West Adventure Tours
West Adventure Tours
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West Adventure Tours offers a range of awesome adventure / camping tours along the West Coast of Western Australia between Perth and Broome, from 1 day to 9 days. We are all about Small Groups, Wilderness Camping and Adventure Activities and we explore Karijini National Park, Ningaloo Reef Coral Bay Bay & heaps more. Check out what we do and please get in contact if you have any questions.
Osborne Park, Western Australia, Australia
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MarkThomPhil
Los Angeles, CA7 contributions
Dec 2019
I would highly recommend doing this trip for those that are looking to get "off the beaten path" compared to the other excursion companies. The 4x4 vehicle allowed us to camp right on the beach all by ourselves. I loved cooking our nightly meals and the food was very high quality.
It was clear that our guide, Alan, knew his stuff and Western Australia like the back of his hand. He did a great job of telling us about the area and history, but not overbearing us with information.
I would highly recommend this trip and I hope to do the Broome trip with my trust tour guide Alan.
It was clear that our guide, Alan, knew his stuff and Western Australia like the back of his hand. He did a great job of telling us about the area and history, but not overbearing us with information.
I would highly recommend this trip and I hope to do the Broome trip with my trust tour guide Alan.
Written 5 January 2020
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Sarah B
New York City, New York6 contributions
July 2019 • Solo
After a wonderful Adelaide to Alice Springs tour with Heading Bush, I decided to go with West Adventure Tours on the Broome to Perth tour. I didn't even look at any other companies - either them or not at all!
I was not disappointed. They did a great job - Nicko our guide was a star. He was cool, calm, collected and very nice. Even with our 3 flat tires and other adventures (as they say, it's not a luxury tour it's an adventure tour!), he was always cool as a cucumber fixing things and making sure we didn't miss out. I was sick during the second half of the tour and he was so nice and helpful about it, which I really appreciated. I don't know how he does it - all the driving, planning, setting up, cooking dinner, etc and then still has the energy to turn around and do it all again just a few days after each tour ends. It's a lot! And, even with all that, he is setting a great mood for our group with his upbeat attitude and smile.
I went by myself, which worked really well for my tour as there were a few other solo travellers and either way everyone was very friendly. It made the long drives and the adventurers even more fun. I think Nicko's positive, friendly attitude helped set the tone.
Pick this tour if you want a real bush experience - swags, the stars (wow, what stars!), bush camps without amenities (there are a few nights with amenities but the majority without), and cooking over the campfire. You're in for a treat!
Of course the scenery is beautiful as well - I did the whale sharks and humpback whale tours. We got a good price through West Adventure Tours for these additional tours. While the scenery is special, you can visit the same places on other tours. What makes West Adventure Tours special is their guides, their small groups, and their authentic bush experience!
I was not disappointed. They did a great job - Nicko our guide was a star. He was cool, calm, collected and very nice. Even with our 3 flat tires and other adventures (as they say, it's not a luxury tour it's an adventure tour!), he was always cool as a cucumber fixing things and making sure we didn't miss out. I was sick during the second half of the tour and he was so nice and helpful about it, which I really appreciated. I don't know how he does it - all the driving, planning, setting up, cooking dinner, etc and then still has the energy to turn around and do it all again just a few days after each tour ends. It's a lot! And, even with all that, he is setting a great mood for our group with his upbeat attitude and smile.
I went by myself, which worked really well for my tour as there were a few other solo travellers and either way everyone was very friendly. It made the long drives and the adventurers even more fun. I think Nicko's positive, friendly attitude helped set the tone.
Pick this tour if you want a real bush experience - swags, the stars (wow, what stars!), bush camps without amenities (there are a few nights with amenities but the majority without), and cooking over the campfire. You're in for a treat!
Of course the scenery is beautiful as well - I did the whale sharks and humpback whale tours. We got a good price through West Adventure Tours for these additional tours. While the scenery is special, you can visit the same places on other tours. What makes West Adventure Tours special is their guides, their small groups, and their authentic bush experience!
Written 30 July 2019
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cath1221
Brisbane, Australia38 contributions
Having just completed this epic trip over the last 9 days, I can without a doubt recommend Western Australia as a must visit. This tour packed in a heap of amazing spots in a short time, personal favourites were Karijini, swimming on the Ningaloo reef, the Monkey Mia dolphin experience and Kalbarri NP.
