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Trip Length
5 Days
Trip Starts
Alice Springs
Trip Finishes
Alice Springs
Countries Explored: Australia
Trip Style
Short Break
Accommodation
3 - 4.5 Star
Max. Group Size
49
Guide Level
Locally Guided
Trip Code
A5L
Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on AAT Kings 5 Day Outback Discovery. Take in the many sights of the Red Centre. Discover the wonders of Uluru and enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime Uluru Field of Light sunrise and an Uluru sunset. Traverse the domes of Kata Tjuta on the Valley of the Winds walk and discover the glory of Kings Canyon on a rim climb.
Itinerary
On arrival at Alice Springs Airport, make your own way to your hotel (flights to arrive prior to 12.00pm). Tour the iconic Alice Springs Telegraph Station, School of the Air, Royal Flying Doctor Service, and the Alice Springs Reptile Center. Stay: Alice Springs Hotel, Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters
This morning, travel through the West MacDonnell Ranges. Stop to view Atila (Mt. Conner) before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort. Enjoy a leisurely drive to Kata Tjuta to take in a magnificent outback sunset, while enjoying sparkling wine. Stay: Outback Hotel & Lodge, Desert Gardens Hotel or Sails in the Desert Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort (2 nights.)
Watch the sunrise at Uluru and then travel to Kata Tjuta and walk through Walpa Gorge. Later, visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Center and then tour the sacred sites around the base of Uluru. Continue to the sacred Mutitjulu Waterhole. Witness the striking color changes of Uluru at sunset before continuing to our exclusive barbecue venue, where you'll dine from a delicious menu accompanied by a selection of beverages. (D)
Early this afternoon, travel through desert scenery on your way to Kings Canyon. On arrival, there may be time to view the sunset behind Carmichaels Crag. Stay: Kings Canyon Resort, Standard Rooms
Make the rocky climb to the rim of Kings Canyon or you may wish to explore the boulder-strewn canyon creek bed, a shady, easier walk. Your Short Break concludes back in Alice Springs. As this Short Break concludes after 7.00pm, accommodations will need to be pre-booked for tonight.
Trip Inclusions
- Alice Springs Town Tour
- Kata Tjuta Sunset
- Uluru Sunrise & Sunset
- Uluru Base Tour
- Aboriginal Rock Art
- Kings Canyon
- Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park Ticket
- Entry to the School of the Air, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Telegraph Station & The Alice Springs Reptile Centre (Day 1)
- Local Kings Canyon guide (Day 5)
- Experienced Driver Guide
- Comprehensive commentary
- Travel in an air-conditioned coach
- Dinner (1)
- Enclosed walking shoes
- Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen
- Water bottle to hold 3 litres
- Warm layers in cooler months
- Trips begin 1.50pm. Flights to arrive into Alice Springs prior to 12.00pm
- Trips conclude 7.00pm (Oct-Mar) 7.30pm (Apr-Sep). We would recommend a post night accommodation in Alice Springs
- 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.
Prices & Dates
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Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by AAT Kings. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from AAT Kings. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by AAT Kings. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from AAT Kings. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
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