Nature and Wildlife Tours in Port Douglas at a glance
- Our pick: Port Douglas: Daintree River Crocodile Cruise Solar Boat, AU$ 37 per person (1h, 4.88★ · 1,825).
- Top rated: Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Full Day, AU$ 279 per person (10h, 4.95★ · 833).
- Also recommended: Port Douglas Reef Tour: Snorkel, dive & submarine in one day, AU$ 338 per person (8h, 4.59★ · 864).
Price per person across the 13 options priced per person: AU$ 37–AU$ 338 (median AU$ 75). With 100+ reviews: 12 of 13.
Of the 13 options: 12 with live guides in English, 13 with free cancellation, 10 with instant confirmation, 5 with hotel pickup, 9 kid-friendly and 10 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. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Port Douglas
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13 options
Port Douglas: Daintree River Crocodile Cruise Solar Boat Glide the Daintree River on Solar Whisper, an electric boat for spotting saltwater crocodiles and wildlife. Includes guide, Croc Cam zoom screen, and 99% sighting rate. Every day · 6 start times, 09:30 to 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.88 (1,825 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 37 per person
Port Douglas Reef Tour: Snorkel, dive & submarine in one day Snorkel and dive at Agincourt Reef on a full-day cruise from Port Douglas with semi-submarine tour, lunch and marine wildlife viewing. Every day · 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.59 (864 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 338 per person
Daintree River wildlife cruise: Crocodiles and birds on the water One-hour Daintree River wildlife cruise with a local guide who spots crocodiles on 98% of trips. Complimentary tea or coffee included. Every day · 6 start times, 08:30 to 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.79 (1,046 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 39 per person
Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Full Day Full-day Daintree tour from Port Douglas with Mossman Gorge, river wildlife cruise, rainforest lunch and Cape Tribulation. Small groups, hotel pickup included. 8 hours. Every day · 07:25 · Hotel pickup · From age 10 ★ 4.95 (833 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 279 per person
Daintree River Cruise: Wildlife Watching & Flexible Explorer Pass Feel the wild side of Daintree on a flexible river cruise with unlimited rides, two departure points, and real chances to spot crocodiles and rare birds. Includes Explorer Pass. Every day · 6 start times, 08:30 to 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.60 (517 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 40 per person
Daintree River Wildlife Cruise: Crocodiles & Rainforest Cruise the Daintree River for 60–90 minutes with a local guide spotting crocodiles, birds and snakes while enjoying morning or afternoon tea in the rainforest. Every day · 09:30, 11:00, 12:00, 14:30 and 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.81 (381 reviews) Duration: 1h–1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 40 per person
Port Douglas: Daintree River Cruise & Mossman Gorge Morning Half-day Daintree tour from Port Douglas with river wildlife cruise, Mossman Gorge boardwalk walk and morning tea. Pickup included, 500m easy walk, swim optional. Mon–Sat · 07:25 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.83 (448 reviews) Duration: 4h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 179 per person
Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest & Mossman Gorge Full Day River cruise spotting crocodiles in mangroves, walk Mossman Gorge and explore Cape Tribulation. Includes hotel pickup, lunch, park fees and guide. Full day from Port Douglas. Every day · 07:20 · Hotel pickup · From age 7 ★ 4.89 (440 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 249 per person
Port Douglas: Daintree River Cruise & Mossman Gorge Half-Day Tour Slip into the wild side of Port Douglas with a Daintree River wildlife cruise, Mossman Gorge walk, and a refreshing rainforest swim. Includes pickup and drinks. Mon–Sat · 12:50 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.82 (228 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 179 per person
Port Douglas Wildlife Habitat: Swim with Crocodiles & Feed Kangaroos Swim eye-to-eye with estuarine crocodiles and hand-feed kangaroos at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, where daily talks and five habitats showcase Australia's native wildlife. Every day · 19 start times, 07:45 to 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.56 (239 reviews) Duration: 1h–4h ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 51 per person
Daintree River dawn cruise from Port Douglas: Wildlife spotting Two-hour dawn cruise on the Daintree River from the village boat ramp, searching for crocodiles, kingfishers and herons with a live guide. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · From age 6 ★ 4.93 (232 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 75 per person
Daintree River: Small Sunset Cruise & Wildlife Watching Float the Daintree River at sunset on a small-group cruise. Watch kingfishers, crocodiles, and egrets with a local guide. Includes 2-hour boat ride from Daintree Village. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · From age 6 ★ 4.94 (197 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 75 per person
Daintree Rainforest Half-Day Tour: Wildlife & Gorge Five hours through the ancient Daintree Rainforest with a guide, morning tea, lunch and a river cruise to spot wildlife. Mon, Wed and Fri · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.68 (22 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from AU$ 149 per person
The top 12 of 13 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Douglas: Daintree River Crocodile Cruise Solar BoatOur pick | AU$ 37 per person | 1h | 4.88★ · 1,825 | Every day · 6 start times, 09:30 to 15:30 | English |
| Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Full DayTop ratedGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | AU$ 279 per person | 10h | 4.95★ · 833 | Every day · 07:25 | English |
| Port Douglas Reef Tour: Snorkel, dive & submarine in one dayAlso recommended | AU$ 338 per person | 8h | 4.59★ · 864 | Every day · 10:00 | English |
| Daintree River wildlife cruise: Crocodiles and birds on the water | AU$ 39 per person | 1h | 4.79★ · 1,046 | Every day · 6 start times, 08:30 to 15:00 | English |
| Daintree River Cruise: Wildlife Watching & Flexible Explorer Pass | AU$ 40 per person | 1h | 4.60★ · 517 | Every day · 6 start times, 08:30 to 15:30 | English |
| Daintree River Wildlife Cruise: Crocodiles & Rainforest | AU$ 40 per person | 1h–1h 30m | 4.81★ · 381 | Every day · 09:30, 11:00, 12:00, 14:30 and 15:30 | English |
| Port Douglas: Daintree River Cruise & Mossman Gorge MorningPickup offered | AU$ 179 per person | 4h 45m | 4.83★ · 448 | Mon–Sat · 07:25 | English |
| Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest & Mossman Gorge Full DayGroup of up to 14 · Pickup offered | AU$ 249 per person | 9h | 4.89★ · 440 | Every day · 07:20 | English |
| Port Douglas: Daintree River Cruise & Mossman Gorge Half-Day TourPickup offered | AU$ 179 per person | 4h 30m | 4.82★ · 228 | Mon–Sat · 12:50 | English |
| Port Douglas Wildlife Habitat: Swim with Crocodiles & Feed Kangaroos | AU$ 51 per person | 1h–4h | 4.56★ · 239 | Every day · 19 start times, 07:45 to 15:30 | — |
| Daintree River dawn cruise from Port Douglas: Wildlife spottingGroup of up to 10 | AU$ 75 per person | 2h | 4.93★ · 232 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
| Daintree River: Small Sunset Cruise & Wildlife WatchingGroup of up to 10 | AU$ 75 per person | 2h | 4.94★ · 197 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (4): Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Full Day (AU$ 279 per person) · Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest & Mossman Gorge Full Day (AU$ 249 per person) · Daintree River dawn cruise from Port Douglas: Wildlife spotting (AU$ 75 per person)
- With pickup (5): Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation Full Day (AU$ 279 per person) · Port Douglas: Daintree River Cruise & Mossman Gorge Morning (AU$ 179 per person) · Port Douglas: Daintree Rainforest & Mossman Gorge Full Day (AU$ 249 per person)
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