3 Day Uluru Adventure (Original)
Experience the Australian outback on this three-day stay in Uluru (Ayers Rock) and surrounds
Start Alice Springs or Ayers Rock and finish in Alice Springs

About this tour:
Want to see the Red Centre's greatest natural attractions in under three days? Easy. Jump on this trip and you'll get to admire Uluru by sunrise and sunset, explore the natural wonders of Kings Canyon – the Lost City, Amphitheatre, Garden of Eden and North and South Walls – and weave through the gigantic boulders and gullies of Kata Tjuta. Experience the heart of the Red Centre with the best guides in the business who know the culture, people and Outback like the back of their hand. Spend you days gaining a deeper understanding into the spiritual importance of Uluru and its surrounds, and your nights camping on Australia’s red earth and dining under the stars.

Valid: April1 1, 2020 – March 31, 2021
Trip Code: • PAR3-O - Start Alice Springs - Finish Alice Springs (Original)
Trip Code: • PAR3Y-O - Start Yulara (Ayers Rock) - Finish Alice Springs (Original)

Price: AUD $875 (per adult in a twin share room)
• Additional Services: AUD $155 Single Supplement (Solo Tent)
• All prices are in Australian Dollars (includes 10% GST) based on per person


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Days: 3 Days
Start: • PAR3-O - Alice Springs, Australia
Start: • PAR3Y-O - Ayers Rock Resort, Yulara, Australia (27 min (Yulara Resort to Uluru Rock is 25.6 km via Uluru Rd

Finish: Alice Spring, Australia

Destinations: Northern Territory, Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and Kings Canyon
Style: Min 1, Max 24
Theme: Explorer, Short Breaks
Included activities: Uluru & Kata Tjuta National Park Entrance • Uluru Cultural Centre • Maruku Arts cultural experience • Kings Canyon Rim Walk
Physical Rating: 2 out of 5
Ages: Min 8
Transport: Air Conditioned 4WD
Group size: Min 1, Max 24
Meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Original Accommodation: • Original



Trip Itinerary:

Day 1: Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock)

•Melbourne might have the arts scene and Sydney the beaches, but Alice Springs is really where you need to go to understand the heart and soul of Australia. Meet your leader and fellow travellers at the Alice Springs pick-up point this morning and set off to experience a working camel farm. Surrounded by the serenity of the Red Centre, observe and learn about these magnificent creatures, each with their own endearing personality. After this friendly encounter, and perhaps even a ride, continue your journey inland to Kata Tjuta. Whereas Uluru emerges from the earth as one giant boulder form, Kata Tjuta pops up as 36 different domes and 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.

Special Information:
Meet your guide at Aurora Alice Springs this morning. You will be picked up at 6.05 am so please make sure you arrive at least 10 minutes early. See ‘Joining Point’ instructions in ‘Essential trip Information’ for more details.

Note: Today, driving time is approximately 4.5 hours. Walking is approximately one hour.
Accommodation • Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities •Uluru & Kata Tjuta National Park Entrance
Meals Included •Lunch •Dinner


Day 2: Uluru Sunrise and Kings Canyon
• 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.

Note: Total driving time today is around three and a half hours. Total walking time is approximately two hours (or up to 4 if you do the full 8.5km base walk.)
Accommodation • Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities •Uluru Cultural Centre •Maruku Arts cultural experience
Meals Included •Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner


Special Information: Uluru is considered a living cultural landscape and home to the spirits of the ancestors making it a sacred place for the Anangu peoples. The Anangu people have dissuaded visitors from climbing Uluru for decades; as traditional owners of the land they feel a deep responsibility for everyone who travels to the area. In 1998 we were among the first tour operators to stop climbing Uluru. The Intrepid Group are proud to be involved with local communities in Uluru and to have an ongoing commitment to providing employment for the Anangu people. You show respect when you choose not to climb Uluru, but walk with Anangu throughout the area and share their stories instead.

Day 3: Kings Canyon Rim Walk
• The main 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.

Note: Total driving time takes around five hours. Total walking time is approximately three hours.
Included Activities •Kings Canyon Rim Walk
Meals Included •Breakfast •Lunch
Special Information For the Kings Canyon Rim Walk it is a requirement that you have a minimum of 3 litres of water with you. Please consider bringing your own refillable water bottles.

Why you'll love this trip
•Join an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Guide on a walk around the base of Uluru. •This trips provides you with the best guides in the business who know the Australian outback like the back of their hand •Wander through the iconic domes of Kata Tjuta, and gaze in awe at the sacred rock of Uluru •Dine under the stars and camp within privately owned sites on the red earth of the outback •Hike through natural amphitheatres, rocky chasms and lush oases in Kings Canyon •Discover the spiritual importance of the outback landscape to local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on guided nature walks

Is this trip right for you?
•This isn't a bare bones camping experience, as you'll be treated to creature comforts such as proper beds, linen, electricity and cooling fans. •Temperatures in the Red Centre can be extreme. During the day the weather can be very hot (and the Australian sun is very strong) so please bring appropriate clothing, use sun protection and drink plenty of water. In the evenings temperatures really drop, so bring base layers and warm clothing. •This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves a lot of walking, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable clothing. •On most days of the trip, you’ll spend several hours driving through very sparse areas of desert. Crank up the tunes and sit back to enjoy landscapes that you would miss in any other form of travel. •Camping out in the open may not appeal to some people, although a proper bed, linen and electricity are provided. •Group participation makes up a lot of this trip, so you'll be required to help with preparation of meals and cleaning up. These are the kind of tasks that bring a group closer together.

