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Larapinta and Culture Itinerary
offered by supplier M16112 (view this supplier profile)

Key Information:
Tour Duration: 7 day(s)
Group Size: 1 - 14 people
Destination(s): Australia
Specialty Categories: Desert Expeditions Cultural Journey
Season: May - June
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 2290 Australian Dollar (AUD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 2290 Australian Dollar (AUD)

Avalbility 2008:
Trip 1 - Saturday 31st May to Saturday 7th June 2008
Trip 2 - Saturday 7th June to Saturday 14th June 2008

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Saturday. Pick up at airport or your accommodation and check-in to Alice Springs Resort. Visit Alice Springs Desert Park with final briefing in the evening.

Day 1:Sunday. Depart Alice Springs. Day walk in the less walked but beautiful East MacDonnell Ranges and Trephina Gorge, a great introduction to the desert environment. Transfer to Hamilton Downs Homestead.

Day 2: Monday. Depart for an extraordinary segment of Section 3 of the Larapinta Trail into the back-end of the spectacular Standley Chasm. Transfer to a campsite on Aboriginal country with Jungala Kriss and spend the night around his campfire with family members.

Day 3: Tuesday. A beautiful day talking and walking with Jungala on country exploring cultural sites and learning about bush foods. Evening around the fire.

Day 4: Wednesday. Break camp and depart for Section 8 - Serpentine Gorge to Serpentine Chalet over the spectacular Counts Lookout. Transfer to private camp on the Davenport Creek overlooking the magnificent Mount Sonder.

Day 5: Thursday. Walk the iconic Mount Sonder then return for our last night around the fire.

Day 6: Friday. Break camp and return to Alice Springs Resort via a walk in the mesmerising Ormiston Pound Circuit.

Day 7: Saturday. Personal time in Alice before bus link to Alice Springs airport.

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Prices Includes:
- 2 nights luxury accommodation at the Alice Springs Resort - twin share - (single upgrade at own cost) - includes cooked breakfasts
- 5 night desert camp under the stars (all camping equipment provided) including evening at the old Hamilton Downs Homestead
- 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
- Alice Springs Desert Park or Araluen Arts Centre event on Saturday
- 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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