Kimberley Expedition: Northwest Australia and Indonesia on National Geographic Orion
Kimberley Expedition: Northwest Australia & Indonesia
Discover dramatic landscapes etched with ancient human history in the Kimberley, and sail to remote island villages of Indonesia where history comes alive in traditional ceremonies. Search for spectacular wildlife, from the giant saltwater crocs of the Kimberley to prehistoric Komodo dragons. Snorkel and dive at pristine Rowley Shoals among untouched coral gardens. Zodiac to the base of King George Falls and learn the history of the Moluccas, fought over among English, Portuguese, and Dutch colonizers.
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Zodiac up the King George River to explore it at water level and experience its towering red rock canyon walls.
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Zodiacs land virtually anywhere and take you up close to the unique wildlife in this Region -- see crocodiles, migrating humpback whales, and endearing wallabies.
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Visit the world-renowned Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to go in search of the legendary Komodo dragon.
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Snorkel and dive remote reefs with galaxies of colorful fish in Indonesia and pristine Rowley Shoals in Australia.
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Lindblad Expeditions goes to the most amazing places on the planet—40+ geographies in all. And they’ve planted a flag in many of them, deeply committing to remote wild places—like South Georgia and the Falklands; Patagonia, where they opened up Staten Island, ‘the island at the end of the world,’ for eco-tourism; and remote and beautiful regions of Polynesia, including the Marquesas Islands where few go.
Teams that do whatever it takes
Lindblad’s teams will do whatever it takes to ensure you unforgettable experiences. Whether it’s manning the spotting scopes all night to ensure a polar bear sighting, orchestrating a landing at an extraordinary wildlife site to coincide with a magnificent sunrise, or sending waitstaff out with gourmet ice cream bars to refresh you as you explore a Polynesia atoll, their commitment creates thrilling moments for you.
Global Stewards
A core value of Lindablad Expeditions is to positively impact the geographies where the fleet sails. Leaders in the travel industry for over 50 years, Lindblad has built ground-breaking programs in education, empowered local artisans, protected wild areas, and so much more. By bringing travelers into wilderness and inspiring them to care, Lindblad creates planetary stewards every day.
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1-3 | U.S. / Broome, Western Australia / Embark | ||
4 | Rowley Shoals | ||
5-6 | At Sea / Montgomery Reef | ||
7 | Hunter River (and optional helicopter to Mitchell Falls) | ||
8 | Bigge Island | ||
9 | King George River & Falls | ||
10 | Wyndham & the Bungle Bungles | ||
11-12 | Vansittart Bay / Jar Island / At Sea | ||
13 | Sawu Island, Indonesia | ||
14 | Larantuka | ||
15 | Komodo | ||
16 | Satonda / Sumbanwa, Lesser Sunda Islands | ||
17 | Bali, Indonesia / Disembark / U.S. |