Such is the demand for its iconic Northern Territory Larapinta Trail, this pre-season has been the busiest on record (over 26 years) for World Expeditions. One of the Great Walks of Australia, the 6 day, pack-free Classic Larapinta trek in Comfort is the only Larapinta Trail experience that provides walkers with exclusive access to the facilities of award winning eco campsites, with luxuries such as hot showers, access to comfortable lounge areas, an indigenous food experience and private accommodation in safari style tents, with comfortable, off-ground beds.
World Expeditions operates 10 itineraries on the Larapinta Trail, through its domestic brand, Australian Walking Holidays, including the Classic Larapinta trek in Comfort.
Many clients have been waiting almost a year for the chance to walk the trail, says World Expeditions’ domestic manager, Michael Buggy, after border restrictions forced the cancellation of all but 15 departures in 2020.
“COVID-19 destroyed the season last year, with constantly changing border restrictions wreaking havoc on peoples’ plans to travel,” Buggy says. “This year, we are hopeful of a bumper season, with few or no disruptions.
“A lot of people have the Larapinta on their bucket list and the inability to travel overseas has prompted them to push it to the top of their travel wishlist.
“The fact that we’re upgrading all single travellers to a private safari-style tent at no additional cost is further driving demand.
“We’ve increased the number of departures to meet demand but we’re still having to turn people away, because each trip is capped at a maximum of 16 walkers.
“Walkers this year are in for a treat, with high levels of rainfall in recent bringing stunning wildflower displays now. The trail has been transformed from red to green, and the birds and wildlife are in greater numbers.”
Other Larapinta walks include the Larapinta Goddess Walk, the Larapinta Trek Family Adventure, a Women’s Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort, the Larapinta Challenger Trek and a new for 2021 Larapinta, Kings Canyon & Uluru in Comfort.
Visit www.worldexpeditions.com or www.australianwalkingholidays.com or call 1300 720 000.
Kind Regards,
Michele Eckersley
