Destination:
Australia,
Duration:
6 days
Style:
Adventure,
Short Breaks,
Walking & Trekking,
Travel Period:
May 2026 - August 2027
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Overview
The Larapinta Trail is arguably one of the best desert trails in the world, exploring Tjoritja (or the West MacDonnell Ranges) in Central Australia. Take it on with this six-day trekking trip, where you’ll hike across snaking riverbanks, open desert plains and towering mountains, spending each night in a private campsite on Aboriginal land. Cool off in bright green swimming holes, discover the Indigenous history of the area with your Aboriginal guides and hike across peaks scattered with diverse flora and fauna. Take in sights like Ormiston Gorge and ascend to the top of Mt Sonder. Take a moment to appreciate the vast red desert surrounds and weeping ghost gums and end the days camping under a blanket of stars.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
You’re in for a challenging walking trip and an excellent level of fitness is essential. You must be prepared to trek for multiple hours and up to 20km a day with little shade, climbing peaks and ridges over uneven and rocky terrain with a daypack carrying a minimum personal supply of 3 litres of water. The total distance walked on this trip exceeds 60km.
START & END TIMES
This trip starts at 6pm with a welcome meeting on day 1 at your hotel and finishes upon arrival back in Alice Springs in the late afternoon of day 6. Please take this into consideration when booking arrival and onward travel.
ACCOMMODATION
For our camping nights, a tent and a stretcher bed with a swag (an Australian style sleeping mat) is provided. Single travellers will be allocated their own tent. A sleeping bag is available to be pre-booked at an additional cost, or you can bring your own. Pillows and towels are not provided. Between June and August, nighttime temperatures can drop below zero, so we highly recommend bringing a sleeping bag suitable to the conditions for a more comfortable sleep. There is a shared toilet and shower block available at the campsite.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement for the first night in Alice Springs is bookable on this trip, subject to availability at the time of booking. The single supplement covers the first night in Alice Springs only. For our camping nights single travellers will be allocated their own tent as a default.
ELECTRICITY
The camps are solar powered, supplemented by a generator if required, and there are a number of outlets that can be used to charge personal devices. We recommend bringing a fully charged power bank to recharge your phone or camera, rather than relying solely on power at the camp.
ALCOHOL
Please note that on this trip you will be staying on Aboriginal land. These are dry zones, so please do not bring any alcohol with you on this trip.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
It is very important that you advise us of any dietary requirements and allergies at least 2 weeks prior to departure. We need this information well ahead of time to be able organise catering for the trip. Alice Springs' remote location means that some food items will not be available on short notice, and once the trip has commenced changes to dietary requirements are not possible.
You’re in for a challenging walking trip and an excellent level of fitness is essential. You must be prepared to trek for multiple hours and up to 20km a day with little shade, climbing peaks and ridges over uneven and rocky terrain with a daypack carrying a minimum personal supply of 3 litres of water. The total distance walked on this trip exceeds 60km.
START & END TIMES
This trip starts at 6pm with a welcome meeting on day 1 at your hotel and finishes upon arrival back in Alice Springs in the late afternoon of day 6. Please take this into consideration when booking arrival and onward travel.
ACCOMMODATION
For our camping nights, a tent and a stretcher bed with a swag (an Australian style sleeping mat) is provided. Single travellers will be allocated their own tent. A sleeping bag is available to be pre-booked at an additional cost, or you can bring your own. Pillows and towels are not provided. Between June and August, nighttime temperatures can drop below zero, so we highly recommend bringing a sleeping bag suitable to the conditions for a more comfortable sleep. There is a shared toilet and shower block available at the campsite.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement for the first night in Alice Springs is bookable on this trip, subject to availability at the time of booking. The single supplement covers the first night in Alice Springs only. For our camping nights single travellers will be allocated their own tent as a default.
ELECTRICITY
The camps are solar powered, supplemented by a generator if required, and there are a number of outlets that can be used to charge personal devices. We recommend bringing a fully charged power bank to recharge your phone or camera, rather than relying solely on power at the camp.
ALCOHOL
Please note that on this trip you will be staying on Aboriginal land. These are dry zones, so please do not bring any alcohol with you on this trip.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
It is very important that you advise us of any dietary requirements and allergies at least 2 weeks prior to departure. We need this information well ahead of time to be able organise catering for the trip. Alice Springs' remote location means that some food items will not be available on short notice, and once the trip has commenced changes to dietary requirements are not possible.
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What's Included
- Meals: Meals: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners.
- Transport: Private Vehicle, Walking.
- Accommodation: Private permanent campsite with basic facilities (4 nights), Hotel (1 night).
- Larapinta Trail - Section 1 (Euro Ridge).
- Larapinta Trail - Section 8 (Serpentine Ridge).
- Tjoritja-West MacDonnell Ranges - Ormiston Pound Loop.
- Tjoritja-West MacDonnell Ranges - Ormiston Gorge Waterhole.
- Tjoritja-West MacDonnell Ranges - Ochre Pits.
- Larapinta Trail Section 12 (Mt Sonder Summit).
- Larapinta Trail Section 4 (Reveal Saddle).
- Tjoritja-West MacDonnell Ranges - Standley Chasm.
Start:Alice Springs, Australia
Finish:Alice Springs, Australia
Finish:Alice Springs, Australia
Type:Group tour (max 12)
Tripcode:
PJXL
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Your Itinerary
Day 1: Alice Springs
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Day 2: Tjoritja (West MacDonnell Ranges)
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Day 3: Tjoritja (West MacDonnell Ranges)
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Day 4: Tjoritja (West MacDonnell Ranges)
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Day 5: Tjoritja (West MacDonnell Ranges)
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Day 6: Tjoritja (West MacDonnell Ranges)
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Day 7: Alice Springs
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Price from
$3,895*
per person*
Tripcode: PJXL
Start:Alice Springs, Australia
Finish:Alice Springs, Australia
Finish:Alice Springs, Australia
Type:Group tour (max 12)
Tripcode:
106143
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