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TOUR NAME: ARK3 -
3 DAYS ROCK AND KINGS CANYON
DURATION: 3 Days / 2 Nights
TOUR CODE: ARK3
DEPARTURES: Daily
NOTES: This Itinerary applies to Daily departures.
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SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS
Visit a Camel Farm
Guided Mutitjulu and Mala walks
Watch the sun set on Uluru with a glass
of wine
Walk through Walpa (Olga) Gorge
Perhaps stay at Kings Canyon Wilderness
Lodge
Explore Kings Canyon on a choice of walks
Day 1. Guided Base Tour, Uluru (Ayers
Rock) Sunset.
Depart Alice Springs, stop at the Camel Farm
before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort. Visit
the Cultural Centre before joining a guided
walk to the waterhole of Mutitjulu. See cave
paintings and hear the legends of Kuniya Tjukurpa
(Python Dreaming). Followed by the guided
Mala Walk to learn the story of the Mala (Hare
Wallaby) people who lived at Uluru. Along
the Mala Walk visit the many painted caves
of the Mala people and learn how they lived
and prepared for ceremonies at the base of
Uluru. Later, travel to Uluru and enjoy a
complimentary glass of wine while watching
the sunset. Tonight for dinner 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 2. Uluru Sunrise, Kata Tjuta
(Olgas), Kings Canyon
Watch the first light of the new
day at Uluru as you enjoy a cup of tea or
coffee. Travel to the western section of Uluru-Kata
Tjuta National Park 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. Learn
of the domes' formation and of the wildlife
of the region. This afternoon travel to Watarrka
National Park.
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 3. Kings Canyon, Kings Creek
Station.
Choose from two walks to discover
Kings Canyon. For the more energetic, take
an early guided walk to the rim of Kings Canyon,
enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding
countryside and the towering orange walls.
Continue through the domed rock formation
of the Lost City and descend into the lush
gorge where the Garden of Eden is found. An
easy walk along the canyon floor is also available.
The canyon floor walk takes you deep into
the canyon between the towering orange walls.
This afternoon stop at Kings Creek Station,
before arriving in Alice Springs at approximately
6.30 p.m
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