Itinerary
- Day 1
Broome
You'll arrive in Broome and head to your hotel, then have the afternoon and evening to yourself. Later on, you'll meet the group over dinner to get to know your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Relaxed dinner to meet fellow travellers)
- Day 2
Gibb River Road - Bell Gorge
Start with the historic Boab Prison Tree, then drive along Gibb River Road through Kimberley landscapes. You'll explore Tunnel Creek with torches and wade through water, check out Windjana Gorge to see freshwater crocodiles, and pass through Wunaamin Miliwundi Range National Park before reaching your lodge for dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Boab Prison Tree
- Travel Gibb River Road
- Explore Tunnel Creek
- Visit Windjana Gorge
- Pass through Wunaamin Miliwundi Range National Park
Landmarks/POIs Boab Prison Tree Gibb River Road Tunnel Creek Windjana Gorge Wunaamin Miliwundi Range National Park - Day 3
Bell Gorge
Head back on Gibb River Road to Bell Gorge where tall cliffs surround tiered waterholes. You can swim, take photos, and watch for birds. There's also an optional hike available if you want to reach the lower pool and waterfall.
Included Activities
- Visit Bell Gorge
- Swimming at Bell Gorge
- Birdwatching at Bell Gorge
Optional Activities
- Hike to lower pool of Bell Gorge and swim below cascading waterfall
Landmarks/POIs Bell Gorge - Day 4
Kimberley - Drysdale River Station
Travel through cattle country to find secluded gorges. At Galvans Gorge, you'll see boab trees on the escarpment. Grab lunch at Manning Creek under paperbark trees, swim, and spot birds. Later you'll drive north on Kalumburu Road toward Mitchell Plateau, arriving at Drysdale River Station for the night and dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in the shade of paperbark trees at Manning Creek), Dinner (Delicious dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Galvans Gorge
- Visit Manning Creek
- Lunch at Manning Creek
- Swimming at Manning Creek
- Birdwatching
Landmarks/POIs Galvans Gorge Manning Creek Kalumburu Road Mitchell Plateau Drysdale River Station - Day 5
Mitchell Plateau
Cross Drysdale River and go up Mitchell Plateau into Livistona palm forests with panoramic views, waterfalls, and swimming holes. You'll stay at Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge. See ancient Wandjina and Gwion Gwion rock art, have a three-course dinner with local produce, and look for brolgas, herons, kites, and sea eagles.
- Meals
- Dinner (Superb three-course dinner showcasing the region's finest local produce with selection of beers and wines)
Included Activities
- Ascend Mitchell Plateau
- View Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art gallery
- Swimming in Camp Creek
Landmarks/POIs Drysdale River Mitchell Plateau Camp Creek - Day 6
Mitchell Falls
Spend the day exploring Mitchell Falls with local Aboriginal guides who'll share knowledge of bush tucker, bush medicine, native plants and animals, and Dreamtime stories. You'll hike to Little Mertens Falls to see rare Indigenous art, continue to Big Mertens Falls, then swim at Mitchell Falls and watch for wildlife.
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Little Mertens Falls
- View Indigenous art at Little Mertens Falls
- Visit Big Mertens Falls
- Visit Mitchell Falls
- Swimming in pools above Mitchell Falls
- Wildlife spotting
Optional Activities
- Mitchell Falls Scenic Helicopter Flight
Landmarks/POIs Mitchell Falls Little Mertens Falls Big Mertens Falls - Day 7
Durack River - El Questro
Return to Gibb River Road and pass the Durack River before arriving at Emma Gorge Resort at El Questro, a large 700,000-acre wilderness area. After settling in, you'll have dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Pass Durack River
- Arrive at El Questro
Optional Activities
- Upgrade your stay at El Questro with all-inclusive two-night stay at The Homestead, a secluded oasis above Chamberlain River with exceptional dining and curated experiences
Landmarks/POIs Durack River El Questro - Day 8
El Questro
Hike to Emma Gorge for a swim under a tall waterfall. After lunch at El Questro Station, relax at Zebedee Springs' natural thermal pools tucked in palm forest. You'll return to the resort for dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at El Questro Station), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Emma Gorge
- Swimming at Emma Gorge waterfall
- Lunch at El Questro Station
- Visit Zebedee Springs
- Relax in natural thermal springs
Landmarks/POIs Emma Gorge Zebedee Springs El Questro Station - Day 9
Wyndham
Head to Wyndham and check out Cambridge Gulf from Five Rivers Lookout. Then you'll visit Parry Lagoons, which is great for birdwatching.
