15 Day Kimberley & Kakadu
This tour is categorised as 3 out of 5
Balanced exploration with walking tours: Our most popular style, this tour offers a good mix of planned activities and free time. Expect moderate daily walking tours, so pack comfortable shoes.
As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.
A portion of this tour runs as a group tour where you will be escorted by an expert tour leader. Another portion is self-guided, whether conducted by rail, cruise or land, and you will travel between destinations on your own, with free time to explore at your own pace.
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✓ Incredible sightseeing, visit the Horizontal Falls by sea and air, fly to the Bungle Bungle, witness crocodiles in Kakadu, see the spectacular falls of Litchfield National Park
✓ 14 nights’ accommodation in mostly 4 star hotels
✓ Included flights from Broome to Kununurra to Darwin
✓ Unbelievable flights over the Horizontal Falls and Purnululu National Park
✓ 7 meals throughout
✓ Escorted days 11 - 14 to experience Kakadu, Katherine & Litchfield National Park
✓ Transportation included as per the itinerary
✓ In depth sightseeing as per itinerary
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Welcome to Broome! On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. You may like to visit Sunset Bar & Grill famous for their cocktails overlooking the waterfront at Cable Beach.
Arrival instructions: Upon arrival at the airport, collect your luggage and proceed to the arrivals hall and look for a representative holding a "Broome Transit" welcome sign.
They will have your customer information and will transfer you to your starting hotel, as per documentation. Should you have any trouble locating your transfer OR if your flight information has changed that is outlined in your documentation, please ensure you contact the transfer company directly on the details provided.
Today, you will take part in the Bagul Bagul Mangroves walking tour. Enter into the fascinating eco system of Broome's mangrove forest guided by Bart Pigram. Aside from being a bountiful source of bushfood for the Yawuru people for thousands of years, the mangroves provide a sheltered habitat for fish, crabs, molluscs, and the occasional saltwater crocodile. Scour the mangroves for tasty morsels, see remnants of (Asian) fish traps and hear stories from a bygone era of Broome's pearling days. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure.
Meeting point: To join the tour, make your own way to Matsos Brewery bus stop which is located approximately 6km from your accommodatio (your hotel will be able to assist with directions). A taxi ride will cost you approximately $15 to $20.
Half Day Horizontal Falls Itinerary
Today, get ready for an action packed day from the moment of your pick up! Departing from Broome in a 14 seat turboprop seaplane and experience low level flying over the Dampier Peninsular, Cape Leveque and the amazing islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago by seaplane before landing in the calm waters of Talbot Bay right near the Horizontal Falls.
Make the most of a chance to swim in a marine viewing cage and get up close to the local marine life while your guide points out the many species of fish and inquisitive sharks (snorkelling gear provided)
From here you’ll board our floating base, located just minutes from the Horizontal Falls, where your adventure unfolds.
Your tour may start in the morning or afternoon. Morning departure guests will be treated to a cooked breakfast, while afternoon departure guests will enjoy to a Barramundi BBQ
Full Day Horizontal Falls Itinerary
Travellers on the Full Day Horizontal Falls Itinerary will also participate in the Cygnet Bay and the Pearl Farm Tour today instead of Day 4 of the itinerary.
Today, get ready for an action packed day from the moment of your pick up! Departing from Broome in a 14 seat turboprop seaplane and experience low level flying over the Dampier Peninsular, Cape Leveque and the amazing islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago by seaplane before landing in the calm waters of Talbot Bay right near the Horizontal Falls.
Make the most of a chance to swim in a marine viewing cage and get up close to the local marine life while your guide points out the many species of fish and inquisitive sharks (snorkelling gear provided)
From here you’ll board our floating base, located just minutes from the Horizontal Falls, where your adventure unfolds.
Today you will also enjoy fully guided 4WD tour in acustom built luxury 4x4 Tour Bus. You will visit spectacular Cape Leveque, where the famous red cliffs meet the pristine white sandy beach and the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean.
You will also join an informative Pearl Farm tour at Cygnet Bay and marvel at the history of Australia’s oldest pearl farm. Enjoy a meal at the Cygnet Bay restaurant
The Cape Leveque & Peal Farm tours may take place before or after the visit to the Horizontal Falls.
Half Day Horizontal Falls Itinerary
Travellers that enjoyed the half day Horizontal Falls tour yesterday, will today visit the Willie Creek Pearl Farm.
In the morning you will be collected from your hotel for a Willie Creek Pearl Farm Tour. You will follow the progress of the huge Pinctada Maxima shells as they are placed in panels and suspended to feed in the fast flowing tidal waters of Willie Creek. The world’s largest and most precious pearls grow on the Pearl Coast. After your tour including damper and tea, the Willie Creek Showroom reveals more insights into pearls and pearling, as well as offering affordable loose pearls, unique pearl farm jewellery and pearl shell products. Visiting the farm by air-conditioned coach is an excellent way to see some of the countryside with an experienced guide. Your coach captain will take the time to acquaint you with some of the more unusual native plants and wildlife on the 38km trip.
Hotel pick up details: Pick up for today's tour starts at approximately 7:45AM. Please reconfirm your tour 24 hours prior using the contact details provided to be advised the correct pick up time for you hotel. You'll need to be waiting in the lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pick up time.
Full Day Horizontal Falls Itinerary
Guests that participated in the full day Horizontal Falls tour yesterday will today enjoy a free day in Broome to make the most of the hotel facilities and explore Broome al leisure.
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Broome to relax by the pool, or join in more sightseeing.
Enjoying full commentary, we begin in Chinatown hearing fascinating stories of this colourful precinct. Learn about the ancient art of pearling from one of the local pearl producers, Cygnet Bay, and enjoy a historical sound show at the famous Sun Pictures, the worlds oldest operating open air picture garden (now listed in the Guinness World Records).
We take a drive through Old Broome to view typical Broome architecture and old Pearling Masters homes then view the aqua waters of Roebuck Bay at Town Beach and learn of Broome’s One Day War. We then stop at Matsos Broome Brewery to sample their hand made ales and famous ginger beer (complimentary tasting included). Afterwards, visit the tranquil Japanese Cemetery and take an easy paced walk at Gantheaume Point known for dinosaur footprints and the story of Anastasia’s Pool.
Then head north of the rocks to meet your camel for this iconic Broome experience as the sun goes down.
Please note: The company that operates this activity is strict when it comes to its weight restrictions and guidelines. The maximum weight limit for the camel experience is 90kgs per person. Your weight will be requested prior to being able to book this for you. Should a passenger be over the required weight limit, they will be unable to participate in this activity.
Any passenger booked and confirmed will be weighed on arrival prior to the commencement of the activity and it is at the supplier’s discretion as to whether you meet their requirements at the time. If you are not below the required weight, the supplier will cancel your booking with no refund available. We apologise for any disappointment caused.
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Broome to relax by the pool, or join in more sightseeing.
Enjoy a leisurely start this morning. At the appropriate time, your transfer will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Broome airport in time to board your flight to Kununurra.
Hotel pick up time: The transfer company will have your flight details. Please reconfirm with the transfer company 24 hours prior to departure to confirm your hotel pick up time.
Kununurra is the gateway town to the East Kimberley, and a great base if you'd like to explore some of Western Australia's most remarkable natural attractions.
On arrival in Kununurra, board your including transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Kununurra airport tranfser: On arrival, your hotel will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation. This does not need to be reconfirmed unless your flight time changes.
The following itinerary applies between the months of June - August:
Today you will be collected from your accommodation at 9.00am before boarding your boat from the marina. Cruising this spectacular waterway, you will marvel at the spectacular scenery, wildlife, flora and fauna found along the way and maybe even spot a crocodile! Relax a while as we stop at one of our Riverside Camp’s for a buffet lunch, before we then have you cruising up to the Ord Top Dam – an incredible sight when finding yourselves at its water line base on the Lake Kununurra side!
Boarding a coach you will drive across the Ord Top Dam and a stop at a scenic lookout. As we leave the Lake Argyle township, stop at the historic Durack Homestead Museum. The Museum was constructed as a replica of the original family Homestead and uses the original Homestead stone. Reboarding the coach, return to your accommodation in Kununurra through Durack country, arriving at approximately 3.30pm.
Hotel pick up details (July - August departures): Pick up for today's tour starts at approximately 9:00AM. Please reconfirm your tour 24 hours prior using the contact details provided to be advised the correct pick up time for you hotel. You'll need to be waiting in the lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pick up time.
The following itinerary applies in the months of April, May & September:
Today you will be collected from your accommodation at 11.30am and taken by coach through Durack country to Lake Argyle. As we near Lake Argyle, we will take a short break at the historic Durack Homestead Museum. This Museum was constructed as a replica of the original family Homestead and uses the original Homestead stone.
Reboarding the coach, you will drive a short distance to Lake Argyle Resort before viewing the enormous Lake Argyle from a scenic look-out. Crossing the Ord Top Dam wall, you will see the Ord Hydro-Power Station before boarding your boat for a scenic journey back to Kununurra. Marvel at the spectacular scenery, wildlife, flora and fauna found along the way, including the elusive freshwater crocodile! Enjoy afternoon tea at our riverside camp before heading back to Kununurra. Take in a colourful East Kimberley sunset before docking back at the Marina and re-boarding your coach for your accommodation, arriving at approximately 6.00pm
Inclusions note. During the months of April, May & September you will enjoy an included afternoon tea instead of a buffet lunch.
Hotel pick up details (April, May & September): Pick up for today's tour starts at approximately 11:30AM. Please reconfirm your tour 24 hours prior using the contact details provided to be advised the correct pick up time for you hotel. You'll need to be waiting in the lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pick up time.
Today you’ll be collected from your hotel before boarding a scenic flight that takes you on an unforgettable adventure over the Bungle Bungle Range, Lake Argyle, the Argyle Diamond Mine and the Ord River Irrigation Area. You will also fly over the stunning Carr Boyd and Osmand Ranges, the Ord and Bow Rivers. Reaching Purnululu National Park, you will land at the remote and unsealed Bellburn Airstrip, where you are met by a tour guide and an air-conditioned 4WD bus. From the Airstrip, your guide will drive further into the Park, to begin the guided walk throughout the famous eroded towers and black and orange banded beehive domes of the Bungle Bungle Range. This walk is of moderate intensity, and is about 3-kilometres in distance. Follow your guide into Cathedral Gorge, where towering cliffs open up to form a space with incredible natural acoustics. Whilst in the Gorge, enjoy a tasty picnic-style lunch whilst relaxing in one of the most beautiful spots in the park. After a short rest, walk along the dry creek bed of Piccaninny Creek, before returning to Bellburn Airstrip. You will then board your return scenic flight to Kununurra, with views of the Argyle Diamond Mine along the way.
Hotel pick up details: Pick up for today's tour starts at approximately 8:15AM. Please reconfirm your tour 24 hours prior using the contact details provided to be advised the correct pick up time for you hotel. You'll need to be waiting in the lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pick up time.
The sandstone massif of the Bungle Bungle Range is almost 50 times the area of Uluru – there are more stunning features and spectacular landforms to see in this half hour scenic flight than you would imagine possible.
View the hidden red rock gorges of the north-west tip, Piccaninny Gorge from end to end and the unique beehive formations that have contributed to the listing of Purnululu National Park as one of Australia’s World Heritage areas.
Today you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the airport to board your flight to Darwin. Most flights depart Kununurra from 3:30pm onwards giving you free time in the morning.
Kununurra airport tranfser: Your hotel will transfer you to the airport in order to meet your flight. Please reconfirm your departure time with reception 24 hours prior.
