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Recommend everyone has this amazing, incredible experience. Absolutely amazing, go do it!!! 😁✌️🥰
Wonderful rainforest and river drifting/snorkelling I enjoyed an afternoon of drifting down the river on a lilo with a bit of snorkelling in between. This was a really good alternative to going out to the Reef.
It was advertised as drift snorkelling, but really there is more drifting on lilos than drift snorkelling. Though not always remaining on the lilos as there were some small rapids, but it easy enough to get on again after falling off. While I was expecting more snorkelling it was still a good trip. Also, we had to carry the lilos through the rainforest, which wasn't clear on the brochure when they mentioned a walk through the rainforest.
Our guides were really good and very knowledgeable and took the safety of all the participants seriously.
The river was cold (around 20C) but the wetsuits and boots supplied were comfortable.
The only thing I think could be improved is either more information about what can be taken on the tour, or a way of managing with these items. i.e glasses. I don't see well without my glasses, and we were told not to take our glasses as they could become broken or lost on the river. This became a problem when having to watch where you are walking through the rainforest so as not to trip over vines. I initially got around this problem by putting my own prescription goggles on when walking through the rain forest, but that soon became difficult as they fogged up. This lead to issues with snorkelling because the defog had been used earlier so my mask kept fogging up when snorkelling. When the guides yelled out to avoid a sunken palm tree I couldn't see it, so ran straight into it. No problem, I just had to get off the lilo, move past the palm, get back on the lilo and continue down the river. But I did feel that I missed out on some of the beautiful scenery because I couldn't see it. I think this could be improved by allowing people to wear their glasses on the rainforest walk and then put them in a case with hook attached so that they can be attached to the lilo when on the river. I think I would also take my defog with me, to be able to reapply it as needed, especially when drifting on the calm bits of the river and looking up into the canopy above.
I also think it was overpriced, and that around $80pp would be more appropriate taking into account fuel for tranfers from Port Douglas to Mossman, having two experienced guides and the use lilos and wetsuits.
But overall, it was a good experience.
A fantastic experience from pick up to drop off. Rowan picked me up from Clifton Shopping Centre (caught the 110 bus from Cairns for $5.90) on time and was an excellent companion for the drive to Mossman. The river drifting was phenomenal. Great staff, good equipment and stunning scenery and a great way to see the rainforest in a completely new way. The water clarity was pristine and the forest was stunning. Highly recommend this experience with Back Country Bliss Adventures!
River Drift/Snorkeling We went on the river drift in the Mossman Gorge. It was amazing so beautiful. Lisa and Kahla were fantastic tour guides. There was walking and paddling and heaps of snorkelling. Absolutely loved it. Can’t wait to do it again
We had a fantastic river snorkelling and drifting experience and would really recomend giving it a go.
Fantastic float down an incredible river great staff that made you feel so welcome and safe highly recommend
River Drift/Snorkeling We went on the river drift in the Mossman Gorge. It was amazing so beautiful. Lisa and Kahla were fantastic tour guides. There was walking and paddling and heaps of snorkelling. Absolutely loved it. Can’t wait to do it again
Thanks to the crew for a fantastic afternoon on the river. Highly recommended!
Well our trip down the Mossman River with this company was the BEST from pick up to drop off we had a ball the river was flowing so we got the long run and gee it was an experience we won't forget until you do it you won't understand a big thanks to the staff on the 3rd June great jobKaz and Daz shoal Bay nsw
Amazing, highly recommended
A big shout out to Wayne who went above and beyond to help me and keep me safe, thank you. Very professional company. Would recommend.
Best tour from port Douglas Most awesome experience ever. Great first day by Ritchie. Glen so great at his job. Thanks guys. Equipment was great. Super friendly. Highly recommend!!
Wow factor 10/10 Do yourself a favour and do the river snorkel trip down the Mossman river with this company can’t speak highly enough of the staff on 3rd June
You will never forget what you see this day , so until you do it you won’t understand , we were luckily enough to do the long run as the river was up and wow
Will definetly have another go when we return
Cheers Daz and Kaz shoal bay Nsw
We had so much fun today. Rapids, snorkelling, and just floating down the river through the rainforest. A truly amazing way to spend the afternoon. Thanks Rowan and Kayla
Fun filled activity Great fun activity.Amazing scenery.Guides were funny,interactive but made sure we were safe.
Floating down the river was a surreal
Experience .Thanks heaps.
Great value.
Highly recommend this to everyone
Beautiful drift snorkel down the Daintree River My sister and I had a great time drift snorkelling and it turned out to be quite the adventure. Our tour guides (sorry ladies your names now escape me ...) were fantastic. Very knowledgeable and extremely helpful when we needed it! Highly recommended for a bit of beauty and excitement!
Fun filled activity Great fun activity.Amazing scenery.Guides were funny,interactive but made sure we were safe.
Floating down the river was a surreal
Experience .Thanks heaps.
Great value.
Highly recommend this to everyone
Floating down the Daintree This is a must tour for everyone who likes a little adventure and getting close to nature. The float down the Mossman River in the Daintree Rainforest gave a unique view of this ancient forest. The snorkelling got you up close with the local fish and if lucky a platypus. The wetsuits did a good job of keeping you warm once you got them wet. The tour finished off with a hot drink and biscuits. A great morning adventure.
Beautiful drift snorkel down the Daintree River My sister and I had a great time drift snorkelling and it turned out to be quite the adventure. Our tour guides (sorry ladies your names now escape me ...) were fantastic. Very knowledgeable and extremely helpful when we needed it! Highly recommended for a bit of beauty and excitement!
Floating down the Daintree This is a must tour for everyone who likes a little adventure and getting close to nature. The float down the Mossman River in the Daintree Rainforest gave a unique view of this ancient forest. The snorkelling got you up close with the local fish and if lucky a platypus. The wetsuits did a good job of keeping you warm once you got them wet. The tour finished off with a hot drink and biscuits. A great morning adventure.
Loved it Did the river rafting. Had a great time doing something completely different. Won't mention that 1 of the crew bogged the car :), but even that turned into a bit of an adventure. Had a great time and would recommend this tour to any one.
This tour of Mossman Gorge and river drifting was so informative and so much fun, it was a highlight of our time spent in Port Douglas
Loved it Did the river rafting. Had a great time doing something completely different. Won't mention that 1 of the crew bogged the car :), but even that turned into a bit of an adventure. Had a great time and would recommend this tour to any one.
Fantastic half-day drift snorkelling tour - great host, nice drive and then 15 min walk into the rainforest before spending 2 wonderful hours in the water. Full length wetsuits kept us warm and we saw lots of fish and some turtles. Well worth a try!
Great drift snorkelling experience! Fantastic half-day drift snorkelling tour - great host, nice drive and then 15 min walk into the rainforest before spending 2 wonderful hours in the water. Full length wetsuits kept us warm and we saw lots of fish and some turtles. Well worth a try!
Great drift snorkelling experience! Fantastic half-day drift snorkelling tour - great host, nice drive and then 15 min walk into the rainforest before spending 2 wonderful hours in the water. Full length wetsuits kept us warm and we saw lots of fish and some turtles. Well worth a try!
Could not recommend this tour enough, fabulous staff, well looked after, very knowledgeable staff, beautiful scenery, very relaxing & thrilling at the same time.
so much fun! rapids, Snorkelling and drifting. great guide, very professional operation. thanks everyone!
The tour was really fun, and something quite unique. The guides were great, and were wonderful with our kids (aged 5 and 10). We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Highly recommend anyone to give it a go.
Wonderful way to experience the tropical rainforest, crystal clear river water, happy with the safety approach. Business rightly emphasised the physicality of the tour prior to booking, need to be able to put some welly into the paddling. Lots of fun, definitely recommended.
Absolutely amazing experience! Such a unique way to experience the Daintree. I could not recommend this business enough!
This was superb. The best of all our experiences in Port Douglas and Cairns, which included jet boat and inner reef snorkelling, train and cable car, and drives through the Daintree and Atherton waterfalls.Highly recommend and will certainly to again if can.We were a party of four, in a total group of twelve. Our guide Will was fantastic. The natural surroundings amazing. Take your rugged/underwater camera!
