Overview
Short Break
3 - 4.5 Star
Affordable
5-99 Years
49
Locally Guided
U5L
Itinerary
On arrival at Ayers Rock Airport you'll be transferred to the resort (flights to arrive prior to 3.00pm). Take a leisurely drive to Kata Tjuta to experience a magnificent outback sunset. Stay: Outback Hotel & Lodge, Desert Gardens Hotel or Sails in the Desert Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort (4 nights.)
Rise early to witness a stunning Uluru sunrise, then continue to Walpa Gorge, where you'll follow the natural creek bed between two of the tallest formations of Kata Tjuta, a mysterious series of 36 red-rock domes.
This evening, dine under a million stars at the Sounds of Silence Dinner. As the sun sets, listen to the sound of a didgeridoo and join your fellow travellers for an unforgettable experience. Enjoy a gourmet buffet of Australian delicacies accompanied by fine Australian wines, then sit back and relax as a star talker explains the constellations of the southern night sky (weather conditions permitting). (D)
Travel to Kings Canyon and make the rocky climb to the rim of the canyon for marvellous views of Watarrka National Park. Or, you may wish to take an easier, shorter walk to explore the boulder-strewn canyon creek bed. Return to Ayers Rock Resort. (B)
See the amazing collection of Indigenous art at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, then tour the base of Uluru and take the Kuniya Walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole. Experience the remarkable colour changes of Uluru, the world's largest monolith, while enjoying sparkling wine at sunset.
Experience artist Bruce Munro's Field of Light. Under darkness, wander through 50,000 magical hand-crafted frosted glass spheres of light, in colours of ochre, deep violet, blue and gentle white.
Later, you will be transferred to Ayers Rock Airport for your onward flight (flights to depart after 9.30am).
Trip Inclusions
- Kata Tjuta Sunset
- Uluru Sunrise & Sunset
- Kata Tjuta
- Walpa Gorge
- Sounds of Silence Dinner
- Kings Canyon
- Uluru Sunrise Field of Light
- Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park Ticket
- Experienced Driver Guide
- Comprehensive commentary
- Travel in an air-conditioned coach
- Dinner (1)
- Breakfast (1)
- Flynet in summer months (optional)
- Enclosed walking shoes
- Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen
- Water bottle to hold 3 litres
- Warm layers in cooler months
- Trips begin 90 minutes prior to sunset. Flights to arrive into Ayers Rock prior to 3.00pm.
- Trips end 30 minutes after sunrise. Flights to depart Ayers Rock after 9.30am.
- Kings Canyon: Good level of fitness required for the 3 hour canyon Rim Walk
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Prices are for land/cruise and internal flights as specified only. Flights not specified are not included.
Operator
At AAT Kings, our on-road staff are best in class. Our Travel Directors, Driver Guides and Drivers are hand-picked for their passion, experience, and enthusiasm for the spectacular countries we live in. There is truly no one better to share with you the best destinations across Australia and New Zealand. We have been perfecting our itineraries and products for over 100 years, so the benefits gained from travelling with us are unrivalled. With over 150 expertly crafted holiday itineraries to choose from, we offer something for everyone.
Short Breaks are ideal for those craving an Aussie getaway when you don't have weeks to spare. Lasting 2 to 5 days, these trips showcase iconic sights, local culture, and the chance to meet new people.
Some journeys keep the same group throughout, while others introduce fresh faces each day. Guided by expert Travel Directors and Driver Guides, you’ll discover hidden gems and authentic experiences, and relax knowing we’ve taken care of everything.
Trip Reviews (1)
The accommodation read more at Sails in the Desert was beyond what we were expecting and was simply first class. All of our tours operated by AAT Kings were great experiences and they really have some great people operating as their bus drivers and tour guides. One driver that went way beyond our expectations was Will and he made our three journeys with him as our driver exceptional. We will certainly be travelling back to Uluru again.
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