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Small Group
Average
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(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
This is as real as Australia gets – kangaroos around every corner, towering eucalyptus trees, out-of-this-world wildlife and welcoming locals. Spend five unforgettable days exploring Kangaroo Island with a local guide and a group of curious travellers, taking in the best natural and cultural highlights across the island. Hang out with a true blue sheep farmer, surf down sand dunes and discover the natural landmarks of Flinders Chase National Park. Throw in some of Australia’s best beaches and you’re in for an ace adventure.
Highlights
- The island is known for some of Australia’s best beaches – hop your way between the white sands of Emu Bay, the famously stunning Vivonne Bay, and the secluded Stokes Bay, voted as Australia's best beach 2023.
- Visit the Penneshaw Penguin Centre for an evening walk to search for the world’s smallest variety of penguins.
- Spend a morning with some of the island’s most delightful creatures, the colony of sea lions that have resided at Seal Bay for hundreds of years.
- You’ll feel like you’re in the deserts of North Africa when you visit Little Sahara, impressing with rolling sand dunes (you can even surf down them if you’re feeling adventurous!).
- Explore the unique landscapes of Flinders Chase National Park, including the naturally sculpted Remarkable Rocks and the dramatic Admirals Arch.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2396
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Private vehicle,Shuttle bus,Ferry
Guide Language: English
Supplier Code: PZSI
Starts: Adelaide / Kangaroo Island, Australia
Finishes: Kangaroo Island / Adelaide, Australia
Duration: 5 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Average
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (3),Accommodation: Hotel (4 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) $1,634 ($327 /day)
Itinerary
Welcome to Adelaide! Or Tandanya in the language of The Kaurna people, who are the traditional owners of the land on which Adelaide is now located. Adelaide is the capital of South Australia and your gateway to the delights of Kangaroo Island. You'll have a welcome meeting at your hotel in Adelaide at 9 am where you’ll link up with your local leader and the other travellers joining you on this adventure. Find out what’s in store over the coming days, then board your transfer bound for Cape Jervis (approximately 2 hours), from where you’ll jump aboard a ferry and travel to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island (approximately 45 minutes). Be sure to keep an eye out for dolphins swimming alongside the ferry! From the ferry landing, it's a short walk to your hotel. Drop your luggage, then perhaps get to know your group over lunch on the island. In the afternoon, get your first taste of the island’s unique nature by joining your leader and heading out onto the Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail, positioned in the dunes overlooking Hog’s Bay. Keep an eye out for wildlife! This evening you'll visit the Penneshaw Penguin Centre for an evening walk to search for the world’s smallest variety of penguins.
Included Activities:
- Kangaroo Island - Penguin tour
- Kangaroo Island - Penneshaw Sculpture Trail
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Australia’s third-largest island, Kangaroo Island is a veritable paradise for wildlife lovers. It’s not just kangaroos you can find here – wallabies, sea lions and echidnas are all locals too. Evidence suggests Aboriginal life existed on the island as far back as 16,000 years, but it was uninhabited by the time Europeans arrived in the early 19th century. The island is now home to 4000 people, and today will be spent diving into local culture and history. First up, head out onto Dudley Peninsula and get a real taste of Aussie culture when you pay a visit to a sheep farm to see how sheep are shorn and meet the owner’s super sweet kelpie dogs. Stop by the Cape Willoughby Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in South Australia. If you’re feeling extra adventurous today, you’ll have the chance to climb the 500 steps to the top of Prospect Hill, the highest point on Kangaroo Island. Next up are visits to some local producers, such as a family-owned eucalyptus oil refinery and a honey farm, a third-generation family business and home to the only pure strain of Ligurian Bee in the world. Then head to the Kangaroo Island Gallery, a community Gallery specifically for the promotion, encouragement, and exposure of artists and craftspeople of Kangaroo Island. Time permitting there may be the option to also visit a local winery and try some of their wines. Finally, head to Kingscote, the largest town on the island, check into your hotel and put your feet up.
