Outback Adventure – Australia Tour for Young Adults & Young Solo Travellers

Outback Adventure Tours for Young Adults

The one that gives you wildlife, ancient local culture & 3 nights at Uluru

The Australian outback has to be experienced to be believed. This is home to the world’s oldest living culture, to skyscraper-sized boulders, scores of crocodiles & kangaroos, ancient rainforest, and the giant red monolith that is Uluru. You’ll see it all from Darwin to Uluru in 9 incredible days, with time for sunset hikes, natural wonders, and lunar landscapes along the way.

Contiki acknowledges the Traditional and Torres Strait Island owners of the land, sea and waters of the spectacular Australian continent. As we explore this remarkable land, we recognise and respect their custodianship of a unique, ancient culture and country.

“70 percent join our trips solo”

“70% of our travellers join our trips solo, so you’ll travel with like-minded young people who want to make friends, experience new things and create lifelong memories. This is the best way to turn solo travel into the most social travel imaginable.” (Cited from the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults. For the latest info and eventual changes see here)

“Most popular youth travel company in the world”

Info by the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults (“Most popular youth travel company in the world”, Wikipedia): “Our trips are exclusively for 18-35s, and whether you join us solo or in a group, our trips are designed so you can share incredible experiences with young travellers just like you.”

Reviews by tour participants:

4.8 out of 5 stars (53 Reviews)* (all reviews and the latest rating available on the details page

Target age group:

18 to 35 (35 to 45 at “Reunion Trips“)

Trip duration and price:

9 days, 1 country from about $ 2312* (final prices – also in other currencies like British £ or € – available on the booking page)

Destinations:

Australia > Australia

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Planned Itinerary:

Day 1: Garramilla (Darwin)

Day 2: Garramilla (Darwin)

Kakadu National Park

Day 3: Kakadu National Park

Day 4: Kakadu National Park

Katherine

Day 5: Katherine

Litchfield National Park

Garramilla (Darwin)

Day 6: Garramilla (Darwin)

Alice Springs

Uluru

Day 7: Uluru

Day 8: Uluru

Kings Canyon

Uluru

Day 9: Uluru

Day 1: Garramilla (Darwin)

Garramilla (Darwin)Touching down in Darwin, we’ll waste no time getting into it as we head out for an optional visit to the Royal Flying Doctors Service. Learn about the history & the activities of the RFDS’s pilots, engineers, doctors & nurses, & the experiences of the patients that were carried & cared for each day. See, experience & learn through the wonder of technology as this facility brings history to life before our free evening where we’ll check out the city’s cosmopolitan nightlife.

Travelodge Resort Darwin (or similar)Royal Flying Doctors in DarwinWe’ll find out more about the incredible Royal Flying Doctors Service which provides vital rescue and medical services across rural Australia. All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

Day 2: Garramilla (Darwin) to Kakadu National Park Make Travel Matter®

Garramilla (Darwin)
After an included breakfast at the hotel this morning, we’ll take a city tour on the coach and head to Kakadu National Park.
Kakadu National Park
It’s time to get to grips with the breathtaking landscapes of Kakadu National Park. We’ll kick things off by meeting some local Indigenous people at their business, Pudakul. We’ll be taken on an immersive cultural tour where we’ll have the chance to learn and understand the local customs and traditions of the Aboriginal people of the region. It’s an experience not to be missed. Fully immersed in these timeless lands we’ll take a hike up to Ubirr lookout, to catch a stunning sunset over the Nadab floodplain before enjoying a free evening to chill out at our accommodation.

Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceDiscover DarwinWe’ll uncover the very best of this cultural hotspot, with a local guide on hand to answer all our burning questions.
Make Travel Matter®Try Spear Throwing and Bush Medicine (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience) Immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture at Pudakul. Meet a local family in their home and learn about the significance of the Didgeridoo.
Included ExperienceHike Ubirr Lookout (Seasonal) Climb to the top and be rewarded with a sunset to rival the African savannas. You’ll half-expect a lion to walk into the frame!

Day 3: Kakadu National Park

Kakadu National Park
Cameras at the ready! We have all day today to explore the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding National Park. You’ll have the option to see the unique terrain of the Northern Territory from the sky, gliding over the strikingly different landscapes on a scenic flight. You can then opt into a Sunset Yellow Waters cruise this evening, while learning why this region is so important to the local Aboriginal people.

Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceSoak up some Culture at Warradjan See the work of Aboriginal artists and craft-makers and learn more about the indigenous tribes. Included ExperienceAdmire Prehistoric Rock Art Some Aboriginal art on Nourlangie Rocks has been around for 20,000 years! It makes our nan look like a spring chicken.
Scenic Flight over Kakadu National ParkSee the fabulous flora and fauna on a scenic flight over Kakadu National Park. There are 30-minute and 60-minute flights available, subject to availability. (Please note that all prices are in local currency, and the advertised price is for the 30-minute flight.)
Additional costs apply

Sunset Cruise on Yellow Water BillabongSail past crocs, wild horses and buffalos on the world-famous Yellow Water Billabong. Then top it off with an epic sunset. All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

Day 4: Kakadu National Park to Katherine Gorge

Kakadu National Park
More natural beauty in store today, as we start with a visit to Edith Falls before we head to the otherworldly Katherine Gorge.
Katherine
Welcome to the spectacular sandstone landscapes of Katherine Gorge. We’ll have the opportunity to take a cruise and explore the world famous National Park, spotting waterfalls, ancient aboriginal rock art and of course the incredible gorge itself.

Contour Hotel Katherine (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Included Experience Bathe in Nature at Edith Falls (Seasonal) Kick back and take a refreshing dip in the crystalline plunge pools, surrounded by monsoon forest. Pure bliss!
Katherine Gorge CruiseTake in the beauty of Katherine Gorge from the water. All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

Day 5: Katherine Gorge to Garramilla (Darwin) via Litchfield National Park

Katherine
Our time in Katherine comes to an end today, but the departure is easier knowing we’re headed for another natural wonder…

Litchfield National Park
Arriving in Litchfield National Park, we’ll check out the enormous termite mounds and famous Florence Falls, two waterfalls pouring over a wide plateau into into deep, picture-perfect water holes. Grab your swimmers to take a heavenly dip in the crystal clear waters.
Garramilla (Darwin)
Back in Darwin we’ll settle in for the night, ready to continue our adventures further south tomorrow.

Travelodge Resort Darwin (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included Experience Shower in a Waterfall One for the bucket list. Take it easy in the relaxing plunge pools, or swim under the cascading Florence Falls. Included ExperienceSee Magnetic Termite Mounds WTF? You say. Trust us. This a weird but unmissable highlight at Litchfield National Park. Darwin Harbour Sunset CruiseEnjoy a one of Darwin’s renowned sunsets from the water. What more could you want? (Please note that this experience is only available at certain times of the year. It doesn’t usually run during the wet season [Nov-Apr]. All prices are in local currency.)
Additional costs apply

Day 6: Garramilla (Darwin) to Uluru via Alice Springs

Garramilla (Darwin)
Flying out of Darwin, we have Alice Springs and the majestic Uluru in our sights.

Alice Springs
Touching down in red-earthed Alice Springs, we’ll jump on board a private coach bound for Uluru.
Uluru
Welcome to Uluru! Here we’ll settle into our lodge, ready for a few days of exploring this jaw-dropping destination. Before your head hits the pillow, you’ll have the chance to visit the magical Field of Lights.

Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar)

Included Meals:

DinnerIncluded ExperienceIncluded Flight Darwin to Alice SpringsTime to take to the sky. Uluru, here we come!Included ExperienceUluru Arrival DinnerChill with your new BFFs over dinner at Uluru.Field of LightsVisit the Field of Lights, a spectacular art installation of 50,000 lights near Uluru. All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

Day 7: Uluru

Uluru
After a comfy night’s sleep it’s time to get out and about and explore the majesty of Uluru. And what better way to start the day than witnessing the rock bathed in the golden glow of an Australian sunrise? A sacred site for the local aboriginal tribe, this imposing rock is actually a staggering 700 million years old. We’ll then get right into the heart of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park with a hike to the Walpa Gorge and Valley of the Winds, where boulders bigger than skyscrapers dominate the landscape. This afternoon you’ll have a chance to try out your skills by taking an optional Segway tour. You could also take part in a dot painting workshop.

Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceWatch the Sunrise at Uluru Start the day the right way – by enjoying the sunrise over Uluru. This should be on everyone’s #lifegoals list. Included ExperienceHike Kata TjutaWalk around this sacred site. See the Valley of the Winds and Walpa Gorge, with its towering domes that change colour in the sunlight.
Segway TourSee a different side of Uluru on a Segway tour. All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

Dot Painting WorkshopTake a dot painting workshop with a local Indigenous Anangu artist & create your own art piece. All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

Scenic FlightSoar over the sacred sites of Uluru & Kata Tjuta on a scenic flight. You can choose from 15-minute and 25-minute flights, subject to availability. (Please note that all prices are in local currency, and the advertised price is for the 15-minute flight.)
Additional costs apply

Day 8: Uluru (Including Kings Canyon)

Uluru
Grab your sneakers, camera and your sense of adventure – it’s time for a day trip! Our first stop is an included Big BBQ Brekkie at Kings Creek Station, then we’re ready to go.

Kings Canyon
Your guided hike around the imposing King’s Canyon awaits. Wonder at the lunar-like landscape as you hike through the canyon and take respite from the sun in the shady space at the bottom of the climb, The Garden of Eden. It’s as idyllic and mythical as it sounds and is home to its own unique ecosystem in this barren landscape.
Uluru
Finish the day off with a glass of bubbles in hand and the sunset casting a glow over the Outback’s most picturesque backdrop, there’s no better way to spend your final evening in Uluru.

Voyages Outback Hotel & Lodge (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceHave a Barbie for Breakfast

Does it get any better than a ‘Big Brekkie’ cooked up on the BBQ? We think not. Included ExperienceToast Uluru at Sundown Salute this sacred landmark with drinks and nibbles as you watch the sun set. A moment you’ll replay in your mind forever.
Included ExperienceHike to the Garden of EdenClimb the ‘stairway to heaven’ to the aptly named Garden of Eden, Kings Canyon.

Day 9: Uluru

Uluru
This morning we’ll have the chance to take a peaceful camel ride over the rich red sand dunes for Sunrise before it’s time to say our sad farewells to our Contiki family. Australia, it’s been real. We may shed a tear, but we’ll never forget what we’ve experienced together in this spectacular land. And just remember, it’s not goodbye, just see you soon.

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Camel RideTake a peaceful camel ride over the rich red sand dunes. All prices are in local currency.
Additional costs apply

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details & booking page

Some of the Highlights:

Included Experience
Admire Prehistoric Rock Art

Some Aboriginal art on Nourlangie Rocks has been around for 20,000 years! It makes our nan look like a spring chicken.

INCLUDED

Included Experience
Have a Barbie for Breakfast

Does it get any better than a ‘Big Brekkie’ cooked up on the BBQ? We think not.

INCLUDED

Sunset Cruise on Yellow Water Billabong

Sail past crocs, wild horses and buffalos on the world-famous Yellow Water Billabong. Then top it off with an epic sunset. All prices are in local currency.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Dot Painting Workshop

Take a dot painting workshop with a local Indigenous Anangu artist & create your own art piece. All prices are in local currency.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Trip Highlights

The must do experiences that you can cross off your bucket list

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FAQs:

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Included Meals:

7 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

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Team:

Expert Trip Manager & Trip Driver

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Group Size:

Average 20 people

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Transfers:

Coach, 1 internal flight

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More Details:

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By booking an organized Australia tour for young adults or other Australia trips for young people you can not only reduce planning hassle, but often also save money, as tour operators can buy accommodations, transportation, etc. in larger contingents in advance and thus get special conditions. You will also benefit from the experience of the tour operator, professional tour guides (whose stories you can enjoy…) and have the easy opportunity to meet nice fellow travelers when traveling in a group. Anyone who has traveled before will know that travel companions or other traveling acquaintances are one of the most essential factors for unforgettable experiences. In addition, you usually have enough individual freedom even with organized tours and you can, if the arrival and departure is not included, additionally extend your stay individually before or after the group tour with young adults. If you still prefer to organize your trip completely on your own and travel independently, then you’ll find all the practical tools you need to plan and book quickly & cheaply on our individual travel page.