Tour: 3-Day Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) via Kings Canyon Tour
Duration: 3 days
Commences: Alice Springs, Australia
Price: AUD $837.29
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3-Day Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) via Kings Canyon Tour
Immerse yourself in the ancient landscapes of Uluru and Kata Tjuta on a three-day tour from Alice Springs. You’ll see the highlights of Uluru (Ayers Rock), including the unforgettable sights of an Uluru sunset and sunrise, and have the opportunity to walk the rim of the magnificent Kings Canyon.
Itinerary
Day 1: Alice Springs – Uluru
Stop At: Mount Conner, Lasseter Highway Curtin Springs, West MacDonnell National Park, Northern Territory 7140 Australia
See Atila (Mt. Conner) today as you make your way from Alice Springs to Uluru.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, Lasseter Highway, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory Australia
Visit the Uluru–Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre – explore the Tjukurpa tunnel and read about the history, and flora and fauna of the park
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Kuniya Walk, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory Australia
Join your Driver Guide for a short walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole at the base of Uluru. View ancient rock art and hear stories of traditional Anangu life. Learn the Tjukurpa (creation) story of Kuniya and Liru.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Uluru Sunset Viewing Area, Mutitjulu NT 0872, Australia
Later, travel to the Uluru sunset viewing area, and relax with sparkling wine and canapes as the sun sets over the western horizon and the evening sky brings out the myriad shades of colour for which Uluru is renowned. Return to the resort after sunset or add on our award-winning Barbecue Dinner to top off this highlight evening (see optional details).
Duration: 50 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Uluru Sunrise – Kata Tjuta – Kings Canyon
Stop At: Uluru Sunrise Viewing Area, Mutitjulu NT 0872, Australia
Rise early and travel into Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park. Enjoy a warming tea, coffee or hot chocolate as the dawn creeps across the desert plain and lights up Uluru.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kata-Tjuta Dunes Viewing Area, Petermann NT 0872, Australia
Enjoy a panoramic view of the southern side of Kata Tjuta from the Dune Viewing platform. Uluru can also be easily seen on the distant horizon from this lookout.Your Driver Guide will provide insight into the history and geology of this ancient land.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Walpa Gorge, Kata Tjuta Rd Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory 0872 Australia
On arrival at Kata Tjuta, spend time exploring Walpa Gorge, following the path between two of the tallest domes, to a lush oasis in the desert.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Kings Canyon, Kings Canyon, Red Centre, Northern Territory
In the early afternoon travel to Kings Canyon.
Duration: 12 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Kings Canyon Resort, Standard Rooms or Kings Canyon Resort, Deluxe Spa Rooms
Day 3: Kings Canyon – Alice Springs
Stop At: Kings Canyon, Kings Canyon, Red Centre, Northern Territory
Climb a 100 metre cliff and walk 6kms along the rim of the canyon for impressive views of grottos, chasms and cliffs. Deep between the sandstone cliffs is the Garden of Eden, a waterhole surrounded by exotic plants. Or, set off on a two-kilometre stroll along the boulder-strewn canyon creek bed that leads to impressive views of the canyon rim.
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: Alice Springs, Alice Springs, Red Centre, Northern Territory
Later, travel through the desert landscapes, with informative commentary provided by your Driver Guide, to Alice Springs where your Short Break concludes.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
