Autopia Tours 3 Day Kakadu & Litchfield

Join Autopia Tours on an exclusive 4wd safari adventure of a lifetime showcasing the very best Kakadu & Litchfield National Park has to offer. Discover some of the oldest and best-preserved Aboriginal Rock Art in the world. And keep a lookout for some of our prehistoric friends (crocodiles) as we cruise the ancient wetlands by boat.

Autopia Tours visits spectacular waterfalls and cools off in some of the most beautiful natural plunge pools imaginable. We’ll be exploring some truly spectacular countryside, among pockets of rainforest packed with endemic species of flora and fauna. We provide a comfortable traditional swag experience (canvas-covered bed roll)

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Autopia Tours Darwin to Kakadu National Park

Start your adventure by departing from Darwin and heading out to the Wetlands Region for a Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise on the Mary River Wetlands, a great opportunity to spot a huge range of Top End birdlife, not to mention some fresh and salty apex predators… crocodiles!

We journey on to Kakadu National Park, visiting the Bowali Visitor Center, which offers a beautiful introduction to the Park’s landscape and wildlife. After some relaxation at camp, we journey north to Cahills Crossing, on the border of Kakadu and Arnhem Land.  We will visit one of the best-preserved collections of Aboriginal Rock Art in the world at Ubirr Rock at sunset.

This incredibly significant site showcases many styles of Rock Art and allows us to climb up high for a sunset that will blow you away looking out over the Nadab Floodplain. After a big day, we head back to our cozy camp and prepare dinner together,  enjoying an evening with our fellow travelers.

Meals: lunch, Dinner. Kakadu National Park Safari Tents or Basic Swags Driving Distance: 420 km Hike Distance and Grading: 1 km loop, grades 2-3.

Day 2: Autopia Tours n Kakadu Waterfalls & Plunge Pools

We rise and shine early on day 2 and make our way South to Kakadu National Park. Today we’ll spend the day soaking up the spectacular natural beauty of the area, hiking through lush monsoon rainforests, swimming in pristine plunge pools and waterfalls surrounded by steep escarpments and rocky cliffs. We generally visit Jim Jim Falls or Twin Falls when they are seasonally accessible, alternatively, we will stop in at Barramundi Gorge (Maguk) or other waterfalls such as Yurmikmik (Motor Car Falls).

Nourlangie Rock

There are many factors affecting accessibility, although your guide will ensure you get the best experience possible. Time permitting, we stop at Nourlangie Rock, another indigenous rock art site where archaeologists have uncovered works dating back over 20,000 years. We explore the evolving social, cultural, and environmental changes in the area over time before making our way back to camp for a hearty dinner and a well-earned rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner. Kakadu National Park Safari Tents or Basic Swags. Driving Distance: 150km. Hike Distance and Grading: 1.5 km–4 km

Day 3: Autopia Tours Litchfield National Park to Darwin

Travelling south through Pine Creek, a small pioneering town in the Katherine region outside of Kakadu National Park, famous for its discovery of gold in the 1970’s. We stop for a quick refreshment break at the Adelaide River before our journey leads us to Litchfield National Park. We spend the afternoon immersed in Litchfield’s natural oasis of waterfalls, spring-fed streams and rugged sandstone escarpments. We’ll spend time in any combination of Buley Rockholes, Wangi  Falls or Florence Falls for a refreshing soak in picturesque rock holes and waterfalls. Discover the uniquely impressive Magnetic and Cathedral Termite Mounds before making our way back to Darwin, arriving back to your accommodation at approximately 7:00pm.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Driving Distance:  500km. Hike Distance and Grading: 1 – 2 km.

*Autopia Tours reserves the right to alter the route or itinerary schedule during seasonal weather fluctuations and/or during park closures due to traditional landowner ceremonies.

Autopia Tours Inclusions

• 2 Nights Outback bush camping in Basic Swag (Kakadu National Park)
• Includes: 2 x breakfast, 3 x lunch, 2 x dinner
• Aboriginal culture and rock art viewing
• Wetlands River Cruise
• Kakadu Park pass entry fees
• Guided bush walks (up to 3km, grade 2-4)
• Accredited outback driver-guide
• Air-conditioned 4WD off-road mini-coach travel
• Comprehensive tour commentary
• Selected Darwin inner-city pick-up/drop-off points

Exclusions

• Any meals not indicated in the itinerary
• Travel insurance is highly recommended
• Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary
• Personal expenses

What to bring

• 3L Refillable water bottle
• Wide brimmed hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
• Swimwear, beach towels, and toiletries
• Comfortable sturdy hiking shoes (tread closed toe shoes)
• All-weather clothing (extreme conditions inc wind, heat, cold, day/night)
• 15kg soft bag & small day pack
• Tropical strength insect repellent
• Mosquito or fly net (summer months)
• Flashlight, headlamp or torch
• Money for snack and meals
• Bring your own sleeping bag & pillow (optional – if staying in a swag)
• Recharge power bank (limited access to power to charge phone or cameras)
• Camera

Booking terms

Our Contract 

All bookings are made with Get Lost Travel Pty Ltd (ABN 94 143 929 962) (us/we). By booking a trip with us you have agreed to be bound by the terms and conditions set out in these booking conditions. Your booking will be accepted by us on this basis. The services to be provided are those referred to in your booking confirmation and/or invoice. Accredited Bus Number: AC003612. 