Important trips notes for the following tours and safaris
Click here for trip notes on Tour Style | Staying | Meals | Fitness | Pickup | ETicket | Luggage | Access | Travel Insurance

Other important trips notes for the following tour and safari

Inclusions
• Meals 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
• Transport All-terrain vehicle
• Accommodation Permanent, furnished tented camp (with shared facilities) (2 nights)
• Included activities • Uluru & Kata Tjuta National Park Entrance • Uluru Cultural Centre • Maruku Arts cultural experience • Kings Canyon Rim Walk

What to bring on tour:
• Booked and paid E-Ticket, Sturdy walking shoes, hat and sunscreen, toiletries, warm clothing in winter, water bottle (2 litre capacity), torch, insect repellent/net, camera and batteries or charger.
• Power pack for charging without electricity

Original Accommodation
• Original-style camping is in shared permanent twin-share tents that feature cosy beds, wooden floors, full linen, lighting, power points, a bedside table and fans. In some places, twin-share hostel/motel rooms are the go. Those travelling solo aren’t charged any extra if they’re happy to room-share with someone of the same gender. For those who’d prefer their own room, single supplements are sometimes available.
• This trip is available in Original and Basix styles.This trip is Original

Tour Important Notes
1.Trip commences
Trip Code: • PAR3-O - Trip commences in Alice Springs on day 1 at 6:00am and finishes in Alice Springs day 3 at approx 6pm. Onward travel is to be booked the following day.
Trip Code: • PAR3Y-O - Your pick up may be from the Yulara Airport or the Desert Gardens Hotel, this will depend on your flight arrival time and finishes in Alice Springs day 3 at approx 6pm. Onward travel is to be booked the following day.
• Please note pick up times from Ayers Rock Resort vary at different times of the year due to daylight savings and flight time changes. Please contact our Reservations team for further information. The free Yulara Airport Shuttle is available from the airport to the Desert Gardens Hotel. No bookings are required, just look for the shuttle out the front of the airport once luggage has been collected. Lunch is not included on Day 1.


2. Weather and Hikes
• For the Kings Canyon Rim Walk it is a requirement that you have a minimum of 3 litres of water with you. Please consider bringing your own refillable water bottles.
• The Valley of the Winds walk is quite often it is closed due to weather etc. There is another option other than the Walpa gorge walk to do half the Valley of the Winds which still gets to the good viewing point without doing the full walk which is often in the direct sun. (Agent note only-RH)
• From October to March it is likely that you will experience temperatures of over 35 degrees Celsius, and sometimes well into the 40's. Be prepared to endure extra physical stress due to the heat at these times, especially while on walks. These extreme temperatures can also place stress on the air-conditioning units within our vehicles which can make travelling uncomfortable. Your tour guide will assist with regular breaks and information to assist keeping hydrated. In July and August, very cold temperatures can be experienced in the outback, especially overnight. Please come prepared for all extremes.

4. Joining point instructions:
• Tour departs from the YHA Alice Springs, Leichardt Terrace side, at 6.00am (Basix) or Aurora Alice Springs, 11 Leichardt Terrace, at 6:05am (Original). There are many other hostels and hotels in close walking distance, or we can also arrange to pick you up at your selected Alice Springs accommodation. It is your responsibility to advise us of your accommodation if it differs from the default location. Pick up times and locations will be advised by our customer service team when booking.
• The default pick up point is where we will meet you for your tour, unless you or your travel agent requests an alternative location (contact our Reservations team for more information). It is your responsibility to contact us with your preferred pick up point well ahead of departure. We do not take responsibility for missed tours if we have not been advised of an alternative in advance and you are not at the default location on time.

15. Safaris must be reconfirmed by you 48 hours prior to departure with the tour operator.

5. ^Where an Aboriginal guide is unavailable an Adventure Tours /Intrepid guide will lead the cultural walk.
6. Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted for any cause including seasonal conditions, weather extremes, and traditional owner/national park requirements. Please see terms and conditions of travel for full details.

7. Luggage:
A STRICT luggage limit of 15kg applies. Please limit to one small to medium sized soft bag or backpack and a small daypack, which can be carried inside the vehicle.

8. Fitness Level:
2 out of 5: Two and three day trips that include easy walking. Maximum Walks: Hikes up to 6-8kms per day. A reasonable level of fitness is required as there will be some walking to view places of interest. Suitable for soft adventures with a passion for bushwalking and exploring. Passengers must be fit and active.

9. All Terrain Vehicles:
They are fully air conditioned with reclining seats, footrests, luggage storage area and with a removal water barrel often near the front door. There are no toilets on board but ample stops and breaks along the road. Red Centre • Rosa • Isuzu 600 • Mitsubishi Canter o Isuzu NPS300 • BCI Cruiser • Isuzu FRD500 • Mitsubishi Fuso Bus Top End/West Coast • Isuzu 600 (West Coast) • Isuzu 800 (Top End) • Isuzu 750 (Top End) • Isuzu 550 (Top End) • Isuzu 500 (Top End). All NT trips are scheduled to run in the all-terrain vehicles. The only times in the Red Centre we would us a Rosa is as a backup option or for private charters if requested.

10. Dietary Requirements:
• Passengers with special meal requirements or food allergies MUST ensure they or their travel agent inform Intrepid/ATA of this at the time of booking. Food for the trip is purchased prior to commencement and special requirements cannot be catered for after departing. If you have not notified us prior to departure, you may be asked to pay for any additional food yourself. Due to the nature of our trips food is basic but plentiful.
•We provide the below substitutes, please bring your own staples if you require specific foods not listed below: • No Pork (Alternative to Ham provided) • No Dairy (soy milk provided) • Vegetarian (additional veg and vegie burgers provided) • Vegan (supply of additional fruit and veg provided) • Gluten Free (cereal, bread, wraps, pasta, snack bars, sweet and savoury biscuits provided) • *Religious dietary requirements and specifically prepared/sourced produce is not able to be catered for.

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