6 Day Red Centre & Uluru Explorer

"Alice, Kings Canyon & Uluru Package"

** Package Price**:

• 5 nights accommodation
• 5 days vehicle rental (small sedan)

• Alice Springs, self-discovery around Alice Springs Kings Canyon Uluru ( Ayers Rock ), Kata Tjuta ( The Olgas )

Day 1: Arrive in Alice Springs

Arrive in Alice Springs pick up your rental vehicle and begin exploring some of the many attractions within Alice Springs. Alice's attractions can be explored as 6 seperate discovery trails based on themes. Choose and explore one or more of these themes depending on your interests. The Communications theme for example includes the School of the Air (the worlds largest classroom) and the Old Telegraph station. Choose and explore one or more trails that interest you before settling into your accommodation. Your Travel pack includes specific information and recommendations so you can make the most of your time in Alice Springs.

Inclusions: Accommodation (Alice Springs Resort), Car Rental

Day 2: Alice Springs to Wattarka (Kings Canyon)

Spend part of the day driving from Alice Springs to Kings Canyon. We recommend spending the morning exploring around Alice Springs and completing the drive between these two locations during the middle of the day. Spend the afternoon exploring the shear cliff walls of Kings Canyon. Choose from the various walks available including the 1.3 km Creek Walk through the Canyon (wheelchair accessible) or the more strenuous 6km Kings Canyon Walk across the top (spectacular).Your Travel pack includes specific information and recommendations so you can make the most of your morning in Alice and decide what time to depart.

Inclusions: Accommodation (Kings Canyon Resort), Car Rental

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

An early morning start gives you the opportunity to do the complete Kings Canyon walk during the coolest part of the day (subject to health and fitness) Spend part of the day driving from Wattarka to Uluru along Luritja Rd and Lasseter highway. Along the way stop over at Kings Creek Station a working cattle/camel station with facilities and the opportunity to experience the outback either by quad (4 wheel motorbike), helicopter or camel. You might even try one of their famous Kings Creek camel burgers for lunch.

In the afternoon check into your your hotel where you can then take the well defined drive to the sunset viewing area. Take some nibbles and wine with you as you watch the sun sink over the western horizon and bring out the many shades of colour for which Uluru is famous. Your Travel pack includes specific information and recommendations so you can make the most of your day.

Inclusions: Accommodation (Ayers Rock Resort), Car Rental

Day 4: Exploring Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park:

A magnificent day exploring the Kata-Tjuta National Park. Spend the morning driving or walking around the base of the rock exploring the many aspects of this amazing monolith. A trip to Uluru is about experiencing and understanding its cultural & spiritual significance. Self Discover or take one of the guided tours that inform about the local flora and fauna, bush foods and the Aboriginal Dreamtime stories.

If you want to take up a guided tour - Choose from the following extra cost options. Option 1) a peaceful 1 hr camel ride over big red sand dunes 2) a hearty sunrise breakfast in an open air dining site and informative talk on local flaura and fauna on a secluded sand dune with 360-degree views 3) A 2hr guided walk of Uluru with local Aboriginal guides who will share ancient bush skills (also includes breakfast) 4) A full guided base walk of Uluru (also includes breakfast)

In the afternoon spend sometime free relaxing by the pool or and exploring the resort's cafe and shopping district.

--- For the Ultimate Uluru Experience ask us to include the famous Sounds of Silence Dinner (extra cost) Late afternoon you will be picked up and taken to a picturesque spot overlooking Uluru. 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 sky show.(Please note extra cost) Your Travel pack includes specific information and recommendations so you can make the most of your full day in Uluru.

Inclusions: Accommodation (Ayers Rock Resort), Car Rental

Day 5: Exploring Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park:

Day 5 gives you the option to sleep in or wake up early to experience sunrise. Today travel to the mystical 36 domes of Kata Tjuta. Located 50km away on a sealed road some people consider Kata Tjuta to be even more spectacular than Uluru.

