“Worth it if you value guide quality and landscape access over budget accommodation. Think twice if you're price-sensitive or need consistent professionalism across all staff.”
- About £374/day across 12 days
- ~£4,815 all-in with a typical £325 flight from London (£401/day)
- We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
- Pricier per day than most similar trips (median ~£173/day)
- 4.3★ from 7 traveller reviews
Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.
About this trip
Twelve days through Western Australia, from Perth up the coast and inland to Karijini National Park, covering some genuinely varied terrain — desert, gorges, reef and a beach made of shells.
You'll be on the move a fair bit, with long drives between stops, but the landscapes do the work of keeping things interesting. Expect canoeing, snorkelling, gorge walks and time learning from Traditional Custodians about the region's First Nations history.
This is one for people who want to get outdoors and cover ground rather than sit still. Days are active and distances are big, in keeping with how vast Western Australia actually is.
What you'll do
- Walk through the Pinnacles Desert
- Canoe along the Murchison River and see the Pink Hutt Lagoon
- Look for turtles and dolphins at Shell Beach
- Snorkel Ningaloo Reef
- Hike Karijini's gorges, including Joffre, Hancock's Kermit Pool and Spider Wall, and Kalamina
- Learn from Traditional Custodians about the area's First Nations history
- Moderate to good fitness needed — walking and hiking feature throughout, so bring sturdy shoes
- Expect a few long travel days given the distances involved in Western Australia
- Temperatures swing from very hot days to cold nights, so pack for both and think about timing your trip accordingly
Day by day
Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.
What's included
- Guide: AUSTRALIA LEADERS: All group trips are accompanied by a group leader. In Australia, your group leader is often also your driver, taking you from start to finish. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, as well as recommend great local eating venues. They will also introduce you to our local friends along the way. Please be aware they will be juggling many things on your tour and on some days may have less time to spend with you. One of your leader’s responsibilities is to drive you safely between destinations. Australian regulations require them to take short rest breaks during the trip. These breaks are carefully planned into the itinerary and help ensure everyone’s safety and wellbeing throughout the journey. During these periods, your leader may step away to rest, but your day’s arrangements will always be clearly outlined so you can continue to enjoy your time. Rest assured, they are committed to making your experience smooth, enjoyable, and memorable, and will always be working hard to ensure you and your group have a fantastic time exploring Australia!
- Meals: 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
- Activities: Nambung National Park – Pinnacles Desert Kalbarri – Murchison River Canoe Tour with Dinner Kalbarri – Murchison House Station Tour Kalbarri – Hutt Lagoon Shark Bay - Eagle Bluff Boardwalk Kalbarri National Park - Skywalk and Nature’s Window Shark Bay - Wulagura Didgeridoo Dreaming Aboriginal Experience Carnarvon - Gascoyne Aboriginal Heritage and Cultural Centre (Gwoonwardu Mia) Shark Bay – Shell Beach Coral Bay - Glass Bottom Boat Tour Cape Range National Park - Mandu Mandu Gorge Walk Cape Range National Park - Snorkelling at Oyster Stacks Karijini National Park – Joffre Gorge Karijini National Park - Knox Gorge Karijini National Park - Dales Gorge Karijini National Park – Hancock Gorge, Spider Wall & Kermit’s Pool Karijini National Park – Weano Gorge & Handrail Pool Exmouth – Charles Knife Canyon Lookout Hamersley Range – Hamersley Gorge Visit
- Transport: Travel across Australia often involves long distances and varied road conditions, and our vehicle selection reflects the practical demands of operating in remote and regional areas. We primarily operate our own fleet of comfortable, fit-for-purpose vehicles, including Coaster buses with trailers, mini-coaches, and, in certain regions, larger touring trucks. To ensure seamless delivery of your itinerary, we may also utilise vehicles sourced from accredited local providers, which may not display Intrepid branding. Across both our fleet and any supplementary vehicles, configurations are standardised for Australian touring conditions, prioritising reliability, and access to a wide range of destinations. As such, vehicles do not include onboard Wi Fi, reclining seats, or toilet facilities. All vehicles meet Australian safety standards and are maintained by licensed operators; however, age, configuration, and kilometres travelled may vary and may differ from touring standards in other destinations. In the case of a breakdown or other unforeseen circumstances affecting the vehicle, we reserve the right to substitute vehicles other than those specified, to ensure the operation of the itinerary. Seats on tour vehicles are not pre-allocated. To ensure all participants get to enjoy window seats or seats closer to the front we encourage a daily seat rotation system. Private vehicle
- Accommodation: The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation. Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available. Hotel (5 nights), Resort (2 nights), Station Stay (2 nights), Eco Lodge Tents (2 nights)
- Insurance: Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with Cover Genius to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).
How travellers rate it
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 18 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
Your free day in Australia
Landing early, staying on, or filling free time? The best-rated day experiences in Australia — you book on Viator (we may earn a commission).
Worth it if you value guide quality and landscape access over budget accommodation. Think twice if you're price-sensitive or need consistent professionalism across all staff.
- Guides like Flick and Sue deliver genuine expertise on wildlife, history, and landscapes with warm, flexible problem-solving.
- Pricing inconsistency is stark: same tour costs €1800–€2300, with one traveller paying 28% more for identical experiences.
- Two swag nights lack facilities, lunches are wrap-based fillers, and one reviewer raised concerns about guide driving distraction and group tension.
- Shared dorms and basic catering offset by genuine landscapes and memorable group dynamics, though hygiene of kitchen storage flagged as poor.
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Sorted by fit — never by who paid. Price moves and availability come from our own daily tracking.
Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £4,490, about 14% below the priciest month (Apr).
Getting there
One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.
Hotels in Perth
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Hostels in Perth for the night before your tour · 3 Sept – 4 Sept
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Common questions
How long is West Coast & Karijini Adventure?
It's a 12-day trip. It starts in Perth and finishes in Exmouth.
How much does West Coast & Karijini Adventure cost?
The land price starts from £4,490 per person for the 12-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.
What will West Coast & Karijini Adventure really cost me all-in?
On top of the £4,490 land price, budget roughly £325 for a return flight from the UK — about £4,815 all-in before spending money. Most day-to-day meals out and optional activities are extra.
What's included in the price?
The price covers all your accommodation, 13 meals (6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners), transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.
What's not included?
travel insurance (required) is not included, so factor it into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.
How big is the group?
Groups are capped at around 12 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.
When does West Coast & Karijini Adventure run?
It runs across roughly 7 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.
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