VIP Day Tour, Lunch Included

Litchfield VIP Tours: Litchfield National Park Day Tour

★ 4.8 203 reviews

from $151 per person

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Duration: about 9.5 hours (8 am to 5.30 pm)
Meeting point: Darwin accommodation pickup, 8 to 8.15 am
Cancellation: Free cancellation, see the booking page for the cutoff.
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Litchfield VIP Tours

Overview

This day tour from Darwin packs the Litchfield essentials into a single outing, with hotel pickup between 8 am and twenty past eight and a return by about 5.30 pm. The first swim happens at Berry Springs, roughly 45 minutes out of Darwin, where morning tea and coffee with freshly made cakes are served. From there the drive into the national park takes about another 45 minutes.

Inside Litchfield the route covers Wangi Falls, Florence Falls, Tolmer Falls, the Lower Cascades, Buley Rock Holes and the termite mounds. Swimming is possible only where a signed swimming area is open, with Tolmer Falls a viewing platform lookout, and travellers can otherwise take short hikes or simply sit in the shade. Lunch is included and caters to all dietary requirements, with a crocodile wrap on the menu. Snacks, both healthy and otherwise, are available all day, along with a cold beverage and drinking water.

The operator pitches this as a small-group experience with less time on the bus and more time at the water, led by local guides described as friendly and humorous. Reviewers repeatedly single out the guides for their local knowledge and comedy. One reviewer took a 14 year old and reported a wonderful day for both of them.

At a Litchfield picnic area, sandwiches, sliced fruit and water bottles on a timber picnic table in dappled shade.

What's Included

Included

Northern Territory park pass
Morning tea and coffee with freshly made cakes
Lunch catering to all dietary requirements
Healthy and unhealthy snacks all day
Cold beverages
Guided tour with a friendly and humorous guide
Swimming noodles
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
Drinking water all day

Not Included

Please bring a water bottle, sunscreen and hat
Comfortable shoes; flip-flops are fine if you know how to drive them well :)
You will need to supply your own towel

Itinerary

Hotel pickupPickup from your accommodation between 8 am and twenty past eight.
Berry SpringsThe first stop, about 45 minutes from Darwin, for a morning swim plus morning tea with coffee and freshly made cakes.
Drive into LitchfieldAbout 45 minutes after leaving Berry Springs the tour enters Litchfield National Park.
Park waterfalls and rock holesStops at Wangi Falls, Florence Falls, Tolmer Falls, the Lower Cascades and Buley Rock Holes, with chances to swim or take short hikes.
Termite moundsA stop to see the termite mounds.
Return to accommodationDrop-off back at your accommodation by about 5.30 pm.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what past travellers and the booking page suggest you prepare for.

$151from, per person

9.5 hours (8 am to 5.30 pm)duration

4.8across 203 guest reviews

11guests at most

Bring your own. You need to supply your own towel, water bottle, sunscreen and hat. Comfortable shoes are advised, though the operator says flip-flops are fine if you can walk in them confidently. Beachwear is the recommended outfit for the day.
Food and drink. Everything edible is covered: morning tea, lunch with all dietary requirements catered for, snacks all day, a cold beverage and drinking water. One reviewer praised the lunch so much they ordered it again later in the week.
Swimming time. Swimming is the core activity, with multiple waterholes on the route and swimming noodles supplied. Reviewers often mention ample time in the rock pools, so come ready to get wet rather than just sightsee.
Group feel. The operator promotes small groups with less bus time, and one reviewer found the group size ideal for the day. Several describe the atmosphere as relaxed and social, a good day for making new friends.
Guides and commentary. Reviewers consistently praise the guides for local knowledge, history and humour. Expect commentary on the area, the termite mounds and wildlife sightings along the way.
Wildlife watching. Wildlife is a recurring theme in reviews, with guides pointing out sightings along the route. Keep a camera handy, though nothing is guaranteed.

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Common issues. Some reviewers feel the schedule would be better with more time at each swimming stop, so the pace may feel brisk if you want long stretches in one waterhole. The booking page is clear that towels, water bottles, sunscreen and hats are your responsibility. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before.

Common Questions

Is Pickup Included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at your accommodation are included. Pickup happens between 8 am and twenty past eight, and you are back by about 5.30 pm.

What Food And Drink Are Included?

Morning tea with coffee and freshly made cakes, a lunch that caters to all dietary requirements, snacks all day, a cold beverage and drinking water are all included. A crocodile wrap is on the lunch menu.

Do I Need To Pay Park Entry Separately?

No, the Northern Territory park pass is included in the tour price. There is no extra entry fee to arrange yourself.

What Should I Bring?

Bring a towel, a water bottle, sunscreen, a hat, comfortable shoes and beachwear. Flip-flops are acceptable if you walk well in them. Swimming noodles are supplied.

Is This Tour Suitable For Kids?

One reviewer took a 14 year old and both had a wonderful day, and others describe the tour as interesting for all ages. A lot of the day centres on swimming.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. That is the cancellation policy stated on the booking page.