World ExpeditionsBig Adventures. Small Footprint.https://assets.worldexpeditions.com/BlogLarapinta Trail hikes: which walk is for you?https://assets.worldexpeditions.com/Blog/PostId/4986/larapinta-trail-hikes-which-walk-is-for-youActivities,Trekking/Walking,Destinations,Australia, New Zealand &amp; the Pacific,AustraliaMon, 14 Feb 2022 04:11:54 GMT<p>No matter your fitness level or walking distance preference, we offer more ways to hike the <a href="https://worldexpeditions.com/activities/trekking-hiking/larapinta-trail-treks-australian-walks" target="_blank">Larapinta Trail</a> than any other operator. But which Larapinta walk is for you?</p> <h2><span style="color:#949e17;"><strong>Guided walks</strong> – small groups led by our expert guides</span></h2> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>For a long weekend away:</strong><strong><strong> </strong><a href="https://worldexpeditions.com/Australia/Day-Walks/Larapinta-Experience-in-Comfort" target="_blank">Larapinta Experience in Comfort</a></strong> – on this short ‘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.</p> <p><strong>Ticking off an outback classic in 6 days with just a daypack:</strong><strong><strong> </strong><a href="https://worldexpeditions.com/Australia/Trekking-Walking/Classic-Larapinta-Trek-in-Comfort">Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort</a> </strong>– 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.</p> <div class="dynamicImageWrapper" switchsource="image1"><carouselsource aspectratio="4x3" data-plugin-options="{'items': 3, 'margin': 10, 'nav': true, 'dots': false}"><img alt="Around the campfire at one of our exclusive eco-comfort camps | <i>Graham Michael Freeman</i>" class="responsiveImage" cropdataid="1145553" dynamiccroppedimage="1" largestloadedsize="1100" src="/croppedImages/Australasia/Northern-Territory/Great-Walks-of-Australia-Classic-Larapinta-Trek-1145553-1100px.jpg" variablesrc="/croppedImages/Australasia/Northern-Territory/Great-Walks-of-Australia-Classic-Larapinta-Trek-1145553-###width###px.jpg" /> <img alt="The comforts at our Larapinta exclusive eco-comfort camps will make your experience more enjoyable | <i>#cathyfinchphotography</i>" class="responsiveImage" cropdataid="1145552" dynamiccroppedimage="1" largestloadedsize="1100" src="/croppedImages/Australasia/Northern-Territory/20200810_213918844_iOS-1145552-1100px.jpg" variablesrc="/croppedImages/Australasia/Northern-Territory/20200810_213918844_iOS-1145552-###width###px.jpg" /> <img alt="Looking down to Charlie's Camp, nestled in the hills below Counts Point | <i>Graham Michael Freeman</i>" class="responsiveImage" cropdataid="1145554" dynamiccroppedimage="1" largestloadedsize="1100" src="/croppedImages/Australasia/Northern-Territory/Great-Walks-of-Australia-Classic-Larapinta-Trek-1145554-1100px.jpg" variablesrc="/croppedImages/Australasia/Northern-Territory/Great-Walks-of-Australia-Classic-Larapinta-Trek-1145554-###width###px.jpg" /> <img alt="Dine and relax in comfort in the large communal area at our eco-camps | <i>#cathyfinchphotography</i>" class="responsiveImage" cropdataid="1145557" dynamiccroppedimage="1" largestloadedsize="1100" src="/croppedImages/Australasia/Northern-Territory/20200813_090347239_iOS-1145557-1100px.jpg" variablesrc="/croppedImages/Australasia/Northern-Territory/20200813_090347239_iOS-1145557-###width###px.jpg" /> <img alt="World Expeditions exclusive camps offer stylish dining for Larapinta trekkers | <i>Graham Michael Freeman</i>" class="responsiveImage" cropdataid="1145555" dynamiccroppedimage="1" largestloadedsize="1100" src="/croppedImages/Australasia/Northern-Territory/Great-Walks-of-Australia-Classic-Larapinta-Trek-1145555-1100px.jpg" variablesrc="/croppedImages/Australasia/Northern-Territory/Great-Walks-of-Australia-Classic-Larapinta-Trek-1145555-###width###px.jpg" /> <img alt="Get a good nights sleep in our comfortable and spacious safari-style tents | <i>Karina Davila-Otoya</i>" class="responsiveImage" cropdataid="1145556" dynamiccroppedimage="1" largestloadedsize="1100" src="/croppedImages/Australasia/Northern-Territory/IMG_2235-1145556-1100px.jpg" variablesrc="/croppedImages/Australasia/Northern-Territory/IMG_2235-1145556-###width###px.jpg" /> </carouselsource></div> <div> </div> <p