Meals
2 breakfasts, 2 lunches. All other meals at own expense (plenty of options provided along the way; dietary requirements catered where possible with advance notice).

Accommodation (2 nights at Paradise Links Resort or similar)
Boutique resort rooms with private ensuite bathrooms:

• Twin Share (shared room with same-gender passenger where applicable)
• Private Double/Twin Room
• Private Single Room (restricted to adults 18+)
  All rooms include air-conditioning, linen, towels, TV, fridge and tea/coffee facilities.

✅ What’s Included

Itinerary Activities

• Skyrail gondola ride
• Guided walks at Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation
• Kuku Yalanji cultural experience
• Solar Whisper Daintree River cruise
• All national park entry fees
• Comprehensive driver-guide commentary

Guides & Support

• Experienced driver-guide
• Private small-group vehicle

Eco & Practical

• Cairns hotel pickup and drop-off
• 1 L refillable water bottle provided
• Minimal-impact practices and cultural respect education

🚫 What’s Not Included

• Meals or beverages beyond the 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches
• Hotel transfers before or after the tour
• Travel insurance (highly recommended)
• Personal expenses or souvenirs
• Optional activities

Seasonal Weather Expectations

Dry Season (May–October) — Milder temperatures and lower humidity; excellent for walking and wildlife viewing.
Wet Season (November–April) — Lush green rainforest, higher chance of rain and humidity; vibrant but can include short heavy showers. Tours operate year-round with possible minor adjustments for weather or cultural reasons.

Tropical rainforest conditions with high humidity, strong sun, possible rain and insects – pack light, responsibly and for wet-weather comfort.

✅ Essentials

• 1.5–2 L refillable water bottle
• Wide-brim hat, sunglasses and broad-spectrum sunscreen
• Lightweight long-sleeve shirt and pants (sun + insect protection)
• Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes with good grip
• Tropical-strength insect repellent
• Small day pack (5–7 kg max) + soft overnight bag (max 20 kg)
• Light rain jacket or poncho
• Camera or binoculars for wildlife

Insect & Weather Protection

• Lip balm with SPF

Toiletries & Extras

• Personal medications
• Hand sanitiser

Luggage Limits

• 1 x 20 kg soft overnight bag + 1 x 5 kg day pack only (no large rigid suitcases)

The Daintree Rainforest is over 180 million years old — one of the oldest surviving rainforests on Earth.

Cape Tribulation is the only place in the world where two UNESCO World Heritage sites meet: the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.

The Kuku Yalanji people are the Traditional Owners of Mossman Gorge and have cared for this Country for tens of thousands of years.

The Solar Whisper is a silent, solar-powered boat that minimises disturbance to wildlife on the Daintree River.

This region is home to the southern cassowary, one of Australia’s most endangered and ancient birds.

The area contains an incredible diversity of plants and animals found nowhere else, including many species that have survived from the time of the dinosaurs.

Carbon Footprint & Offset Report: Daintree Rainforest & Port Douglas 3 Day Tour

Quick Snapshot

Estimated CO₂e footprint per participant: 290 kg CO₂e
(higher-end conservative estimate – covers all on-tour impacts plus average local travel to/from Cairns pickup points)

Our 200% offset commitment per booking: 580 kg CO₂e
Funded through genuine landscape restoration in climate-vulnerable developing regions (reforestation, mangroves, soil regeneration, etc.). This creates real net-positive impact beyond neutrality.

Tour summary

• 3 days / 2 nights
• Small-group boutique tour (solo travellers paired with same-gender roommate in twin-share if needed; adults 18+, not suitable for under 12)
• Starts 10:00am at Crystalbrook Flynn (68/72 Abbott St, Cairns CBD); ends Cairns ~6:00pm Day 3
• Private small-group vehicle + Skyrail cableway + solar-powered Daintree River boat
• 2 nights at Paradise Links Resort or similar in Port Douglas (twin-share shared ensuite or private double/twin/single ensuite options; air-conditioned with TV, fridge, tea/coffee)
• Meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches (dinners at own expense)
• Highlights: Skyrail Rainforest Cableway to Kuranda markets, Port Douglas orientation & markets, Mossman Gorge guided walk (2.5 km or shorter), Kuku Yalanji First Nations cultural immersion (bush foods, stories), Daintree Rainforest guided walk (7 km or shorter) in Attenborough’s footsteps, solar-powered eco boat cruise on Daintree River (crocodiles, birds, wildlife via CROC CAM), Cape Tribulation (rainforest meets reef), short easy walks/lookouts

Overview

This report estimates the carbon footprint for one individual participant on this tour using higher-end data from trusted sources. We intentionally choose upper-range figures to fully cover every impact – including hard-to-measure parts like supply chains and indirect effects.

