Trek the Larapinta Trail – tours aimed at a mature market of travellers (40+) and have been designed to offer the creature comforts this age group desires, as well as offering walking options on the more challenging days of the trail, to suit a variety of fitness levels. You will experience an ideal combination of 2 nights camping and 2 nights accommodatoin. On nights 1 and 2 you will enjoy a camping experience with walk-in touring tents, off the ground beds and deluxe camping mattresses, a hot bush shower and hot water bottles if required (no swags for us). Then when you will appreciate comfortable hotel accommodation the most, we offer the last 2 nights at the historic Glen Helen Homestead which overlooks the magnificent Glen Helen Gorge. Enjoy the fantastic facilities of this great homestead including a swimming pool and waterhole, a la carte meals in the restaurant featuring wonderful local produce (included in your package), evening entertainment and reserve cycle air conditioning. Your overnight bags will be transported for you, leaving you free to walk with just a small day pack. All transfers will be done in an air conditioned 4WD bus. All this combines to provide a wonderful Larapinta walking experience with all the creature comforts at an affordable price. Our walk captures the best the Larapinta Trail has to offer. The Larapinta Trail was voted by National Geographic as one of the top 20 trekking experiences to be had on the planet. The Larapinta Trail Walk offers over 600 species of plants, amazing natural beauty including magnificent gorges, canyons and high ridges, abundant wildlife and a glimpses of the longest continuous cultural history in the world, the Arrente People whom have been in the region for the last 50,000 years.
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5 Day/4 Night Larapinta Trek from Alice Springs
Trek the Larapinta with creature comforts on this tour aimed at mature travellers (40+).
Pricing
NOTE: Pricing valid for travel until 31 March 2021.
For solo travellers: if you would like a tent on your own, a surcharge will apply. When there are a number of solo travellers in the same group, you may be required to share a tent with someone of the same gender. If there are not other single travellers of the same gender on your departure date, you will have the tent on your own.
| Ticket | Room Type | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults |
Twin Share (Min booking: 1, Sleeps: 2) |
Early bird (Book & Pay in full) | $2745 |
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Twin Share (Min booking: 1, Sleeps: 2) |
Regular rate | $2845 |
Schedule
Departures: Departs regular scheduled tours from May to August.
| Start | Finish | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Day/4 Night Larapinta Trek from Alice Springs | 7:30am | 5:30pm | 5 Days |
Inclusions
- Overnight luggage transported to campsite and homestead
- 2 nights accommodation camping (walk in tents) and 2 nights accommodation at Glen Helen Homestead
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Australian wine, beer, and refreshments during dinner
- Fresh fruit and trail mix during your walk
- Experienced Tour Guide
- National Park Pass
- Courtesy Pick-up from Accommodation
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Itinerary
The below itinerary can change due to tides and weather.
Day 1
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Alice Springs
7:30am
Our day starts in Alice Springs at the Aurora Hotel at 7.30am where you will meet your guides for a pre-tour briefing.
Stanley Chasm
We then head to Stanley Chasm; a must see highlight of the Larapinta.
Ellery Creek
We then travel to Ellery Creek big hole for a quick stroll for morning tea enjoying the surrounds with a quiet cuppa.
Ormiston Gorge
We travel to Ormiston Gorge, a must see highlight.
West MacDonnell Ranges National Park
Enjoy a beautiful and spectacular walk up to high escarpment of the West MacDonnell Ranges National Park, before heading to your campsite.
Day 2
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Mount Sonder
We start the day early so we can enjoy a glorious walk to Mt. Sonder. (For those not up to conquering Mt. Sonder, we offer an alternative easier walk day.)
Day 3
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Red Mallee Forest
Our walk today starts with a magnificent Red Mallee forest.
Finke River
We descend over gently undulating terrain when we come to the junction of Ormiston and Davenport creeks which is the start of the famous Finke River.
Glen Helen Homestead
An easy walk leads to the oasis of the Historic Glen Helen Homestead, our accommodation for the next two nights.
Glen Helen Gorge
We take a quick stroll to Glen Helen Gorge for an insight on the history and ecology of this unique area, or take a swim in the pool.
Day 4
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Eagle Landing
Today we walk section 8 of the Larapinta trail by climbing to Eagle Landing.
Counts Point
We then continue on to Counts Point, with a vantage point offering a wonderful opportunity to see the overall geology of the ranges.
Serpentine Gorge
After lunch we descend into the plains to the end of our days walk at Serpentine Gorge chalet.
Glen Helen Homestead
We then transfer back to our hotel accommodation at Glen Helen Homestead.
Ochre Pits
Today we hike to the Ochre Pits, that are still used by traditional land owners.
Day 5
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Inarlanga Groge
We then enter into the Inarlanga Gorge, a ceremonial place for the Western Arrente people for thousands of years.
Alice Springs
5:30pm
Travel back to Alice Springs for a celebratory drink; the end of a fantastic journey.
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