Which Larapinta walk is for you?

Hiking along the Larapinta Trail | Shaana McNaught

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With so many different ways to experience the Larapinta Trail how do you know which one is for you? Read on to find the best Larapinta walk suited to you – from full pack trekking to day pack hikes, to guided groups and family travel options.

Guided walks – small groups led by our expert guides

Guided walks are perfect for those who like to travel in groups and meet new people along the way. Your guide will be a great source of information and be able to fill you in about points of interest on the trail.

All of our guided walks are fully supported and catered for, 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.

For a long weekend away: Larapinta Experience in Comfort – on this ‘sampler’ of the Larapinta Trail, you will stay at our comfortable semi-permanent campsites and enjoy a selection of the best walks from Alice Springs to Ormiston Gorge over three days.

Ticking off an outback classic in 6 days with just a daypack: Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort – stay in our exclusive Eco-Comfort Camps each night and take in the highlights between Alice Springs and Mt Sonder. Finish the walk with a climb to Mount Sonder enjoying the sunrise with a cup of tea in hand. This is our most popular Larapinta walk and one of the Great Walks of Australia.

Around the campfire at one of our exclusive eco-comfort camps | <i>Graham Michael Freeman</i>

The comforts at our Larapinta exclusive eco-comfort camps will make your experience more enjoyable | <i>#cathyfinchphotography</i>

Looking down to Charlie's Camp, nestled in the hills below Counts Point | <i>Graham Michael Freeman</i>

Dine and relax in comfort in the large communal area at our eco-camps | <i>#cathyfinchphotography</i>

World Expeditions exclusive camps offer stylish dining for Larapinta trekkers | <i>Graham Michael Freeman</i>

Get a good nights sleep in our comfortable and spacious safari-style tents | <i>Karina Davila-Otoya</i>

For seasoned walkers: Larapinta End to End – If two weeks of hiking in Australia's incredible desert wilderness appeals to you, then the full traverse of the Larapinta trek is for you. The 223-kilometre hike covers all the highlights and everything in between, from sections 1 to 12, staying in wilderness campsites. An excellent walk for wildlife lovers or those who love the idea of taking on a long-distance hike. We make it more achievable with our experienced guides on hand who take care of the food and camp gear, so you simply carry a daypack.

Benefits of joining a guided walk on the Larapinta Trail

Interpretation from guides about points of interest along the way
Meeting other like-minded travellers
Carry only a daypack
Have all your meals prepared by your guides
Off-road transport to and from Alice Springs
National Park and camping fees included

Family Adventures – swap screen time for green time

Most of our family adventures are designed with a young traveller in mind, with a minimum age is 8 years old, there are exclusive departures so you can join other like-minded families.

The 6-day Larapinta Trek Family Adventure visits the highlights along the trail, including Ormiston Gorge and Standley Chasm, while the whole family gains a deeper understanding of the ancient Indigenous culture and Traditional Owners of the land.

Our knowledgeable guides are one of the many highlights on the Larapinta Trail | <i>Shaana McNaught</i>

Benefits of adventuring with the family

The family itinerary is specially designed to excite, educate and entertain both the parents and younger travellers in your family, immersing deep into the culture of a country.
The pace of the holiday is more relaxed, giving you time to explore the surroundings before embarking on adventures that will see you exploring the natural landscapes.
Create memories to last a lifetime with loved ones

Private Groups – customising your Larapinta adventure

Creating a private tour allows your own group of friends, family, club or association members to embark on a specialised adventure holiday, where you’ve chosen the destination, date of departure and special features so that it is tailor-made to achieve the objectives you desire from your holiday.

Our expertise helps makes your adventure come to life – literally!

The Larapinta Trail is Australia's most popular desert walk | <i>Shaana McNaught</i>

Benefits of Private Groups

Design your own adventure by using our knowledge to create a private group trip that suits your schedule, budget, style and personal interests.
Organise your own group trip with the help of our adventure experts
Soak up the beautiful Red Centre surrounded by loved ones and friends

Find out more about creating your own private group.

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Comment (1)

Phillip Lloyd

My wife and I have just completed the Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I have completed a number of adventures with Your company and have always been impressed with the quality of your guides. This trek continued to re-enforce that perception. Our guides were Tarlia, Dan and Elarna and I have nothing but praise for the way they looked after us and handled the whole 6 days. I would however like to single out Tarlia for even higher praise. She would have to be one of the best guides I have had the pleasure to travel with. She is a bright, bubbly person and was always warm and friendly. She provided information in an interesting way that was easy to understand, but more importantly she had very good people skills ensuring we all followed her instructions (or became aware when we weren’t) without feeling any sense of criticism. I congratulate your company on the high quality of the guides you employ.
Phillip Lloyd