The float down the Mossman River is an amazing experience. A pristine river with crystal clear water, rainforest trees meeting overhead - it's like floating through a green tunnel. The water was higher than usual so the float was twice as long and a bit rougher than usual. As the oldest member of the group (82), I didn't handle the rougher bits too well but the guides took great care and I floated down the rapids with one of them. The last section was a calm float on our backs with the fern laden rainforest overhead. A magical experience. My only suggestion for improvement would be to not mention "snacks" in the brochure. Two small biscuits don't make a snack - but that's a minor quibble. Highly recommended.
Definitely a must thing to do What an amazing fun way to see the most beautiful scenery! After not being able to get out to the reef we booked this instead & it didn’t not disappoint, we all had the best afternoon. Wayne our tour guide was fantastic so full of knowledge & made the experience safe & so much fun! Drifting down the rapids snorkelling & relaxing
Would highly recommend this adventure
Thanks heaps Wayne & Lisa
Fantastic full day adventure! Fantastic, fun time floating and snorkelling on the river. Great guide, and we learnt heaps on our walk through the rainforest. Very professional and well organised.
We had a fantastic time, our guides were super professional and fun, very informative about the area and history. Another bucket list ticked off, stepped out of our comfort zone and loved it. A MUST DO PPL .!!!
Definitely a must thing to do What an amazing fun way to see the most beautiful scenery! After not being able to get out to the reef we booked this instead & it didn’t not disappoint, we all had the best afternoon. Wayne our tour guide was fantastic so full of knowledge & made the experience safe & so much fun! Drifting down the rapids snorkelling & relaxing
Would highly recommend this adventure
Thanks heaps Wayne & Lisa
It’s much more fun to see the rainforest from floating in the river than on a boat looking at the fish as well as the trees. A great experience.
If only doing one thing in FNQ, do this! This was superb.
The best of all our experiences in Port Douglas and Cairns, which included jet boat and inner reef snorkelling, train and cable car, and drives through the Daintree and Atherton waterfalls.
Highly recommend and will certainly to again if can.
We were a party of four, in a total group of twelve.
Our guide Will was fantastic.
The natural surroundings amazing.
Take your rugged/underwater camera!
Best thing to do whilst in FNQ Had a wonderful time. Best activity and couldn't recommend it enough. Stunning scenery and enormous fun. 10 out of 10
I have done two separate tours with this group, and they are both amazing
Enjoyed the experience immensely and the guides were awesome Will and Artie One of my favourite holiday experiences of my life
Amazing experience - one I will never forget and would encourage anyone and everyone to do!
River Drift Snorkelling This was the best experience, a must do, great guides, easy, not stressful.
Snorkelling, drifting on rafts, all under the canopy of the Daintree Rain Forest.
What an incredible experience.
Our guide Stu was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
The insight into Aboriginal ways of the rainforest was fascinating.
The river slide and snorkeling was amazing.
I would highly recommend doing the half day trip.
Get wet, get involved, get into the rainforest.
Thank you!
Amazing experience! We had the best time with Stu as our guide. Great knowledge of the area, the river & teaching us how to snorkel for the first time. We could not have had a better guide. Each part of the river we visited was a completely different experience. Would do this activity over and over again!
Amazing! Highly recommended This was such an amazing experience and incredible way to see the rain forest and have a swim. The guides were fabulous and so helpful and informative! we were lucky to have had some rain and got a little bit of an extra section of the river in which can’t be accessed during dryer times. An absolute must do!
This was an incredible experience and one of the best adventures we did on our trip! The guides were great, the river was CRYSTAL clear, and we got to snorkel our way down through a stunning ancient rainforest looking at hundreds of fish and searching for turtles. The views above water were like something out of the lost world. Thick rainforest making you feel like you’re in a movie set! Brilliant! We will definitely do this tour again next time we visit!
Absolutely recommended! Both Adventurous and relaxing. The tour guide 'Artemis' was very professional, knowledgeable and heaps of fun. The rainforest is stunning to see and loved snorkeling down the river. Heaps of fish and wildlife seen. Will deffinetly be back.
What a great way to enjoy the river and rainforest. I loved the snorkeling, finding numerous fresh water fish varieties and the rafting was super fun. Exciting in the fast flow sections and relaxing in other parts letting you relax and take in the beauty of the river and rainforest.