4 Night Uluru & Kings Canyon Expedition

Day 1: Arrive in Uluru - Uluru Sunset Tour

Arrive in Uluru in the morning or around midday and catch the shuttle bus to the resort before beginning exploring Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park. In the afternoon you will be picked up from your hotel where you will taken by coach to the sunset viewing area. Enjoy nibbles and a glass of wine as the sun sinks over the western horizon and the evening sky brings out the many shades of colour for which Uluru is famous. Departs: Daily 75 minutes prior to sunset from Ayers Rock Resort Returns: 20 minutes approximately after sunset to Ayers Rock Resort .

Inclusions: Accommodation,Coach Transfer to Hotel, Uluru Sunset Tour

Day 2: Morning Base Tour - Afternoon Kata Tjuta Walk - Evening Sounds of Silence

An early wake up to experience sunrise, breakfast and participate in a guided tour of the rock. This 4-5 hr tour can be done as a complete walk around the base or in a vehicle (ie being driven between the main attractions) - Its your choice. Your guide will point out all the significant physical and cultural features of the rock. View Aboriginal rock paintings and learn about the area as your Driver/Guide points out how the native flora and fauna have adapted and survived in such a forbidding environment. See where the people lived and carried out ceremonies. After the tour and well before lunch you will be dropped back to your accommodation. (Please note if you are choosing the walking option it is a 5 hr tour. Walking distance is 9.4km (or 6 mile) and even though it is predominantly flat ground, a reasonable level of fitness is required).

After lunch (early afternoon) you will be picked up to travel to the mystical 36 domes of Kata Tjuta. On the way, your guide will stop at a lookout for a panoramic view of the southern side of Kata Tjuta and explain the geology of the area. Continue on before arriving at the base of Walpa Gorge. Spend some time exploring the gorge and the unusual conglomerate rock formations. The walking trail through Walpa Gorge follows the natural creek between two of the tallest domes of Kata Tjuta. In the afternoon you travel back to the resort 30mins before being picked up for the Sounds of Silence Dinner

Capping off a great day you will be picked up and taken to the award winning Sounds of Silence Dinner. Sip on a glass of champagne with the sound of a lone didgeridoo filling the air as the sun slowly sets over Uluru. You will then be taken to a private dining setting in the middle of the desert for an unforgettable fine dinning experience that includes a star talk.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Morning: Uluru Base Tour (Guided Walk or Guided Vehicle - your choice)
Afternoon & Evening: Kata Tjuta guided walk and Sounds of Silence Dinner

Day 3: Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Wattarka (Kings Canyon)

A free morning to relax and sleep in or laze about the pool after a non stop day yesterday. For the really adventurous or those that who just don't want any down time, take the opportunity to do a sunrise camel ride or a sunrise helicopter flight (optional - extra cost).

At approximately 1.10pm you will be picked up from the resort and taken to Kings Canyon (300km away). Along the way you will pass through Curtin Springs & view Mount Conner. Your guide will provide informative commentary about the history of the surrounding cattle stations. On arrival at Kings Canyon (late afternoon) check in to your accommodation before making your way to one of the sunset viewing areas where you will watch the incredible colours of the outback unfold against the shear cliff walls of Kings Canyon and surrounding Carmichaels Crag. For those interested in an intimate dinner under the stars you have the choice of including the Sounds of Firelight Dinner (extra cost) (seasonal)

Inclusions: Accommodation, transfers to Kings Canyon

Day 4: Wattarka (Kings Canyon) to Uluru (Ayers Rock) or Alice Springs

Day 4: An early morning start gives you the opportunity to join your guide on the complete Kings Canyon walk. It is a 3hr guided climb to the rim of the Canyon where you will enjoy spectacular views. The walk is strenuous and best done in the morning and therefore the coolest part of the day. (Please note: The rim walk is spectacular however the climb up and down is very steep and rocky in places throughout so is only recommended subject to health and fitness). Alternatively you may wish to explore the canyon floor an easier shady walk that follows the trail between the two shear walls of the canyon.

Depending on which option you have booked you will board your bus for your return trip to Uluru (departs 1pm arrive 5pm) or Alice Springs (departs 1.30pm arrive 6.30pm). After arriving at your chosen destination feel free to settle into your accommodation at Ayers Rock Resort or Alice Springs Resort.

Inclusions: Accommodation Kings Canyon Rim or alternatively the canyon floor walk, transfers to Uluru or Alice Springs.

Accommodation

2-3 nights Ayers Rock Resort , 1 night Kings Canyon, 0-1 night Alice Springs in Choice of Accommodation (refer below) **Includes transfers to and from the airport (Uluru only).

Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park Entry Pass

Package includes a 3 Day park entry pass for 2 Adults valued at $25 per adult.

Uluru - Sounds of Silence

Dine under a million stars at the award winning Sounds of Silence Dinner at the base of Uluru.

Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge Walk

This tour includes an escorted walk through Kata Tjuta on the Walpa Gorge walk. After the walk continue on to enjoy another spectacular sunset at Uluru

Complete Base Tour

Understand the natural and cultural significance of Uluru on this complete base walk. This tour begins before sunrise takes 5 hours slow walk the 9.4km (or 6 mile) or by vehicle

Uluru Sunset Tour

Enjoy nibbles and a glass of wine as the sun sinks over the western horizon and the evening sky brings out the many shades of colour for which Uluru is famous