Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) via Kings Canyon 3-Day Tour

Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) via Kings Canyon 3-Day Tour

Duration: 3 days / 2 nights (approx.)

Location: Alice Springs, Australia

Product code: 2230ARK3

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Immerse yourself in the ancient landscapes of Uluru and Kata Tjuta on a leisurely three-day tour from Alice Springs. You’ll see all the highlights of Uluru (Ayers Rock), including the unforgettable sights of an Uluru sunset and sunrise, and have the opportunity to walk around the rim of the magnificent Kings Canyon. 

Highlights of your three-day trip to Uluru from Alice Springs include:

  • Visiting an Outback camel farm
  • Walking into Olga Gorge to see ancient petroglyphs (stone carvings) in the rock floor
  • Watching the sun set over Uluru while sipping a glass of wine
  • Seeing the sun rise over Uluru
  • Taking a guided walk to Mutitjulu waterhole to see cave paintings and hear the legends of Kuniya Tjukurpa (Python Dreaming)
  • Touring the base of Uluru before joining your guide to learn about the geology and flora of the region on the Mala Walk
  • Climbing Uluru itself to stand 1140 feet (348 meters) above the desert floor
  • Traveling across the red desert to Kings Canyon to stay at the Kings Canyon Resort
  • Guided walk to the rim of Kings Canyon
  • Choice of easy walk along the canyon floor or more challenging walk through the "Lost City" and "Garden of Eden" to see the towering walls and unique plant life

Schedule Details
Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) via Kings Canyon 3-Day Tour

Enjoy a walk around the base of Uluru

Departs:

Daily

Unavailable Dates:

  • December 25 (Christmas Day)
Departure Point: Tour departs from Alice Springs hotels. Departure Time: 7:00am, hotel pick ups start prior to this time Return details: Tour concludes in Alice Springs at approximately 6:15pm on Day 3 Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick up is available from all centrally located Alice Springs hotels (below). Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking. If you are not staying at one of the hotels listed - the tour operator will advise the most convenient pick up location upon reconfirming your booking 24 hours prior to travel. Contact details provided on confirmation voucher.

Aurora Red Centre Resort, Mt Nancy Motel, Wintersun Van Park, Alice Motor Inn, Desert Rose Inn, Ossies Homestead, Annies Place, Aurora Alice Springs, Elkira Motel, Melanka Lodge, Mercure Inn Diplomat, Alice Springs Resort, Elkes Backpackers, Alice Springs Airport Motel, Mercure Inn Oasis, Toddys Resort, Lassiters Hotel Casino, Novotel Outback, Crowne Plaza, Desert Palms and McDonnell Range Tourist Park.

Itinerary: Day 1: Alice Springs - Kata Tjuta (Olgas) - Uluru (Ayers Rock)Depart Alice Springs and travel through rugged 'Outback' landscapes by the West MacDonnell Ranges. This ancient, twisted range is thought to be the oldest in Australia, and one of the oldest still standing anywhere in the world. Stop to visit the Camel Farm to learn a little about these animals which have played such an important role in the development of central Australia. You also have the opportunity to try riding one (own expense). Back aboard the coach, continue through the red sands, stopping to view the intriguing flat-topped Mt Conner before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort. Early in the afternoon, join a tour to the 36 giant rocky domes of Kata Tjuta. Walk into Olga Gorge and keep an eye out for ancient petroglyphs (stone carvings) in the rock floor. As the sun starts to sink in the desert sky, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and watch the play of light and colour as the golden rays of the setting sun strike Uluru..

Overnight Accommodation:
Standard Hotel - Outback Pioneer
First Class Hotel - Desert Gardens
Deluxe Hotel - Sails in the Desert

Day 2: Uluru Sunrise - Mutitjulu Waterhole Guided Base Tour - Uluru Climb - Kings Canyon
Rise early and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as the day's first light strikes Uluru. With the sun still climbing, take a guided walk to Mutitjulu waterhole. See cave paintings and hear the legends of Kuniya Tjukurpa (Python Dreaming). Tour the base of Uluru before joining your guide and learn about the geology and flora of the region on the Mala Walk. Explore Kantju Gorge before visiting the Cultural Centre and Maruku Arts and Craft Cooperative to see Aboriginal artists at work. Alternatively, you can forgo the Guided Mutitjulu & Mala walks to climb Uluru and stand 348 metres above the desert floor. This afternoon travel through the red desert sands to Kings Canyon.

