Best of the Top End & Kakadu

Discover the waterfalls, monsoon forest, local wildlife and First Nations rock art of Northern Australia

Journey through the Top End on this four-day adventure in Northern Australia’s Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks. Dive into the natural pools at Wangi Falls, have a picnic lunch near Florence Falls and visit the Magnetic Termite Mounds in Litchfield. Cruise up the East Alligator River and learn about the landscape, plants and animals from an Aboriginal guide, look out for wetland birds at Mamukala Wetlands and see the UNESCO World Heritage-listed rock art created by the Bininj people at Burrungkuy (Nourlangie). With an Intrepid leader by your side, get closer to some of the Australia's favourite places, no matter how much time you have.

Trip code: PZKK

Start: Darwin, Australia

End: Darwin, Australia


Duration
4 days
Group size
1 to 12
Minimum age
15 years old
Style

Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time

Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time

Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities

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EUR €1,750

Why you'll love this trip

  • Explore some of the best waterfalls and secret swimming spots in Litchfield National Park. Swim in the natural pools at Wangi Falls, see Tolmer Falls and enjoy a picnic lunch in the monsoon forest at Florence Falls.
  • See First Nations rock art at Ubirr and at Burrungkuy (Nourlangie). Discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed rock art created by the Bininj people and hear stories about the Kakadu region from your local leader.
  • Hop aboard a cruise up the East Alligator River and learn from an Aboriginal guide about the cultural significance of the landscape and the plants and animals that live here.
  • Visit the Magnetic Termite Mounds in Litchfield and walk through the 2 m tall, 100-year-old natural sculptures, distinctive to the Northern Territory.
  • Make the most of your time in Australia’s Northern Territory with a local leader by your side. Travel through the Top End’s most scenic landscapes and learn about the rich First Nations history along the way.
This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2026 to 31 December 2026.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025

Itinerary

Map of Best Of The Top End & Kakadu including Australia

Inclusions and activities

Destinations
Australia
Meals

1 breakfast, 3 lunches, 1 dinner

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Hotel (3 nights)

Included activities
  • Litchfield National Park - Wangi Falls
  • Litchfield National Park - Tolmer Falls
  • Litchfield National Park - Florence Falls
  • Litchfield National Park - Termite Mounds
  • Kakadu National Park - Guluyambi Cultural Cruise on the East Alligator River
  • Kakadu National Park - Ubirr Rock Art Cultural Walk
  • Kakadu National Park - Mamukala Wetlands
  • Kakadu National Park - Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) rock art site

This trip generates 48 kg of CO2-e per person per day

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Important notes

START & END TIMES
The trip starts in Darwin with a Welcome Meeting at 6pm on Day 1 at our joining point hotel. The trip finishes on the last day on arrival in Darwin at our finish point hotel by 4pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement can be booked if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.

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Best of the Top End & Kakadu
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EUR €1,750