4WD Kakadu, Arnhem Land and Litchfield Tour from Darwin

About this tour: Darwin to Litchfield / Kakadu and return - Dry Season Itinerary

• Kakadu National Park • Arnhem Land Indigenous Cultural Experience • Yellow Waters cruise • Remote 4WD Tracks • Litchfield National Park

The ultimate Top End Adventure awaits for those seeking an Indigenous experience. Explore Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks by small group 4 x 4, get up close and personal to a crocodile on a boat cruise, visit the jewels of Kakadu, Twin & Jim Jim Falls and spend a day in remote Arnhem Land where you will se e Ancient Rock art with an Indigenous guide and spend your nights in private campsites, cooking over the campfire and marvelling at the clear Southern skies where stars are plenty.

Tour Name: 4 Day 4WD Arnhem Land Dreaming 'Top End' safari from Darwin - Dry Season - Camping

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Valid:
1 June 2018 – 31 October 2018

Trip Code:
• WTA04

Trip Style:
• Classic - OPEN-AGED

Trip Theme:
• 4wd Kakadu safari, Litchfield, *Jim Jim and Twin Falls, Hiking, Aboriginal Rock Art

Tour Departs From:
• Darwin on Mon/Wed/Sat from 6 .00am

Tour Finishes:
• Darwin at approximately 5.30pm Day 4

Max People:
• 17 – 4WD vehicle

Prices:

• $1105 + $12.50 Twin Falls seasonal boat shuttle (Adult)
• $1105 + $12.50 Twin Falls seasonal boat shuttle(Child 5-15 years)

• Multi Tour Discount * Book this Safari in conjunction with a 3, 4 or 5 day Red Centre
• Open Aged Safari and receive $50 per person per tour discount.

• Four or More Family and Friends Fares
• * Book this Safari travelling in a group of four or more and receive 5% discount off the RR P price per person.

• *Multi Tour discount and Family and Friends Four or more discounts not available in conjunction with each other.

• All prices are in Australian Dollars (includes 10% GST) based on per person
• Safari is not suitable for children under 5 years of age
• Kakadu Park Entry Fee (extra)- Payable at booking: Apr-Oct: Adult: $40 / Child: $20 per person - Nov-Mar: Adult: $25 / Child: $12.50 per person

Highlights:

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ITINERARY

Why we love this trip
• It's a small group soft adventure guided safari
• Visit Arnhem Land, Litchfield National Park and Kakadu National Park and get the best of the parks in 4 days

Is this trip right for you?
• Looking for a medium adventure with like minded folks then this is the trip.
• Have only 4 days spare and want to see Arnhem Land, Kakadu and Litchfield.
• Group participation makes up a lot of this trip, so you'll be required to help with preparation of meals and cleaning up. These are the kind of tasks that bring a group closer together.

Day 1: (Lunch, Dinner)

Departing Darwin from 6.00am for the short journey to Litchfield National Park. Explore the waterfalls, spring - fed streams and rugged sandstone escarpments of Litchfield National Park. Discover intriguing cathedral and magnetic termite mounds and swim, hike and e xplore Florence and W angi Falls and enjoy a picnic lunch. After lunch we leave the highway behind and hit the dirt travelling along the Marrakai Road before joining the Old Jim Jim Road taking us deep into Kakadu National Park. Travelling past billabongs and traversing water crossings bringing ample opportunity for wildlife spotting. Arrive at our private campsite complete with comfortable permanent tents at Cooinda where we spend the night enjoying dinner and some stargazing.

