Tour Code: AY3
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: 12
Accommodation: Accommodation on this tour is sleeping twinshare accommodation in beds.
Transport: Transport while on tour is in apurpose built Mitsubishi 4WD.
Hike Difficulty: Basic fitness is required for this tour return hikes of 6 to 8 kilometres.
Price per person:
Adult: $645.00
Child (8 to 12 years of age) : $645.00
Extra Costs: Park entry fee $25.00 plus $10.00 fuel levy 1.5% admin fee
Price valid until 31st March 2009
Tour Description:
Day 1: Your outback experience starts at 6.30am as we depart Alice
Springs and travel through the Waterhouse Ranges 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 views of the Hugh
and Finke River Systems, Mt Connor and 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 for a glass of Australian sparkling wine while we
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: An early start as we rise 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,
twin share accommodation (including proper beds, linen, pillows, towels
and fans. Meals are as indicated, wine with evening meal, accommodation
transfers in Alice Springs.