Driving Up Downunder

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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

HIGHLIGHTS

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

Starting in Alice Springs and ending in Adelaide, the "Driving Up Downunder" tour is a guided explorer trip that takes 7 days. You will travel through Alice Springs, Coober Pedy, Marla and 4 other destinations in Australia. "Driving Up Downunder" is a tour which includes accommodation, transport and others.

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)
Day 2: Thu Kings Canyon – Ayers Rock (321 Kms Approx)
Day 3: Fri Ayers Rock
Day 4: Sat Ayers Rock – Marla (approx 517kms)
Day 5: Sun Marla – Coober Pedy (approx 234kms)
Day 6: Mon Coober Pedy – Port Augusta (approx 546kms)
Day 7: Tue Port Augusta - Adelaide (approx 306kms)

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

06 nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar

Transport

Vehicle registration fee
Standard Motor Vehicle Insurance
One driver (must be at least 25 years old)

Others

07-day car rental (144 hours) in an AVIS Standard car - Group C 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

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Items of a personal nature, tips, and gratuities
Travel insurance
Car insurance and guarantee deposit
Parking, fuel, and tolls
Items not mentioned as included

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CANCELLATION

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.

Payment

For any tour departures within 01 December 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 01 December 2024, a deposit of 30% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 77 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Driving 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.

Visa

For 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.

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