8-Day In-Depth Tour: Alice Springs, Uluru Ayers Rock and Kings Canyon

What you'll experience

Highlights

8 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Welcome to Alice Springs

   Fly to Alice Springs today. You will be transferred from the airport to your hotel.

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 4 Stars Hotel
2. 2

   Day 2 — A Town Like Alice

   Explore the Telegraph Station – The first European settlement in Alice Springs, and learn how it relayed messages between Darwin and Adelaide for 60 years.
   Visit the headquarters of the Royal Flying Doctor Service – Which delivers medical services to those who live and work in remote rural Australia.
   Enjoy panoramic views – Over Alice and the surrounding West MacDonnell Ranges, from the top of Anzac Hill.

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 4-Star Hotel
3. 3

   Day 3 — West MacDonnell Ranges

   The panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges are extraordinary for their immensity and array of sunburnt oranges, maroons and purples. View spectacular outback scenery and take photos as we travel along through magnificent Outback Country, stopping at the many historic locations. As we depart town, we will stop at the historical Flynn’s Grave Memorial. Enjoy beautiful walks at both Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm.

   

   West MacDonnell National Park

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 4-Star Hotel
4. 4

   Day 4 — Tour from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock via Kata Tjuta

   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. *At certain times of the year, some services may operate using the smaller vehicle.

   

   Ayers Rock (Uluru)

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 4-5 Star Hotel
5. 5

   Day 5 — Tour Ayers Rock and Surrounds

   The majestic rock formation Uluru is better known as Ayers Rock, This mighty and impressive monolith is one of Australia's best-known natural landmarks and is sacred to the Aboriginal people, Uluru stands some 348 meters high and is 3.6 km long, its surface is made of valleys, ridges, and caves that were created over millions of years by erosion. 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.

   

   Ayers Rock (Uluru)

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 4-5 Star Hotel
6. 6

   Day 6 — Kings Canyon & Outback Panoramas

   Embark on a journey through the desert plains towards Kings Canyon, starting with a cooked breakfast at Kings Creek Station. Explore the canyon's rim on a 6 km guided walk, delving into its history, geology, and the diverse flora and fauna. Visit the Garden of Eden for breathtaking views across Watarrka National Park, with swimming off-limits. Opt for a leisurely Creek Bed Walk for stunning views of the canyon's cliffs, or take an optional scenic helicopter flight for an aerial perspective (at your own expense). Enjoy lunch and a refreshing swim at Kings Canyon Resort, both at your own expense.

   

   Kings Canyon

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 3-Star Hotel
7. 7

   Day 7 — Return to Alice Springs

   Today, you will be back in Alice Springs.

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: 4-Star Hotel
8. 8

   Day 8 — Say Goodbye to Alice Springs

   You will be transferred to the airport or train station to meet your flight or The Ghan Train.

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

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