Validity 

Dates and itineraries are valid until 31 March 2024, from 1 January 2022 dates and itineraries are indicative only.

Standard Conditions 

Any references to ‘GLT’, ‘we’, ‘our’ and ‘us’ equates Get Lost Travel Pty Ltd, which applies to the following GLT brands and entities below: Autopia Tours, Wildlife Tours Australia, Australian Bus Charters & Tailormade Touring, Boutique Touring Company and Geelong & Bellarine Tours.

Please take the time to read and understand the conditions of booking. Set out below prior to booking a trip with us. We strongly recommend that you also read the information relating to your product. Or service prior to booking to ensure that you understand the itinerary. GLT will not be held responsible for passengers failing to familiarise themselves with the booking terms and conditions.

Although every effort is made. GLT shall not be liable for any illness, injury, damages, loss, delay or failure to join the tour. That may occur due to factors beyond our control. We highly recommend all passengers have travel insurance with COVID-19 coverage. Should they have to cancel a trip at the last minute.

Modify the Tour

GLT reserves the right to modify routes or itineraries,or even cancel tours when unforeseen circumstances arise. This is especially true during seasonal weather fluctuations and/or during park closures due to traditional landowner ceremonies. Other accredited tour operators may be used from time to time on some tours.

Fares are shown in Australian Currency and are correct at the time of printing but are subject to change.

Booking Terms and Conditions 

Customers Responsible for their Own Vaccination and Testing 

The customer shall comply with all Government (Federal, State and Territory) COVID entry restrictions.

Where the customer is not vaccinated and/or not able to show a negative RAT test. The customer will forfeit any and all monies paid and GLT holds the right to refuse to board.

Where the customer cancels due to travel restrictions other than a vaccination and/or testing requirements, the operator shall have the discretion to
(a) offer a refund or credit voucher (to be used at a later time); or
(b) to forfeit any and all monies paid by the customer.

For the purposes of (a), the operator reserves the right to withhold such a reasonable sum to cover administrative expenses and other losses, dependent on when notice of cancellation is given by the customer.

Customers Responsible for Health & Safety on board Short Breaks / Extended Trips

In the unlikely event that a guest returns a positive test whilst on tour, some accommodation suppliers may require proof of a negative result before entering the property. Multi-day travellers are strongly advised to bring along some RAT tests as some remote regions have limited access to these tests.

Guests are responsible for all COVID-related relocation expenses should they need to leave the trip midway. There will be no financial reimbursement for any aspects of the tour that guests do not participate in if they choose to depart early.

It is recommended by the Department of Health that commercial passenger vehicle drivers and passengers wear fitted face masks whilst in transit to minimise the spread of the virus. This is no longer mandatory.

Cancellations & Refund Policy 

 We understand that travel plans can sometimes change, if you cancel some or all portions of your booking the cancellation terms set out below will apply. A cancellation will only take effect when we receive written confirmation that you have sent to your relevant booking agent notifying them of your cancellation.

If you wish to change or cancel a trip:

Day Trips 

(a) Flexible Date Changes – unlimited supply of free date changes available up until 7-days prior to departure; or

(b) 2 to 7-days prior to departure:

• we will hold 100% of the deposit paid by you as a credit voucher, valid for redemption within 3-years from the date of purchase
• any credit voucher resulting from cancellation may be applied towards any other tour operated by GLT within Australia; or

(c) 8-days or more prior to departure,

• we will refund the balance paid by you in connection to your booking less any unrecoverable costs; or

(d) failure to board on tour or cancelled within 2-days/48-hrs will result in full fare forfeiture of the ticket price and not eligible for a refund; or

Short Break / Extended Tours

(a) Flexible Date Changes – unlimited supply of free date changes available up until 30-days prior to departure; or

(b) 14 to 30-days prior to departure:

• we will hold 100% of the monies paid by you as a credit voucher, valid for redemption within 3-years from the date of purchase
• any credit voucher resulting from cancellation may be applied towards any other tour operated by GLT within Australia; or

(c) 31-days or more prior to departure,

• we will refund the balance paid by you in connection to your booking less any unrecoverable costs; or

(d) failure to board on tour or cancelled within 14-days will result in full fare forfeiture of the ticket price and not eligible for a refund; or

Any credit travel voucher resulting from a cancellation under (Cancellation by the Traveller) has an expiry date of 3 years and may be applied towards any other available trip offered by us. This credit is transferable however not redeemable for cash.

