5 Day Red Center Discovery Day 1: Alice Springs Town Tour Arrive by 12:00pm for transfer to your hotel. A guided tour visits the Telegraph Station, the School of the Air and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Enjoy the views from Anzac Hill. Overnight: Alice Springs, Novotel Outback (standard), Crowne Plaza Alice Springs (first class) or Alice Springs Resort, Rivergum Room (deluxe) for 2 nights Day 2: West MacDonnell Ranges, Desert Park Tour the West MacDonnell Ranges, including stops at Simpson's Gap and Angkerle (Standley Chasm). Return to Alice Springs and visit the Desert Park. (L) Day 3: Kata Tjuta & Uluru Sunset Drinks Visit a camel farm en route to Ayers Rock Resort. Travel to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and enjoy a guided walk into Walpa (Olga) Gorge. Continue on to Uluru (Ayers Rock) for sunset drinks; admire the view as the last light of day hits the mighty monolith. Overnight: Ayers Rock Resort, Outback Pioneer (standard), Desert Gardens (first class), Sails in the Desert (deluxe) for 2 nights Day 4: Uluru Tour, “Sounds of Silence” Rise early and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as the day's first light strikes Uluru. As the sun rises, take a guided walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole. See cave paintings and hear the legends of Kuniya Tjukurpa (Python Dreaming). Tour the base of Uluru and learn about the geology and flora of the region on the Mala Walk. Explore Kantju Gorge before visiting the Cultural Center and Maruku Arts and Craft Cooperative where you may see Aboriginal artists at work. Or, you can forgo the guided Mutitjulu and Mala walks to climb Uluru and stand 1141 feet above the desert. Tonight, dine under the stars at the “Sounds of Silence” dinner in the desert. (D) Day 5: Ayers Rock Morning at leisure before transferring to the airport. Departs: Daily Red Center Discovery 1 Apr 07–30 Jun 07 & 1 Dec 07–31 Mar 08 Twin Single Standard $1193 $1764 First Class $1255 $1894 Deluxe $1354 $2093 1 Jul 07–30 Nov 07 Standard $1298 $1925 First Class $1366 $2062 Deluxe $1478 $2279 Note: Pre and post night accommodation can easily be arranged. Anangu, traditional owners, prefer that visitors not climb Uluru. The climb may be closed without notice due to weather or cultural reasons. No refunds will be given in this situation. Tour Code: ARS5 |
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