High-flyers Best of Top End
2025-2027 Tours
See the best of the Top End on this small-group day tour from Darwin to Litchfield National Park and the Adelaide River. Explore the area with a personable Indigenous guide with generations of history and knowledge of the region. See and refresh yourself at iconic waterfalls. Enjoy a freshly cooked, beautifully presented lunch of quality local foods in lovely, shaded surrounds. Closely observe wild crocodiles in their natural environment.
See the timeless beauty of rugged stone country, waterfalls and floodplains from the air while returning to Darwin by helicopter. Take home memories you’ll never forget.
7.30 am – 5.30 pm.
Available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and weekends from 1 March till 31 October. Also available every day as a private charter, including for expedition and cruise ship passengers. We can adjust the start and finish time for private charter tours.
Tour Details
| Dates | 1 March – 31 October |
|---|---|
| Start Time | 7.30 am |
| Duration | 10 hours |
| Pick Up / Departure | Tours pick up from any Darwin accommodation. |
| Drop Off / Return | Tours returns to original departure point |
Pricing Options
| Per Person | $1996 |
|---|---|
| Private tour 1 – 5 people | $8996 |
Shared group size
- maximum 8; minimum 2
Inclusions
- small-group touring by air-conditioned tour vehicle
- pickups from any Darwin accommodation
- park use fees
- scenic helicopter flight from Litchfield Park to Adelaide River, including an aerial tour of Litchfield’s waterfalls
- one hour boat cruise on Adelaide River
- scenic helicopter flight from Adelaide River to Darwin
- expert interpretation of the natural and cultural environment from an Aboriginal viewpoint
- freshly cooked lunch of quality Australian foods
- cool, bottled water
What to bring
- an enquiring mind
- a zest for adventure
- personal items
- hat and sunscreen
- light, loose clothing
- easily removeable footwear suitable for short walks on hardened paths in hot weather
- swimming gear (optional)
We recently used NT Indigenous tours for a private tour of Original Owner lands near Darwin. We were very happy to support this company as it is the only indigenous owned tour company in the whole of the Northern Territories. Our tour guides were the owners, “Tess” and “Greg.” Both were incredibly knowledgeable as to the topography and history of these beautiful lands. Having Tess, an indigenous woman of amazing knowledge and experience, explaining where we were and what the lands mean to the original peoples of this part of Australia was incredible. She is lovely, funny, and very patient in explaining what we were experiencing. Greg took us on rocky paths to beautiful waterfalls and swimming holes. He asked us how fast we wanted to trek. We said “fast” and he was off and moving quickly. With Greg who is quite athletic, be careful what you ask for! We loved it. Tess and Greg provided us with an incredible homemade lunch which included cold beverages, salad, grilled crocodile, and grilled kangaroo. All of it was delicious and an amazing display. I can’t recommend this tour company highly enough. Their tours are worth every cent.
Tess and Greg are awesome. We had a small group and covered a lot of ground but it was never rushed. Their collective knowledge is amazing and they are very easy to spend a day with. Highly recommended if you like a relaxed, informative and friendly day trip. We had 2 adults and 2 young kids and had a blast. Thanks Tess and Greg
My wife and i loved this tour. Tess and Greg showed us as much as they could in one day and did it smoothly and comfortably. No rushing, answered any questions honestly, comentated about lots of local aboriginal and aussie perspectives.They are great hosts.The lunch Tess cooked was fantastic.We swam, learned about bush tucker, traditional family stories good and bad.I feel we got a honest assessment of the indigenous and australian situation as they have local family who live in the south west of Darwin area, and bought up there own kids here.Tess is a locally born indigenous lady with a wealth of knowledge.This is there own business, so they do it all front office to tour guides. Such passion and hard work so we can enjoy our holiday.Thank you both and best wishes on future endeavour's.Bill and Christine
We had a wonderful day on this tour. Tess and Greg were great guides. Tess grew up on the country known as Litchfield National Park. She shared her knowledge and stories with dignity and honesty. Fabulous barbecue for lunch.
This review is long overdue given the remarkable day that We spent with Tess and Greg from Northern Territory Indigenous Tours. The tour was planned last minute but Tess and Greg were supper flexible and accommodating. It was a fun-filled day exploring Litchfield National Park. Tess and Greg’s personalities, sense of humor and intimate knowledge of the National Park specifically and the Darwin area more broadly made for memories that will last forever. Beautiful scenery, simply fantastic tour tailored lunch and breathtaking sunset with cool beverages made for an awesome experience. Highest of recommendations.
