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The Ghan, Kakadu, Raja Ampat & Papua New Guinea - Cruise & Land Journey

26 days
From Adelaide to Cairns
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Adelaide

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at Long Plains in one of South Australia's renowned wine regions, featuring exquisite local produce and fine wines)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to The Ghan train
    • Dinner at Long Plains in South Australian wine region
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Port Augusta - Flinders Ranges

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Off Train Experience in Flinders Ranges - full day exploration with lookouts, geological sites, and native wildlife encounters
    Landmarks
    Flinders Ranges
    Port Augusta
  3. Day 3

    Marla - Alice Springs

    Meals
    Brunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bonfire experience at Marla
    • Brunch on The Ghan en route to Alice Springs
    • Selection of Off Train Experiences at Alice Springs (choose one): off-road bike riding, A Town Called Alice tour, Standley Chasm, Desert Park wildlife visit, or Simpsons Gap visit

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter flight upgrade for aerial view of Central Australia
    Landmarks
    Marla
    Alice Springs
    Standley Chasm
    Desert Park
    Simpsons Gap
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Katherine - Darwin

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Nitmiluk Gorge cruise (choose one experience): Nitmiluk Gorge cruise with cultural guide, Katherine Outback Experience, or Cutta Cutta Caves exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter flight upgrade for aerial view of Nitmiluk Gorge
    Landmarks
    Nitmiluk Gorge
    Katherine Outback Experience
    Cutta Cutta Caves
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Darwin to Kakadu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Leisurely light lunch at Wangi Falls), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Florence Falls viewpoint in Litchfield National Park
    • Visit to Wangi Falls with swimming opportunity and light lunch
    Landmarks
    Litchfield National Park
    Florence Falls
    Wangi Falls
    Kakadu National Park
  6. Day 6

    Kakadu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • 60-minute sightseeing flight over Kakadu
    • Cultural cruise on East Alligator River with Indigenous guides
    • Visit to Ubirr rock art site with gentle walking options
    Landmarks
    East Alligator River
    Ubirr
  7. Day 7

    Kakadu to Darwin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Darwin city attractions
    Landmarks
    Darwin
  8. Day 8

    Darwin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Choose one activity - Jumping Crocs and Nature Adventure (Adelaide River croc leaping experience plus Fogg Dam wetlands visit), Litchfield National Park exploration, WWII Bombing of Darwin Tour (landmarks, war relics, Darwin Harbour cruise), or Darwin City Sights Hop-on-Hop-off Tour
    Landmarks
    Adelaide River
    Fogg Dam
    Litchfield National Park
    Darwin Harbour
  9. Day 9

    Darwin to At Sea

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Embark on Scenic Eclipse II luxury cruise vessel
    Landmarks
    Darwin
  10. Day 10

    At Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on your private verandah delivered by butler), Lunch (Al fresco lunch at the Yacht Club with curated courses), Dinner (Global culinary journey with up to 10 options including French cuisine at Lumière+, Asian fusion at Koko's, or steak at Elements)

    Included Activities

    • Access to fitness facilities (POWER gym, PURE Yoga & Pilates Studio)
    • Discovery Team lectures on regional ecosystems, Indigenous heritage, and history
    • Dining options at multiple venues (Lumière+, Koko's, Elements, and others)
  11. Day 11

    Kai Islands, Indonesia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic Discovery experiences: time on beach, refreshing swim, or snorkeling in surrounding waters (subject to weather conditions and local permits)
    Landmarks
    Kai Islands
  12. Day 12

    Triton Bay, West Papua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic Discovery experiences: explore limestone karsts, snorkel on reefs, visit coastal villages (subject to weather conditions and local permits)
    Landmarks
    Triton Bay
  13. Day 13

    KitiKiti Waterfall, Mommon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Choose from up to 10 culinary experiences including fine French cuisine at Lumière+ or vibrant Asian fusion at Koko's, or dine in suite with butler service)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit KitiKiti Waterfall with swimming and snorkeling opportunities
    Landmarks
    KitiKiti Waterfall
  14. Day 14