Along the way, stop at a lookout for a panoramic view of the southern side of Kata Tjuta. Continue to the base of Walpa Gorge. Spend some time exploring the gorge and the unusual conglomerate rock formations. The walking trail through Walpa Gorge (2.6km / 1 hr return) follows the natural creek between two of the tallest domes of Kata Tjuta. The other (reccommended) Valley of the Winds walk (7.4km / 3.5 hr return) offers views of the spectacular landscape from two lookout points along the track. Please beware that the Valley of the Winds Walk walk is sometimes steep, rocky and difficult.Your Travel pack includes specific information and recommendations so you can make the most of your day.

Inclusions: Accommodation (Ayers Rock Resort), Car Rental

Day 6: Depart Uluru

Another free morning to relax and sleep in or laze about the pool. For the more adventurous take the opportunity to wake up early and experience another crisp morning and sunrise around the Rock before heading out to the airport for your departure. Your Travel pack includes specific information and recommendations so you can make the most of your day. (Package price assumes vehicle will be returned to the Airportat the same time as it was picked up on Day 1).

Inclusions: Car Rental

• Package comes with a comprehensive travel pack with detailed maps and recommendations including which attractions, what time of day, distances and how long it takes.
• The pack includes your vouchers and other useful information such as supplier details, food supplies, where and how to get permits and availability of fuel.
• Created by Bluey Travel based on our extensive knowledge of the outback. Carefully written and road tested so easy to read and invaluable info you will use every day.
• You receive this travel pack well before travel so you have time to read it and ask us any questions.

Alice Springs

1 nights Alice Springs Resort 4.5 Star standard room with ensuite, pool, bar and restaurant

Ayers Rock Resort

3 night Ayers Rock Resort Standard room Choice of Outback Pioneer or Lost Camel.

Kings Canyon

1 night Kings Canyon Resort in Rangeview Room with ensuite pool, bar & restaurant

Small sedan included in price

5 Days car hire including insurance and unlimited kilometers.

** Optional 4WD Upgrade**

Hire a medium 4WD for extra $200 pp twin share

Alice - Outback Ballooning

A 30min Balloon Flight Chicken and Champagne Breakfast Flight Certificate. Cost $240 Adult

Kings Canyon - Heli Flight

This aerial tour allows you to fully appreciate the scale & grandeur of this spectacular Canyon & the rugged region surrounding it. Cost $70 Adult

Uluru - Sounds of Silence

Dine under a million stars at the award winning Sounds of Silence Dinner at the base of Uluru. Cost $150 Adult.

Uluru - 40min Scenic Flight

Package includes the 40 min flight is over both Uluru & the Olgas The aerial view puts the size of Uluru & Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) into perspective. Excellent photos Cost $165 Adult.

Uluru - Desert Awakenings

Desert Awakenings takes guests to a secluded sand dune to watch the spectacular sight of sunrise over Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Light breakfast & Flora and Fauna Display Cost $130 Adult

Uluru - Cultural Tour

This sunrise tour is a guided Aboriginal tour of Uluru including breakfast at the culture centre. Cost $119 Adult

Uluru - Camel Ride

Experience Sunrise or Sunset with a peaceful 1 hr camel ride over big red sand dunes includes Billy tea and Bush Damper (sunrise) tasty snacks and glass of alcohol (sunset) Cost $95 Adult

Uluru - Complete Base Walk

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) Cost $115 Adult

$799.00 pp twin share Travel between 1 Jul, 2009 to 30th Nov, 2009
$599.00 pp twin share Travel between 1 Dec, 2009 to 31st Mar, 2010
$799.00 pp twin share Travel between 1 Apr, 2010 to 30th June, 2010

I have some Questions or would like to tweak this package so it better suits me!

If you have any questions or would like to discuss any changes to this package, send us an email information@blueytravel.com or call us on 1300 305 505 (within Australia)or +61 1300 305 505 (from anywhere in the world). For example you may want to

• Upgrade to the 4WD so you can drive between Alice and Kings Canyon on the Mereenie Loop Road which also means you can explore the West MacDonnell Ranges along the way
• Find out the price for more than just 2 adults travelling.
• Hire a medium or large sedan instead of the small sedan/hatchback.
• Prebook popular tours to guarantee availability
• or any other questions or changes you may have

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