2024 – Chariots of Thunder tour

The various prices for the 2024 tour are now available and like the three years before, are based on four different accommodation choices at the Ramada Zen.   

For an explanation of the full tour and the various pricing categories please use the link for Tour Itinerary and navigate to the end of the day-by-day itinerary.  Or just keep reading here. 

We will be taking a maximum of 24 people on the 12 day / 11 night tour in 2024:

The figures shown below for 2024 pricing per person are the same as those which appear on the itinerary page. 
(Each price shown includes an $900.00 air fare credit. If you want to buy your own airfare ticket, use points, or already have a ticket, please deduct $900.00 from each price shown.).  This credit was $700.00 in 2022, $800.00 in 2023 but domestic airfares keep increasing, along with everything else. If we can get your airfare for (say) $810.00, then you will receive a deduction of $90.00 from your selected tour price.  

Inclusions in your tour price are: 11 night’s accommodation, breakfast every morning, an airfare credit of $900.00, (any less you get a refund – any more and you pay the extra), airport transfers, ground transport (as comprehensively described in the itinerary), welcome Buffet dinner on the rooftop at the Zen on Day 1, welcome drinks at the Mindil Beach sunset markets in the VIP area along with $20 of Mindil Money on Day 4, Casuarina Square Mall, the Fish and Chips Sunset cruise on Day 6, five night’s track admission and passes into the Chariots’ Lounge at Northline Speedway, access to the GST $ eskys, the Chariots of Thunder Motorcade & Fan Appreciation night on Day 7 (including meal and drinks to the value of $60.00). Day 9 has the optional “Spectacular Jumping Crocodiles” cruise on the Adelaide River (and the Humpty Doo Pub), plus, opportunities to go on self-funded commercial coach tours to Kakadu or Katherine Gorge, optional tours in the Global Speedway Tours’ mini-buses to the Darwin Military Museum, Aviation Museum, Royal Flying Doctor and Bombing of Darwin Experience, Cyclone Tracy museum, a full day trip to Litchfield National Park ($50 optional extra), tour clothing and tons of fun that all comes for free …..

Note:  We are offering a choice of four room types in the Ramada Zen, all of which are serviced hotel apartments. All rooms contain a full kitchen, washing machine/dryer and cooking implements. Please click this self-contained Hotel Room Types at Ramada Suites Darwin link which will show you all seven apartment configurations. For simplicity, we have chosen four separate types and negotiated rates accordingly.  All include breakfast and daily room servicing. 

Here is the layout of an Executive Harbourview apartment: Very suitable for married couples and the most economical option.

Deluxe Junior Suite: At 64 sq metres they are larger than the Executive Harbourview apartment, boasting a bigger lounge / living area and a separate bedroom and ensuite. 

Twin apartment: Also suitable for married couples, but mainly for sharing with someone “you don’t wish to sleep in the same bed with!”  Has a separate bedroom with a queen bed and a single bed.

Two-bedroom apartment:  Suitable for two individuals who want their own bedroom and privacy. As the name implies this apartment has two separate bedrooms each with a queen bed and ensuite bathroom.  Hence the most expensive price. Two couples might want to choose this option.   Why not enquire about the reduction in price? 

Your Booking Form will reflect the different tour prices and you will be asked which option you want. If you are travelling on your own and are happy to be sharing with another single person who wants the same option, please indicate whether you want to be in a Twin Room, or a Two Bedroom Apartment. We will do our best to match you up. If we can’t then we’ll talk to you about an outcome. 

If you’d like to see 590 photos from past clients of the Zen, please click here.  

‚  The Ramada Zen breakfast menu.  You have up to $22 credit each morning to spend. You can have more, but the balance will finish up on your room account.