Daintree tours & vacations

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

Regular long-distance buses travel up and down the coast to Cairns, the closest major town to the Daintree. You can drive or join a tour to get to the Daintree from here. 

You can hire a car to drive the scenic Captain Cook Highway to the Daintree.

You can only get so far into the Daintree without a four-wheel drive vehicle, but you can cross the Daintree River on a cable ferry and drive to Cape Tribulation. 

Summer in the Daintree is hot and humid and perfect for swimming.

Spring and Autumn are cooler, and the region tends to be quieter.

Winter is ideal for those who don't enjoy humid temperatures, and the weather is typically good.

If you are visiting between October and May and swimming in the ocean in the Daintree, it is advisable to wear a 'stinger suit' to protect yourself from possible jellyfish stings. 

The Daintree is a rugged off-the-beaten-track destination that is so laid back it's almost horizontal.

Wearing jeans and a T-shirt to dinner is considered 'dressy,' so leave your fancy clothes at home.

Pack sunscreen, sunglasses, swimmers and a hat and remember to bring any essentials as there are no major stores in the Daintree.

A flashlight is also a good idea as street lights are minimal, and many places run on generators, so power outages are expected. 

Clothes that breathe are a good idea as the Daintree can be humid, even in winter.

Almost anything goes when it comes to dressing for dinner at this remote destination, provided it's (reasonably) clean. 

In short, pretty much non-existent, but that's a good thing. With nothing to distract you, fully immersing yourself in this remarkable place's beauty is easy.

Some accommodation providers offer Wi-Fi, but as this service runs on satellite, the speed is very slow, and the service is often only available as a paid option.

Treating your trip to the Daintree as a chance to disconnect and de-stress can be easier. 

If you only want use it to take photos - sure - but it's unlikely you'll have a signal once you get off the car ferry. Think of it an opportunity to disconnect and de-stress. 

The traditional owners of the Daintree are the Eastern Kuku Yulanji who have lived on this land for the past 50,000 years, fishing, hunting, crafting, and painting much in the same way as their ancestors did before them.

We are committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. We do our best to help you see the world, regardless of physical or mental limitations. 

We are always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them toward the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.