Alice Springs to Adelaide: Epic Trip for 18 to 39 year olds
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 1,595
Take the chance to get off the beaten track by spending seven days exploring the iconic highlights of South Australia and the Northern Territory, combining camping and budget accommodation.
Spend 9 days getting off the beaten track in South Australia and the Northern Territory on this budget friendly tour designed specifically for 18 to 39 year olds.
Kings Canyon is home to some of the outback’s most spectacular walks and views. Sleep under the stars here, before going on to Uluru. Sunset at ‘the Rock’ is a sight that will stay with you forever. You’ll also visit another sacred site, Kata Tjuta (aka the Olgas), as well as the nearby Cultural Centre to learn more about the region before departing for South Australia.
Known as ‘The Opal Capital of the World’, Coober Pedy is your last desert stop. Head underground to tour a working opal mine and museum. The Flinders Ranges are your gateway to the vast Australian outback. A scenic hike will work up an appetite for a hearty pub meal and drinks with locals. You can even try some emu or kangaroo.
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 1,595
Itinerary View Trip Map
Alice Springs to Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park
After leaving Alice Springs behind us, we'll make tracks to Yulara and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park (the home of the big red rock itself). Get those road trip songs ready. Tonight: raise a glass and watch the sun go down over the most iconic Aussie landmark. Wow. It's gonna be an epic two weeks!
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Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park
After seeing Uluru at sunrise, we've got a base walk around Uluru on the cards. Then, there's loads of awesome optional activities. Anyone for a helicopter ride, camel ride or segway tour?
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Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park to Kings Canyon
Today, we'll move on to Kings Canyon. There's plenty of time to do optional quad biking before we go all-out outback with a sleep under the stars in custom swags.
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Kings Canyon to Alice Springs
Heads up - we'll be tackling a serious set of 500 steps before we get to the shady oasis that is the Garden of Eden. It'll be worth the climb, promise! When you're all tuckered out, we'll hit the road to Alice Springs.
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Alice Springs
You've got a free day to spend however you please in Alice Springs.
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Alice Springs to Coober Pedy
Destination: Coober Pedy, where locals live in homes carved deep underground to escape the heat. Get ready, 'cos today we'll embark on a gem of an opal mine tour.
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Coober Pedy to Flinders Ranges
Grab brekkie and fuel up. Today, we're paying a visit to a kangaroo orphanage. Prepare for cuteness overload! After, it's all aboard the coach as we shimmy on over to Flinders Ranges.
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Flinders Ranges
Mountains? Yep. Gorges? Uh-huh. Creeks? You betcha. Rivers? Why, of course! Flinders Ranges National Park has everything. Today we'll take a hike at Wilpena Pound - a natural amphitheatre about three times the size of Uluru. We've also got all your meals covered today. You're welcome.
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Flinders Ranges to Adelaide
On our way out of the Flinders Ranges, we'll stop off at the Barossa Reservoir Whispering Wall. Word has it that if you whisper something at one end of the wall, it can be heard all the way over on the other side! After giving it a try, we hit the road once more.
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Other Information
DEPARTURES:
2019: Jan 21; Feb 18; Mar 18; May 21; Jul 16; Sep 10; Nov 5
2020: Jan 20; Mar 24
PRICE INCLUDES:
- 8 nights multi share accommodation in a mix of hotels, lodges and hostels
- Tours may also include accommodation in underground properties or in swags
- Transportation in a modern, air conditioned vehicle with WIFI internet
- Awesome driver/guide
- Entrance fees to national parks
- Meals as indicated.
PRICE EXLUDES:
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Visa fees if applicable
- Meals and beverages not mentioned
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Prices are "from" per person based on multi share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Multi share accommodation is single sex, mixed gender couples travelling together should not expect to share. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or twin/double travellers are available on request - please inquire.
These tours available to guests between the ages of 18 – 39 years only
24 Mar 2020