As a camping trip it's got it's own challenges, which might not suit everyone, but once you get into the swing of things you can definitely see the benefit of getting off the beaten track. We had some fantastic campsites with amazing night skies and sunrises.
Our guide Nicko managed to maintain eternal enthusiasm and make sure everyone was well fed and entertained, nothing was too much trouble. The tour would not have been such a success without all his hard work.
As a camping trip it's got it's own challenges, which might not suit everyone, but once you get into the swing of things you can definitely see the benefit of getting off the beaten track. We had some fantastic campsites with amazing night skies and sunrises.
Our guide Nicko managed to maintain eternal enthusiasm and make sure everyone was well fed and entertained, nothing was too much trouble. The tour would not have been such a success without all his hard work.
Written 27 July 2019
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MargueriteW
New York8 contributions
July 2024 • Friends
I went with a friend to see Mt. Rushmore and our travel agent used Southwest Adventure Tours. We were met by Greg S and he was our guide. What a disappointment! My friend is hard of hearing and she asked him to please use the microphone - he completely ignored her request even though she asked more than once. This "guide" was also verbally abusive to me after I wanted to discuss with him a nasty text he sent me when I was 19 minutes late from a hike. He told me he should have left us there and then proceeded to yell at me.
Both my friend and I spoke to his boss and to our travel agent because we wanted a different guide, but unfortunately apparently there was noone else available. Greg never apologized for his behavior. I have never experienced such appalling behavior from a supposedly professional guide. In addition he did not tell us in any detail about the history of the region.
I caution everyone not to use this company. Since our return from this vacation I have not heard from them - They do not seem to care one iota about this awful experience that ruined our vacation.
Both my friend and I spoke to his boss and to our travel agent because we wanted a different guide, but unfortunately apparently there was noone else available. Greg never apologized for his behavior. I have never experienced such appalling behavior from a supposedly professional guide. In addition he did not tell us in any detail about the history of the region.
I caution everyone not to use this company. Since our return from this vacation I have not heard from them - They do not seem to care one iota about this awful experience that ruined our vacation.
Written 5 August 2024
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Bec Y
Northcote, Australia56 contributions
This tour is a great way to see the amazing places between Perth and the Ningaloo Reef... and many of the animals that live there!! Al is an excellent tour guide... funny, informative and very capable of managing a disparate group of interests and needs. His food is amazing, he’s super organised and an excellent communicator... we felt really safe and very well informed at all times. The tour itself is tricky as the distances covered are huge in the timeframe but Al made it all as fun and interesting as possible. His tour recommendation for Coral Bay was fantastic and having the chance to have a talking circle with Hazel, one of the native titleholders, was amazing. Such great damper thank you Hazel!!!! We saw so much wildlife both at sea and on land, and slept under the stars in fabulously comfortable swags. The truck is well organised and maintained and the participation required around meals etc gives the group a good chance to get to know each other and learn about other cultures. It’s hard to find a holiday teenagers enjoy but this one is a standout. Thanks Al... you are the best!!!!
Written 8 January 2020
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Gordon A
Perth, Australia14 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
My trip (9 days Perth to Broome) was a relentless ride of magically experiences.
A massive part of that was down to the unorthodox but engaging style of our tour leader Beno. He ensured that each day was tailored to the group's needs and utilised his extensive local knowledge to add in some surprising extras.
The food was fantastic throughout and was a true masterclass in bush cooking. I'd happily have paid to eat some of the meals in a restaurant.
This trip enjoys a bewildering variety of activities and scenery, from coral reef swimming, hiking through Kalbarr and stargazing in Karijini.
It may be a challenge for some with the lack of daily showers, long bus rides and swag camping. But if you approach it with a sense of adventure then you will truly be able to get off the beaten track and experience the wildness of the west coast.
This was a first experience swag camping and whilst intimidating at first I truly felt sad at leaving my swag behind at the end. It's hard for a hostel bunk to compete with sleeping under the stars.
If possible try and swim with whale sharks in either Coral bay or Exmouth. Its got a hefty price tag but in my opinion it's completely worth it.
This tour may not be for everyone but for me it was truly unforgettable and I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
A massive part of that was down to the unorthodox but engaging style of our tour leader Beno. He ensured that each day was tailored to the group's needs and utilised his extensive local knowledge to add in some surprising extras.
The food was fantastic throughout and was a true masterclass in bush cooking. I'd happily have paid to eat some of the meals in a restaurant.
