2 Day Kakadu and East Alligator River Tour

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Inclusions

• 2 Day Kakadu and East Alligator River Tour Departing Darwin
• Select option: no accommodation, budget, standard or superior accommodation
• Return airport transfers (flight details to be provided 14 days prior to travel)
• Return Darwin accomodation transfers
• Kakadu National Park Ticket
• Yellow Water Billabong Cruise and lunch (day 1)
• Guluyambi Cruise and lunch (day 2)
• Experienced driver guides
• Informative and detailed commentary
• Air-conditioned coach

Extras

• Kakadu Scenic Flight (50 minutes) from $250 per adult and $200 per child

Options

Accommodation Options

• Superior Accommodation - Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel

Seasonal price variation

• Prices vary depending on seasons (subject to change). Please call to confirm the price for your preferred tour date
• High Season ($$) : May - November
• Low Season ($) : December - April

Highlights

Day 1

• Depart Darwin and travel along the Arnhem Highway and pass major river systems and wetland regions, into Kakadu National Park
• Aboriginal rock art dating back thousands of years, to the floodplains that are abundant with wildlife
• Visit Warradjan Cultural Centre to view the informative displays depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people in Kakadu
• Join your local guide on a cruise of Yellow Water Billabong Cruise
• 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
• Opportunity for an optional 50 minute scenic flight at own expense

Day 2

• Join your Driver Guide this morning to explore the World Heritage Area of Ubirr
• Climb up through the ancient Aboriginal rock art galleries, believed to be 20,000 years old, to the lookout for the view over the surrounding wetlands
• You will then join the Guluyambi Cruise along 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 are able to go ashore in Arnhem Land
• Visit Bowali Visitor Centre before returning to Darwin, where your short break concludes

Time

• Tour departs Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (May-Sep) and Monday & Thursday (Oct, Nov & Feb-Mar) at 6.30am from Darwin
• Day 2 - tour returns to Darwin approximately 7:30pm

What To Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and insect repellent
• Water bottle
• Camera
• Jacket in cooler months

Additional Information

• As this Short Break concludes at 7.30pm, it is recommended to pre-book accommodation for the night
• In April & November to March if weather conditions preclude access to East Alligator region, alternative touring will be arranged on day 2
• Prices are per person

Booking Information

• Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
• Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of tour
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher