Red Centre & Uluru Explorer
From CAD $2,595
Guarantee
Small Group
Average
Rating
Experience Overview
Spend six days in Australia’s iconic Outback and stand in awe at some of the country’s most incredible natural wonders. Discover the rich First Nations culture and explore the rust-coloured landscapes at dawn and dusk. Starting in either Yulara or Alice Springs, you’ll visit the iconic Uluru (which you’ll see at both sunrise and sunset from different perspectives) and Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park, as well as Kings Canyon and Kata Tjuta. Pack your hiking shoes and your swimwear, because this trip is jam-packed with outdoor activities that will show you what living in the Outback is all about.
Highlights
- Discover the ever-changing colours of Uluru – one of Australia’s most spiritually significant sites – and watch the sandstone monolith change shades at sunset, then walk around the base at sunrise.
- Walk through Kata Tjuta (formerly known as 'The Olgas') – a towering collection of 36 domed rock formations – with your local leader, getting all the insider history of this amazing natural landscape.
- Spend a full day exploring Tjoritja (the West MacDonnell Ranges), heading to Gosse Bluff (Tnorala) asteroid crater, then walking the Ghost Gum trail to soak in the views across Ormiston Gorge (Kwartatuma).
- Hike across the famous Kings Canyon plateau, from the sandstone domes of the 'Lost City' to the oasis of the 'Garden of Eden'. Walk the red rock cliffs and view the palm forest below.
- Stay at your beautifully located camp in Finke River National Park in the West MacDonnell Ranges. This new campsite is private and exclusive to Intrepid, featuring glamping tents with air-conditioning and ensuite bathrooms.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2403
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Private vehicle
Guide Language: English
Tour Operator:
Intrepid Travel
Supplier Code: PZSR
Starts: Yulara (or Alice Springs) / Uluru / Yulara, Australia
Finishes: Alice Springs, Australia
Duration: 6 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (5), Lunch (3), Dinner (2)Accommodation: Hotel (2 nights),Air-Conditioned Bush Tents (with shared facilities) (1 night),Air-Conditioned Glamping Tents (with ensuite facilities) (2 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,595 ($432 /day)
Itinerary
Werte! Welcome to Yulara! Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 4 pm at your hotel. Straight after, you'll make your way to one of Australia’s most spiritually significant and iconic sites – Uluru. Enjoy the view from a prime viewing location as the sun sets over the epic sandstone monolith. Watching the landscape shift in colour is a truly unforgettable sight. Tonight, make sure to look up, as this is one of the best spots to stargaze in the country!
Included Activities:
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru Sunset Viewing
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Start the day in one of the best ways – by watching the sunrise over Uluru. After breakfast, set off on the Kuniya Walk with your leader as the sun climbs over the landscape and walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole with a First Nations guide. Your guide will explain what makes this waterhole sacred while sharing stories of its connection to the Anangu people. After, stop by the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. This afternoon, head out to Kata Tjuta (formerly known as 'The Olgas') – 36 domed rock formations. These rust-coloured beauties are one of Australia’s most impressive sights. You’ll take the Walpa Gorge Walk between two rock formations that make up Kata Tjuta. Tonight you have the option to visit the famous Field of Light show.
Included Activities:
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru Sunrise Viewing
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge Walk
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Kuniya Walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole with local Anangu Guide
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Cultural Centre
Optional Activities:
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Field of Light (55 AUD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning, you’ll again rise nice and early for a light breakfast, before heading out for a sunrise walk along Uluru’s base. Walk the entire circuit of this natural wonder as you watch the land come alive in the sunlight. Then, drive to Watarrka National Park, stopping for an included lunch along the way. Tonight, you have a free evening to sit back and relax, stargaze or swap stories with your fellow travellers.
Included Activities:
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru Sunrise Base Walk
Accommodation:
- Air-Conditioned Bush Tents (with shared facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Enjoy a bushman’s style breakfast this morning at Kings Creek Station. After, spend the morning exploring the rugged landscape of Kings Canyon and tackle the Rim Walk up and across the famous Kings Canyon plateau, from the sandstone domes of the 'Lost City' to the oasis of the 'Garden of Eden'. You’ll walk across the red rock cliffs that protrude from the land and take in views of the palm forest below. Later, drive via the Mereenie Loop to our exclusive camp within Finke Gorge National Park, on the banks of the Finke River, where you’ll spend the night. Settle in, then perhaps embark on the Mpaara Walk for some scenic views of the valley and the river bed. Head back to camp for dinner around the campfire.
Included Activities:
- Watarrka National Park - Kings Canyon Rim Walk
Optional Activities:
- Finke River - Mpaara Walk - Free
Accommodation:
- Air-Conditioned Glamping Tents (with ensuite facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Today after breakfast, you’ll hit the road for a full day tour of Tjoritja (the West MacDonnell Ranges). First, head to Gosse Bluff (Tnorala), a unique asteroid crater formed over 140 million years ago. Next up is Ormiston Gorge (Kwartatuma) where you'll head out onto the Ghost Gum Walk to soak in the views across the gorge. There will be plenty of time to relax at the swimming hole and cool off with a swim here. After exploring with your leader, return to our Finke River camp for a free evening. Tonight, why not celebrate your time together by the fire, under the blanket of Outback stars.
Included Activities:
- Tjoritja-West MacDonnell Ranges - Ormiston Gorge
- Tjoritja-West MacDonnell Ranges - Gosse Bluff Asteroid Crater (Tnorala)
Accommodation:
- Air-Conditioned Glamping Tents (with ensuite facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Early this morning head to Alice Springs, where your trip will come to an end. There are no further activities planned when you arrive, so you can leave at any time. If you’d like to stay in Alice Springs for longer, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
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Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
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