Tour Code: AR3
This tour departs from and returns to Alice Springs.
Tour Departs: Alice Springs 6.30am or Ayers Rock at 1.45pm daily
Tour Finishes: Alice Springs early evening day 3
Maximum People for this tour: 24
Accommodation: Accommodation on this tour is sleeping in swags at a permanent campsite
Transport: Transport while on tour is in a mini bus.
Hike Difficulty: Basic fitness is required for this tour return hikes of 6 to 8 kilometres.
Price per person:
Adult: $495.00
Child (8 to 12 years of age) : Discounted rate on enquiry
Extra Costs: Park entry fee $25.00 plus $10.00 fuel levy
Price valid until 31st March 2009
Tour Description:
Day 1: Your outback experience starts at 6.30am as we depart Alice
Springs to go to the Outback Camel Farm where you can ride a camel
(own expense). We journey on to Uluru (Ayers Rock) taking in the
desert scenery along the way. After lunch we head off to explore the
amazing Olgas (Kata Tjuta) and we take a hike to the Valley of the
Winds. Late afternoon we return to our campsite at Uluru
to watch the changing colours of the rock as the sun sets. After a
hearty dinner we curl up and watch the millions of stars in the outback
night sky.
(Lunch & Dinner)
Day 2: We get up very early to watch one of the highlights of the trip, the
Uluru sunrise after which you can enjoy a base walk of Ayers Rock
exploring the strange rock formations and the aboriginal art sites. Just
before lunch we visit the Cultural Centre and then we depart for Kings
Canyon where we spend the night after a campfire oven dinner.
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 3: We rise early to explore the impressive formations of Kings Canyon and the Amphitheatre as well as the Garden of Eden and the awesome North and South Walls of Kings Canyon. After lunch we head back to Alice Springs arriving early evening.
(Breakfast, Lunch)
Things you should bring:
Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat & sunscreen, water bottle, towel, pillow, toiletries, torch, warm clothing in winter months, insect repellent, camera & film. Sleeping bag (can be hired for $15.00)
Included:
Experienced tour guide, meals as indicated, camping fees & equipment