Driving Up Downunder
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- No booking fees
- duration 7 days
- tour type Independent
- age requirement 8-95 yrs
- max group size 2
- Tour Code BM-39691
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- Operated in English
- Starts Alice Springs, Australia
- Ends Adelaide, Australia +7
- Explore Alice Springs, a scenic town known for its natural beauty
- Travel to Kings Canyon, home to the extraordinary Sherman Tree
- See the breathtaking sunsets of Uluru and learn about the culture
- Discover local wildlife in Port Augusta, and try your hand at sailing
- Visit Adelaide, known for its breathtaking boulevards and gardens
Discover extraordinary natural wonders like you’ve never seen before as you explore the Land Down Under with this 9-day self-drive tour of Australia! Your journey will begin in Alice Springs, the perfect place to see contemporary and traditional art as well as beautiful gardens and scenic trails. From there you will drive to Kings Canyon, skiting the rim of the canyon as you see the soaring sandstone walls frame the Garden of Eden. Discover Ayers Rock, also known as Uluru, the world’s greatest monolith. Bask in the beauty of the sunrise for a long drive through the desert towards Marla, and explore Coober Pedy, the place to strike a fortune, with its museum and historic home. Next, you will explore Port Augusta at the top of the Spencer Gulf, a busy seaport town known for its natural beauty. Finally, you will visit Adelaide, where your self-drive tour of Australia will come to an end!
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Day 1: Wed Arrive Alice Springs — Kings Canyon (474 Kms Approx)
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Day 2: Thu Kings Canyon – Ayers Rock (321 Kms Approx)
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Day 3: Fri Ayers Rock
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Day 4: Sat Ayers Rock – Marla (approx 517kms)
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Day 5: Sun Marla – Coober Pedy (approx 234kms)
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Day 6: Mon Coober Pedy – Port Augusta (approx 546kms)
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Day 7: Tue Port Augusta - Adelaide (approx 306kms)
- 06 nights’ accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar
- Vehicle registration fee
- Standard Motor Vehicle Insurance
- One driver (must be at least 25 years old)
- 07-day car rental (144 hours) in an AVIS Standard car - Group C Â Â Â GPS unit
- Loss damage waiver
- Administration fee
- Concession recovery fee
- Premium location surcharge
- Super excess reduction
- Unlimited km/miles
- 24-Hour emergency roadside service
- All local and applicable taxes
- Items of a personal nature, tips, and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Car insurance and guarantee deposit
- Parking, fuel, and tolls
- Items not mentioned as included
- Earn US$ 48+ in travel credits.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Driving Up Downunder tour. You can cancel the tour up to 78 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 77 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 06 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 06 July 2024, a deposit of 30% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 77 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceDriving Up Downunder tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Driving Up Downunder tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
IS THIS A CHILD FRIENDLY TOUR? ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS?All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 12. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15.Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.
