Day 1: Darwin
On arrival at Darwin Airport you will be transferred to your hotel (flights anytime, airfare not included). The afternoon is at leisure.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Esplanade, Darwin 1 night.
Day 2: Darwin – Kakadu
Depart Darwin at 6.30am (or earlier depending on your hotel). Travel via Adelaide River and the Marrakai Plains into Kakadu National Park. Take a guided walk to view Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock. After lunch join the Yellow Water Billabong Cruise to observe saltwater crocodiles. Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre.
Accommodation: Aurora Kakadu (Lodge), Kakadu Lodge (Budget Studio), Aurora Kakadu (Standard) or Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn (Superior), Kakadu 2 nights. L
Day 3: Arnhem Land by 4 Wheel Drive
An early start this morning as we travel by 4 Wheel Drive vehicle into Arnhem Land and the Mikinj Valley. We travel through spectacular scenery including sandstone outcrops, escarpments, forests and floodplains. Learn about traditional land ownership, bush skills and ‘bush tucker’. View Aboriginal rock art. Most tours are accompanied by an Aboriginal guide. L
Day 4: Kakadu – Darwin
This morning stop at Ubirr with a short walk to view Aboriginal rock art. Join the Guluyambi Cruise along the East Alligator River in search of saltwater crocodiles. We have an Aboriginal guide with us who will take us ashore in Arnhem Land. Visit the Bowali Visitor Centre. Take a 30 minute scenic flight (own expense) over the Arnhem Land Escarpment. Return to Darwin at approximately 7.30pm.
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Esplanade, Darwin 1 night. L
Day 5: Depart Darwin
You will be transferred to Darwin Airport to connect with your onward flight (flights anytime, airfare not included).