The Ghan Like Never Before: 9-Day Luxury Escapes Exclusive Charter from Darwin to Adelaide with 4-Day Rail Journey, VIP Events & Unmissable Off Train Experiences

Travel until 10 Aug 2022

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There's never been a journey like this before. You're invited to experience a new level of exclusive luxury and the very best in bespoke touring onboard our first-ever Luxury Escapes private charter of The Ghan Expedition – Australia’s greatest train journey – on this once-in-a-lifetime nine-day tour from Darwin to Katherine, Alice Springs, Coober Pedy and Adelaide.

This unmissable, one-of-a-kind journey starts in Darwin with a Hilton stay. Discover the best of Australia's largest national park, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kakadu, with a breathtaking Yellow Water Billabong cruise, where rugged escarpments come alive with ancient rock art and wildlife. And find refuge from the tropical warmth of the Top End in the refreshing swimming holes of Litchfield National Park's Florence and Wangi Falls.

Then, step onboard The Ghan Expedition and into unparalleled indulgence with premium onboard dining and drinks. Unmissable Off Train Experiences will take your escape to new heights as you embark on this legendary crossing of almost 3,000 kilometres. In Katherine, choose between two Nitmuliuk gorge cruises or celebrate life on the land with a unique outback experience; in Alice Springs, choose from four included experiences, all culminating with an outback dinner under a chandelier of stars at Alice Springs Telegraph Station; and in Coober Pedy, choose from three experiences including visits to Umoona Opal Mine and Museum and Opal Quest Mine, where you can try your luck at finding fortune.

Reaching its end in Australia's most livable city for 2021, this unparalleled journey concludes with a stay at Hilton Adelaide and an experience that's sure to stay with you long after you leave – a private, immersive wine tasting at the highly acclaimed Penfolds Magill Estate, including a coveted Grange. Plus, it’s a Luxury Escapes private charter so every moment counts. You'll also be invited to VIP Luxury Escapes-exclusive welcome and farewell events in Darwin, including a Welcome to Country experience, and Adelaide – at the iconic Adelaide Oval – with free-flowing drinks and canapés that will truly set the mood for this bucket-list journey.

Your tour includes:

Five nights of handpicked accommodation, including three nights at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Darwin and two nights at Hilton Adelaide
Three nights onboard The Ghan with Gold Service accommodation
Daily dining as per the itinerary, including premium drinks and meals onboard The Ghan
Exclusive Luxury Escapes-hosted welcome event at One Wharf in Darwin and farewell event at Adelaide Oval, with canapés and free-flowing drinks
Incredible full-day tour of Kakadu National Park with a Yellow Water Billabong cruise
Plunge into swimming holes with a full-day Litchfield National Park tour
Your choice of Off Train Experiences in Katherine, Alice Springs and Coober Pedy
Test your wine knowledge with a private, immersive 1.5-hour wine tasting experience, including a coveted Grange, at Penfolds Magill Estate in Adelaide
Roundtrip shared airport transfers and transportation in air-conditioned coaches
The services of expert on-ground representatives
All entrance fees and sightseeing per itinerary

Gold Plus Upgrade: Make your stay extra special with our exclusive Gold Plus packages (made specifically for this once-in-a-lifetime charter). Enjoy upgraded accommodation in Darwin (with a welcome bottle of wine) and Adelaide, additional food and drink upgrades for select experiences and a Luxury Escapes exclusive, bespoke Penfolds iconic tasting and culinary experience. Crafted specifically for guests of our private charter, this Penfold Magill Estate visit includes a two-course lunch with paired wines and iconic wine tasting, including a coveted Grange.

Platinum Upgrade: Elevate your experience with the Platinum Upgrade and benefit from elevated five-star Hilton Darwin and Adelaide stays (with a bottle of wine on arrival in Darwin and Executive Lounge access in Adelaide), private roundtrip transfers and top-tier Platinum Service with elevated premium drinks and dining onboard The Ghan. Plus, a welcome sunset cruise in Darwin with outback-inspired, three-course dinner and Australian wine, an included scenic flight over Kakadu National Park, a bespoke Penfolds wine tasting experience including a coveted Grange, created specifically for this charter, where you'll be treated to a private, five-course degustation twilight dinner with matched wines at Penfolds Magill Estate and more.

Platinum Plus Upgrade: It doesn’t get any better than this. In addition to the incredible inclusions in the Platinum Upgrade (including One-Bedroom Suite upgrades with Executive Lounge access in Darwin and Adelaide), you’ll be treated to a full-day scenic flight from Alice Springs to Uluṟu and Kata Tjuṯa, complete with a drive around the base of the monolith itself.

Your Ghan Expedition takes you to: Darwin – Kakadu National Park – Litchfield National Park – Katherine – Alice Springs – Coober Pedy – Adelaide.