Included Activities
- View Cambridge Gulf from Five Rivers Lookout
- Visit Parry Lagoons
Landmarks/POIs Five Rivers Lookout Cambridge Gulf Parry Lagoons - Day 10
Kununurra
Spend the morning exploring Kununurra at your own pace, then drive to Lake Argyle, the Southern Hemisphere's largest man-made lake. You'll join a wildlife cruise on the Ord River from shaded vessels to see the ecological system. By evening, you'll have a barbecue dinner while watching the sunset on a Lake Kununurra cruise.
- Meals
- Dinner (Barbecue dinner while watching sunset on Lake Kununurra)
Included Activities
- Explore Kununurra
- Visit Lake Argyle
- Wildlife cruise on Ord River
- Sunset cruise on Lake Kununurra
Landmarks/POIs Lake Argyle Ord River - Day 11
Purnululu National Park
Leave Kununurra for Purnululu National Park, one of Australia's most notable natural landscapes with the famous black and orange striped Bungle Bungle Range domes reaching 578 metres. You'll hike along a palm-fringed trail into Echidna Chasm and settle at Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge, sharing stories over dinner with other travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Delicious dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Purnululu National Park
- View Bungle Bungle Range
- Hike along Livistona palm-fringed trail
- Explore Echidna Chasm
Landmarks/POIs Purnululu National Park Bungle Bungle Range Echidna Chasm - Day 12
Purnululu National Park
Explore Purnululu and discover the Bungle Bungle Range depth. Walk along Piccaninny Creek through a winding gorge, then visit Cathedral Gorge's natural amphitheater with remarkable acoustics. Your guide will explain the natural history of the beehive domes. End the day watching sunset over the range with sparkling wine.
Included Activities
- Walk along Piccaninny Creek
- Visit Cathedral Gorge
- Marvel at beehive domes
- Watch sunset over Bungle Bungle Range with sparkling
Optional Activities
- Scenic helicopter flight over the domes
Landmarks/POIs Piccaninny Creek Cathedral Gorge - Day 13
Halls Creek - Fitzroy Crossing
Travel to Fitzroy Crossing via Halls Creek. This afternoon, explore Mimbi Caves where the Gooniyandi people share their cultural connection to the site. Learn about bush tucker, bush medicine, native plants and animals, and Dreamtime stories. You'll see marine fossils, limestone, and colored ochres in the walls, plus ancient rock paintings.
Included Activities
- Visit Mimbi Caves
- Guided tour of Mimbi Caves with Gooniyandi guide
- View ancient rock paintings at Mimbi Caves
- Learn about bush tucker and bush medicine
Landmarks/POIs Mimbi Caves - Day 14
Broome
Relax and take in Kimberley scenery as you return to Broome. This evening, you'll have a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner)
- Day 15
Embark Cruise
Board the Seabourn Pursuit this afternoon, the newest luxury ship on the Kimberley Coast with excellent facilities, dining, and service. Relax on your suite's balcony, sip champagne on deck, use the infinity pool, or meet people in the shared spaces. Dinner this evening introduces you to fellow passengers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Relaxed dinner to meet fellow travellers)
Included Activities
- Board Seabourn Pursuit
- Relax in ship facilities
- Day 16
Buccaneer Archipelago
Cruise to Adele Island and explore by Zodiac with the Expedition Team around this remote area near Adele Reef, teeming with coral and marine life including reef sharks and stingrays. Later, reach the Buccaneer Archipelago with its 800+ islands and turquoise waters. The captain hosts a welcome dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Captain's welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Explore Adele Island by Zodiac
- View Adele Reef
- Visit Buccaneer Archipelago
Landmarks/POIs Adele Island Adele Reef Buccaneer Archipelago - Day 17
Horizontal Falls
Explore Talbot Bay and Cyclone Creek with your Expedition Team Leader, weaving past dramatic rock formations and watching for wildlife. You'll experience the unique Horizontal Falls, where 12-metre tides create this natural sight. Board a Zodiac to see this remarkable phenomenon up close (subject to tide conditions).