We then double it (200%) and fund genuine landscape restoration projects in developing and climate-affected regions worldwide. This goes beyond standard offsetting to deliver real, lasting benefits for ecosystems and communities.

All figures in kg CO₂e (carbon dioxide equivalent – the standard measure that includes all greenhouse gases).

Tour Details

• Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
• Key locations: Cairns start/end, Skyrail to Kuranda, Port Douglas, Mossman Gorge, Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation, Daintree River
• Travel style: Boutique small-group eco-tour with cableway, guided rainforest walks, cultural immersion and solar-powered river cruise
• Assumptions: Average participant, standard behaviours, higher-impact choices where uncertain. Local travel to Cairns pickup point is factored into the higher-end footprint for completeness. Easy fitness level required (mobile, unaided walking; options for shorter walks).

Calculation Approach

• Sources: UK DEFRA 2025 conversion factors, Australian National Greenhouse Accounts 2024, UNWTO tourism data, IPCC guidelines, and peer-reviewed studies.
• Higher-end scale: Upper-range emission factors everywhere, plus well-to-tank fuel effects, +20% uncertainty buffer, and conservative assumptions for private small-group vehicle, Skyrail cableway and solar boat operations in World Heritage areas.
• Per person, full tour experience.
• Excludes only purely personal extras (e.g. souvenirs, optional activities or dinners).

Detailed Emissions Breakdown (per participant)

Transportation – 95 kg CO₂e

• Average local travel to/from Cairns pickup point (higher-end mix of car, taxi or short transfers): 25 kg
• All on-tour private small-group vehicle (~285 km total) + Skyrail cableway + solar-powered Daintree River boat: 70 kg – higher-end factors with low-occupancy buffer

Accommodation – 110 kg CO₂e

• 2 nights at Paradise Links Resort or similar in Port Douglas (air-conditioned ensuite): 55 kg per night – higher-end for tropical resort energy, water and laundry

Meals & Food – 55 kg CO₂e

• 3 days of included breakfasts/lunches + own dinners/snacks (tourism-level portions and waste): ~18 kg per day – higher-impact estimate

Activities & Excursions – 30 kg CO₂e

• Skyrail ride, guided rainforest & gorge walks (up to 9.5 km total with shorter options), Kuku Yalanji cultural experience, solar boat cruise, national park entries and interpretation

TOTAL ESTIMATED FOOTPRINT PER PERSON: 290 kg CO₂e

Our 200% Offset Commitment

• Amount we will offset:2 × 290 kg = 580 kg CO₂e per individual booking
• How: Direct funding of landscape restoration projects – reforestation, mangrove protection, regenerative agriculture, wetland and soil carbon restoration
• Where: Developing countries and regions most affected by climate change (e.g. Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America) for maximum global benefit and community co-benefits
• Why 200% and higher-end estimates: To guarantee coverage despite any measurement discrepancies and to create genuine extra positive impact

Important Notes

• Numbers are deliberately conservative (higher) so we over-deliver on restoration – real footprint may be lower
• The tour already has strong sustainability practices (solar-powered boat, World Heritage focus, minimal impact guidelines, respect for Traditional Owners, refillable water bottle provided, stay on designated tracks, no feeding wildlife); our independent higher-end analysis adds extra certainty
• Carbon accounting has natural uncertainties – doubling it is the responsible way
• This directly supports long-term carbon-sequestering landscapes and local communities

Is the tour suitable for solo travellers?
Yes — solo travellers are paired with same-gender roommates where applicable.

How much walking is involved?
Day 1: short easy walks; Day 2: 2.5 km / 1.5 hours (shorter option); Day 3: 7 km / 2 hours (shorter option). Moderate fitness and mobility required.

Are meals included?
2 breakfasts and 2 lunches; other meals at own expense with plenty of options.

Can children join?
Yes from age 12 (accompanied); not suitable for under 12.

What type of accommodation do I get?
Private or shared ensuite rooms at Paradise Links Resort or similar.

Is the Skyrail included?
Yes — one of the highlights on Day 1.

What happens if it rains?
The tour operates in most weather conditions; only extreme weather may cause changes.

What is the luggage limit?
1 x 20 kg soft overnight bag + 1 x 5 kg day pack only.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
No — not suitable for mobility-impaired travellers.

Do I need insect repellent?
Yes — recommended for the rainforest sections.