National Park Tours in Kakadu & Litchfield: 15 Ranked on What Lands in the Price

1.Kakadu Wilderness Escape Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 361 reviews · from $168Our pick

Travel from Darwin into Kakadu National Park with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Dani, Tim, Rick, or Leigh. Visit Ubirr, Cahills Crossing, Bowali Visitor Centre, and Fogg Dam or join an optional jumping crocodile cruise. Expect a 12-hour day, nearly 600 kilometres of driving, short walks, wildlife, and powerful Aboriginal cultural stories.

“Our driver/guide Dani was amazing. Being local to the area and having connections with this land, her knowledge was incredible and her delivery spot on. Highly highly recommend. 🖤💛❤️”

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2.Litchfield National Park Day Tour from Darwin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 264 reviews · from $154

Spend about nine hours visiting Florence, Tolmer, and Wangi Falls, plus magnetic termite mounds and Howard Springs. AAT Kings provides hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, commentary, lunch, and a driver-guide such as Cameron, Libby, or Jas. Swimming depends on park conditions, and Florence Falls requires 160 steps each way.

“In wet season Apparantly tour companies cancel and then you have to wait 14 days before a refund occurs I had two trips booked with aat and both were cancelled very disappointing when you plan a holiday a long way in advance. These trips are not cheap”

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3.Litchfield National Park: Full-Day & Lunch from Darwin

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 205 reviews · 10h 30m · from $176

Travel from Darwin to Litchfield National Park by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide. See giant termite mounds, Florence Falls, Tolmer Falls, Wangi Falls, monsoon forest, and the Tabletop Range. You can swim at Florence Falls when conditions allow, enjoy a short bush walk, and have lunch in the park. Guides may include Jess, Sandy, Mel, or Russell.

“Our guide Sandy was amazing. She was very knowledgeable. We travelled with a 5 year old, and it was easier for her than we thought it'd be, with not too much walking.”

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4.Kakadu National Park Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 171 reviews · from $155

Spend 12 hours traveling from Darwin to Kakadu National Park in an air-conditioned minibus. Visit Fogg Dam, Ubirr's Aboriginal rock art, and Cahills Crossing, with an optional jumping crocodile cruise. Guides such as Leigh, Daryl, Alex, and Becca are praised for their local stories, humor, and care.

“Great day out although very long 12 hours. Danni, our guide knew everything about Kakkadu, animals, plants you name it. She was probably the best guide we could have asked for on this trip. She is from the area and grew up on Kakkadu, so a native. Ask for her when you make this booking.”

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5.Kakadu National Park Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 151 reviews · 12 hours · from $240

Spend 12 hours travelling from Darwin into Kakadu with an English-speaking guide such as Norm, Neville, or Mike. Walk through Ubirr’s ancient rock galleries, pause at Nadab Lookout, eat a fresh picnic lunch, and cruise the East Alligator River with a local Indigenous guide. The day includes Arnhem Land access, crocodile spotting, snacks, hotel transfers, and plenty of commentary.

“Chrissy was a great guide and made the long day out fun. She had lots of interesting knowledge and stories to share about the land, its people and the Top End.”

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6.Litchfield National Park Tour with Wetlands or Crocodile Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · from $112Top rated

Spend about 10.5 hours touring Litchfield National Park from Darwin in an air-conditioned mini-coach. Walk to Florence Falls, swim at Buley Rockhole or Wangi Falls, see magnetic termite mounds, and choose between a Jumping Croc Cruise or Fogg Dam. Guides such as Darryl, Rebecca, Rick, and Tim add local stories and practical help.

“Tour was great, bus driver was very knowledgeable. Met some great people on the tour Would do it again 10/10”

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7.Litchfield National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 146 reviews · from $122

Spend 10.5 hours exploring Litchfield National Park with an experienced English-speaking guide such as Darryl, Dani, Emily, or Leigh. Swim at Florence Falls or Buley Rockholes, see Magnetic Termite Mounds, visit Fogg Dam or add a jumping crocodile cruise, and travel in an air-conditioned minibus from Darwin.

“Amazing day trip, Tim is an excellent guide who had so much interesting stories to share! 10/10 would recommend!!”

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8.Litchfield National Park Small-Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 103 reviews · from $142

Spend 10 hours exploring Litchfield National Park in a Toyota minivan with up to 11 people. Swim at Florence and Wangi Falls, cool off at Buley Rockholes, study Cathedral and Magnetic Termite Mounds, and visit Berry Springs when conditions allow. Local guides such as Naomi, Kats, Tracey, and Annie bring the Top End to life.