Overnight Accommodation: Kings Canyon Resort

Day 3: Kings Canyon Guided Rim Walk - Alice Springs
Enjoy a guided walk to the rim of Kings Canyon and through the 'Lost City' and 'Garden of Eden' (requires a good degree of fitness). See the towering walls and unique plant life. An alternative easy walk along the canyon floor is available. This afternoon travel through the vast cattle properties of Central Australia stopping at Kings Creek Station before arriving in Alice Springs at approximately 6.30pm.

pricing information
Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) via Kings Canyon 3-Day Tour
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  • Maximum of 3 passengers per room. If you are traveling with 4 travelers or more, you must make 2 separate bookings.
  • Children aged between 3 - 14 years inclusive qualify for child rate, providing they are sharing a room with 2 or more adults, and utilize existing bedding
  • Infants aged 2 years and under are free of charge, providing they are not occupying a coach seat. Please advise infant details at time of booking in the "Special Requirements" field
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Additional Information
Inclusions:
    • Touring by luxury, air-conditioned coach
    • One nights accommodation at the Ayers Rock Resort at your choice of hotel
    • One nights accommodation in Kings Canyon
    • Touring of Ayers Rock and The Olgas
    • Sunset Drinks
    • Sunrise viewing over Ayers Rock
    • Kings Canyon Rim Walk
    • National Park fees
    • Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Exclusions:
  • Meals and beverages
  • Items of a personal nature
Hotel list:

AYERS ROCK:

You have a choice of accommodation on this tour at Ayers Rock. Either the:

Outback Pioneer Hotel (Standard)
Ayers Rock Resort
Yulara Drive
Yulara
NT, 0872

Description: The Outback Pioneer Hotel has a true outback, pioneering atmosphere that gives our guests a real taste of traditional Australian hospitality. Cook up some outback delights on the barbecue or come and share a few yarns about your adventures in the Red Centre over a beer and some hearty bush tucker in the Bough House Restaurant.

Or the:

Desert Gardens Hotel (First Class)
Ayers Rock Resort
Yulara Drive
Yulara
NT, 0872

Description: Set amidst magnificent ghost gums and flowering native shrubs, the recently refurbished Desert Gardens hotel offers a range of stylish accommodation. Desert Gardens is the superior hotel at Ayers Rock Resort and is centrally located to all resort and touring facilities.

Or the:

Sails In The Desert (Deluxe)
Ayers Rock Resort
Yulara Drive
Yulara
NT, 0872

Description: Sails in the Desert is the premier hotel at Ayers Rock Resort, with spacious, airy and exquisitely furnished rooms set in lush park-like grounds. Deriving its name from the distinctive sail-like structures, which provide shade and a touch of elegance to its design, Sails in the Desert is the ultimate in luxury in the Red Centre.

KINGS CANYON:

Kings Canyon Resort
Luritja Rd
Kings Canyon
Watarrka National Park
NT, 0872

Description: Kings Canyon Resort is located just seven kilometers from Watarrka National Park, the home of the extraordinary sandstone formation of Kings Canyon. Designed with the utmost sensitivity to the environment, the Resort is a single-storey construction that blends in quietly with the surrounding area while providing a range of quality accommodation. There is a restaurant for fine dining, a cafe for affordable light meals and an outdoor BBQ area.

Due to operational requirements, Hotel Lists are subject to change by the tour operator without notice.

Additional Info:

    • This tour must be booked at least 48 days in advance of your travel date
    • Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Accommodation is scarce in this remote region of Australia, therefore booking as far in advance as possible is recommended
    • At time of booking, YOU MUST include your flight details (flight number and arrival time). The tour operator may require these details in case there are changes to tour departure times.

    Tour Documentation:

    • Additional documentation for this tour will be made available to you upon check in at your hotel in Alice Springs. Your document package will include extra vouchers for your tour, any transfers details that may be included, as well as a full tour itinerary and hotel contact lists.

    Clothing:
    You will find that casual clothing of all types is the most comfortable. Lightweight drip-dry clothing is ideal, although some warmer clothing for evenings will be handy. Most hotels provide washing and drying facilities. Comfortable shoes are essential on all tours and we suggest that you also pack a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a torch and insect repellent.

    Smoking:
    Government regulations forbid smoking inside coaches and aircraft within Australia. Smokers will find that the frequent stops we make provide opportunities to smoke. Requests for smoking/non-smoking rooms will be passed on to hotels but cannot be guaranteed.

    Luggage Limits:
    Each passenger may take one suitcase, the sum of its width, length and depth not to exceed 160cm (63inches) and a weight limit of 20 kilograms (44 pounds). Airlines generally permit 1 cabin bag per person to be carried on aircraft. Baggage is entirely at owners risk during the tour and the operator strongly recommends travel insurance to be taken out by the passenger to cover baggage and any unforeseen circumstances.

    Please Note:
    If any passenger requires special assistance, due to their disabilities or conditions, the operator requests that suitable written notice be given to allow for appropriate planning. Requests for disabled rooms will be passed on to hotels, but cannot be guaranteed.

    Independent Vacations combine a high degree of flexibility and freedom, with the security of pre-planned arrangements, including sightseeing, transfers and a choice of accommodation standards to suit your travel needs. As tours depart generally every day, with a high degree of flexibility and freedom, each day of your tour may have new travelers on board, rather than the same group of travelers from day one.

Terms and Conditions:

  • Bookings canceled within 28 days of travel date incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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