full-day Atherton Tablelands tour from Cairns with five swimming stops, Cathedral Fig Tree, cultural presentation, and lunch included. Hotel pickup and local guide. Every day · 06:00 and 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.73 (772 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 189 per person
Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation: Full Day with River Cruise Locally run for 40+ years. Daintree River cruise, rainforest boardwalk, lunch and swim included. Hotel pickup from Cairns, Beaches or Port Douglas. Full day, small groups. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.67 (1,171 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 239 per person
Cairns Waterfalls & Rainforest Day Trip: Swim & Slide Full-day waterfall tour from Cairns through Atherton Tablelands. Swim at Millaa Millaa Falls, Josephine Falls, and Lake Eacham. Includes lunch, morning tea, and park fees. Every day · 07:30 · Ages 18–35 ★ 4.94 (977 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 199 per person
Cairns: Rainforest River Tubing Tour with Pickup & Rapids Feel the rush of rainforest river tubing near Cairns, drifting through calm and rapid waters with local guides. Includes hotel pickup, all gear, and snacks. Every day · 07:00 and 13:15 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.68 (764 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 99 per person
Atherton Tablelands: Rainforest Night Wildlife Tour from Cairns Watch for platypus at dusk, walk ancient rainforest trails, and spot rare nocturnal animals on a small-group Atherton Tablelands night tour from Cairns with dinner and local guide. Mon–Fri · 13:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.80 (462 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 235 per person
Paronella Park, Lake Barrine & Millaa Millaa Falls Day Trip Step into North Queensland’s lush rainforests with a local guide, swim at Millaa Millaa Falls, explore Paronella Park’s castle ruins and enjoy morning tea by Lake Barrine. Includes pickup. Every day · 06:00 and 07:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.82 (353 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 230 per person
Kuranda: Skyrail & Scenic Railway Gold Class Skip-the-Line Skip-the-line access to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda Scenic Railway Gold Class from Cairns. Includes pickup, Barron Falls views, and wildlife parks. Every day · 07:45, 08:15 and 09:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.48 (618 reviews) Duration: 8h ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 248 per person
Kuranda tour from Cairns: Skyrail & Scenic Railway Travel by Skyrail Rainforest Cableway over World Heritage forest and 1891 Kuranda Scenic Railway through 15 tunnels from Cairns with multilingual guides. Every day · 08:00 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.83 (179 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ZH · YUE ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 295 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
Kuranda rainforest tour: Skyrail, Scenic Railway & wildlife park Full-day Kuranda tour from your hotel featuring the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Army Duck ride, Aboriginal performance. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.50 (115 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 313 per person
Paronella Park & Millaa Millaa Falls Tour: Rainforest Castles Full-day guided tour from Cairns through World Heritage rainforest to Paronella Park's Spanish castles, Millaa Millaa Falls and Lake Barrine. Every day · 06:00 and 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.92 (64 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 230 per person
Compare 3 more options for Rainforest Tours in Cairns & the Tropical North
From AU$ 430 per person · 12 h to 2 days
Cairns: Daintree Rainforest & Great Barrier Reef 2-Day Tour Two-day tour combining Daintree Rainforest 4WD with Cape Tribulation and Outer Reef snorkel sites. Includes naturalist guide, lunch both days, wine and ice cream. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.50 (50 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 455 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
Daintree Rainforest & Chillagoe Caves: 2-Day 4WD Tour from Cairns Two-day small-group tour from Cairns through Daintree Rainforest with river cruise and cave exploration. Includes park fees, meals, and naturalist guide in 4WD vehicle. Tue, Thu and Sun · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 430 per person
The top 12 of 18 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Day Tour from CairnsOur pickPickup offered | AU$ 312 per person | 12h | 4.72★ · 942 | Every day · 06:45 | English |
| Kuranda tour from Cairns: Skyrail & Scenic RailwayTop ratedGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | AU$ 295 per person | 7h | 4.83★ · 179 | Every day · 08:00 and 09:00 | English, Cantonese, Chinese |
| Cairns: Atherton Tablelands Waterfalls & Wildlife Day TripBest valuePickup offered | AU$ 229 per person | 10h | 4.88★ · 906 | Mon–Sat · 07:30 | English |
| Cape Tribulation Rainforest Tour: Daintree River & BeachPickup offered | AU$ 239 per person | 10h–12h | 4.62★ · 2,079 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation day tour from CairnsPrivate · Pickup offered | AU$ 283 per person | 11h | 4.70★ · 963 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Cairns: Waterfalls & Rainforest Tour with Indigenous StoriesPickup offered | AU$ 189 per person | 11h | 4.73★ · 772 | Every day · 06:00 and 07:00 | English |
| Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation: Full Day with River CruisePickup offered | AU$ 239 per person | 9h | 4.67★ · 1,171 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Cairns Waterfalls & Rainforest Day Trip: Swim & Slide | AU$ 199 per person | 12h | 4.94★ · 977 | Every day · 07:30 | English |
| Cairns: Rainforest River Tubing Tour with Pickup & RapidsPickup offered | AU$ 99 per person | 4h 30m | 4.68★ · 764 | Every day · 07:00 and 13:15 | English |
| Atherton Tablelands: Rainforest Night Wildlife Tour from CairnsGroup of up to 11 · Pickup offered | AU$ 235 per person | 8h | 4.80★ · 462 | Mon–Fri · 13:30 | English |
| Paronella Park, Lake Barrine & Millaa Millaa Falls Day TripPickup offered | AU$ 230 per person | 11h | 4.82★ · 353 | Every day · 06:00 and 07:00 | English |
| Kuranda: Skyrail & Scenic Railway Gold Class Skip-the-LinePickup offered | AU$ 248 per person | 8h | 4.48★ · 618 | Every day · 07:45, 08:15 and 09:00 | — |
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) (3): Kuranda tour from Cairns: Skyrail & Scenic Railway (AU$ 295 per person) · Atherton Tablelands: Rainforest Night Wildlife Tour from Cairns (AU$ 235 per person) · Mossman Gorge & Daintree River Crocodile Cruise Tour (AU$ 269 per person)
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