    Misool Island, Raja Ampat

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Leisurely dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Stargazing on the Sky Deck

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic Discovery experiences: view striking limestone karst formations, explore trails with bird's eye views, snorkel on world's most diverse reefs (subject to weather and local approvals)
    Landmarks
    Misool Island
  15. Day 15

    Kri Island - Gam Island, Raja Ampat

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic Discovery: Zodiac wet landing to visit local village, witness traditional Raja Ampat drumming, meet community members, explore island life (subject to weather and local approvals)
    Landmarks
    Raja Ampat Islands
    Kri Island
    Gam Island
  16. Day 16

    Manokwari, West Papua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Discovery Team lecture on local culture and nature in state-of-the-art theatre
    Landmarks
    Manokwari
    Arfak Mountains
  17. Day 17

    Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Al fresco lunch at the Yacht Club), Dinner (Exquisite cuisine from specialty restaurants around the world)

    Included Activities

    • Access to Azure Bar & Café for lazy lunch
    • Access to gelato at Yacht Club
    • Specialty restaurant dining options on board

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkeling or swimming to observe whale sharks and tropical fish (subject to local conditions)
    Landmarks
    Cenderawasih Bay
  18. Day 18

    At Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on private verandah as Timor Sea drifts past), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Access to POWER Gym and PURE Yoga & Pilates Studio
    • Discovery Team lectures and presentations
    • Open bridge visit to meet Captain and navigational team
  19. Day 19

    Jayapura, Papua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Jayapura city and nearby attractions
    Landmarks
    Jayapura
    Lake Sentani
  20. Day 20

    Kopar - Manam Volcano, Papua New Guinea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Kopar village to explore Sepik region artistic traditions and wood carving
    • Sunset drinks viewing active Manam Volcano
    Landmarks
    Kopar
    Manam Volcano
  21. Day 21

    Tami Islands, Papua New Guinea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Tami Islands to explore woodcarving traditions and purchase artisan crafts
    Landmarks
    Tami Islands
  22. Day 22

    Tufi, Papua New Guinea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Tufi fjords and explore tapa cloth traditions
    • Experience traditional cultural performance

    Optional Activities

    • ESPA spa treatments at Senses Spa - signature therapies and restorative rituals (at additional cost)
    Landmarks
    Tufi
  23. Day 23

    Alotau, Papua New Guinea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore waterfalls, snorkel in coral reefs, visit nearby villages, discover volcanic landscapes
    Landmarks
    Alotau
  24. Day 24

    Doini Island, Papua New Guinea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Relaxed dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Doini Island beaches, coastal waters, and walking paths
    Landmarks
    Doini Island
  25. Day 25

    At Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Al fresco lunch at the Yacht Club with carefully curated dishes), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Access to Yacht Club for al fresco lunch
    • Discovery Team theatre lectures
    • Access to Scenic Lounge Bar with premium beverages
  26. Day 26

    Cairns, Queensland

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Disembark Scenic Eclipse II in Cairns
    Landmarks
    Cairns
    Itinerary Image 1

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    Scenic Eclipse II
    The Scenic Eclipse II, the sister ship of the Scenic Eclipse I, launches in 2023. Eclipse II continues to take ocean cruising to a whole new… Read more
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    228
    Built
    2023
    Guests
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    Length
    168 m / 551 ft
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    Gross Tonnage
    22498 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    22 m / 72 ft
    Cruising Speed
    17 kn / 31 km/h / 20 mph
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    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    114
    Deck
    10
    Deck with Cabins

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types I, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Australia Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for and Indonesia. and Papua New Guinea. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Australia.Indonesia.Papua New Guinea. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Indonesia.Papua New Guinea. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Indonesia.Papua New Guinea. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Indonesia.Papua New Guinea. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Indonesia.Papua New Guinea. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Indonesia.Indonesia.Papua New Guinea. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Indonesia.Papua New Guinea. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before September 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of 100% is required to confirm your booking with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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