Included Activities:
- Kangaroo Island - Full-day trip to Dudley Peninsula
- Kangaroo Island - Cape Willoughby Lighthouse
- Kangaroo Island - Sheep Shearing & Sheep Dog Experience
- Kangaroo Island - Honey Farm
- Kangaroo Island - Eucalyptus Oil Distillery
- Kangaroo Island - KI Community Gallery
Optional Activities:
- Kangaroo Island – American River Prospect Hill - Free
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
After breakfast, swing by Salt Lagoon to snap some pictures of this scenic spot, then continue towards Emu Bay Beach. If the group fancies, you’ll have the chance to pop into the lavender farm to try some delicious lavender scones. Spend some time stretched out on the white sand or paddling in the pristine, clear waters, then beach hop over to the secluded Stokes Bay, a gorgeous spot for a swim, and voted Australia's most beautiful beach in 2013. Early 2020 saw bushfires ravage Kangaroo Island, with the Stokes Bay region being particularly badly hit. The Stokes Bay Community Hall served as a centrepiece for the settlement since 1952 but was completely destroyed by the fires. Today the area is in recovery, and the National Trust is working with the local community to restore the hall, as well as natural habitats for wildlife. After an afternoon on the beach, return to Kingscote and enjoy an evening at leisure.
Included Activities:
- Kangaroo Island - Full Day Trip to Emu Bay & Stokes Bay
Optional Activities:
- Kangaroo Island - Lavender Farm - Free
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Start the day with a visit to Seal Bay. There are no actual seals here, but there are plenty of sea lions! The sea lion colony you see today has existed at Seal Bay for thousands of years. Join an up close and personal ranger-led wildlife experience which will allow you to observe the lives of these endearing creatures as you watch them swim, play and bask in the sun. Continue on to Little Sahara, named for its rippling sand dunes that resemble the North African desert. While here you may have the chance to hire a sandboard and ride your way down the dunes. Next up is something really special – head to Vivonne Bay, which is not only one of the most stunning beaches on Kangaroo Island but the whole of Australia. Venture into the Flinders Chase National Park and come face to face with the aptly named Remarkable Rocks, made up of naturally sculpted granite boulders. You’ll also check out the impressive Admirals Arch and take some time to explore the park before heading back to Kingscote.
Included Activities:
- Kangaroo Island - Flinders Chase NP Incl Remarkable Rocks & Admiral's Arch
- Kangaroo Island - Seal Bay Wildlife Experience with local ranger
- Kangaroo Island - Vivonne Bay & Little Sahara
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Start the day by heading to American River (not actually a river, or American, but a little town on the northeast coast of the island), where you’ll find a schooner boat first built in 1803 called 'Independence'. Learn about the boat’s history and see how it’s being rebuilt, then take a scenic walk through coastal scrub towards the remains of an old fish cannery built at the end of the 19th century, keeping an eye out for the rare and striking glossy-black cockatoos along the way. Get ready to say goodbye to Kangaroo Island as you make the drive back to Penneshaw and catch the ferry back to the mainland. Dock in Cape Jervis and hop on our private transfer back to Adelaide (approximately 2 hours). You can expect to arrive back at our hotel in Adelaide at around 4.30 pm at which time the tour comes to an end.
Included Activities:
- Kangaroo Island - American River ‘Rebuild Independence’ Boathouse Visit
- Kangaroo Island - American River bushwalk
Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
Reviews
Pamela - Traveled, November 2023
Intrepid's Kangaroo Island trip was a wonderful experience in nature. It's a relatively quiet region in villages and on the road which we welcomed. The Island has a diversity of amazing coastal landscapes and abundant animals in the wild if you know where to look as our guide did. We were pleasantly surprised with the array of quality and creative meals restaurants and cafes, particularly breakfasts. All this to the credit of our knowledgeable Intrepid Guide.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/29/2023
Laura - Traveled, September 2023
Kangaroo Island was stunning. Kevin was an excellent guide and I had the best break from reality I've had in years. Would highly recommend this tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/04/2023
Lynette - Traveled, April 2023
A really comprehensive trip of Kangaroo Island. We got a good view of nearly all the island, and saw many things. Well worth doing this trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/02/2023
Sofie - Traveled, April 2023
Kangaroo Island is absolutely gorgeous and so tranquil, and our leader Kevin was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and seemed very engaged in the local communities and he clearly loves what he does. If you are a vegetarian, get ready to eat a lot of veggie burgers and vegans may need to bring their own provisions unfortunately though.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/02/2023
Chike - Traveled, April 2024
Great trip with a lot of personalised experiences. Super friendly and experienced guide for a small of travellers.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/10/2024