This trip enjoys a bewildering variety of activities and scenery, from coral reef swimming, hiking through Kalbarr and stargazing in Karijini.
It may be a challenge for some with the lack of daily showers, long bus rides and swag camping. But if you approach it with a sense of adventure then you will truly be able to get off the beaten track and experience the wildness of the west coast.
This was a first experience swag camping and whilst intimidating at first I truly felt sad at leaving my swag behind at the end. It's hard for a hostel bunk to compete with sleeping under the stars.
If possible try and swim with whale sharks in either Coral bay or Exmouth. Its got a hefty price tag but in my opinion it's completely worth it.
This tour may not be for everyone but for me it was truly unforgettable and I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
Written 5 May 2019
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Ames
8 contributions
Dec 2019
Last week I did the return tour from Perth to Exmouth and it was nothing short of amazing. From the second I climbed into the 4x4 to the moment I left, the trip was full of laughs, adventures, stunning sights and insider info thanks to our tour guide, the wonderful Alan. The huge distances covered were well broken up with walks, photo opportunities and the occasional termite mound viewing, and we always got to the camp with plenty of time to chase the sunsets with icy beers in hand. Waking up to the sound of waves crashing (and the odd pan crashing..thanks Alan), and having a cuppa whilst watching the sun rise was one of the best experiences from my time in Australia. The tour was wellll worth the money, with all meals being provided (delicious ones at that), everything ran very smoothly and I felt I saw everything I could've hoped to see up the west coast. Thanks to the small group size we were even able to do spontaneous activities such as riding huge harvesters and partying at a farm in the middle of nowhere! Snorkelling at Coral Bay was stunning and news has it it's better than the Great Barrier Reef. Truly fab experience, don't miss out and BRING FLY NETS.
Written 11 December 2019
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Kati Lum
München32 contributions
Nov 2019
Together with Alan our local tour guide we did the Camping Tour form Perth to Exmouth and return. We had a great time and it was an awesome experience.
As being a very small group, it felt like a road trip with friends rather than a booked tour. Nevertheless Alan did a more than great job, was very experienced, provided us with lots of background information and created a very relaxed atmosphere. The food, especially the dinner, was delicious and diversified and also with very good vegetarian options. Expect from howling Dingos at one night ;) we had a pretty good sleep under the beautiful stars and it was just marvellous to wake up with the sunrise. The places we stayed for the night were a mix of private farm grounds, campgrounds and beach camps and it was great to have them mostly just for us alone. All in all it was a beautifully rounded camping/road trip tour with many small highlights and the right mix of relax and adventure.
Thank you Alan and the team we had a great time away from the crowds :) !!!
As being a very small group, it felt like a road trip with friends rather than a booked tour. Nevertheless Alan did a more than great job, was very experienced, provided us with lots of background information and created a very relaxed atmosphere. The food, especially the dinner, was delicious and diversified and also with very good vegetarian options. Expect from howling Dingos at one night ;) we had a pretty good sleep under the beautiful stars and it was just marvellous to wake up with the sunrise. The places we stayed for the night were a mix of private farm grounds, campgrounds and beach camps and it was great to have them mostly just for us alone. All in all it was a beautifully rounded camping/road trip tour with many small highlights and the right mix of relax and adventure.
Thank you Alan and the team we had a great time away from the crowds :) !!!
Written 2 December 2019
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Siân
1 contribution
Oct 2019 • Friends
I did the 9 day broome to perth tour with Alan as our tour guide who did an exceptional job and was clearly very well experienced. He delivered a very chilled and laid back vibe and gave us options to make the tour our own. The vegetarian meals were absolutely delicious and nutritious, probably one of the best food i’ve had on a tour. It was also my birthday on the last day of the tour where Alan very kindly got me a birthday card and a momento tshirt which everyone signed with birthday wishes! Thank you to Alan and the rest of the tour group for making it a trip to remember!
Written 30 October 2019
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Paul K
Bendigo5 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
An amazing adventure, truly a unique experience of the vastness and beauty of WA. Guide Nicko is an amazing guy, fabulous local knowledge, great cook and pretty awesome taste in music! We had a ball camping in swags looking at the amazing starry sky and hearing great commentary on the local highlights. The small group tour format let us meet some wonderful travel companions. Would highly recommend this tour and the fabulous Nicko... He will make your day!
Written 31 August 2019
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Can anyone talk about the campsites? I'm assuming they have no facilities?
Written 9 June 2021
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