Wild & Free 2-Day Tour

Ethical Adventures - Wild & Free - 2 Day - Litchfield / Kakadu

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from $1,087.43 per person

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Duration: 2 days
Meeting point: Darwin
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Ethical Adventures NT

Overview

This two-day trip from Darwin stitches together Litchfield National Park and Kakadu National Park in a single itinerary, with a night at Cooinda Lodge in standard rooms included. Transport is in an air-conditioned vehicle, and park entrance fees as well as all other fees and taxes are covered in the price.

The first day spends around 6 hours in Litchfield National Park, with lunch plus homemade snacks along the way: mango muffins, chocolate wattleseed biscuits, muesli bars, fruit and nuts. Day 2 moves on to Kakadu, including a 2-hour Yellow Water cruise with the ticket included, an hour at Warradjan Cultural Centre, and 1.5 hours at Nourlangie Rock. There is also a 45-minute stop at Marrawuddi Arts and Culture.

It is not fully catered. Dinner, breakfast on day 2 and lunch on day 2 are excluded, so you need budget and arrangements for those meals. Travellers need a moderate level of physical fitness, and the tour is not wheelchair accessible. Confirmation arrives within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.

What's Included

Included

Lunch
Snacks
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
All fees and taxes
Overnight Accommodation
Park Entrance Fees

Not Included

Dinner
Lunch - Day 2
Breakfast - Day 2

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Itinerary

Litchfield National ParkAround 6 hours in the park on day 1.
Kakadu National ParkThe second day covers Kakadu, travelling from Adelaide River with 4 stops listed in the itinerary. Admission is free, and overnight accommodation at Cooinda Lodge standard rooms is included.
Yellow Water CruisesA 2-hour cruise, with the admission ticket included in the tour price.
Warradjan Cultural CentreOne hour at the cultural centre.
Nourlangie Rock1.5 hours at Nourlangie Rock.
Marrawuddi Arts and CultureA 45-minute stop.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you prepare for two days in the parks with a group capped at 10 travellers.

Wide brown Adelaide River with mangrove and pandanus banks, a flat-bottomed river boat far ahead on hazy water.

Meals to plan. Lunch, snacks, and bottled water are included on day 1. Dinner, day 2 breakfast and day 2 lunch are not, so bring money or supplies for those. Snacks are homemade, including mango muffins and chocolate wattleseed biscuits.
Fitness level. The booking page asks for a moderate physical fitness level. It also states the tour is not suitable for travellers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
Small group. The tour runs with a maximum of 10 travellers. Expect a smaller group than a typical coach tour.
What is covered. Park entrance fees, all fees and taxes, overnight accommodation at Cooinda Lodge, the Yellow Water cruise ticket, and air-conditioned transport are all included. You will not be paying park entry or cruise fees on the spot.
Accessibility and kids. The tour is not wheelchair accessible. Infant seats are available, and the meeting area is near public transportation, so families with infants can in principle join.

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Common issues. The tour needs a minimum number of travellers to run, and if that minimum is not met it may be cancelled, in which case you are offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund. It also requires good weather, and weather cancellations come with the same options. Anyone who cannot manage moderate physical activity, or who uses a wheelchair, will not be suited to this itinerary. Three meals, dinner and both main meals on day 2, are at your own cost.

Common Questions

Is Pickup From My Hotel Included?

The booking page does not state pickup arrangements for this tour. Check the live booking page before you book for the meeting point and any transport details.

What Meals Are Included?

Lunch on day 1, plus snacks, homemade mango muffins, wattleseed biscuits, muesli bars, fruit, nuts and bottled water. Dinner, breakfast on day 2 and lunch on day 2 are not included.

Do I Need To Pay Park Entrance Fees Separately?

No. Park entrance fees for both Litchfield and Kakadu are included, and the booking page states admission at the parks themselves is free. The Yellow Water cruise ticket is also included.

Where Do We Stay Overnight?

Overnight accommodation is at Cooinda Lodge, in standard rooms, and it is included in the tour price. The itinerary lists this as part of the Kakadu day.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 6 full days before the start for a full refund, or 2 to 6 full days before for a 50% refund. Less than 2 full days before the start, no refund is given. Changes made less than 6 full days before are not accepted, and all cut-off times use local time.

Is This Tour Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

Infant seats are available, so infants can be accommodated. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and requires a moderate level of physical fitness, and travellers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions are advised against joining.