Firebird Tours
Best of Australia: The Ghan Train Edition (2026 departures)
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Firebird Tours · Private tour
The Grand Ghan Train Expedition (2026 departures)
Traverse Australia's dramatic Red Centre aboard The Ghan with this private expedition at a measured pace. This 12-day journey connects Adelaide's cosmopolitan charm to Darwin's tropical frontier, with overnight rail travel in Gold Twin Cabins and extended stays at Uluru.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Eos by SkyCity, Adelaide
Adelaide Arrival
Private transfer to the hotel; the rest of the day is free.
- Day 2overnight: Eos by SkyCity, Adelaide
Adelaide City Tour
Half-day guided tour of North Terrace, North Adelaide, St Peters Cathedral and Adelaide Oval.
- Day 3overnight: Eos by SkyCity, Adelaide
Murray River Day Tour with Cruise
Scenic drive through the Angus and Torrens Valleys with a 2-hour Murray River wildlife cruise and buffet lunch, plus stops at Walker Flat and Mannum.
- Day 4railovernight: Aboard The Ghan (Gold Twin Cabin)
Departure to Alice Springs Aboard The Ghan Train
Transfer to the train station for a 2-day/1-night, all-inclusive Ghan Train journey (Gold Twin Cabin) from Adelaide to Alice Springs, with an off-train stop in Marla.
- Day 5overnight: Desert Gardens Hotel, Yulara
Alice Springs Arrival & Departure to Uluru
Private 6-hour transfer from Alice Springs to Uluru.
- Day 6overnight: Desert Gardens Hotel, Yulara
Uluru Sacred Sites & Sunset Tour
Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, guided base walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole, and sunset viewing with wine and nibbles; BBQ dinner. Group tour up to 50 people.
- Day 7overnight: Desert Gardens Hotel, Yulara
Kings Canyon & Outback Panoramas
Full-day tour to Watarrka National Park with the Kings Canyon Rim Walk (6km, up to 3 hours) and the Garden of Eden. Group tour up to 50 people.
- Day 8railovernight: Aboard The Ghan (Gold Twin Cabin)
Transfer to Alice Springs for the Ghan Train
Private 6-hour transfer back to Alice Springs to board The Ghan; a 2-day/1-night, all-inclusive journey (Gold Twin Cabin) to Darwin with Off Train Experiences in Katherine (Nitmiluk Gorge cruise or rock art).
- Day 9railovernight: Hilton Darwin
Darwin Arrival
Private transfer from the train station to the hotel; free time to relax.
- Day 10overnight: Hilton Darwin
Jumping Crocodile Cruise Tour
Half-day cruise on the Adelaide River to see estuarine crocodiles being fed, amid the Marrakai wetlands. Group tour up to 23 people.
- Day 11overnight: Hilton Darwin
Darwin Day at Leisure
Free day; optional Darwin City Sightseeing Tour recommended.
- Day 12
Darwin Departure
Private transfer for departure.
Included
- Exceptional downtown hotel accommodations
- Guided sightseeing tours with expert English-speaking guides
- Delicious breakfasts at your hotels
- In-depth exploration of best landmarks
- Tickets and intercity transportation as per itinerary
- Professional meeting services at the airport
- Dedicated support team before and during your trip
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