Steeped in more than 60,000 years of history, but visited by few, Arnhem Land is remote, untouched and home to a thriving Aboriginal culture.The Outback Spirit Arnhem Land Wetlands and Wildlife tour pairs rugged adventure with exclusive stays, taking in stunning landscapes, from rust-red cliffs to mangrove-lined lagoons. A 13-day journey from Nhulunbuy to the Cobourg Peninsula, it takes visitors into one of Australia’s most remarkable regions.Capped at 22 people, these small-group tours of the north-eastern corner of the Northern Territory are led by driver-guides in collaboration with traditional knowledge holders. To explore this remote peninsula, guests ride in a Mercedes-Benz 4WD coach, and stay in exclusive wilderness lodges and safari camps.The world’s oldest living cultureAs soon as guests land in Nhulunbuy and are greeted with a traditional welcome to country, they are introduced to a culture that spans more than 60,000 years.Each day brings rich cultural exchange: listening to Dreaming stories passed down through generations, foraging for bush tucker, and learning about traditional medicine, bark painting and wood carving.Guests will discover art ancient and new. The works of contemporary artists can be found at the Buku-Larrŋgay Mulka and Bula’bula art centres, while a key cultural stop is the two-night journey into the wild heart of Mount Borradaile, a sacred site in north-western Arnhem Land. Here, ancient escarpments reveal some of Australia’s most significant Aboriginal rock art galleries, including a six-metre-long depiction of the Rainbow Serpent.Untouched natural wondersResuming in May 2026, the tour spans the sea and the sky: from scenic flights to river cruises. A boat excursion through the Arafura Swamp, one of Australia’s largest paperbark swamps, passes through billabongs that are home to birdlife, water buffaloes and crocodiles. Together with its catchments and ocean, it supports up to 300,000 waterbirds at a time.Further along the route, the Cobourg Marine Park is celebrated for its marine turtles and dugongs, as well as nipa palm groves. On the Liverpool River near Maningrida, a half-day guided barramundi fishing trip offers an immersive water experience.A touch of comfortA Mercedes-Benz 4WD coach, designed for difficult terrain, is your vehicle as you navigate this seldom-visited region of Australia. Each tour has a dedicated driver-guide, with intimate knowledge of the roads, while local Indigenous guides meet guests along the route to share knowledge and connection to country.All accommodation, meals, attractions and experiences are included in the tour. Outback Spirit’s privately owned safari camps and wilderness lodges are exclusively reserved for tour guests, with private bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms. The tour includes a three-night stay at Seven Spirit Bay, a remote retreat only accessible by air and sea, surrounded by tropical waters and serene wilderness.Running from May to September, these tours grant rare access to a region and culture few Australians will ever see.Venture into one of Australia’s most remote and culturally rich regions – explore Arnhem Land on an all-inclusive 13-day tour; 2027 adventures are on sale now.