Included Activities
- Explore Talbot Bay
- Explore Cyclone Creek
- View Horizontal Falls by Zodiac
Landmarks/POIs Talbot Bay Cyclone Creek Horizontal Falls - Day 18
Montgomery Reef
Visit Freshwater Cove and Montgomery Reef for two key experiences. The Arraluli people conduct a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony. You'll join a guided hike with your Aboriginal guide to explore a rock art site. Later, go out by Zodiac to discover Montgomery Reef rising out of the ocean due to strong tides while watching wildlife.
Included Activities
- Welcome to Country ceremony by Arraluli people
- Smoking ceremony by Arraluli people
- Guided hike to rock art site
- Interpretation of rock art
- Explore Montgomery Reef by Zodiac
Landmarks/POIs Freshwater Cove Montgomery Reef - Day 19
Hunter River - Porosus Creek
Head to Prince Frederick Harbour today with its tall red cliffs and tangled mangroves at Hunter River and Porosus Creek. Extreme tides make the harbour and waterways rich in wildlife like mudskippers and saltwater crocodiles. Watch for kingfishers, egrets, herons, and white-bellied sea eagles. An optional helicopter flight can show you Mitchell Falls from above.
Included Activities
- Visit Prince Frederick Harbour
- Explore Hunter River
- Explore Porosus Creek
- Wildlife viewing
Optional Activities
- Mitchell Falls Scenic Helicopter Flight
Landmarks/POIs Prince Frederick Harbour Hunter River Porosus Creek - Day 20
Ashmore Reef Marine Park
Have a relaxed morning on your ship. This afternoon, visit Ashmore Reef Marine Park in the Timor Sea, a sanctuary spanning 583 square kilometers where more than 100,000 seabirds breed annually including crested terns and frigatebirds. Explore by Zodiac with your Expedition Team and see 255 coral species and colorful marine life (pending weather and sea conditions).
Included Activities
- Visit Ashmore Reef Marine Park
- Explore by Zodiac with Expedition Team
Landmarks/POIs Ashmore Reef Marine Park - Day 21
Jar Island
Join your Expedition Team this morning to walk across salt flats and see the wreckage of a US Air Force C-53 that crashed near Vansittart Bay during World War II. Later, visit Jar Island to discover its rock art gallery with Gwion Gwion paintings dating back over 20,000 years.
Included Activities
- Walk across salt flats
- View US Air Force C-53 wreckage
- Visit Jar Island
- Explore rock art gallery at Jar Island
- View Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) paintings
Landmarks/POIs Vansittart Bay Jar Island - Day 22
King George River - King George Falls
Your ship cruises into Koolama Bay. Learn how this bay was renamed after the Japanese bombing of the MV Koolama in 1942. Board a Zodiac with your Expedition Team to meander through King George River's gorge system past mangrove-fringed coves and red cliffs. Get close to King George Falls, where the river drops 80 metres from sandstone cliffs.
Included Activities
- Visit Koolama Bay
- Explore King George River gorge by Zodiac
- View King George Falls
- Get close to King George Falls by Zodiac
Landmarks/POIs Koolama Bay King George River King George Falls - Day 23
Darwin
Spend a relaxed day at sea as your ship heads toward Darwin, arriving by evening. Take advantage of the ship's luxury features like poolside champagne, made-to-order sushi, 24-hour in-suite dining, or expert lectures from the Expedition team.
Included Activities
- Relax on ship
- Attend expert Expedition team lecture
Optional Activities
- Pool time
- Made-to-order sushi
- 24-hour in-suite dining
- Day 24
Darwin
You'll arrive in Darwin today and say goodbye to the ship, then transfer to the airport.
