Travelling south you’ll stop to visit a camel farm where there is time for a short camel ride (own expense). Later stop to view Atila (Mt. Conner) often mistaken for Uluru, before arriving at Ayers Rock Resort. This afternoon, join your Driver Guide for a drive around the base of Uluru. Continue to the Kuniya Walk, where you will be guided to the Mutitjulu Waterhole. This waterhole was a key source of water for the Aboriginal people in the area and had been in use for many thousands of years. See Aboriginal rock art and hear about the Aboriginal and European history of the area. Visit the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. It houses an amazing collection of original paintings and punu (woodwork) that provide an insight into the unique and spiritual culture of the Anangu people, the traditional custodians of Uluru. Late afternoon, travel to the Uluru sunset viewing area. Witness and photograph the striking colour changes of Uluru at sunset while enjoying nibbles and sparkling wine.
Hotel: Outback Pioneer Hotel (Budget), Desert Gardens Hotel (Standard) or Sails in the Desert Hotel (Superior), Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights.
Outback Pioneer
Outback Pioneer Hotel offers comfortable air-conditioned rooms, less than 15 km from Ayers Rock (Uluru). It includes a garden with a barbecue area and an outdoor swimming pool.
Each room at Outback Pioneer Hotel includes tea/coffee making facilities and a private bathroom.
The Bough Restaurant serves a traditional Australian breakfast each morning, featuring Australian cuisine and regional dishes.
Rise early and travel to the Uluru sunrise viewing area to watch the first rays of the sun set the Red Centre alight. Later, continue to the mystical domes of Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Walk through Walpa Gorge, where the trail follows the natural creek bed between two of the tallest domes of Kata Tjuta. This evening dine under a millions stars at the Sounds of Silence Dinner. Enjoy a gourmet buffet of Australian delicacies accompanied by fine Australian wines, then sit back and relax as a takes you on a tour of the southern night sky (weather conditions permitting).
Hotel: Outback Pioneer Hotel (Budget), Desert Gardens Hotel (Standard) or Sails in the Desert Hotel (Superior), Ayers Rock Resort, 2 nights.
Outback Pioneer
Outback Pioneer Hotel offers comfortable air-conditioned rooms, less than 15 km from Ayers Rock (Uluru). It includes a garden with a barbecue area and an outdoor swimming pool.
Each room at Outback Pioneer Hotel includes tea/coffee making facilities and a private bathroom.
The Bough Restaurant serves a traditional Australian breakfast each morning, featuring Australian cuisine and regional dishes.
Your short break concludes this morning at Ayers Rock Resort. You will be transferred to Ayers Rock Airport for your onward flight (flights anytime).
DepartsDaily, Alice Springs7.00amReturnsMorning of Day 3, Ayers Rock Resort
As this Short Break departs at 7.00am, accommodation will need to be pre-booked for the previous night.
Low season: 01 Apr – 31 May & 01 Dec – 31 Mar.High season: 01 Jun – 30 Nov.
Included
Dinner (1) Accommodation Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park Ticket Experienced Driver Guide Comprehensive commentary Travel in an air-conditioned coach Return airport transfers - flight details to be provided 14 days prior to tour departure dateAll prices are per person, land only.
*Single traveller must pay the single price.
Pricing surcharges may apply due to hotel availability.