LARAPINTA 2021 ADVENTURE

 

July 26th – 1st of August

 

Hiked has formed a partnership with Life’s An Adventure to put together a pack free 7-day Larapinta walk that is a unique itinerary. Carrying as little as your water and camera you will see the most spectacular areas of the Larapinta with some optional walks offered to fit a variety of fitness levels. Add to this an ideal choice of 2 nights camping under the stars in walk-in touring tents with off the ground beds at the magnificent Ormiston Gorge and 2 nights accommodation at Glen Helen Homestead complete with a restaurant and swimming pool to refresh after a day’s walk and you have the perfect walking experience.

You will walk 60-70kms:

Stanley Chasm

Ormiston Gorge and Pound Walk

Mount Sonder

Omiston Gorge to Glen Helen Homestead

Eagles Landing to Counts Point

Ochre Puts to Serpentine Chalet Gorge

INCLUDED:

Trek the Larapinta Trail with us and enjoy a Pack Free walk with your overnight bags transported for you, leaving you free to walk with as little as water and a camera

Pack Free fully supported walk with your overnight luggage transported to the campsite & homestead

Helicopter Flight over Section 1 of the Larapinta, for a unique view of the MacDonnell Ranges (optional the flight is not included in the ticket price

2 nights camping at magnificent Ormiston Gorge, centrally located so you can walk directly into camp on night one and take a swim after your walk. All guests will stay in walk-in tents with off the ground beds complete with deluxe camping mattresses

Two nights at historic Glen Helen Homestead in comfortable rooms with ensuites. The Homestead has a refreshing pool you can take a dip after a day’s walking or walk down to the local swimming hole

All meals including 4 dinners, 4 breakfasts, and 5 lunches

On your last 2 nights at Glen Helen Homestead you will enjoy pub-style meals in the Homestead’s restaurant accompanied by fine wines

Australian wine and soft drinks will be served during dinner each night at camp as well

Fresh fruit and trail mix to enjoy during your walk

 

Professionally guided – Our guides are passionate, entertaining, well trained and enthusiastic with the ability to bring to life a depth of information

Guest indigenous guide talk and ‘Welcome to Country’ at Stanley Chasm

3 Experienced and Qualified Guides

4 training hikes

Return transfers from Alice Springs on day 1 and 5 of your trip

National Park Pass

Pre and Post accommodation at Mercure Hotel

NOT INCLUDED:

Flights and airport transport 

Travel insurance

Food and drinks at pre and post accommodation stays

HELICOPTER FLIGHT (roughly $250-$300)

TO MAKE YOUR JOURNEY TRULY INSPIRATIONAL 

On the last day of our walk, we finish our journey with an afternoon scenic helicopter flight from Alice Springs. On this remarkable journey you will fly the first section of the Larapinta trail from Alice Springs to Simpsons Gap.

We take to the air and follow the Todd River to the Telegraph Station and get a bird's eye view of Mt Gillen and Heavitree Gap before making our way to marvel at the breathtaking Simpsons Gap From the air, you will also see stunning views of the East and West MacDonnell Ranges, parallel ridges spanning out 644kms into the distance from Alice Springs.

This flight is a truly remarkable way to finish our Larapinta experience.

Adventure Cost:

$3,250