• Florence Falls • Wangi Falls • Outback tracks and 4 Wheel Driving

Day 2: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Awake for breakfast this morning before joining an iconic Yellow Waters Cruise. A must do activity within Kakadu National Park, the award winning Yellow Waters cruise is Aboriginal owned and centres around a spectacular billabong system that is home to some remarkable and diverse wildlife. Spotting crocodiles is only one of the many wildlife viewing opportunities on this unique water system. Departing camp we travel to nearby Nourlangie Rock. Her e you can see how local Aboriginal people lived in this area through changing times. Environmental and social changes are reflected in the rock art and in the ground, where archaeologists have uncovered over 20,000 years of Aboriginal occupation. After lu nch visit the Bowali Visitor Centre, a Gun - djeihmi name for the local area and creek on land owned by the Mirarr clan. See the audio - visual presentations and Marrawuddi Gallery showcasing Aboriginal art by artists from within Kakadu and the wider region. Later this afternoon we arrive at the culturally sig nificant Aboriginal art site, Ubirr, located within the East Alligator region of the park. Here you will view a wide range of ancient Aboriginal art which will be interpreted by your guide. Learn the sto ry of the Rainbow Serpent and climb the Nadab Lookout for panoramic views over the floodplain and beyond into Arnhem Land. After learning about the area, it’s time to pick out a quiet spot to sit while we watch the sun set over the Kakadu escarpment before making the short journey to our private and permanent campsite for the night.

• Yellow Waters morning cruise • Nourlangie Aboriginal art site • Bowali Visitor Centre • Ubirr art site and sunset

Day 3:(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Today we explore the jewels of Kakadu National Park . Departing early we travel to Twin and Jim Jim Falls * . Explore Twin Falls Gorge which is accessed by 4 - wheel drive track, a boat shuttle service and a rocky walking track and boardwalk. Once there relax on the sandy banks and admire the falls. There’s more 4 - wheel driving as we make our way to Jim Jim Falls where a walk through monsoon forest and over boulders takes us to the waterfall and plunge pool which are surrounded by 150 metre cliffs.

Spend the afternoon taking in th e sheer beauty of your spectacular surrounds before we make our way back to camp for our last night in the wilderness.

• Twin Falls • Jim Jim Falls (seasonal access)

Day 4:(Breakfast, Lunch)

Today, a once in a lifetime experience awaits. Travelling into remote Western Arnhem Land you will witness Ancient Aboriginal Art brought to life by your indigenous guide at Injalak Hill. Take in the amazing views across the escarpment before travelling to the Injalak Art Centre where you say goodbye to your Indigenous guide and hello to some amazing art on offer or simply watch the indigenous artists at work. Travel back into Kakadu National Park before returning to cosmopolitan Darwin and tales of the day s adventures whilst reflecting on the profound effect this magical place has on people.

• Arnhem Land • Injalak Hill Rock Art • Injalak Art Centre

What to bring on tour:
• Booked and paid E-Ticket, Torch / flashlight, wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, water bottle (1.5 litres), walking shoes/boots, sleeping bag (if you prefer to use your own), toiletries, swim wear, towel, camera, comfortable and casual clothing for 4 days.

What's Included in tour:
• Professional guide, travel in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle, all meals (as listed on itineraries), camping equipment including permanent tent with beds and mattress. All linen including pillow and pillowcase, fitted sheet, sleeping bag, towel and drinking water (please provide your own bottle)

Important notes

Dietary Requirements
Special Dietary requirements and allergies
• Our menu is designed for both carnivores and vegetarians. If you are have any special dietary needs or allergies, please contact us to discuss this at time of booking as you may need to provide your own supplementary food/ snacks depending on your specific dietary need or allergy.
• W.A.Safaris operates in some remote parts of Australia where certain foods are not easily available and therefore cannot accommodate all dietary requests. At times, produce and products may be substituted as supply dictates and Wayoutback cannot guarantee the ingredients contained in these alternatives. Whilst all of our guides are trained in remote touring, they are not nutritionists and neither they nor Wayoutback Australian Safaris can advise of all ingredients contained in each food served on tour and are not responsible should an allergic reaction occur.
• If you have any allergies, please carry the necessary medication. Many dietary requirements are catered for in our standard menus.

Itineraries
• Itinerary may change due to cultural reasons, seasonal changes, operational logistics and accessibility.
• Twin Falls boat shuttle fee is an additional $12.50 payable on day of departure. Please have cash ready to pay direct to boat shuttle provider.
• *Twin and Jim Jim Falls may not be accessible between the shou lder periods of May - Jun and October. During this time we will visit Gunlom Falls, Maguk or the Yurmikmik Region (Motor Car Falls or Boulder Creek) or spend more time in locations visited.
• * Wangi Falls may not be accessible. During this time we will provide an alternative or spend more time in locations visited.

• Due to limited space on the vehicle please restrict luggage to one day pack and one soft overnight bag/backpack. Excess luggage should be stored at your Darwin accommodation.

Children
• Safari is not suitable for children under 5 years of age.

Travel Insurance - Travel Insurance is highly recommended .
• Travel insurance is compulsory for all international travellers and should be taken out at the time of booking. We recommend Australian citizens take out a domestic travel insurance policy which covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Travel Insurance is compulsory for all travellers. This clause is included as a duty of care to protect our travellers and all levels of the travel distribution chain, but excludes those nationals of countries where local law prohibits a compulsory service that is not included in the tour price. Whilst Travel Insurance is strongly recommended for these nationals, we will not apply these booking conditions where law prohibits it. However, all travellers will be expected to sign a waiver before commencing their tour acknowledging that they are aware of the increased risks associated with Adventure Travel and that they understand that Wayoutback will not be held responsible for any loss, damage, delay, accident or injury sustained whilst on tour with us.

Default Pickup Point
• The default pick up point is where we will meet you for your tour, unless you or your travel agent requests an alternative location (contact our Reservations team for more information). It is your responsibility to contact us with your preferred pick up point well ahead of departure. We do not take responsibility for missed tours if we have not been advised of an alternative in advance and you are not at the default location on time.

Safaris must be reconfirmed 48 hours prior to departure
• Safaris must be reconfirmed 48 hours prior to departure to confirm pick-up location and time by phone direct with the tour operator - (Details of the tour operator is on your E-Ticket).

Meal Abbreviations
• B = Breakfast, • L = Lunch, • D = Dinner.

Tour Operator
• W.A.S.

Vehicle:
4WD Mitsubishi Canters (14-16 seat) & 4WD Isuzu EcoV Trucks (21 seat). All of our vehicles have been modified or custom built to suit the harsh Australian outback conditions. Not all vehicles are late model, some of our budget tours operate older model vehicles, all of which are compliant with NT and federal laws and requirements. Please note: Some of these vehicles due to their age are not fitted with seat belts. All vehicles do however have forward facing seats, large windows to enjoy our wonderful landscapes and viewing wildlife, and microphones for commentary.

Luggage:
A STRICT luggage limit of day pack only 10kg applies. Please limit to one small to medium sized soft bag or backpack and a small daypack, which can be carried inside the vehicle.

Fitness Level:2 out of 5: Two and three day trips that include easy walking.. Minimal physical exertion required.
Maximum Walks: Hikes up to 6-8kms per day. A reasonable level of fitness is required as there will be some walking to view places of interest. Suitable for soft adventures with a passion for bushwalking and exploring. Passengers must be fit and active.

Please note: there is climbing over rocks and small let's say 1.5m or higher rocks along the 900m path to the plunge pool. You can sit that out if you wish. Ask us for details. Example of the walk..

• Staying: Classic Safaris (Standard Camping with share facilities).

• Permanent Campsites - Classic Safaris offer permanent safari tents with twin beds and swags under the stars with guests choosing their preferred option whilst on location. Linen including sheet, pillow, pillowcase, towel and sleeping bag are included on Classic Safaris.During the tropical summer swags are not available on all Top End Safaris with tents or budget accommodation being offered in their place. Adventure Safaris offer swags with portable tents on request. Sleeping bags can be hired for $30.

Adventure Safaris offer swags - You can be sleeping in a swag on the bed.
If you haven't used a swag before, don't worry. Our experienced guides will show you all you need to know to get one of the best night's sleep you've ever had! All our equipment is purchased with quality and durability in mind. Our swags for example are fitted with Dunlop high density foam mattresses. This mattress is the best and most comfortable money can buy. We hire out good quality sleeping bags rated to minus 5° for those cold desert nights; likewise, we hire out lighter weight summer sleeping bags if required for our balmy summer evenings.

The Tour Difference

• Scheduled tours operate.
• As one of Northern Territory's leading small group safari company, the operator run tours to some of Australia's most famous landmarks including Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kakadu National Park.
• From the tropical Top End to the spiritual heart of the Red Centre, from Aboriginal Culture to abundant wildlife - our experienced guides will help you discover the best of this unique and special state.
• This tour operators team members are professionals, dedicated to our clients’ needs and looking after the enironments we visit. With our highly experienced team, we strive to deliver excellent service with minimal impact on the flora, fauna and landscapes for everyone to enjoy and experience in the future. Through creative problem solving for each new challenge we are committed to sustainable tourism. This is reflected in the accreditation we have obtained and recognised in the awards we have won.
• (W.A.S.) is committed to ensuring environmental sustainability.
:: Wildlife is not to be deliberately interfered with and any unintentional interaction is to be kept to an absolute minimum.
:: A humane attitude towards all animal interactions is to be considered on all occasions.
:: Unusual or exotic sightings will be reported to the appropriate Land Manager or Land Holder.
:: Where required to assist with Land Managers or Land Owners we will conduct ourselves accordingly.
:: For the purpose of this code, wildlife includes animals, birds, reptiles and insects.
• Specific activities involving wildlife are not a feature of the tours operated by W.A.S.
:: Observance of Wildlife is a spontaneous event that arises as opportunity presents itself.
:: As such all interaction is a bonus – remember the occasion with film, photo or memory only.
• Any observance of Wildlife is to be conducted from a safe distance so as to ensure no interference to their natural behaviour.
• Guides and visitors are not permitted to handle any wildlife under normal circumstances
• Wildlife are not to be intimidated, chased or harassed.
• Feeding of Wildlife is prohibited.
• Spotlighting of nocturnal creatures/animals is not to be encouraged.
• Above all adhere to the direction of your guide/host or wildlife conservation representative – some of our creatures have nasty reputations – advices are offered as an important part of learning, it is not designed to scare you.
• In general the best part of interaction is to avoid and not promote confrontation.
• Tour Guides: We pride ourselves on the very high standard of our guides. We are the only Uluru (Ayers Rock) and remote specialist tourism operator based in Alice Springs accredited at the Advanced ECO Level IV standard. As such we are very aware of our responsibility to provide well informed, environmentally conscious, highly trained tour guides. All guides have a sound knowledge of our local area focusing on its history, Aboriginal culture, geology and the natural environment. By evaluating our guide’s performance after every tour we ensure that a high standard is maintained. All our guides are trained by an accredited tourism ECO guide, the only one in Central Australia.

Fitness Ratings:
Alongside every ATA trip we have included physical ratings. These are designed to give you an idea of how demanding (or not) each trip is.
1 out of 5: Leisurely paced day trips. Minimal physical exertion required.
2 out of 5: Two and three day trips that include easy walking.
3 out of 5: Short participatory-level camping trips, walks that’ll get your heart rate up and extended periods in the elements.
4 out of 5: Fairly basic camping on most nights, limited amenities and some long (and challenging) walks. A high level of fitness required.
5 out of 5: The hardest of the hardcore. Long trips to remote destinations with limited facilities. Excellent health and fitness is essential.

www.Australia4tours.com, based in Darwin, Northern Territory and is proudly Australian owned and one of the oldest specialist travel specialists in Northern Territory which is Australian licensed and locally operated by Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals Group - Australia is one of the Northern Territory's leading small group safari, sightseeing, charter, tour and selfdrive specialists' it is a Darwin Northern Territory Travel Agent.

Australia4Tours.com - Goholi Australia - Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals Group - Australia
Reichardt Road, Winnellie 0820
Darwin, Northern Territory Australia
Tel: International +61 8 7999 7511
WithinAustralia Free call 1800 107 371
Email: info@Australia4tours.com

MISSION STATEMENT

We are Darwin Australia's premium specialist booking agents - Our very experienced Northern Territory staff - our travel boss has been here when the industry basically started living in Alice Springs for 6 years in the 90's and in Darwin since the 80's. We will help you discover the best of these unique and special tours offers across Australia with camping safaris to one day sightseeing coach trips, eco tours Australia adventure camping safaris in Kakadu National Park and Uluru (Ayers Rock) from Alice Springs and Ayers Rock Resort (Uluru) in Northern Territory. We seek out tours from only reputable experienced tour companies to some of Australia's most famous landmarks including Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park (Ayers Rock) and Kakadu National Park. From the tropical Top End to the spiritual heart of the Red Centre, from our ancient Aboriginal Culture to our rather unique Australia outback wildlife - then onto Adelaide and now Cairns we have sourced an excellent range of tours for your next vacation in Australia. Our experienced staff have collectively over 30 years in the travel industry will help you discover the best of these unique and special adventure and sightseeing guided tours.