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Day 1 : Welcome to Uluru ( Ayers Rock ) – Base Tour & Sunset On arrival at Ayers Rock Airport you will be transferred to the resort ( flights to arrive prior to 1.30pm ). This afternoon travel around the base of Uluru with a local Driver Guide . Learn about the native flora , fauna and intriguing cultural traditions of traditional owners , the Anangu , and discover an array of fascinating sacred sites . Join your Driver Guide for a walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole . You ’ ll explore a number of caves and view Aboriginal rock paintings as your Guide interprets their meaning and significance . Later visit Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre where there is time to purchase some locally made Aboriginal art and learn more about the Western Desert region . Travel to the Uluru sunset viewing area , ‘ Sunset Strip ,’ and relax with sparkling wine and nibbles as the sun sets over the western horizon and the evening sky brings out the many shades of color for which Uluru is renowned . Hotel : Outback Pioneer Hotel ( B ), Desert Gardens Hotel ( R ) or Sails in the Desert Hotel ( S ), Ayers Rock Resort .

Add-on the Uluru Barbecue Dinner for USD120 | CAD150 . After sunset , join us under the stars at our exclusive venue . Enjoy sparkling wine on arrival , then dine on a menu of steak , lamb sausages , chicken skewers and garlic prawns , salads and a tasty dessert . All accompanied by a selection of wines , beers and soft drinks . There ’ s time for stargazing too ( weather permitting ).

Day 2 : Uluru Sunrise – Kata Tjuta ( the Olgas ) – Farewell from Uluru ( Ayers Rock ) Rise early this morning to travel to the Uluru sunrise viewing area . Watch the first rays of the sun set the Red Centre alight while enjoying a warming cup of tea or coffee . Then travel to the mystical domes of Kata Tjuta ( the Olgas ). On the way enjoy panoramic views of the southern side of Kata Tjuta before arriving at the base of Walpa Gorge . Spend time exploring the gorge and the unusual conglomerate rock formations . The walking trail through Walpa Gorge follows the natural creek bed between two of the tallest domes of Kata Tjuta . This afternoon you will be transferred to Ayers Rock Airport . Flights to depart after 12.45pm ( Nov-Mar ) & 2.30pm ( Apr-Oct ).

Why not extend your stay in Uluru to experience the Sunrise Field of Light . See page 78 .

Prices

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USD Single *

CAD Adult Twin

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Low season : 01 Apr 2017 – 31 May 2017 & 01 Dec 2017 – 31 Mar 2018 . High season : 01 Jun 2017 – 30 Nov 2017 . All prices are per person , land only . * Single traveler must pay the single price . National Park entry fee is included ( see page 83 ).

Day 1 : Welcome to Uluru ( Ayers Rock ) – Base Tour & Sunset On arrival at Ayers Rock Airport you will be transferred to your hotel ( flights to arrive prior to 1.30pm ). This afternoon travel around the base of Uluru with a local Driver Guide . Learn about the native flora , fauna and intriguing cultural traditions of traditional owners , the Anangu , and discover an array of fascinating sacred sites . Join your Driver Guide for a walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole . You ’ ll explore a number of caves and view Aboriginal rock paintings as your Guide interprets their meaning and significance . Later visit Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre where there is time to purchase some locally made Aboriginal art . Travel to the Uluru sunset viewing area , ‘ Sunset Strip ,’ and relax with sparkling wine and nibbles as the sun sets over the western horizon and the evening sky brings out the many shades of color for which Uluru is renowned . Hotel : Outback Pioneer Hotel ( B ), Desert Gardens Hotel ( R ) or Sails in the Desert Hotel ( S ), Ayers Rock Resort , 2 nights .

Add-on the Uluru BBQ Dinner for USD120 | CAD150 . See YY43 at left .

Day 2 : Kings Canyon Rise early to drive through sandhill country towards Kings Canyon , stopping for a breakfast at Kings Creek Station . In Kings Canyon make the rocky climb with your guide to the rim of the canyon to be rewarded with marvellous views over Watarrka National Park . Or you may wish to explore the boulderstrewn canyon creek bed , an easier walk . Return to Ayers Rock Resort . B

Day 3 : Uluru Sunrise – Kata Tjuta – Farewell from Uluru ( Ayers Rock ) Rise early this morning to watch the first rays of the sun set Uluru alight while enjoying a warming cup of tea or coffee . Then travel to the mystical domes of Kata Tjuta . Enjoy panoramic views of the southern side of Kata Tjuta before arriving at the base of Walpa Gorge . Spend time exploring the gorge and the unusual conglomerate rock formations . The walking trail through Walpa Gorge follows the natural creek bed between two of the tallest domes of Kata Tjuta . This afternoon you will be transferred to Ayers Rock Airport . Flights to depart after 12.45pm ( Nov-Mar ) & 2.30pm ( Apr-Oct ).

Why not extend your stay in Uluru to experience the Sunrise Field of Light . See page 78 .

Prices

USD Adult Twin

USD Single *

CAD Adult Twin

CAD Single *

Low season : 01 Apr 2017 – 31 May 2017 & 01 Dec 2017 – 31 Mar 2018 . High season : 01 Jun 2017 – 30 Nov 2017 . All prices are per person , land only . * Single traveler must pay the single price . National Park entry fee is included ( see page 83 ).