7 Day Darwin to Adelaide Express
$1,260.00
This trip will get you all the way from Darwin to Adelaide express while experiencing some of Australia’s most iconic locations.
Hop on an overnight bus from Darwin to Alice Springs where you can begin your outback adventure. Explore Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon before heading south to Adelaide on an overnight bus.
Includes:
- Overnight bus from Darwin to Alice Springs with Greyhound.
- 2 nights accommodation in Alice Springs
- 3 days 2 nights Red Centre tour
- Overnight bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide with Greyhound
- Meals as indicated in itinerary (3 lunches, 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners)
- 2 nights in dorm, 2 nights swag camping and 2 nights on an overnight bus
*This tour also operates in reverse click here to check it out*
Description
Day 1 - Darwin to Alice Springs Today you board an overnight bus at 9:55am and begin the journey to Alice Springs. Day 2 - Alice Springs Arrive at Alice Springs at approximately 7:00am, check-in to your accommodation and the rest of your day is free to explore or just relax by the pool. Day 3 - Kata Tjuta & Uluru Sunset (Lunch, Dinner) You will be picked up from your accommodation in Alice Springs at 6:00am, first destination Kata Tjuta. Feel the spiritual significance on your guided walk through to the Valley of the Winds at Kata Tjuta. We spend the evening enjoying dinner at the spectacular sunset over Uluru. Witness the awesome sight of Uluru changing colour.. Your guide will prepare a healthy camp-oven dinner. Relax around the fire then curl up in your cozy swag under a million stars. Day 4 - Uluru Sunrise & Base Walk (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) We leave the campground around sunrise before taking in a memorable Uluru sunrise over the world’s largest rock. You then have time to complete an Uluru base walk around the rock. You will see beautiful sites such as the Mala Walk, Mutijulu Waterhole and Aboriginal cave paintings. Day 5 - (Breakfast,Lunch) Enjoy a 3 hour guided hike through the sandstone domes of the Lost City. Visit the many Amphitheaters, North & South Walls and the beautiful Garden of Eden. After our final lunch we will make our way back to Alice Springs and you can share your photos on the bus with your new made friends before spending one night at a hostel in Alice Springs. Day 6 - Alice Springs to Adelaide Today you begin your journey to Adelaide hopping on the overnight bus at 10:30am. Day 7 - Adelaide Arrive in Adelaide early in the morning at about 6:20am, your journey has come to an end! Frequently Asked Questions What sort of camping is done on this trip? Swag camping is provided on the Adelaide to Alice Springs section of the trip. A swag is a kind of bag that you can sleep in. It has a mattress and pillow inside and you can roll it up for storage. It has a flap you can put over your head for total cover but most people choose to fall asleep staring at the night sky! Do I need a sleeping bag? You will definitely want a sleeping bag in winter as it can get quite cold at night, especially the further south you are and in the Red Centre, around Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon. In summer it is advisable as it can still be cool at night. We advise to bring along your own sleeping bag, otherwise you can hire one for $20 on the red centre tour section of the trip. Will i be in the same group the whole trip? No, this package is a combination of different tours put together and made into one convenient itinerary so that you get the best value trip and see as much as you can! This way you'll get to make as many friends as you can on your travels. I've heard the flies are bad in summer. Is this true? In the warmer months there can definitely be a lot of flies while travelling through the outback. It is advisable to bring a fly net in the warmer months. What clothes do I need? In summer the temperatures can be extremely hot when travelling through the outback. A shirt and shorts is all that is needed during these months though we recommend a light long sleeved top and light long pants (zip off) to minimise your exposure to the sun. It can still get cool at night and in the morning so you will want a jumper as well. Definitely bring swimmers as there will be opportunities to swim at some locations. Sunglasses, as well as Sunscreen SPF 30+ or better, are also a necessity no matter what time of year. During winter the temperatures can be mild during the day but cold at night and in the morning when travelling through the centre of Australia. You will want a mixture of warm and cool clothes for this time of year. Long pants, a good jumper, a beanie, gloves and warm socks are recommended for use at night and in the morning. Further north near Darwin the temperature will not be so cold. At all times of the year you will need a hat, preferably wide brimmed. What to bring: