Arrive in Broome, the region'''s largest city, and transfer toyour hotel near Cable Beach. Poised at the western edgeof the Kimberley and hemmed by the blue Indian Ocean,Broome is every bit as daring as its more sparsely populatedcounterparts. The next day, explore this swashbucklingtreasure at your leisure, taking in its sweeping beaches,cinematic sunsets and relaxed atmosphere. Then meet yourfellow guests and A&K'''s Expedition Team for a welcomedinner.Hotel: Pearle of Cable Beach   Mangrove Hotel  
Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner

Adventure awaits as you set out on your pre-selectedexcursion, whether it be a city tour of Broome'''s historicpearling industry and rich multicultural past or a birdingwalk on Roebuck Bay. Later, board your luxury expeditioncruiser for the next 10 nights.Hotel: 'Le Laperouse'  
Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner

For the next five days, enjoy privileged access to one ofthe most rarely visited regions in Australia. Each day, inspiring lectures, briefings and stimulating conversationswith your Expedition Team elevate your discoveries in theKimberley, bringing this vast wonderland into focus in amost enriching way. Your Captain and Expedition Teamdetermine the best daily excursions, which may include:Lacepede Islands: Set atop a coral reef, these four low-lyingcay islands are separated from mainland Australia by theLacepede Channel. The Lacepedes, as they are often called,are an important nesting site for green sea turtles and severalspecies of seabirds, including brown boobies, red-chestedfrigate birds, crested terns and speckled ruddy turnstones.Horizontal Falls: An exciting visit awaits at Horizontal Falls,described by Sir David Attenborough as '''one of the greatestnatural wonders of the world.''' Set within Talbot Bay, thehorizontally flowing waterfalls are created when massive tidalcurrents squeeze through two narrow gorges. Experience thiscaptivating phenomenon on a boat excursion.Montgomery Reef: The Kimberley'''s theme of extreme tidescontinues at Montgomery Reef, Australia'''s largest inshorereef. Board Zodiacs to explore the reef system'''s lagoons,islets and rushing channels. The climax comes at low tide,when water dramatically cascades off the reef'''s emergingsandstone platform covered in coralline algae, oftenrevealing astonishing sea life.Freshwater Cove: Enjoy a guided bushwalk that leads to acave depicting indigenous rock art. A magnificent display ofsacred Wandjina figures, these ancient paintings reveal theways, myths and traditions of the Worrorra people.Mitchell Falls:''Take off on an included thrilling helicopterflight over the vast Mitchell Plateau to sandstone-carved Mitchell Falls. Explore the area on foot and perhaps enjoya refreshing swim in the emerald-colored freshwater poolsformed by the falls.Hunter River:''Navigate by Zodiac through the river'''s smalltributaries, fringed by mangroves and tidal mud flats. Searchfor crocodiles, mud skippers and numerous bird species.Bigge Island: Sacred to the indigenous Wunambal peoplefor more than 20,000 years, Bigge Island is home to anincredible array of indigenous rock art. Move beyondits shallow bays to discover its well-preserved Wandjinapaintings and visual recordings of the European entranceinto this ancient way of life.Hotel: 'Le Laperouse'  
Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner

During one of his many survey expeditions, AdmiralPhillip Parker King named Vansittart Bay after the pre-1788Indonesian pottery found there. Conditions permitting,visit Jar Island, home to incredible ancient rock art of mysterious origin. Known as the Bradshaws, the stick-likefigures are named for pastoralist Joseph Bradshaw, who firstrecorded seeing them in 1891. Said to date back as far as30,000 years, the Bradshaws are among the oldest depictionsof human figures in the world.Hotel: 'Le Laperouse'  
Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner

Arrive in Koolama Bay at the mouth of the King GeorgeRiver, named in honor of King George V. Your naturalistguides pilot sturdy Zodiacs upriver through a spectacularcanyon draped in sandstone cliffs, gorges and mangroves,where you may spy impressive Aussie wildlife, such as thesaltwater crocodile. Witness the awe-inspiring King GeorgeFalls, plummeting from an elevation of 276 feet.Hotel: 'Le Laperouse'  
Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner

Beautifully poised between Cambridge Gulf and ruggedhills in the northernmost region of the Kimberley, theformer gold rush town of Wyndham is the gatewayto a bounty of photogenic wetlands. This includes thespectacular Ord River, where you may spot unique birds;the man-made Argyle Dam; and UNESCO World Heritage-listedPurnululu National Park. Choose from a wildlifecruise on the thriving Ord River or a scenic flight over eastKimberley and the Bungle Bungle Range, one of Australia'''sgreatest natural wonders.Hotel: 'Le Laperouse'  
Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner

Enjoy a day at sea on your luxury expedition ship and theopportunity to unwind while cruising through Indonesian waters to clear customs. Take time to reflect on youradventures, share photos and attend more intriguingpresentations, all part of an endlessly fascinating enrichmentprogram. You may also choose to relax and enjoy the ship'''sfacilities, perhaps the spa or the view from your room'''s privatebalcony. Later, join your Expedition Team and the new friendsyou'''ve made for a farewell dinner.Hotel: 'Le Laperouse'  
Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner

Bid farewell to your Expedition Team and fellow guestsbefore disembarking your ship. Transfer to the airport toboard your flight home or continue exploring on your post-tourextension.
Meals:   Breakfast