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TOUR NAME: AKA5 -
5 DAYS 'THE ALICE', ULURU AND KINGS CANYON
DURATION: 5 Days / 4 Nights
TOUR CODE: AKA5
DEPARTURES: Daily
NOTES: This Itinerary applies to Daily departures.
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SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS
• Walk to the waterhole of Mutitjulu, Uluru
• See Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunset and sunrise
• Explore Kata Tjuta (Olgas) and Walpa (Olga)
Gorge
• Perhaps stay at Kings Canyon Wilderness
Lodge
• Take the guided Kings Canyon rim walk
Day 1. Alice Springs Town Tour.
Be welcomed on arrival in Alice Springs by
midday and transfer to your hotel. This afternoon,
enjoy a town tour including the historic Old
Telegraph Station. See the generally dry Todd
River 'running' through the town. Take in
panoramic views over the township and of the
MacDonnell Ranges from atop Anzac Hill. Visit
the School of the Air and the base of the
Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Stay: Alice Springs - All Seasons
Oasis Standard Room (Budget), Aurora Alice
Springs (Standard), Crowne Plaza (First Class),
Alice Springs Resort, Deluxe Rivergum Room
(Deluxe).
Day 2. Camel Farm, Mala Walk, Uluru Sunset.
Visit a Camel Farm en route to Ayers Rock
Resort. This afternoon visit the Cultural
Centre and Maruku Arts and Craft Cooperative.
Take a guided walk to Mutitjulu waterhole,
learn about the geology and flora of the region
on the guided Mala Walk and explore Kantju
Gorge. Early in the evening, enjoy a complimentary
glass of wine while watching the colours of
Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunset. Tonight perhaps
enjoy the Uluru Aussie Barbecue (additional
cost).
Stay: Ayers Rock Resort - Outback
Pioneer Lodge (Budget, shared facilities),
Outback Pioneer Hotel (Standard), Desert Gardens
(First-Class), Sails in the Desert (Deluxe).
Day 3. Uluru Sunrise, Kata Tjuta (Olgas),Kings
Canyon.
Rise early and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee
as the day's first light strikes Uluru. With
the sun climbing, travel to the immense 36
rock domes of Kata Tjuta. Enjoy a guided walk
into Walpa (Olga) Gorge. Marvel at the sheer
walls that flank you as you enter the gorge.
This afternoon, travel through the desert
to Kings Canyon.
Stay: EXCLUSIVE! Kings Canyon Wilderness
Lodge (Exclusive: Includes 3 course gourmet
dinner & breakfast) or Kings Canyon Resort
Room Only - Lodge Rooms (Budget, shared facilities),
Standard Rooms (Standard/First Class), Spa
Rooms (Deluxe).
Day 4. Kings Canyon, Alice Springs.
Enjoy a guided walk around the rim of Kings
Canyon and through the Lost City and Garden
of Eden (requires a good degree of fitness).
An easier walk along the canyon floor is available.
This afternoon, travel through vast cattle
properties, stopping at Kings Creek Station
before arriving in Alice Springs at approx.
6.30 p.m.
Stay: Alice Springs, choice of hotel.
Day 5. Alice Springs.
Enjoy a free morning before your transfer
to the airport.
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