Absorb the natural beauty with our Top End Kakadu Arnhem Land Explorer Tours. Discover the wonders of Kakadu National Park, cruise the famous Yellow Water Billabong and spot saltwater crocs and other wildlife. Travel by 4WD into Arnhem Land and take in the amazing scenery and culture.
Departing: 06.30am - Daily (May to Nov)
Returning: 07.30pm - approximately
ITINERARY
DAY 1: DARWIN - JUMPING CROCS - KAKADU
Depart Darwin and travel into Kakadu National Park. Visit the Warradjan Cultural Center to view the informative displays. Join your local guide for a cruise on Yellow Water Billabong. Search for saltwater crocodiles and the colourful range of birdlife for which this region is renowned. After lunch, stop at Nourlangie, where your Driver Guide will lead you on a walk to view the rock art galleries.
Hotel: Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, 2 nights
Included Meals: Lunch
DAY 2: ARNHEM LAND - DARWIN
This morning travel by 4WD vehicle into Western Arnhem Land and the Mikinj Valley. The scenery includes forests, sandstone outcrops, escarpments, floodplains and billabongs. You’ll visit places inaccessible to most, including ancient rock art sites. Learn about traditional land ownership, bush skills, hunting, food gathering and bush tucker preparation. Most tours are accompanied by an Aboriginal guide.
Included Meals: Lunch
DAY 3: KAKADU - GULUYAMBI CRUISE - DEPART DARWIN
This morning join your Driver Guide to explore the World Heritage Area of Ubirr, where you’ll climb up through the ancient Aboriginal rock art galleries, believed to be 20,000 years old, to the lookout for a view over the surrounding wetlands. Join the Guluyambi Cruise on the East Alligator River. An Aboriginal guide will provide an insight into their culture, including local mythology, the river’s abundant food chain, as well as bush survival skills. With special permission of the local people, you can go ashore in Arnhem Land. Visit the Marrawuddi Art Gallery before returning to Darwin, where your Short Break concludes.
Included Meals: Lunch
As this Short Break concludes at 7.30pm, you may like to pre-book accommodation for tonight.
TOUR INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation
- Kakadu National Park Ticket
- Experienced Driver Guides
- Comprehensive commentary
- Travel in an air-conditioned coach
MEALS INCLUDED
- Lunch (3)
WHAT TO BRING
- Enclosed walking shoes
- Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent
- Water bottle
- Warm layers in cooler months
FITNESS REQUIREMENTS
- Reasonable level of fitness required
- Minimum child age 8 years
- Nourlangie Rock: 1.5km walk around the base. The walk has built in steps along the path
- Ubir: Walk is slightly uneven around the base but quite steep on the way to lookout
- Arnhem Land tour operates in 4WD vehicle with 20 seats
FLIGHT INFORMATION
- Day Prior: Flights to arrive anytime into Darwin Airport
- Day 3: We recommend guests fly out the day after tour ends.
For more information on our Kakadu Arnhem Land Tours or any Darwin short breaks, call 1300 799 758 now.
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ADULT TWIN
SINGLE
from $2534 pp
Prices quoted above are in AUD, for selected departures, and for Superior Accommodation. Prices are subject to change without notice.
KAKADU & ARNHEM LAND TOUR DATES
Travel period 01 MAY 2023 to 30 NOV 2023.
Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change.
Please Note: Due to seasonal conditions this itinerary may change without notice. Prices above may vary according to your departure date.
SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION
We have hand-picked a range of hotels in key destinations to suit all kinds of budgets and we’ve pre-negotiated amazing prices for you. However, in some locations, we can offer 'Superior Accommodation' options too. Obviously, these will be at a higher price. With this tour we can offer an upgrade to the Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel.
Please call 1300 799 758 for more information on prices and upgrades.
