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Kakadu’s Ancient Secrets Top End Highlights Outdoor Explorer 5 days/4 nights 6 days/5 nights 10 days/9 nights If you like to travel in a more intimate group and go places a little bit off the beaten track, then this is the holiday for you. You’ll stay in handpicked accommodation in idyllic settings like Cicada Lode in Nitmiluk National Park. With its vibrant indigenous culture, friendly characters and varied scenery, the Top End will leave you spellbound. Be immersed in the ancient traditions of the Aboriginal people and cruise down waterways teaming with wildlife. Travel to the heart of Australia! Sample culinary delights in Adelaide’s Central Market, join a Be My Guest dinner with the Falzon Family in Alice Springs and marvel at the ancient and awe- inspiring Flinders Ranges and Kings canyon. Day 1: Darwin – Mary River Welcome to Darwin! This morning, meet your local Driver Guide and board your luxury 4WD vehicle to begin a journey of discovery in the Top End. Day 1: Darwin Day 1: Adelaide Join a local food expert for a guided tour of 140 year old Adelaide Central Market. Day 2: Mary River – Kakadu Wake up to the evocative sounds of the floodplains. Head out to Corroboree Billabong to enjoy a wonderful wildlife cruise. Day 3-4: Kakadu – Nitmiluk National Park You’ll have time to take a hike to the top of the Gunlom Falls for a splash in a picturesque natural plunge pool where you’re awarded with spectacular views over the national park. Take in the natural beauty of the area while you enjoy a picnic lunch. Day 2-3: Darwin – Litchfield National Park – Katherine Gorge Your first stop is an amazing stand of Termite Mounds, architectural feats complete with tunnels and nursery chambers. Enjoy the tranquil surroundings on a Katherine Gorge dinner cruise. Day 4: Katherine – Kakadu National Park Cont inue onto Edith Falls for a quick dip before you travel deep into the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park. Day 5: Kakadu – Mary River You’ll stay tonight in private permanent safari tents at Wildman Wilderness Lodge situated in the Mary River Wetlands area. Day 2: Adelaide – Flinders Ranges Day 3: Flinders Ranges – Port Augusta Day 4: Port Augusta – Coober Pedy Day 5-6: Coober Pedy – Uluru – Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) Experience an Uluru sunset with nibbles and sparkling wine. Day 7: Uluru (Ayers Rock) – Kings Canyon Day 8-9: Kings Canyon – Alice Springs – Aboriginal Culture Day 5: Katherine Gorge – Darwin Farewell from Darwin Day 5: Mary River - Darwin Day 10: Alice Springs Farewell from Alice Springs Departures: Set departures (Apr-Oct) Departures: Set departures (Apr-Oct) Departures: Set departures (Apr-Oct) Inclusions: 4 nights accommodation, travel in a luxury vehicle, complimentary refreshments, airport transfers, 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners Inclusions: 5 nights accommodation, travel by luxury coach, airport transfers, 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 “You’re Invited” lunch, 5 dinners, Travel Director and Driver Guide Inclusions: 9 nights accommodation, travel by luxury coach, airport transfers, 9 breakfasts, 1 Be My Guest dinner, 5 dinners with wine, Travel Director and Driver Guide Price Guide From: $3325 Price Guide From: $2895 Price Guide From: $4275 The price guide shown is per adult for twin share, based on low season travel. Specials or surcharges may apply depending on travel date. 29