At a Glance
Discover the Top End’s best Aboriginal rock art, landscapes and wildlife on this unforgettable 3-day 4WD tour of the Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks. This group tour (max. 16) is perfect for those seeking the ultimate Top End taster.
The Top End of the Northern Territory is famous for its tropical weather, laidback lifestyle, rich Indigenous culture and, of course, its national parks. Litchfield and the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Parks are undoubtedly the star attractions of this ancient and sacred place. One of the Northern Territory’s best kept secrets, Litchfield is home to stunning waterfalls that cascade into crystal clear pools, iconic magnetic termite mounds and clusters of weathered sandstone pillars at the Lost City. Kakadu, meanwhile, is Australia’s largest national park, renowned internationally for its incredible Aboriginal rock art, ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- 2-nights’ camping accommodation with shared facilities with showers and flushing toilets, on a twin share basis
- Camping equipment including sleeping bag, eco tents with bed, linen and pillow provided
- Meals: 2 x Breakfast, 3 x Lunch, 2 x Dinner
- Travel in an air conditioned 4WD vehicle
- National Park entry fees
- Wildlife and croc cruise
- Knowledgeable and experienced tour guide
- Activities as detailed in the itinerary
Itinerary
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Rise with the sun! A 6:30am pick up from Darwin is when you begin your journey into the outback and onwards to Corrobboree Billabong. Home to the largest concentration of saltwater crocodiles in the world, enjoy an exhilarating boat cruise. A discovery adventure taking you through the rich wildlife, dramatic scenery and ever-changing landscape of the billabong. As you navigate the waters, get up close moments with crocodiles, buffalo and other local wildlife on the floodplains. You will also see a plethora of birds – about one third of Australia’s bird species are represented in Kakadu, with at least 60 species found in the wetlands. As the afternoon sun begins its golden descent, we invite you to wander through the galleries of Ubirr. Here, the sacred rock art of the First Nations people whispers stories of an eternal culture. We ascend the rugged escarpment to be met by a breathtaking panoramic tapestry—the infinite horizons of Arnhem Land and the shimmering Nardob Floodplains unfolding beneath you in a display of nature’s untamed grandeur. As twilight falls, retreat to the refined seclusion of our exclusive camp at Mardukul Billabong, cradled deep within the heart of the park for an evening of unparalleled tranquility under the stars. |
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Awake to the tranquility of a desert oasis before delving deeper into Kakadu’s renowned waterfalls reflecting the majesty of this World-Heritage Listed National Park. Its waterfalls capture Kakadu’s dramatic seasonal change. During shoulder months be captivated by the dazzling waterfalls of Maguk and Gunlom Falls while the peak months see’s you marvelling at the towering Jim Jim and Twin Falls. Along the way, walk through monsoon forests, lush vegetation and close up moments with unique wildlife. You’ll find many pristine natural plunge pools to cool off keeping you refreshed all day. Discover a huge array of aquatic life including a large black bream. Spend the afternoon soaking in the sheer beauty of your spectacular surrounds of stunning escarpments and towering cliffs. With time permitting, journey out to Ikoymarrwa (Moline Rockhole) which requires permits and limited access to others, but unlimited access to Territory Expeditions passengers! Retire back at camp for another delicious dinner around the campfire. Soak in the serene views of the unique Top End landscape. Listen to the serene sounds of the outback while watching the desert sky light up above you. |
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Your final day adventures out to the serene Litchfield National Park, one of Northern Territory’s best kept secrets. Spend the morning exploring waterfalls, spring-fed streams and rugged sandstone escarpments with a refreshment break at the serene Adelaide River. Discover the intriguing cathedral and magnetic termite mounds before calling into Buley Rockhole for an invigorating swim in its cascading pools. A short journey later, adventure into the spectacular Wangi Falls and Florence Falls cascading into a plunge pool. Here, you’ll will enjoy a hike amongst the rainforest-filled gorge capping off with a refreshing final swim set in a pocket of monsoon forest. Feeling refreshed and invigorated, journey back to your Darwin accommodation arriving at approximately 5:30pm. NOTE: This itinerary is provided as an example only – prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation. |
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Please contact us for private departures and group bookings.
More Info
The start and finish point for this tour is Darwin, Northern Territory
Darwin International Airport (DRW) receives scheduled flights from other destinations in the Northern Territory, Australia and South East Asia.
The Top End experiences distinct dry and wet seasons. Average daily maximum temperatures in the dry season (April to September) range from 29 degrees (Celsius) in July to 38 degrees in September with little rain and low humidity. Overnight, temperatures decrease to become considerably cool by early morning and sunrise. Average daily maximum temperature during the waterfall season (October to March) is 40 degrees with significant humidity. Most of the 500-700mm annual rainfall occurs between December and March resulting in unsealed roads becoming impassable and park closure.
- The safaris are active participation-based tours where the good will of all passengers to make them a success. This includes your assistance in the preparation of meals, washing up, gathering firewood and loading/unloading vehicles.
- Waterfalls may be closed by Park Authorities at any time and itineraries may be amended to reflect this.
- Itinerary may change due to cultural reasons, seasonal changes, operational logistics and accessibility.
- Tour is not suitable for children under 5 years of age.
- Due to limited space on the vehicle, please restrict luggage to a day pack and one soft overnight bag/backpack (maximum 10kg). Excess luggage should be stored at your Darwin accommodation.
- Travel insurance is highly recommended for all guests travelling on our tours.
- Multi Tour discount or Family and Friends Four or more discounts not available in conjunction with each other.
- Please note return time to Darwin is approximate and is not guaranteed. Please ensure you have booked a minimum of one night in Darwin after the tour and your departure from Darwin is not until the following day.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.
