Autopia Tours - 5 Day Larapinta Trail - Group Tour

Start/Finish Location

Alice Springs

Duration

5 dyas, 4 Nights

Suitable For

Adults Only

What You Should Know About 5 Day Larapinta Trail Group Tour?

Experience the rugged beauty of the West MacDonnell Ranges on the Larapinta Trail, one of Australia’s most popular wilderness walks. Covering up to 16 km of the graded trail daily, there is plenty of time to relax and enjoy the Australian outback. Be swept away by the Dreamtime of this ancient environment and discover the magic and mysteries hidden within.

Traditionally, people expect the region to be a featureless plain of winding red sand hills with a few grasses and bushes. Get ready for the shock of a lifetime – Central Australia is home to the tallest peaks in the Northern Territory, the oldest dramatic landscape in Australia, full of ravines, escarpments, and sensational waterholes, life forms that will excite the curious. A truly excellent wilderness experience will immerse you in the peace and tranquillity of the landscape.

Arrival and Meet and Greet (pre-tour start) Arrive at the airport and make your own way to your accommodation in Alice Springs (not included, please book directly). We meet at 4.30 pm in the Olive Pink Botanic Garden, where you will meet the rest of your group members to discuss the coming days with your guide. Afterward, head back to your Alice Springs accommodation, retiring early for the night in preparation for the big journey ahead. 

If you arrive earlier during the day, you might like to enjoy the sights and sounds of the bustling heart of the Red Centre before leaving it all behind for the desolate outback. Browse Aboriginal artworks at Central Australia’s best art galleries. This is also a good time to ensure you have all the articles needed for your Larapinta Trail. 

Highlights:

  • Discover the Red Centre’s Larapinta Trail, one of Australia’s top wilderness trails
  • Immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of West MacDonnell National Park (Tjoritja) in beautiful Arrernte country
  • Be impressed by dramatic views of the ancient landscape from Euro Ridge (Section one) and Counts point lookout (Section 8, 1140 m altitude) 
  • Take a dip in some of the West MacDonnell ranges most impressive waterholes including Ormiston Gorge and Ellery Creek 
  • Enjoy our exclusive private campsite on traditional land, complete with permanent safari tents, or choose to sleep in an Aussie Swag and watch the colours of the night desert erupt into million-star accommodation
  • Taste ethically sourced, organic bush foods straight from the Central Desert around the campfire 
  • Explore ravines and escarpments, where life forms will excite the curious mind
  • Watch the sunrise and stunning 360-degree view from Mount Sonder, one of the territory’s highest mountains

Included

What To Bring

Larapinta Trail Itinerary

Trip Size

6-15 PAX

Start / Finish Location

Alice Springs to Alice Springs

Duration

5 Days, 4 Nights

Suitable For

Families with older children, Couples, Young Adults, Adults only, Active travellers

Free Date Changes

Subject to availability

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Traveled to Cairns and took a day trip to Palm Cove where Charlotte helped create the best experience! I highly recommend working with her for any travel or vacation services.

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FAQs About 5 Day Larapinta Trail Group Tour

Yes, this 5 Day Larapinta Trail Group Tour includes 14 meals. Some meals are not provided, so bring extra money for these meals.

Yes, this 5 Day Larapinta Trail Group Tour includes all transport throughout  the trip. It does not include a transfer from the airport or your flight to Australia.

Yes, this 5 Day Larapinta Trail Group Tour includes your accommodation throughout the trip. This in total is 4 nights and will be with pre-selected hotels that we work with. Please note, you might have to share a room with other travellers. If you are travelling with someone, let us know and we can organise for you to be in the same room.

Yes, this 5 Day Larapinta Trail Group Tour is with an awesome group leader. They will guide you throughout the trip and will be at hand to answer any questions or support with onward travel.

You have to be at least 18 to book this 5 Day Larapinta Trail Group Tour, but we have a wide range of ages that join our group tour. Typically it tends to be people aged between 18 and 40.

This group tour starts and finishes in Alice Springs.

Yes, travel insurance is required for this trip and you will be required to show your travel insurance documents to your group leader at the start of your trip.

Yes, this is a perfect group tour for solo travellers. There is plenty of solo travellers who join our group tours and a great way to meet new people.

This group tour is available from late April to August. Indeed, the peak season for travelling is May to September.

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