Availability 2008: 28th June to 5th July 2008.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Saturday. Pick up at airport or your accommodation and check-in Alice Springs Resort. Visit Araluen Arts Center and the Namajira Galley, ending the day with a final briefing.
Day 2: Sunday. Depart Alice Springs for Hamilton Downs Homestead - walk Fish Hole.
Day 3: Monday. Depart for an extraordinary walk along the Larapinta Trail into the back-end of the spectacular Standley Chasm. Transfer to a campsite on Aboriginal country, Angkerle Arrenge, with Jungala Kriss and spend the night around his campfire with family.
Day 4: Tuesday. Day spent walking on Angkerle Arrenge with Jungala and family with focus on culture.
Day 5: Wednesday. Break camp and depart for Section 8 - Serpentine Gorge to Serpentine Chalet over the spectacular Counts Lookout. Transfer to private camp at base of Mount Sonder.
Day 6: Thursday. Day in the desert at our extraordinary campsite under Mount Sonder with our last night soiree around the fire.
Day 7: Friday. Break camp and return to Alice Springs Resort via Ormiston Pound Circuit - an extraordinary walking experience.
Day 8: 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 nights 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
- Araluen Arts Center and the Namajira Galley on Saturday
- Aboriginal camp and full day indigenous interaction
- First aid, satellite phones, all National Park fees, etc.
- Formal and on-track writing workshops
- 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
Also see tour packages in:
Australia and Oceania
Australia
Cultural Journey
Desert Expeditions
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