“Was and Enjoyable journey through numerous sites in Litchfield”

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9.Nitmiluk National Park Tour & Katherine Gorge Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · from $228

Leave Darwin early for a two-hour NitNit Dreaming boat cruise through Katherine Gorge, with Jawoyn culture, wildlife, and towering sandstone cliffs. Continue to Edith Falls for a possible swim, guided walks, and time at the Nitmiluk Visitor Centre. Guides such as Lee, Ethan, Naomi, and Dani have led recent departures.

“The young man operating the boat on the 11 o’clock cruise Sunday 21 July was outstanding with his knowledge. We will recommend this cruise to everyone we know.”

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10.Litchfield VIP Tours, Litchfield National Park, Day Tours,

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 44 reviews · 10 hours · from $155

Join Litchfield VIP Tours for a 10-hour English-language day trip from Darwin, limited to 11 people. Swim at Berry Springs, Wangi and Florence Falls, visit Tolmer Falls, Buley Rock Holes and termite mounds, and enjoy morning tea, lunch, snacks, drinks, and local commentary from guides such as Jason and Daryl.

“great location and good lunch. Our driver Jason was excellent”

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11.Kakadu National Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews · 7 hours · from $636

Fly over Kakadu, the Adelaide and Mary rivers, and, in the wet season, Jim Jim and Twin Waterfalls. Then cruise Yellow Water Billabong, eat lunch at Barra Bar and Bistro, and visit Warradjan Cultural Center. English commentary comes from your pilot and guides, with names such as Hamish, Liam, and Matthew praised for clear, calm explanations.

“Amazing, I feel grateful that I was able to do this trip, from start to finish it was fantastic. The scenic flight and informed pilot, smooth take offs and landings. Landing on a first air strip ! The yellow River cruise was authentic, beautiful and information given was interesting. The Lillie’s were out in flower after the summer rains, plenty of crocs and an abundance of bird life. Lunch - I had barramundi and salad and chips , perfectly cooked. The cultural centre filled in any unanswered questions. Very well organised trip, highly recommend. Last but not least always easy to book with GYG”

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12.Jabiru: Guided Flight over Kakadu National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 33 reviews · 1 hour · from $183

Fly for one hour from Jabiru Aerodrome with an English-speaking pilot-guide. Depending on the season, you may see Jim Jim and Twin Falls, Arnhem Plateau, Deaf Adder Gorge, Magela floodplains, Upper East Alligator Valley, and the Crocodile Hotel. Window seating and bottled water are included, but the small plane has no air conditioning.

“Fantastic flight over some of the most beautiful country for 1hr. Great guide. We were lucky to be the only ones onboard so it was a private trip - amazing. Just remember its nt a commercial plane so no air conditioning and its very hot on board so you will need to dress accordingly and hydrate”

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13.Litchfield National Park Waterfalls & Wildlife Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $115

Spend about 10.5 hours exploring Fogg Dam and Litchfield National Park from Darwin. You’ll spot birds and reptiles, see giant Magnetic Termite Mounds, and swim at Florence Falls or Buley Rockhole when conditions allow. Guides such as Daryl, Tim, Naomi, and Emily add local stories. A Jumping Crocodile Cruise is available as an extra.

“Danni and krista are wonderful guides and Danni stories and sense fun made the king drives between places enjoyable”

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14.Kakadu National Park Scenic Flight &Yellow Water Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $896

You’ll fly from Darwin to Kakadu with a guaranteed window seat, follow the Adelaide and Mary Rivers, land at Cooinda, and join a 1.5-hour Yellow Water cruise. Pilots such as Jacob, Jake, and Andrew share details along the way. After time at Cooinda Resort, you’ll fly back to Darwin.

“From the time we booked, the folks at Kookaburra Air took amazingly good care of us, rescheduling to fit our ship's schedule, charging my scooter while we were on the tour so I could get back to the ship. The supportive care continued Read more”

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15.Jabiru: 30 minute Scenic flight over Kakadu National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 30 min · from $112

From Jabiru, you’ll fly over Kakadu’s ancient escarpments, East Alligator Valley, Mikinj Valley billabongs, and Magela flood plains. A fixed-wing aircraft gives every passenger a window seat, while your English-speaking pilot adds live commentary to the recorded guide. Hamish is one pilot praised for both his guiding and flying.

“Great pilot, very engaging Loved the history and education”

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