Note different cancellation conditions may apply if/when booked through third party agents, your travel consultant will advise if differences apply. We strongly advise you to take out cancellation insurance at the time of booking. If you leave a trip for any reason after it has commenced, we are not obliged to make any refunds for unused services. If you fail to join a trip, join it after departure, or leave it prior to its completion, no refund will be made or compensation for departure costs incurred. The above cancellation terms are less any unrecoverable costs by accommodation providers, travel agents, third-party affiliates and supplier fees

Cancellation by the Operator 

Our trips are guaranteed to depart once they have one fully paid traveller onboard unless the minimum group size specifically states otherwise (refer to Product Fact Sheets) or in the event of a Force Majeure resulting in the cancellation of a trip.

We may cancel a trip at any time up to 7-days (Day Trips) and 30-days (Short-Break / Extended Tours) before departure. Alternatively, we do have the right to cancel a trip at any time prior to departure if, due to terrorism, natural disasters, extreme conditions, political instability or other external events occur that deem it not viable for us to operate the planned itinerary.

Standard Cancellation 

If we cancel your trip, we can offer you a choice of:
(a) a 100% reimbursement of monies paid for your trip
(b) transfer amounts paid to an alternative departure date or tour operated by GLT; or
(c) issued with a credit travel voucher for the amount paid for your trip, valid for 3-years

Force Majeure Cancellation 

If a trip is cancelled due to a ‘Force Majeure Event’, we can offer you a choice of:
(a) a 100% credit voucher of monies paid for your trip; or
(b) a refund minus unrecoverable costs.

If the cancellation due to a ‘Force Majeure Event occurs after a trip has commenced, we can offer you a choice of a pro-rata:
(a) 110% credit voucher for the days that remain on your trip; or
(b) refund minus unrecoverable costs of the days that remain on your trip.

Any credit travel voucher resulting from a cancellation as mentioned in (Cancellation by the Traveller):

• 3-year expiry date and may be applied towards any other available trip offered by GLT;
• are not redeemable for cash;
• excludes flights or insurance as they will have their own booking conditions

In circumstances where the cancellation is due to external events outside our reasonable control, refunds will be less any unrecoverable costs. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, travel insurance excess or non-refundable flights.

A “Force Majeure Event” includes but is not limited to: acts of God; war; civil commotion; riot; blockade or embargo; fire; explosion; breakdown; union dispute; earthquake; epidemic, pandemic or other health emergencies; flood; windstorm or other extreme weather events; lack or failure of courses of supply; passage of any law, order, proclamation, regulation, ordinance, demand, requisition or requirement or any other act of any government authority, beyond the reasonable control of the parties, whether or not foreseeable, which would make it dangerous or not viable for a trip to commence or continue. 

Child Policy (Age Requirements) 

Our child and infant policy and pricing do vary depending on the trip; this is due to the diversity in our product range. All travellers under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian. For exact details see tour-specific FAQs.

Travel Insurance 

We recommend all guests have travel insurance which should be taken out at the time of booking prior to tour departure. Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident death, 24/7 medical expenses and emergency repatriation with a recommended minimum coverage of US$200 000 for each of the categories of cover.

We also strongly recommend it covers cancellation curtailment, COVID-19 cover, personal liability and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have travel insurance connected to your credit card or bank account. Please ensure you have details of the participating insurer with you rather than the bank’s name and credit card details.

Prices and surcharges 

Our tour prices are subject to variable and seasonal pricing, both of which are standard practices within the travel industry. This means our tour prices may vary at any time in accordance with demand, market conditions and availability. It is likely that different passengers on the same trip have been charged different prices. Your best option if you like the price you see is to book at that time. Any reduced pricing or discounts that may become available after you have paid will not apply. If you wish to cancel your booking to take advantage of a cheaper price. Full cancellation conditions apply as set out below (Cancellation by the Traveller). The most up-to-date pricing is available on our websites. Please note that a surcharge may be applied to a purchase made by credit card. 

Luggage Policy 

To maximise the comfort of your journey no luggage storage facilities are provided on our (Day Trips). It is recommended you bring a small day pack no bigger than 5-7kg. (Short-Break / Extended Tours): Maximum baggage allowance per person is 15-20kg preferably a soft travelling pack.
Excessive amounts of luggage may incur a surcharge fee. Inappropriate luggage presented on the day of departure and an excessive amount of luggage may result in refusal to board. Unless previously arranged. Other: mobility scooters, wheelchairs, pushers, prams, walking frames. And other walking aids cannot be stored safely on our vehicles.

Pickup up & Drop Off 

GLT may offer complimentary inner-city pick-up and drop-off services to selected accommodation providers. Please note it is the customer’s responsibility to be waiting out the front of your selected pickup location. At least 10 minutes before departure. GLT cannot be held responsible for passengers who fail to load.

Special Requirements 

Please notify the Get Lost Travel group with any dietary requirements. Food allergies and/or medical conditions at the time of booking or 7-days prior to tour departure. Limited food options are available on extended tours, forward planning is required to ensure we can accommodate but not guaranteed.

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