Journey Beyond Rail
Adelaide Luxury Stay 2027 (The Ghan, Adelaide to Darwin)
7 daysfrom $3,185
Vacations By Rail · Independent rail vacation
Australia's The Ghan
Australia's The Ghan
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Adelaide
Arriving in Adelaide
Transfer to a four-star or five-star B&B hotel; free day to explore Adelaide's beaches, hills and city restaurants.
- Day 2overnight: Adelaide
Heading into the Barossa Valley
Full-day excursion into the Barossa Valley wine region with a Small Batch Wine Tours vehicle, including tastings at four boutique wineries and a chef's-choice shared restaurant lunch with beer or wine.
- Day 3overnight: Train
The Ghan
Board The Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin; a drink in the Outback Explorer Lounge, then a two-course lunch and three-course dinner in the dining car. Choice of Gold Twin, Gold Single, or upgrades to Gold Premium or Platinum accommodations.
- Day 4railovernight: Train
The Ghan in the "Red Centre"
Sunrise over the desert at the outback outpost of Marla; the train passes through the MacDonnell Ranges to Alice Springs with brunch on board, followed by a lavish dinner in the dining car.
- Day 5railovernight: Darwin
Traveling north to Darwin on The Ghan
Breakfast as the train reaches tropical Katherine; disembark for a cruise of the Nitmiluk Gorge to see ancient Indigenous rock art and learn about the Jawoyn people, then reboard for dinner before arriving in Darwin this evening.
- Day 6overnight: Darwin
Getting to know Darwin and its wildlife
Half-day tour of the Marrakai wetlands, home to crocodiles, 117 species of reptiles and 280 types of birds, with free time to explore Darwin's restaurants and markets.
- Day 7
Tour conclusion
Transfer from the hotel to the airport for the overnight flight back to the United States.
Included
- 4 nights 4 & 5-Star hotel accommodation
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- Gold twin cabin for 2 nights on The Ghan
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
- Flights
