Day 1 Alice Springs Town Tour
Be welcomed on arrival by 12:00pm for transfer to the
hotel. On a guided tour, visit the Telegraph Station, the
School of the Air and the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Enjoy the views from Anzac Hill. Accommodation:
Alice Springs, Novotel Outback (Standard), Crowne
Plaza Alice Springs (First Class), Alice Springs Resort,
Rivergum Room (Deluxe) for two nights.
Day 2 West MacDonnell Ranges, Desert Park
Take a guided tour into the picturesque West MacDonnell
Ranges, including stops at Simpson’s Gap and Angkerle
(Standley Chasm)—a stunning five-yard break in the
range. Return to Alice Springs and visit the Desert Park
to learn about Australian desert habitats and the wide
array of plants and animals that live within them. (L)
Day 3 The Olgas, Ayers Rock Sunset Drinks
Stop at a camel farm en route to Ayers Rock Resort. Visit
Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and enjoy a glass of wine as the sun
sets over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Accommodation: Ayers Rock
Resort, Outback Pioneer (Standard), Desert Gardens
(First Class), Sails in the Desert (Deluxe) for two nights.
Day 4 Uluru Touring, “Sounds of Silence”
Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as the sun rises over Uluru
(Ayers Rock). Take a guided walk to Mutitjulu waterhole
to see cave paintings and hear the legends of Kuniya
Tjukurpa (Python Dreaming). Tour the base of Uluru
and learn about the region’s geology and flora on the
Mala Walk. Explore Kantju Gorge, then visit the Cultural
Center and possibly see Aboriginal artists at work.
Or, forego the Mutitjulu and Mala walks to climb Uluru
and stand 1141 feet above the desert floor. Tonight,
dine under the stars at the “Sounds of Silence” dinner
in the desert. Note: Anangu, traditional owners, prefer that
visitors not climb Uluru. The climb may be closed without notice
due to weather or cultural reasons. No refunds will be given
in this situation. (D)
Day 5 Ayers Rock
Morning at leisure before transfer to Ayers Rock Airport.
| RED CENTER DISCOVERY |
CODE: ARS5 |
| 1 Apr 08–31 Mar 09 |
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Land cost per person US$ |
Twin |
Single |
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| Standard |
$1090 |
$1610 |
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| First Class |
$1145 |
$1730 |
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| Deluxe |
$1235 |
$1905 |
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Departs daily. Itinerary is valid until 31 March 2009.
Inquire for itinerary details beyond this date. Pre and
post night accommodation can be arranged. All prices,
itineraries and routings are subject to change.
Please call for our current prices.
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