2-Day Uluru and Kata Tjuta 4WD Small-Group Eco-Tour from Alice Springs

Embrace the spiritual and cultural heart of Australia on this 2-day Uluru and Kata Tjuta 4WD Small-Group Eco Tour from Alice Springs. Travel overland through the vast expanse of desert to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. You'll see the sun rise and set over two of Australia's most iconic landmarks, Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) with the option to include a Sounds of Silence Dinner. Traveling in a small group of no more than 14 participants allows for an intimate and personalized experience, with your overnight stay in a 4.5-star Ayers Rock Resort hotel. You also have the option to return to Alice Springs or complete your tour in Ayers Rock.

A journey to the red center is an unforgettable experience, with contrasts of vast open skies, harsh deserts and stunning scenery, combined with a cultural and spiritual reverence that will leave you mesmerized.

Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone rock formation listed as a World Heritage Site. The area has many waterholes, rock caves and ancient paintings and is sacred to the local Aboriginal people, who believe it is where The Dreaming began. The Aboriginal culture here is strong, with the elder people recounting their history through stories, ceremonies, songs, dance and art.

See below for the detailed itinerary.

Schedule details

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

Alice Springs

Departure Time:

Alice Springs 6.00am

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Return Details:

Concludes at:
Ayers Rock Airport 12.30pm
Alice Springs 5.30pm

Pricing information

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Additional information

Inclusions:

• Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
• Drinking water
• Alice Springs airport or hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
• Local guide
• Transport by private vehicle
• Overnight accommodation

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
• A moderate amount of walking is involved
• Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
• A maximum of 14 people per group
• Child rates are based on traveling with 2 adults. One child permitted in existing bedding

Itinerary:

Day 1: Depart Alice Springs (L,D)
This morning, you will have an early start as you cross the desert heartland of Australia. Traveling west from Alice Springs to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, the 270-mile (450-kilometer) journey passes through the vast, red desert scrubland, stopping at Stuarts Well, Mt Ebenezer and the Imanpa Art Gallery, showcasing paintings, traditional wood carvings and jewelry made by people from the bush. It continues on to Mount Connor, the giant salt pan of Lake Amadeus and finally, Curtin Springs Cattle Station before entering Ayers Rock Resort for lunch.

After lunch you will visit Walpa Gorge and walk the trail following a natural creek between the two tallest domes of The Olgas, or “Kata Tjuta” in the local Aboriginal language, meaning “many heads.” These red, rounded masses of rock are sacred to the Aborigines and feature prominently in stories of The Dreaming and Creation.

Sunset over Uluru and Kata Tjuta is simply awe-inspiring, an incredible light show with crimsons turning to rusts, and fading hues of pink to mauve. You have the choice tonight of the Sounds of Silence Dinner (additional expense) or traveling to a remote location where you will toast the end of the day with wine and canapés, followed by dinner at the hotel.

Overnight accommodation: Desert Gardens Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort

Day 2: Uluru to Alice Springs (B, L*)
Sunrise is equally impressive, bathing the surrounding countryside in soft light and awakening the flora and fauna to the day. You will travel out to Uluru (Ayers Rock) to witness the dawn of a new day. Today you will learn more about the traditional owners of the land through base walks around the rock. You’ll also discover the local flora and fauna, bush foods and Aboriginal Dreamtime stories handed down throughout thousands of years from generation to generation. You have the option to return to the hotel for breakfast or have a breakfast box if you choose to take the three-hour Mala Walk with a local Aboriginal guide (own expense) or climb Uluru (approximately 2.5-hours).

After breakfast, you will return to Alice Springs, where there will be time to visit the Cultural Center and its interpretative display and galleries. Your tour will end with the option to transfer to the Ayers Rock airport or return to Alice Springs late in the afternoon with a traditional barbecue lunch at Curtin Springs Station.

*Lunch if returning to Alice Springs

Please note: The Anangu (Aboriginal landowners) regard Uluru as a sacred site and strongly discourage climbing the rock. The Mala Walk is for guests wanting a direct indigenous experience; otherwise, a base walk will be with your group tour guide.

Terms and Conditions:

If you cancel at least 30 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 25 per cent cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 8 and 29 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 per cent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 per cent cancellation fee.

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