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Kimberley and Top End with Kimberley Coastal Expedition Darwin → Darwin (2026)

26 days
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Start and end in Darwin
4.2 (27 reviews)

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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 200
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Darwin

    Darwin
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Vibe Hotel)
  3. Day 2

    Darwin to Kakadu National Park

    Darwin to Kakadu National Park
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ubirr and explore galleries of ancient Indigenous rock art
    Landmarks
    Ubirr
    Kakadu National Park
  4. Day 3

    Kakadu - Arnhem Land

    Kakadu - Arnhem Land
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Cross East Alligator River into Arnhem Land with local guide
    • Explore Cannon Hill and Hawk Dreaming art and billabongs
    Landmarks
    Arnhem Land
    East Alligator River
    Cannon Hill
    Hawk Dreaming
  5. Day 4

    Kakadu to Katherine

    Kakadu to Katherine
    Meals
    Dinner (Gourmet three-course dinner with canapés and drinks at Cicada Lodge)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cicada Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise Yellow Water Billabong with local guide
    • Learn about Bininj people's use of local flora and fauna
    Landmarks
    Yellow Water Billabong
  6. Day 5

    Katherine to Kununurra

    Katherine to Kununurra
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kununurra Country Club), Hotel (The Cambridge Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Katherine Gorge
    • Learn about Jawoyn people's spiritual culture, music and stories
    Landmarks
    Nitmiluk National Park
    Katherine Gorge
  7. Day 6

    Kununurra - Lake Argyle

    Kununurra - Lake Argyle
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kununurra Country Club), Hotel (The Cambridge Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife cruise on Ord River
    Landmarks
    Lake Argyle
    Ord River
  8. Day 7

    Purnululu National Park

    Purnululu National Park
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT's Exclusive Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge), Hotel (APT's luxury Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Echidna Chasm
    Landmarks
    Purnululu National Park
    Bungle Bungle Range
    Echidna Chasm
  9. Day 8

    Purnululu National Park

    Purnululu National Park
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT's Exclusive Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge), Hotel (APT's luxury Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Walk along Piccaninny Creek
    • Visit Cathedral Gorge
    • Sunset drinks at the Bungle Bungle Range

    Optional Activities

    • Bungle Bungle Helicopter Flight (own expense)
    Landmarks
    Piccaninny Creek
    Cathedral Gorge
  10. Day 9

    Purnululu to El Questro

    Purnululu to El Questro
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Questro - Emma Gorge)

    Optional Activities

    • Upgrade your stay at El Questro with an all-inclusive two-night stay at The Homestead, a secluded oasis perched above the Chamberlain River with exceptional dining and curated experiences
    Landmarks
    El Questro
  11. Day 10

    El Questro

    El Questro
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at Emma Gorge Resort)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Questro - Emma Gorge)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Emma Gorge
    • Swim beneath Emma Gorge waterfall
    • Visit Zebedee Springs thermal springs
    • Explore Livistona and pandanus palm forest
    Landmarks
    Emma Gorge
    Zebedee Springs
  12. Day 11

    El Questro to Mitchell Plateau

    El Questro to Mitchell Plateau
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Exclusive Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge), Hotel (APT luxury Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge)
    Landmarks
    Gibb River Road
  13. Day 12

    Mitchell Plateau - Mitchell Falls

    Mitchell Plateau - Mitchell Falls
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Exclusive Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge), Hotel (APT luxury Mitchell Falls Wilderness Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Little Mertens Falls and view rare Aboriginal art
    • Continue to Big Mertens Falls
    • Visit Mitchell Falls
    • Included helicopter flight over Mitchell Falls
    Landmarks
    Mitchell Falls
    Little Mertens Falls
    Big Mertens Falls
  14. Day 13

    Mitchell Plateau - Drysdale River Station

    Mitchell Plateau - Drysdale River Station
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Drysdale River Station)

    Included Activities

    • View Wandjina and Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) rock art gallery
    Landmarks
    Kalumburu Road
    Drysdale River Station
  15. Day 14

    Manning Creek - Galvans Gorge

    Manning Creek - Galvans Gorge
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in the shade at Manning Creek)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Exclusive Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge), Hotel (APT luxury Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Manning Creek and spot local birdlife
    • Walk to Galvans Gorge waterhole
    • View rock art at Galvans Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • Swim in Galvans Gorge waterhole
    Landmarks
    Manning Creek
    Galvans Gorge
  16. Day 15

    Bell Gorge

    Bell Gorge
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Exclusive Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge), Hotel (APT luxury Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge)

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to lower pool of Bell Gorge and swim beneath cascading waterfall
    • Bird-watching at Bell Gorge
    Landmarks
    Bell Gorge
    Gibb River Road
  17. Day 16

    Bell Gorge to Broome

    Bell Gorge to Broome
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Windjana Gorge
    Landmarks
    Windjana Gorge
  18. Day 17

    Broome - Ship Embarkation

    Broome - Ship Embarkation
    Meals
    Dinner (Relaxed dinner onboard Seabourn Pursuit)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seabourn Pursuit)
  19. Day 18

    Buccaneer Archipelago

    Buccaneer Archipelago
    Meals
    Dinner (Captain's welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seabourn Pursuit)

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac exploration of Adele Island
    • View Adele Reef marine life
    Landmarks
    Adele Island
    Adele Reef
    Buccaneer Archipelago
  20. Day 19

    Talbot Bay - Horizontal Falls

    Talbot Bay - Horizontal Falls
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seabourn Pursuit)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Talbot Bay and Cyclone Creek by Zodiac
    • View Horizontal Falls by Zodiac (subject to tidal conditions)
    Landmarks
    Talbot Bay
    Cyclone Creek
    Horizontal Falls
  21. Day 20

    Freshwater Cove - Montgomery Reef

    Freshwater Cove - Montgomery Reef
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seabourn Pursuit)

    Included Activities

    • Arraluli Heritage Exploration with Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony
    • Guided hike to rock art site with Aboriginal guide interpretation
    • Montgomery Reef exploration by Zodiac
    Landmarks
    Freshwater Cove
    Montgomery Reef
  22. Day 21

    Hunter River - Prince Frederick Harbour

    Hunter River - Prince Frederick Harbour
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seabourn Pursuit)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Hunter River and Porosus Creek by Zodiac

    Optional Activities

    • Mitchell Falls Scenic Helicopter Flight (additional expense)
    Landmarks
    Prince Frederick Harbour
    Hunter River
    Porosus Creek
  23. Day 22

    Ashmore Reef

    Ashmore Reef
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seabourn Pursuit)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ashmore Reef Marine Park by Zodiac (subject to weather and sea conditions)
    Landmarks
    Ashmore Reef Marine Park
  24. Day 23

    Vansittart Bay

    Vansittart Bay
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seabourn Pursuit)

    Included Activities

    • Walk across salt flats to view US Air Force C-53 wreckage
    • Visit Jar Island rock art gallery
    • View Gwion Gwion (Bradshaw) paintings
    Landmarks
    Vansittart Bay
    Jar Island
  25. Day 24

    King George River

    King George River
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seabourn Pursuit)

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac exploration of King George River gorge system
    • View King George Falls
    Landmarks
    Koolama Bay
    King George River
    King George Falls
  26. Day 25

    At Sea

    At Sea
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seabourn Pursuit)

    Optional Activities

    • Relax by the pool
    • Made-to-order sushi dining
    • 24-hour in-suite dining
    • Informative lecture by expert Expedition team
  27. Day 26

    Darwin - Disembark

    Darwin - Disembark
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Vibe Hotel)

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