#JigsawJourneys
Join us for the experience of a lifetime next year, and spend six days on the Larapinta Cultural experience with a small group of likeminded women. Due to an increased interest from lockdown-fatigued travellers, we have announced two small group tour for May and August next year. With so much pent up demand, now is the time to secure your place for 2022 to trek the iconic Larapinta Trail.
With our local guide from Larapinta Culture, the only Indigenous trekking experience owned and operated by Aboriginal people in the Alice Springs region, we will walk the ancient lands, exploring the stillness, tranquillity and beauty of Central Australia. Guests will trek up to 15km per day, exploring the spectacular landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges, and spend nights under the stars at a private camp. The Journey includes a rest day where we will relax and enjoy an authentic cultural experience.
The journeys will be hosted by Jigsaw Travel’s Managing Director, Rachelle Matheson. Rachelle felt inspired to develop this small-group travel experience to enable like-minded women to connect and recharge in nature after the challenging 18 months we have all had. This will be a chance to take some time off, just for yourself, to embrace a new experience in the beautiful landscapes and culture our outback has to offer.
Rachelle says, “I am so excited to be joining the trip and hosting together with Larapinta Culture. I felt inspired to develop this small-group travel experience to enable like-minded women to connect and recharge in nature after the challenges brought on by the pandemic. This will be a chance to take some time off, just for yourself, to embrace a new experience in the beautiful landscapes and culture our outback has to offer.”
Delivered from an authentic, insider’s perspective, this not-to-be missed adventure will offer an awe-inspiring and memorable experience of our country’s history, geology and culture.
Reach out on rachelle@jigsawtravel.com.au for more details and to secure your place on this incredible journey.
2022 Dates: May 23 to 29 & August 15 to 21
Broad itinerary overview:
DAY ONE – Arrive Alice Springs and stay overnight at The Hilton Alice Springs (transfer to hotel not included)
DAY TWO – Enjoy complimentary breakfast at The Hilton, before meeting our local guide and commencing the Larapinta Trail Experience (approx. 10 – 15 km walk)
DAY THREE – Trek the Larapinta Trail (10 – 15 km walk)
DAY FOUR – Day of cultural interaction
DAY FIVE – Trek the Larapinta Trail (10 – 15 km walk)
DAY SIX – Trek the Larapinta Trail (10 – 15 km walk)
DAY SEVEN – Journey concludes. Transfers back to Alice Springs airport
Price:
$3,070 per person
*Airfares to Alice Springs and airport transfers to The Hilton Alice Springs are not included
Our Larapinta Trail Experience includes:
- Four days trekking the Larapinta Trail on Aboriginal-owned land and camping under the stars in stunning, remote locations
- One day of planned cultural interaction
- Overnight accommodation with breakfast at The Hilton Alice Springs
- Transfers from The Hilton Alice Springs to the Larapinta Trail
- Local Larapinta Culture guide, support vehicle and camp manager
- Comfortable and exclusive camp with camp toilets
- Full linen, swags and tents
- Fully catered with breakfast, lunch and dinner, morning and afternoon tea, fruit and snacks every day while on the Larapinta Trail. (Please note there is no alcohol on the Larapinta Trail)
- Transfers back to Alice Springs airport on Day 7
- All National Park and camping fees
- Custom Travel Journal
- Souvenir T-Shirt featuring artwork by our Larapinta Culture guide
You will need:
- First Aid Kit
- Gaiters
- Your own day pack
- Personal Travel Insurance including repatriation. Proof of insurance will be required prior to final documents being sent.
What to expect:
- A deep connection to the richness of country and culture
- An eye opening journey of relaxation and inspiration on ancient lands
- Cultural interactions with traditional owners and traditional homelands
- Spectacular scenery across remote, varying landscapes
- New connections and friendships with likeminded women
Sample a taste of the Larapinta Trails Experience here – https://youtu.be/AIOjjItrWw4
To secure your place on this incredible journey, reach out via email on enquiries@jigsawtravel.com.au and don’t miss out.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Payment details:
A non-refundable AUD$600 deposit is payable within 7 days of making your booking, with the remaining non-refundable balance due 45 days prior to departure
COVID-19 policy:
In the event of state border closures due to COVID-19, the Larapinta Trail Experience will be rescheduled to alternative dates. As payments are non-refundable, if you would like to cancel we will attempt to re-sell your place on the Experience. If this is achieved, you will receive a refund, however this is not guaranteed.
Please refer to our full Terms & Conditions for other booking conditions
Health & Fitness
We will be walking a maximum of 15km per day for three days so a moderate level of health and physical fitness is required to ensure an enjoyable experience.
You will need to be comfortable carrying your day pack over sometimes unstable and rocky trails.
Photo credit: Tourism Australia