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YOU ’ LL LOVE THIS TRIP BECAUSE :

Go crocodile spotting in Kakadu National Park

Discover the works of Indigenous artist , Manuel Pamkal

Dine under the stars in a unique wilderness experience

Witness the changing colors as the sun sets over Uluru

As this journey departs at 7.30am from Mantra on the Esplanade Darwin , accommodations will need to be prebooked for the previous night .

1 Darwin – Mary River

Your epic Top End adventure begins in the tropical northern city of Darwin . Join your Journey Director and board your bespoke touring vehicle to experience stunning Litchfield National Park before embarking on a crosscountry journey along the rugged Marrakai Track ( seasonally accessible ) to the Mary River Wetlands . Tonight , stay in private , permanent safari tents to really connect with your destination nestled deep in the bush . Join your Journey Director for a Welcome Reception with drinks and canapés , followed by dinner . Hotel : Wildman Wilderness Lodge . L DW

2 Mary River – Kakadu

Wake up to the evocative sounds of the floodplains . Now you ’ ll journey into the tropical depths of iconic World Heritage and Ramsar listed Kakadu National Park . Join your Journey Director on a walk at Kakadu ’ s stunning Ubirr , where you ’ ll see ancient rock art , and remarkable views over the surrounding wetlands and escarpments from Nadab lookout . The Yellow Water Billabong cruise will be a highlight of your day . Keep a look out for a myriad of bird species , spot estuarine crocodiles and enjoy the stunning billabong and floodplains system . Hotel : Mercure Kakadu Crocodile , Jabiru . B L DW

3 Kakadu – Katherine

Venture to Nourlangie to admire the ancient Dreamtime art of the Bininj and Mungguy people . Hear from your Journey Director a detailed interpretation of the art and the rich Aboriginal culture as you explore the various outdoor ‘ galleries ’, dating back 20,000 years . Continue driving through the ancient lands of Kakadu to the town of Katherine and further on into Nitmiluk National Park .

This evening indulge in five-star luxury at Cicada Lodge , a stunning eco-lodge surrounded by nature . Hotel : Cicada Lodge , Nitmiluk National Park , 2 nights . B L DW

4 Katherine Gorge

This morning meet Dalabon didgeridoo expert Manuel Pamkal and share in his passion for the rich traditional culture into which he was born . Hear about life in the bush and experience first-hand the fine art of rarrk ( cross-hatch ) painting . Later , board a special dinner cruise on Katherine Gorge and learn about the history and culture of the local Jawoyn people . B L DE

5 Katherine – Darwin

Emerge from the wilderness to journey north along the Stuart Highway on your return to Darwin , stopping to cool off in the cascading and clear waters of majestic Edith Falls . Later , visit the poignant Adelaide River War Cemetery . Hotel : Mantra on the Esplanade . B L

6 Darwin – Alice Springs

After a morning flight to Alice Springs your Central Australia Journey Director will share with you their take on what life is like in such an isolated town as Alice Springs . Visit the historic Overland Telegraph Station , then the stunning landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges take center stage , as you embark on a walk through Simpsons Gap . Later , join your Alice Springs family hosts for a Local Dining Experience barbecue dinner around a campfire . Hotel : Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters . B DE

7 Alice Springs – Kings Canyon

Now we ’ re off the beaten track exploring the 4WD Giles Track , crossing dry river beds and outback landscapes to Kings Canyon Resort .

Another unique Local Dining Experience , Under a Desert Moon , awaits you this evening . The flickering glow of the fire is the perfect accompaniment to sparkling wine and canapés followed by dinner , prepared from fresh produce and ingredients unique to the Australian outback . Hotel : Kings Canyon Resort , Deluxe Spa Room B L DE

8 Kings Canyon – Uluru

Gaze across the deep chasm at the edge of Kings Canyon as you embark on a six-kilometer rim walk past the domed ‘ Lost City ’ and the luscious ‘ Garden of Eden ’. If you ’ d prefer a more relaxed walk you can opt to set off on a twokilometer stroll along the boulder-strewn canyon creek bed that leads to impressive views of the canyon rim . Immerse yourself in Indigenous culture on a visit to the Wanmarra Aboriginal Community and learn about the Luritja and Pertame people ’ s spiritual connection to the land . Discover bush food and medicine used for spirituality and healing . Leaving Kings Canyon behind travel across desert landscapes to Curtin Springs Station , a vast farming property , for lunch . Afterwards , arrive at Ayers Rock Resort , your launchpad to Australia ’ s heart , in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park . This evening , watch as the outback sun bids a fiery farewell , the perfect backdrop for sparkling sundowners at Uluru . Hotel : Sails in the Desert Hotel , Ayers Rock Resort , 2 nights . B L

9 Uluru & Kata Tjuta

Observe the shifting lights of the impressive Field of Light art installation as the desert awakens and the sunrise lights up across Uluru . Then you ’ re off to explore the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre . Skirt the red walls of Uluru , hear timeless stories , view spectacular rock art , and visit the culturally significant Mutitjulu Waterhole . Experience the magnificence of the 36 red conglomerate rock domes that form Kata Tjuta and join your Journey Director for a guided walk through the immense Walpa Gorge . This evening , join your fellow travelers for a Celebration Dinner at Ilkari Restaurant . B CD

10 Farewell from Uluru

This morning after breakfast your Inspiring Journey comes to an end and you ’ ll be transferred to Ayers Rock Airport for your onward flight . B

From $ 4950

DEPARTURES

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BBQ Dinner at The Old Quarry

Top Didj Indigenous experience

per person twin share land only

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Single traveler must pay the single price .

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DINING

9 Full buffet breakfasts B 3 Dinners with wine DW 7 Lunches L

1 Celebration Dinner CD

3 Local Dining Experiences DE

FLIGHT INFORMATION

Day prior – flights to arrive anytime into Darwin Airport Day 10 – flights to depart anytime from Ayers Rock Airport Flights are not included in the vacation price

Internal-vacation flights required to be purchased in order to fulfil the itinerary :

Day 6 – Darwin to Alice Springs