Itinerary
- Day 1
Darwin
You'll arrive in Darwin and spend the day getting to know Australia's Northern Territory capital at your own pace. The local characters here are as colorful as the sunsets you'll see. In the evening, you'll have dinner and drinks with your driver guide and the rest of the group.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with Driver Guide and fellow adventure-seekers)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront)
- Day 2
Darwin
A city tour takes you through Darwin's history, covering everything from wars to natural disasters. You'll see the East Point Military Reserve and check out the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. The afternoon is free, so you can either head to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility or catch the Mindil Beach Sunset Market with over 200 stalls if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront)
Included Activities
- Darwin city tour
- Visit East Point Military Reserve
- Visit Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT)
Optional Activities
- Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility
- Mindil Beach Sunset Market
Landmarks/POIs East Point Military Reserve Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) Mindil Beach Sunset Market Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility - Day 3
Adelaide River to Kakadu National Park
This morning you'll do a tour focused on Aboriginal culture with Pudakul, a family business that's 100 percent Aboriginal owned and operated. They'll show you cultural and nature experiences from the Adelaide River Flood Plains on Aboriginal land called Limilngan-Wulna, including art, music, and bush tucker. After that, you're heading into Kakadu, a UNESCO World Heritage national park and one of Australia's most important living ecosystems.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel)
Included Activities
- Pudakul Aboriginal Cultural Tour (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
- Explore Kakadu National Park
Landmarks/POIs Kakadu National Park Adelaide River Flood Plains 
- Day 4
Kakadu National Park
Early on, you'll take a morning flight over Kakadu to see just how massive it is, covering almost 20,000 square kilometres. Then you'll explore the park on the ground, looking at ancient Aboriginal rock art and cruising through Yellow Water Billabong. Your local guide will help you spot the saltwater crocodiles that live there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel)
Included Activities
- Kakadu National Park exploration
- Ancient Aboriginal rock art visit
- Yellow Water Billabong cruise (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
Optional Activities
- Morning scenic flight over Kakadu
Landmarks/POIs Yellow Water Billabong Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Rock Art Site - Day 5
Nitmiluk National Park
You'll travel to Nitmiluk National Park, where escarpments carved out over millions of years create dramatic scenery. A cruise through Nitmiluk, also called Katherine Gorge, lets you learn about the ancient story of the cicada and how the Jawoyn people connect spiritually to this land.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Knotts Crossing Resort)
Included Activities
- Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge cruise (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
Landmarks/POIs Nitmiluk National Park Katherine Gorge - Day 6
Mataranka to Tennant Creek
The day starts at Elsey Homestead, which was featured in the 1982 film 'We of the Never Never'. You'll soak in the natural hot springs at Mataranka thermal pools surrounded by palm trees. After that, you're heading to the Daly Waters Pub, known as Australia's 'original outback pub' where people traditionally leave their mark on the walls. By evening, you'll arrive in Tennant Creek with a better sense of outback life.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Bluestone Motor Inn)
Included Activities
- Mataranka Thermal Springs (dip)
- Visit Daly Waters Pub
Landmarks/POIs Mataranka Thermal Springs Daly Waters Pub Elsey Homestead - Day 7
Karlu Karlu to Alice Springs
You'll drive along the Stuart Highway, a long straight road stretching 2,700 kilometres. Karlu Karlu, also known as Devils Marbles, appears on the horizon, a sacred site of granite boulders tied to Aboriginal ceremonies and storytelling. You'll continue to Alice Springs and climb Anzac Hill for views of the East and West MacDonnell Ranges.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs)
Included Activities
- Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) Conservation Reserve visit
- Anzac Hill view, Alice Springs
Landmarks/POIs Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) Conservation Reserve Anzac Hill East MacDonnell Ranges West MacDonnell Ranges - Day 8
Alice Springs
After a relaxed hotel breakfast, you'll head out to see the Alice Springs School of the Air, which provides education to kids in remote areas. Next is the Alice Springs Telegraph Station, a historical site where the town began as a communication hub. Later you'll grab lunch and then check out Standley Chasm in the West MacDonnell Ranges to see the red rock walls, followed by Simpsons Gap, a quiet wildlife area.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Relaxed breakfast at your hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs)
Included Activities
- Alice Springs School of the Air visit
- Alice Springs Telegraph Station visit
- Standley Chasm exploration
- Simpsons Gap visit
Landmarks/POIs Alice Springs School of the Air Alice Springs Telegraph Station Standley Chasm Simpsons Gap Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park - Day 9
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
You're traveling from Alice Springs to Uluru through landscapes that reflect Aboriginal culture and spirituality. Once there, a guide will take you around the base of Uluru and tell you about the ancient creation stories and what this massive monolith means. At sunset, you'll have sparkling wine and light refreshments while watching Uluru change colors. If you want, there's an optional barbecue dinner under the stars available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Outback Hotel & Lodge)
Included Activities
- Guided tour at base of Uluru
- Uluru sunset experience with sparkling wine and light refreshments
Optional Activities
- Exclusive Barbecue Dinner in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Landmarks/POIs Uluru Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park 
- Day 10
Uluru
This is your day to set your own schedule. The resort pool is there if you want to spend time relaxing, or you can join in on some free activities happening throughout the day like guided walks through the gardens, bush food demonstrations, or didgeridoo sessions. If art interests you, the Gallery of Central Australia has Indigenous works on display and it's worth checking out. There's also the option to book a scenic flight over Uluru if you want that experience, though it does cost extra. Later in the evening you'll have dinner with the group, which is a good chance to swap stories and photos from the tour so far.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Outback Hotel & Lodge)
Included Activities
- Access to resort pool
- Guided garden walks
- Indigenous bush food demonstrations
- Interactive didgeridoo sessions
- Visit Gallery of Central Australia (GoCA)
Optional Activities
- Optional scenic fixed-wing flight over Uluru (own expense)
- Optional helicopter flight over Uluru (own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Uluru Gallery of Central Australia (GoCA) Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Day 11
Departure
Get up early to see the Field of Light art installation by Bruce Munro, which covers the desert floor with lights. You'll watch it as you say goodbye to your Northern Territory tour, feeling like the lights themselves.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Field of Light art installation by Bruce Munro
Landmarks/POIs Field of Light
