Alice Springs and Kings Canyon

Tour Code: ant-ak43

Highlights   • Mutitjulu Waterhole • Kings Canyon

Day 1: Alice Springs – Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Travel through the West MacDonnell and James Ranges. Visit a camel farm for an optional camel ride (own expense) and later stop to view majestic Atila (Mt. Conner), before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort. This afternoon visit Kata Tjuta and explore Walpa Gorge. Travel to the Uluru sunset viewing area. Enjoy nibbles and a glass of wine whilst watching the sun set and the changing colours of Uluru. Accommodation: Ayers Rock Resort – choice of accommodation.

On Day 1 there is the option to upgrade from the afternoon Kata Tjuta and Uluru Sunset Tour (Y13) to the Kata Tjuta Valley of the Winds Walk, Sunset and Barbecue Dinner Tour (Y14), at an extra cost.

Day 2: Uluru (Ayers Rock) – Kings Canyon

This morning there is the option to do the Uluru Sunrise, Climb and Base Tour (Y18) or for the non-climbers, the Uluru Sunrise and Guided Cultural Base Walk (Y41). Both tours include a visit to Mutitjulu Waterhole and the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. In the afternoon travel to Kings Canyon. There may be time to view the sun set behind Carmichaels Crag. Accommodation: Kings Canyon Resort – Spa Rooms (AK43S), Rangeview Rooms (AK43F & AK43R) or Kings Canyon Lodge (AK43L).

Day 3: Kings Canyon – Alice Springs or Ayers Rock Resort

This morning join a guided climb to the rim of Kings Canyon for marvellous views of Watarrka National Park (for those with a good level of fitness, sturdy shoes required). An easier walk along the boulder-strewn canyon floor is also available. Enjoy lunch at Kings Canyon Resort (own expense) before travelling to Alice Springs or returning to Ayers Rock Resort.

Note: During the hotter months, the Kings Canyon rim climb may not be available in hot weather conditions. An alternative itinerary including guided walks at Kathleen Springs and along the Kings Canyon creek-bed may apply
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Tour Prices & Departures
From A$660
Departs Daily except Thu & Sat
Tour Code Grade Description Adult Twin Share Child Adult Single Supplement
AK43L Budget Outback Pioneer Hotel A$660 A$528 A$150
AK43R Standard Outback Pioneer Hotel A$820 A$656 A$305
AK43F First Class Desert Gardens Hotel A$845 A$676 A$325
AK43S Deluxe Sails in the Desert Hotel A$910 A$728 A$395

Departs:   7.30am Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri & Sun from Alice Springs

Concludes:   7.15pm approximately in Alice Springs or 5.00pm approximately at Ayers Rock Resort

†Single traveller will be required to pay the single supplement.