Spanning across the breathtaking West Macdonnell Ranges near Alice Springs, the Larapinta Trail is a true bucket-list adventure for any fit traveller.
Join a 6-day Classic Larapinta in Comfort or 3-day Larapinta Experience in Comfort to enjoy an exclusive network of award-winning architecturally-designed eco-campsites. Relax after each day on the trail with facilities including hot showers, comfortable lounges and a heated dining shelter, with the opportunity to sleep under the stars.
For the fit and adventurous, take the Larapinta End to End 14-day trek to walk the full 223km length of the trail. Trekking the full trail is a challenging objective, but one that comes with an equal sense of reward. The experienced guides are experts in the field, so you'll know you're in safe hands.
All of the walks are fully supported and catered, allowing you to walk with just a day pack so you can enjoy the unique and diverse landscape for which the trail is so famous.
Their 6-day Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort is part of the Great Walks of Australia and has won three Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards for Eco-Tourism.
Let Australian Walking Holidays show you why they've loved leading treks on this incredible trail since 1995.
Australian Walking Holidays is a division under the World Expeditions Travel Group.
Tours available
Classic Larapinta in Comfort - 6 Days
Experience Larapinta Trail with the experts!
This extraordinary walking track traverses the length of the magnificent West MacDonnell Ranges, located near Alice Springs. This fully supported six day trek is perfect for active walkers, covering between eight and 18 kilometres a day over a variety of terrain.
Accommodated in our network of environmentally designed exclusive semi-permanent campsites, you can relax after each day on the trail with facilities including hot showers, comfortable lounges and heated dining shelter, with the opportunity to sleep under the stars.
Explore ridgelines and narrow canyons, serene river valleys and wild savannah, view unique flora and fauna in its natural habitat and camp by night under a canopy of stars. Let us show you the highlights of this iconic trail.
Please quote tour code LAR when booking.
Larapinta Experience in Comfort - 3 Days
Experience Larapinta Trail with the experts!
This extraordinary walking track traverses the length of the magnificent West MacDonnell Ranges, located near Alice Springs. This fully supported three day trek is the perfect introduction to the trail.
Accommodated in our network of environmentally designed exclusive semi-permanent campsites, you can relax after each day on the trail with facilities including hot showers, comfortable lounges and heated dining shelter, with the opportunity to sleep under the stars.
Explore ridgelines and narrow canyons, serene river valleys and wild savannah, view unique flora and fauna in its natural habitat and camp by night under a canopy of stars. Let us show you the highlights of this iconic trail.
Please quote trip code LRE when booking.
Larapinta End to End - 14 Days
Experience Larapinta Trail with the experts!
This is one of the great desert treks in the West MacDonnell Ranges. On this trek you will traverse the entire length of the 223 kilometre Larapinta Trail. There will be some challenging stages as you pass over remote ridges and canyons, walking up to 30 kilometres each day.
As a fully supported trek, all you will carry is your day pack. Walking the entire length of the trail is a challenge, but one that comes with an equal sense of reward as you complete this outstanding journey.
Please quote trip code LAC when booking.
Best of the Larapinta Trail - 9 days
This fantastic route along the Larapinta Trail will take in the most spectacular highlights along the 223km track. The camping based trek will allow you more time to explore and soak in the beauty of the Central Australian desert as you traverse the most scenic stages of the Larapinta Trail. Carrying just a daypack, this walk will delight the wilderness lover and challenge even seasoned walkers. The Larapinta Trail offers one of the greatest desert treks on earth and is a bucket list experience for anyone who enjoys walking holidays.
Following the spine of the West MacDonnell range, this extended walk along the Larapinta Trail will take in the sections along the Larapinta Trail that simply cannot be missed. It also provides a more achievable objective for walkers not yet ready for our 14 day Larapinta End to End trip. There will be some demanding stages as you pass over remote ridges and canyons, walking up to 30kms on some days.
The group camping gear is transported to each campsite by our professional support crew, freeing walkers to enjoy the diverse desert scenery, revel in the camaraderie of like-minded travellers and focus on achieving your goal.
Larapinta Challenger Trek - 5 days
Challenge yourself to five of the toughest sections of the 223km Larapinta Trail on this adventurous guided trek for experienced hikers.
This camping based trek gets you close to the real action of the trail, where you are completely encapsulated by the rugged beauty of the Central Australian desert. This trek is designed to challenge both seasoned walkers and fitness enthusiast alike; asking you to dig deep to tackle the best 'gutsy' stages of the Larapinta. Carrying just a day-pack you will walk up to 30kms each day, passing over remote ridges and canyons, whilst winding your way along the West MacDonnell Ranges.
All luggage and camping gear is transported by our professional support crew, freeing you to enjoy the diverse desert scenery, revel in the camaraderie of like-minded travellers and focus on achieving your goal.
Larapinta Goddess Walk - 3 days
The Larapinta Goddess Walk is a specially crafted getaway for adventurous women looking to experience the beauty of the Larapinta whilst harnessing their inner yogi. This revitalising 3 day program combines morning yoga and meditation sessions with invigorating walks to breathtaking highlights of the Larapinta Trail.
These all female departures incorporate a rejuvenating and enriching combination of cultural and wellness activities to revitalise the mind and body while enjoying all the comforts of our award winning exclusive permanent campsites, including hot showers, comfortable lounges and heated dining shelter all in the spectacular surrounds of the Australian Red Centre.
Activities
- Four Wheel Driving
- Birdwatching
- Camping
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Walks
Accreditation
- ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
- Quality Tourism Accreditation
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