Availability 2008:
Trip 1 - Saturday 14th to Sunday 22nd June 2008
Trip 2 - Saturday 26th July to Sunday 3rd August 2008
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Saturday. Pick up at airport or your accommodation with a gear check before departing Alice Springs by bus to Hamilton Downs.
Day 2: Sunday. Jay Creek to Millers Flat. A spectacular walk along the ridges and into ancient Arrente waterholes.
Day 3: Monday. Millers Flat to Standley Chasm with evening camp at Angkerle Arrenge with Jungala. A beautiful day amongst the caverns and gorges of the Chewings Ranges.
Day 4: Tuesday. Standley Chasm to Brinkley Bluff, one of the great ridge walks of the world. Camp on Brinkley's Bluff.
Day 5: Wednesday. Brinkley Bluff to Birthday Waterhole. A classic descent into Stuarts Pass and onto Birthday Waterhole.
Day 6: Thursday. Birthday Waterhole to Jay Creek. A mesmerizing section into the labyrinth of Spencer Gorge and then the rugged Razorback. Camp at Jay Creek in our own secluded valley and waterhole.
Day 7: Friday. Jay Creek to Hugh Gorge. A well earned easy day that allows time to explore the remote Hugh Gorge.
Day 8: Saturday. Morning walk back to the bus and return to Alice Springs accommodation.
Day 9: Sunday. Personal time in Alice Springs before transfer to airport.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices Includes:
- 1 nights luxury accommodation at the Alice Springs Resort - twin share - (single upgrade at own cost) - includes cooked breakfast
- 1 night at Hamilton Downs Homestead
- Camp on aboriginal land at Angkerie Arrenge with Jungala
- 6 night desert camp under the stars (all camping equipment provided)
- All coach transport including airport shuttles
- Licensed guided Larapinta Walk with lead guide, support vehicle and camp manager
- All cooked breakfasts, morning and afternoon teas, lunches, dinners and snacks on the track
- Aboriginal interactions subject to cultural considerations
- First aid, satellite phones, all National Park fees, etc.
- Surprises that you will just have to take our word for
Prices Excludes:
- Airfares to and from Alice Springs
- Evening meals in Alice Springs
- Alcohol
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