Why we Love a classic Uluru & Kings Canyon Adventure

Enjoy the comfort of your 4WD safari truck and see the best of the Red Centre in minimum time.

On this three day Uluru & Kings Canyon Adventure join an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Guide on a walk around the base of Uluru, wander through the iconic domes of Kata Tjuta, and gaze in awe at the sacred rock at sunset.

Dine under the stars and camp within privately owned sites on the red earth of the outback and hike through natural amphitheatres, rocky chasms and lush oases in Kings Canyon.

Your tour will include the following highlights;

• Explore Australia’s Outback
• Guided Uluru Base Walk
• Aboriginal Guided walk at Uluru
• Uluru sunset drinks 
• Uluru Cultural Centre 
• Valley of the Winds walk 
• Kings Canyon Rim Walk
• Authentic Outback Experience

Inclusions Check

• 3 Days Fully Guided Tour
• Uluru & Kata Tjuta National Park Entrance
• Uluru Cultural Centre
• Maruku Arts cultural experience
• Kings Canyon Rim Walk
• 2 Breakfast – 3 Lunch – 2 Dinner

Itinerary and Sleeping

Accommodation is at permanent tented camp (shared facilities) with two camping styles available.
Please choose your desired camping style upon booking.

1. Basic Camping Option:
   Accommodation on this trip consists of swags (Aussie bed roll) that can be used to sleep outdoors or placed underneath a shelter. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag (or pre-purchase one from us) and your own pillow if you wish.
2. Original Safari Tent Style Option:
   Original camping consists of twin share permanent tents equipped with proper beds, linen, pillows, towels, fan and electricity. 
   A single supplement is available at Original level – please enquire.

Day 1:

Approximately 70% of the Australian continent is classed as arid or semi-arid – and little old Alice Springs sits right in the middle of it all. Whereas Uluru emerges from the earth as one giant boulder form, Kata Tjuta pops up as 36 different domes – you’ll get to know the site pretty well on an afternoon hike following lunch. 

As evening begins, enjoy some tasty snacks as the sun sets over Uluru casting incredible colours. The perfect end to a remarkable day is awaiting you back at camp, as you enjoy a delicious spread of food with your group. If the weather permits, sit outside under the stars.

Notes: 

• • Total driving time today is about 4½ hours
  • Total walking time approximately 1 hour

Day 2:

An early start this morning is rewarded with an Uluru sunrise. While the morning is fresh enjoy a walk around the base of the rock, gaining insights into the land and the local Mala people on an interpretive cultural walk with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Guide. 

Once you’ve had lunch, perhaps purchase some art and craft of the First Peoples of Australia, at the Uluru Cultural Centre. 

Travel onto the exclusive campsite within Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon), where the group will eat and sleep for the night. 

Notes: 

• • Total driving time today is about 3½ hours
  • Total walking time approximately 2-4 hours (the full 8½km base walk)
  • You show respect when you choose not to climb Uluru, but walk with Anangu throughout the area and share their stories instead.
  • Climbing Uluru will permanently cease on 26th October 2019 and on this date their will be a local celebration in the area.

Day 3:

The centrepiece attraction of Watarrka is undoubtedly Kings Canyon; a humungous gorge enclosed by sheer rock walls hundreds of metres high. Offering a welcome escape from the dry desert heat, this site’s deep gullies and hidden rockpools provide shelter to more than 600 species of native plants and animals. Your guide will point these out on a guided trek that takes in the canyon’s most famous sites – the Lost City, Garden of Eden, Amphitheatre and North and South Walls. Then it’s lunch, rest, and back to Alice for farewells. 

Notes: 

• • Total driving time today is about 5 hours
  • Total walking time approximately 3 hours

Departs/Returns:

• Departs: Alice Springs Daily from 5:45am
• Returns: Alice Springs at 6:00pm (Day 3)

Optional Starting Point in Yulara:

• Pick-up Ayers Rock Resort or Airport at approximately 1:00pm*
• Tour fishes in Alice Springs

*Pick-up times are seasonal and depend on flight schedules

What to Bring

• Wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, insect repellent
• Sustainable Water bottle/container (at least 1.5 litres)
• Walking shoes/boots,
• Sleeping bag (Hire/Purchase – please enquire)
• Toiletries, swim wear, towel
• Comfortable and casual clothing
• Head Torch and Camera

Cancellation/Refund Policy

• If you cancel at least 30 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 25% cancellation fee or deposit will be lost.
• If you cancel between 15-29 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50% cancellation fee.
• If you cancel within 14 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100% cancellation fee.
• Unless otherwise stated all refunds will incur a 10% administration fee

We recommend you purchase Travel Insurance which would cover for such things as road closures, flight,  bus or other travel cancellations that would contribute to you missing the departure of your tour.

Travel Insurance Requirements

Travel insurance is compulsory for all Adventure Tours Australia trips. It is required that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation.

When travelling on a trip, you won’t be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company’s 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by your leader.

If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact number rather than the bank’s name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country.

Eco-Certification Awards

The following Eco-Accreditation from Eco Tourism Australia had been achieved.

• Climate Action Business

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• Respect Our Culture (ROC)

The Respecting Our Culture (ROC) program encourages the tourism industry to operate in ways that respect and reinforce Indigenous cultural heritage and the living cultures of Indigenous communities.

ROC certified tourism operators are committed to protecting cultural authenticity and integrity, developing sound business practices, environmental protection and acknowledging Indigenous peoples spiritual connection to the land and water.

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