class="lightbox mb-lg" data-plugin-options="{ 'delegate': 'a', 'type': 'image', 'gallery': { 'enabled': true} }"><strong>A more slow travel experience:</strong><strong> <a href="https://worldexpeditions.com/Australia/Walking/Best-of-the-Larapinta-Trail" target="_blank">Best of the </a></strong><a href="https://worldexpeditions.com/Australia/Walking/Best-of-the-Larapinta-Trail" target="_blank"><strong>Larapinta Trail</strong></a> – For all the highlights and more, this is an ideal walk for those who want to see more but don’t want to complete the full 14-day walk. Over 9 days you'll stay in wilderness campsites and have more time to explore and soak up the beauty of Central Australia.</p> <p><strong>For seasoned walkers:</strong><strong> <a href="https://worldexpeditions.com/Australia/Trekking-Hiking/Larapinta-End-to-End" target="_blank">Larapinta End to End</a> </strong>– 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.</p> <div> <h4><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></strong></h4> <h4><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Benefits of joining a guided walk on the Larapinta Trail</span></strong></h4> <ul> <li>Interpretation from guides about points of interest along the way</li> <li>Meeting other like-minded travellers</li> <li>Carry only a daypack</li> <li>Have all your meals prepared by your guides</li> <li>Off-road transport to and from Alice Springs</li> <li>National Park and camping fees included</li> </ul> </div> <div> <h2><span style="color:#949e17;"><strong>Family Adventures</strong> – swap screen time for green time</span></h2> <div> <p>Most of our <a href="https://worldexpeditions.com/Private-Groups/Family-Adventures" target="_blank">family adventures</a> are designed with a young traveller in mind, with a minimum age of 8 years old, there are exclusive departures available so you can join other like-minded families.</p> <p>The 6-day <a href="https://worldexpeditions.com/Australia/Trekking-Walking/Larapinta-Trek-Family-Adventure" target="_blank">Larapinta Trek Family Adventure</a> 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.</p> </div> <div> </div> <div><img alt="Our knowledgeable guides are one of the many highlights on the Larapinta Trail | <i>Shaana McNaught</i>" class="responsiveImage" cropdataid="1145559" dynamiccroppedimage="1" largestloadedsize="1100" src="/croppedImages/Australasia/Northern-Territory/SMP8743-1145559-1100px.jpg" variablesrc="/croppedImages/Australasia/Northern-Territory/SMP8743-1145559-###width###px.jpg" /></div> <div> <h4><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></strong></h4> <h4><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Benefits of adventuring with the family</span></strong></h4> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Create memories to last a lifetime with loved ones</li> </ul> </div> </div> <h2><span style="color:#949e17;"><strong>Private Groups</strong> – customising your Larapinta adventure</span></h2> <p>Creating a <a href="https://worldexpeditions.com/Private-Groups" target="_blank">private tour</a> 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.</p> <p>Our expertise helps makes your adventure come to life – literally! </p> <img alt="The Larapinta Trail is Australia's most popular desert walk | <i>Shaana McNaught</i>" class="responsiveImage" cropdataid="1145558" dynamiccroppedimage="1" largestloadedsize="1100" src="/croppedImages/Australasia/Northern-Territory/SMP1088-1145558-1100px.jpg" variablesrc="/croppedImages/Australasia/Northern-Territory/SMP1088-1145558-###width###px.jpg" /> <div> <h4><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></strong></h4> <h4><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Benefits of Private Groups</span></strong></h4> <ul> <li>Design your own adventure by using our knowledge to create a private group trip that suits your schedule, budget, style and personal interests.</li> <li>Organise your own group trip with the help of our adventure experts</li> <li>Soak up the beautiful Red Centre surrounded by loved ones and friends</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://worldexpeditions.com/Private-Groups/Create-Your-Own-Adventure" target="_blank">Find out more about creating your own private group</a>.</p> </div> 4986