On arrival in Darwin, please make your way to your hotel for check-in. Your hotel is located approximately 10km from Darwin Airport and a taxi ride will cost you between $25 and $35.
Today your escorted tour begins for the next 4 days. Make your way to the starting location. Cruise on the Adelaide River, home to over 1,600 crocodiles, on the Jumping Crocodile cruise. See these prehistoric creatures up-close as your local guide entices the crocodiles to leap out of the water. Then you’ll travel into Kakadu National Park. Covering more than 20,000 square kilometres, World Heritage listed Kakadu. The combination of mangrove fringed coastal areas, expansive flood plains, lowland hills, and open woodland and forest habitats, make Kakadu one of the most diverse landscapes you’ll ever experience. It’s home to a myriad of animals, hundreds of bird species and thousands of different insects and plants. Enjoy lunch in Kakadu National Park before a stop at the Bowali Visitor Centre. Continue to Ubirr, where you’ll climb up through the ancient Aboriginal rock art galleries, believed to be 20,000 years old, to the lookout for a view over the surrounding wetlands.
Hotel pick up details: Pick up for today's tour starts at approximately 7:15AM. Please reconfirm your tour 24 hours prior using the contact details provided to be advised the correct pick up time for you hotel. You'll need to be waiting in the lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pick up time. Please note, your Litchfield National Park tour on Day 14 is run by the same operator. You may confirm this at the same time.
Take a guided walk at Nourlangie Rock where your Driver Guide will lead you on a walk to view the rock art galleries. Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre to view the informative displays depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people in Kakadu. After lunch, join your local guide on a cruise of Yellow Water Billabong. Search for saltwater crocodiles and the colourful range of birdlife for which this region is renowned.
Enjoy a cruise through Katherine Gorge and watch for crocodiles basking in the sun before stopping for breakfast (included). Visit the informative National Park Information Centre then continue to Edith Falls. The paperbark and pandanas fringed natural pool at the base of the falls is safe for swimming throughout most of the year (conditions permitting) Stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery, en route to Darwin.
Today you will travel to Litchfield National Park. Litchfield National Park contains several types of typical Top End habitats including lush monsoon forests, termite mounds, unusual rock formations, waterfalls and cascades. The park encloses much of the spectacular Tabletop Range, which is a wide sandstone plateau mostly surrounded by cliffs.
During the green season four major waterfalls thunder from the cliffs to tropical rock pools many metres below. During the dry season, the waterfalls flow more gently, making the waterholes the perfect spot for a cool dip. The Park’s traditional owners are the Wagait Aboriginal people, many of whom live in the area. We follow the Stuart Highway via the township of Batchelor to Litchfield National Park where we will visit the main falls. First stop is Florence Falls, where you have the opportunity for a scenic and interpretive bush and monsoon vine forest walk. There is also the chance for a swim by making your way down the stairs to the plunge pool below. Travel on to Tolmer Falls for a magnificent view of the water cascading down to the deep waterhole at the base of the falls. Finally we visit Wangi Falls, with its large crystal clear pool, another relaxing spot for a swim. On the way back to Darwin we make a stop in at Howard Spring Nature Park, where you will have the chance to feed the Barramundi & Turtles.
Hotel pick up details: Pick up for today's tour starts at approximately 7:15AM. Please reconfirm your tour 24 hours prior using the contact details provided to be advised the correct pick up time for you hotel. You'll need to be waiting in the lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pick up time.
Today your Kimberley and Top End discovery comes to an end. At the appropriate time make your way to the airport or continue your onward journey. Darwin Airport is located approximately 10km from your hotel and a taxi ride will cost you between $25 and $30.
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Cooling off period
If you change your mind within 7 days of making your booking online, you can request a refund of your initial deposit payment as part of our cooling-off period. Once your purchase date falls outside of the 7-day period, our standard terms and conditions will apply.
Please ensure that any request to cancel your booking is received via email to support@inspiringvacations.com, including the reason for cancellation.
