Top End Expedition (Kakadu, Arnhem Land & Katherine Gorge) 7D6N, Private Guided

From A$8,560.00 Per Person, Twin Share

At a Glance

Delve deeper into the Top End with this immersive 7-day package that includes a 5-day private guided tour of Kakadu, Arnhem Land and Nitmiluk (Katherine). This package is perfect for couples or small groups seeking to immerse themselves in the region’s most beautiful landscapes while learning about Aboriginal culture and native wildlife.

With return transfers included from Darwin Airport, set out in a luxury, fully equipped, air-conditioned 4WD to experience the wonders of the Northern Territory in privacy and comfort. Your expert private guide will show you the best of the region’s World Heritage-listed landscapes including Kakadu and Nitmiluk, home to 13 magnificent gorges carved from ancient sandstone country that stretches as far as the eye can see. You will discover wetlands teeming with rare, native birds and crocodiles, as well ...

Trip Highlights

  • Experience the magic of the Top End on a private, fully guided tour of Kakadu, Arnhem Land, Nitmiluk (Katherine) and Litchfield
  • Enjoy sunset cruises of Darwin Harbour and Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge
  • Admire the birds and boardwalks of Fogg Dam Conservation Area
  • Cruise the Corroboree Billabong, home to the world’s largest concentration of saltwater crocodiles
  • Swim at the Maguk waterfall
  • Stop at the old gold mining town of Pine Creek
  • Immerse yourself in the world’s oldest culture in Arnhem Land and the Warradjan Cultural Centre
  • Cruise the East Alligator River
  • Climb to the top of Ubirr rock to enjoy the views
  • Marvel at ancient Aboriginal rock at the Nanguluwur or Nourlangie rock art sites
  • Explore the spectacular Gunlom Falls
  • Swim at Leliyn (Edith Falls) in Nitmiluk National Park

What's Included

  • 6-nights’ accommodation in Darwin, Kakadu and Nitmiluk National Park
  • Meals: 6 x breakfast, 5 x lunch, 2 x dinner
  • Return private transfers to/from Darwin Airport
  • Darwin Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise
  • Corroboree Billabong cruise
  • The East Alligator river cruise with an Aboriginal guide
  • Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge Sunset dinner cruise
  • Park entry fees and permits
  • Permits into Arnhem Land
  • 5-day private guided tour of Kakadu, Arnhem Land & Katherine Gorge including all ground private transportation, private use of a luxury 4WD air-conditioned vehicle and luxury of your own private guide

Itinerary

DAY 1 Welcome to the Top End
Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, Darwin
Dinner
DAY 2 Fogg Dam & Corroboree Billabong Wetland - the  Warradjan  Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Cooinda Lodge, Kakadu National Park
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 3 Nanguluwur & Maguk Gorge: Explore an Aboriginal rock art site
Cooinda Lodge, Kakadu National Park
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4 East Alligator River Cruise & Arnhem Land Culture Immersion
Cooinda Lodge, Kakadu National Park
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5 Gunlom Falls & Cruise the iconic Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge
Cicada Lodge, Nitmiluk National Park
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 Edith Falls & Pine Creek: Challenge yourself to incredible bushwalking and step back in time in an old mining town
Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, Darwin
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 7 Farewell, Top End!
None
Breakfast

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Dates & Prices

Daily departure on request. Please contact us for group bookings or private departures. Group discount is avaialble. 

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How To Get There

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.

Weather & Climate
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.
Vehicles

The private touring leg of this package uses fully equipped, air-conditioned luxury Toyota 4WD Landcruisers licenced to carry 7 passengers plus the driver. All seats are forward facing and the vehicle has bull bars and special suspension upgrades suited for Top End road conditions, as well as first aid kits, reference books, binoculars, luggage racks, and is satellite telephone equipped. Subject to availability.

For large group size, we will upgrade the vehicle to a coach. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Private Guides

All guides are well presented, experienced and professional, and have lived locally in this area for long periods. They know the environment and the country intimately, and are all first aid certified.

Other Information

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.

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