Peter - Traveled, March 2024
Comprehensive tour of Kangaroo Island. Well organised. Well led by our enthusiastic guide, Jess. Such a friendly group of fellow travellers too. A wonderful experience & highly recommended.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/06/2024
Jeffrey - Traveled, April 2023
Good trip. Scenic and Interesting Island. If a fellow traveller brings Covid to the tour, they will not be asked to test, or leave the Van. You will be stuck for days with them coughing and blowing their nose, in a sealed environment. Said sick person, only advised positive, after the end of the tour. Deliberate selfish behaviour. Intrepid Covid policy is Smoke and Mirrors. Guide will ignore illness. I have seen this guide behaviour on two tours. Maybe it is even Intrepid policy. I think we all suspect this, as a reality, ($), but it was demonstrated on this tour, and I believe half the van tested positive, 1- 2 days after the tour. I know you won’t print this, lol. Just want Intrepid to read it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/16/2023
Jennifer - Traveled, February 2023
Our trip to Kangaroo Island was excellent ! The island is still very natural and has not been overdeveloped for tourism. It was a pleasure & fun to travel in a small group and have a very informative tour guide.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/21/2023
Rayna - Traveled, February 2023
Kangaroo Island was amazing, you could even say remarkable! There was so much to see and do with some many unique industries sharing the island. The flora and fauna were populous, close enough to touch. The included tours were fabulous, and a highlight was the shearing and sheepdog demonstration.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/23/2023
Janina - Traveled, February 2023
Our Kangaroo Island guide, Pablo, was the best holiday guide we’ve ever had. His knowledge is incredible, tons of personality as well as being a caring, obliging and considerate person.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/08/2023
Sona - Traveled, December 2022
This tour was such a well organised, comprehensive way to see Kangaroo Island. There's so much to see and do if you enjoy wildlife and scenery, with the sea lions at Seal Bay a real higlight!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2022
Ann - Traveled, December 2022
Cannot recommend this tour. Intrepid needs to do a lot more work to bring it up to a better standard and for the price charged. Would recommend hiring a car and do it yourself tour. I do recommend visiting the Island which I found to be rugged, quiet, interesting and with friendly people. You must see Seal Bay.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/13/2022
William - Traveled, March 2024
Incredible trip, very fun and action packed. Tour Leader Jess was amazing, very enthusiastic, organised and made the trip
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/27/2024
Sarah - Traveled, March 2024
This was a fantastic tour with plenty of opportunities to see the local wildlife and spectacular scenery. We were able to relax and sample the local produce as well swim and discover the different landscapes and features of the island.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/06/2024
Helen - Traveled, February 2024
A great tour that does justice to everything KI has to offer, and that is a huge amount. Our tour guide Kevin's local knowledge, and love of and for the environment is the icing on the cake and a real asset to Intrepid. So glad I chose this tour a not a brief 1- or 2-day stopover.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/15/2024
Jennifer - Traveled, January 2024
kangaroo island is a dream. the beaches are stunning! the wildlife is adorable! and the people are fantastic.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/23/2024
Robyn - Traveled, November 2023
We really enjoyed our KI trip. Small, fun group who got on well. Our tour guide Kevin was brilliant - he knew so much about the island and was a fabulous guide who went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/01/2023
Marius - Traveled, November 2023
This tour was well planned, the accommodation was fine and the guide was very knowledgeable and considerate of everyone. One recommendation - provide a small speaker and microphone for the guides. It was difficult or impossible for some of us, especially those toward the back of the van, to hear his comments on the locations as we were travelling.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/19/2023
Jane - Traveled, November 2022
This tour gives an insight into the unique world of Kangaroo Island and leaves you with a greater appreciation of the fragile balance between human influence and animal survival.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/30/2022
Catherine - Traveled, November 2022
Kangaroo Island is an amazing place to visit, especially as it recovers from the bushfires. This is one of the best trips I've taken, as it had so much diversity in terms of what we saw and did, from animal sanctuaries to geological landmarks to farms. I'm so grateful to have been on this trip, as with having Leonie as our indefatigable guide and my fellow participants who were very kind and generous to each other. Yay KI!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/02/2022
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