Booking Process
Booking On Request
To enhance your journey, we are offering guests a choice of the following optional activities (prices are per person):
Optional tours can be selected once you have finalised your tour purchase and paid your deposit. When completing your Passenger Booking Form, you will be asked if you would like to add Optional Tours, where any applicable cost will be added to your final balance. If you choose not to select them at this time, you can choose to add them later by logging in to your Account online or speaking with your Dedicated Support Agent for assistance.
Please note that you must select your Optional Tours no later than 65 days before departure, after which you will be required to purchase them on tour. Please keep in mind that anything purchased on-tour is subject to availability. We appreciate your understanding.
COVID-19
Due to COVID there maybe disruptions to standard operating schedules of particular components of this itinerary. Should a component be effected a substitute will be confirmed prior to departure.
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.
As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.
This particular tour is categorised as a “3”.
3 – Moderate Tour: A good level of fitness and mobility is required, as this tour includes a moderate level of physical activity and is considered a medium-fast paced tour. You should be able to walk up and down stairs, get on and off the coach and able to walk reasonable distances of approximately 2 kilometres per day or more with ease. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability. If you have any form of walking aids, other than a walking stick or hiking poles, then this tour is not suitable.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, however any changes are beyond our control.
Horizontal Falls Seaplane Weight Restriction
All guests must declare their weight at the time of booking. We cannot carry guests over 120kg. Guests will be weighed at the airport and if you are over your declared weight you may be refused boarding and no refund will be issued.
The boat ride through the Horizontal Falls may not be suitable for women who are more than 26 weeks pregnant. Any women joining our tour whilst in any stage of pregnancy should seek their doctor’s approval prior to travel.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $1999 per person in addition to the twin-share price.
Triple Share
Not available.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation including e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Children
Children must be 5 years old or above and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.
Group Size
This package is made up of multiple components which will be provided by different operators throughout your trip. As such, group size will differ between operators and can be as intimate as 2 people or as lively as up to 60 people, depending on the activity and advertised inclusions. There may be unique cases where your selected travel date exceeds the expected group size for special events or types of activities, particularly during popular times of travel. For packages that include a train or cruise, you will be travelling with other passengers up to the capacity of this component.
When travelling with a group, no matter the size, we ask you to be understanding of the various needs and preferences of your group - patience with your fellow travellers is sometimes required for the benefit of everyone's travel experience.
Bedding requests
We do our best to meet your bedding preference, however, bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only and cannot be guaranteed. All efforts will be made to meet your preference, however, any changes are beyond our control and limited by the hotel facilities and availability.
Tour Styles - This package is an Partially Escorted style.
To meet the needs of various types of travellers, we choose to operate various types of tours and depending on your selected package will mean different services are provided throughout your trip. The following descriptions of each tour style we hope will ensure that each traveller has appropriate expectations before they start their travels:
Who is operating this package
We have partnered with a wide range of third party operators who assist in fulfilling your booking and delivering an enjoyable on-tour experience. Each package will consist of multiple operators meaning both guides and fellow travellers may change day to day. But don't worry, regardless of the operator, you'll be in good hands to experience the most out of each destination.
This package is sold as land only, however you do have the option of adding domestic & international airfares to your booking. Simply click on’ book now’, and under upgrades , you will be asked “Would you like us to contact you around our flight service?”. By selecting this option Inspiring Vacations will contact you to discuss adding flights to your chosen destination. We can then assist with turning your booking into a flight inclusive package.
Upon completing the purchase of your package and fulfilling the following booking requirements, you will be granted access to our flight portal via your Traveller Hub.
Once these criteria have been met, access will be made available to you via Traveller Hub to book your flights via our flight portal.
The following requests are able to be processed through the online flight portal:
The online flight portal is unable to process the following requests and you must book these yourself independently:
Online check-in
Some airlines may not permit online check-in where flights have been booked by a travel company. Where unavailable to do so online, you will be required to check-in at the airport. Inspiring Vacations cannot check-in online on behalf of our customers.
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