Description
Begin your small group luxury Litchfield tour with convenient pickup from your Darwin accommodation around 7 am. Journey south in Mercedes comfort along the Stuart Highway to the crystal-clear waters of Berry Springs.
Berry Springs Nature Reserve
Berry Springs includes a diverse range of habitats and options. In addition, from the depths of the earth, clear geothermal waters rise to the surface and cascade over a small waterfall. This creates the perfect opportunity to sit and enjoy a relaxing water massage. The moment also lends itself to savoring homemade mango muffins and morning coffee.
Departures
- Depart Darwin 7 a.m.–8 a.m.
- Return Darwin between 4 pm and 6 pm
After the massage, perhaps paddle or swim around and watch the abundant aquatic wildlife. Maybe you would rather just sit and stay in the waterfall or go for a serene rainforest stroll along the creek.
Reluctantly leaving this piece of heaven, we set our sights on the wonderland, which is Litchfield National Park
Note: Berry Springs is usually seasonally closed from November to the end of April and, as such, will not be included in the itinerary during this time.
Litchfield National Park
After Berry Springs, it is time to explore Litchfield National Park. Known for its diversity and abundance of great waterfalls such as Florence Falls, Wangi Falls, and Tolmer Falls,. It is also home to unique wetlands, stone country, ravines, gorges, cathedral termites, magnetic termites, and much more.
Within this kaleidoscope of great aspects, you can expect to see many fine examples on your Litchfield tour.
Cascading waterfalls, crystal-clear swimming spots, grand viewpoints, endemic plants, and animals. All are on your list of things to experience.
Enjoy the relaxed pace as your guide tailors the afternoon to suit you.
Having satisfied our exploratory and adventure needs, we pass through the historic township of Batchelor on the edge of Litchfield National park
Batchelor
Batchelor is a melting pot of personal stories of the people and events that shaped the NT. Such things as WWII, uranium mining for nuclear weapons, farming research, indigenous education, and the lives and times of the pioneering people who live here and the first nation people who call it home.
Back in Darwin around 4 to 6 pm, depending on you.
Features
- Small group size (min. 6 – max. 10)
- Morning / afternoon tea
- Lunch (homemade)
- Exploration of Litchfield National Park
- Waterfalls , swimming, walks & photo opportunities
- Giant Termite Mounds & Magnetic Termite Mounds
- Home-prepared snacks and refreshments (mango muffins, biscuits)
- Education (history, culture, bush foods & medicines)
- Qualified local eco-friendly guide
- Spacious touring vehicle (Mercedes Sprinter or similar)
Important info before travel
- Hat
- Camera
- Water bottle
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses
- Swimwear & Towel
- Sunscreen
All bookings are made with Ethical Adventures (ABN: 45 759 315 390). By booking a trip with us, you are deemed to have agreed to these Booking Terms and Conditions (which constitute the entire agreement between you and us), and the booking will be accepted by us on this basis. The services to be provided are those referred to in your booking confirmation invoice.
Dates, itineraries, and prices are valid as indicated on the specific webpage or marketing material.
If you book through a third party, you may be required to pay a deposit for your booking. Recovery of this amount in the event of non-participation for whatever reason will be subject to the booking agent’s policies and may be non-recoverable. Bookings made directly with us do not require a deposit.
Acceptance of your booking will be confirmed by email and text. Please refer to your booking confirmation invoice for details regarding final payments. Payment of the balance of the trip price is due no later than immediately prior to departure on the day of the trip. If this balance is not paid on or before this time, we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled, and you will be unable to participate in the tour for that day.
In order for us to confirm your travel arrangements, you must provide all requested details and the deposit (if required) at the time of booking. Necessary details include full name, age, nationality, any relevant pre-existing medical conditions (which may affect your ability to complete your travel arrangements or participate in our adventures), contact details, pickup location, food allergies, and considerations.
If you are late for pickup, we will attempt to contact you by phone number. In the event that you are unreachable and more than 10 minutes late, it will be assumed that you are not attending, and your seat will be cancelled. Any money taken will be forfeited in this situation.
Refunds and cancellations
Note: There is no special consideration given to COVID or any other health-related factors.
Schedule 1: If you or your client’s circumstances change and you cannot undertake the tour:
3.1 DAY TOURS or less
- All items provided by ethical adventures and not third-party providers will be subject to no penalty if cancellations occur outside of 14 days from departure.
- All items provided by ethical adventures and not third-party providers will be subject to a 50% penalty of full payment if cancelled within 14 days to 48 hours prior to departure.
- All items provided by ethical adventures and not third-party providers will be subject to 100% loss of payment if cancelled within 48 hours of departure.
- For options provided by third-party providers, such as accommodation, cruises, shows, flights, etc., any refund will be according to the terms of those providers policies. Ethical Adventures will pay those providers the amounts owed where they require payment and refund the remaining amount to the guest.
3.2 MULTI-DAY TOURS AND PRIVATE CHARTERS
- All items provided by ethical adventures and not third-party providers will be subject to no penalty if cancellations occur outside of 30 days from departure.
- All items provided by ethical adventures and NOT third-party providers will be subject to a 20% penalty of full payment if cancelled within 30 DAYS to 14 days prior to departure
- All items provided by ethical adventures and not third-party providers will be subject to a 50% penalty of full payment if cancelled within 14 days to 48 hours prior to departure.
- All items provided by ethical adventures and not third-party providers will be subject to 100% loss of payment if cancelled within 48 hours of departure.
- For options provided by third-party providers, such as accommodation, cruises, shows, flights, etc., any refund will be according to the terms of those providers policies. Ethical Adventures will pay those providers the amounts owed where they require payment and refund the remaining amount to the guest.
We recommend travel insurance.
Choosing to book through any means an ethical adventure experience is done so with implied agreement with the above conditions.
3.3 Cancelation by ethical adventures
Ethical Adventures may cancel a trip due to, but not limited to, logistical or operational issues, insufficient sign-ups, or any other cause that makes the trip unfeasible for us to operate. You will be advised as soon as possible by Ethical Adventures NT of the cancellation. If Ethical Adventures cannot facilitate your trip, then we will endeavour to place you with another operator of our choosing that is agreeable to passengers.
If we do not find an alternative for you that is acceptable to you and us, you will receive a full refund performed via internet transfer of funds to the source account of the initial payment or cash payout. This amount will include any reservation fees paid to third parties, such as booking agents, and transaction fees paid by you for your tour with Ethical Adventures. This will constitute a full settlement.
We may also cancel departures if forced to do so by circumstances such as fire, cyclones, industrial action, etc., or what is commonly referred to as Force Majeure (FM). In the case of FM and Ethical Adventures, if we are forced to cancel a trip, we will follow the policy above. If you are unable to attend a tour due to FM and are forced to cancel, then you will likewise be treated according to the same policy.
3.4 Early Termination of Tour due to weather and/or danger or Other misc things
It is possible that a tour will be underway, which may need to end prematurely due to environmental conditions such as flooding or severe storms. In such cases, no refund is issued.
