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Scenic shores & island heritage

Discover a rich combination of beauty and culture as you circumnavigate Australia, encountering iconic natural wonders and lesser-known cultural gems. Admire the Whitsunday Islands that lie within the heart of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, and the wilds of northwestern Tasmania. Immerse yourself in the intriguing histories of Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne as you journey around the continent, as well as explore Indonesian treasures in Komodo and Bali.
Scenic tropical beach with turquoise waters

Scenic shores & island heritage

Discover a rich combination of beauty and culture as you circumnavigate Australia, encountering iconic natural wonders and lesser-known cultural gems. Admire the Whitsunday Islands that lie within the heart of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, and the wilds of northwestern Tasmania. Immerse yourself in the intriguing histories of Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne as you journey around the continent, as well as explore Indonesian treasures in Komodo and Bali.

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Day by Day

To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.

Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.

 

Pre & Post Cruise Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Pre and post cruise extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.

Optional Overland Excursions

Enhance your voyage with an optional, multi-day overland excursion you can add within your Viking cruise. These fully-guided journeys allow you to venture farther and explore more deeply, with shoreside hotel accommodations and transportation seamlessly included as part of your itinerary.
Overland excursions become available for purchase when shore excursions open for sale; exact overland excursions vary by date and are subject to change.

Bungle Bungle Range in scenic Australia

Australia’s Northern Marvels Overland

Glimpse Northern Australia from different perspectives during this nine-day journey through its natural gems.
Bungle Bungle Range in scenic Australia

Australia’s Northern Marvels Overland

Duration: 9 days      

Northern Australia By Land and By Air

Glimpse Northern Australia from different perspectives during this nine-day journey through its natural gems. Experience the natural splendor of Darwin during visits to its national parks and soak up the scenic charm of Kununurra. Delve into the rich history of Broome and call at dynamic Perth. Please note: sites on this program are not accessible and cannot accommodate guests who rely on a walker, wheelchair or motorized scooter/wheelchair.

Day 1 – Darwin, Australia

Disembark your ship in Darwin and transfer to your hotel. After checking in, you will have some free time to relax and settle in. Later, you will head to the waterfront with your fellow guests to indulge in late afternoon drinks and snacks while taking in the views. 

Day 2 – Darwin, Australia

After breakfast, depart your hotel for the Darwin aviation terminal, where you will climb aboard your aircraft for a scenic flight over Kakadu National Park. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981, the park is celebrated for both its natural biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage. If weather permits, you will also enjoy a guided visit of the park by land. Enjoy lunch, then return to your hotel. This evening, you will have dinner at the hotel with your fellow guests. (B, L, D) 

Day 3 – Darwin, Australia

After a buffet breakfast at your hotel, set out for Litchfield National Park, known for its cascading waterfalls, plentiful swimming holes and many bushwalking trails. You will enjoy a guided tour of the park, followed by a lunch of local fare, before returning to your hotel. Dine with your fellow guests this evening, followed by time at your leisure to make use of the hotel’s amenities. (B, L, D) 

Day 4 – Darwin, Australia & Kununurra, Australia

Check out of your hotel after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight to Kununurra. Upon arrival, check in to your accommodations, collect a prepared lunch and set out for Lake Argyle, the largest man-made lake in the southern hemisphere. Set sail across its waters on a sunset cruise where you can soak up the scenic charm of this remote lake. Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure, followed by a group dinner. (B, L, D)

Day 5 – Kununurra, Australia & Broome, Australia

After an early check out, embark on a flightseeing tour over the Bungle Bungle Range, located within Purnululu National Park. These striped sandstone domes resembling giant beehives are over 350 million years old. Take in the views before making your descent. Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Broome. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy lunch, followed by an afternoon at leisure. Dine at your hotel this evening. (B, L, D) 

Day 6 – Broome, Australia

Following breakfast, transfer to the airport to take part in a scenic flight over the vibrant red cliffs and white-sand beaches of Cape Leveque and Horizontal Falls. After, gain insight into the everyday lives of local farmers during a guided visit to a pearl farm in Cygnet Bay, followed by lunch. Return to your hotel this evening for dinner with your fellow guests. (B, L, D)

Day 7 – Broome, Australia

Set out on a full day excursion of Broome after breakfast, where you will learn about this vibrant coastal town. Gain insight into its history as a pearling port, which attracted workers from Japan, China, Malaysia and Europe, creating a cultural blend that endures today. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then continue to Cable Beach to sip on drinks while taking in the views of the water. You will have a beachfront dinner before returning to your hotel. (B, L, D) 

Day 8 – Broome, Australia & Perth, Australia

This morning, check out of your hotel after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight to Perth. Upon arrival, you will head to your hotel to check in. Enjoy time at leisure to explore independently or make use of your hotel's amenities. This evening, you will share a farewell dinner with your fellow guests. (B, L, D)

Day 9 – Perth, Australia

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and enjoy a panoramic drive through Perth as you make your way to Fremantle, where you will rejoin your awaiting ship. (B) 

The following meals are included for all days as listed: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner

Please note: once booked, the overland is non-refundable. Sites on this program are not accessible and cannot accommodate guests who rely on a walker, wheelchair or motorized scooter/wheelchair.


* Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.
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