About this tour:
This 5-day small group tour is your chance to meet the outback on your own terms. No set itinerary, no rushing around to pre-established timeframes – just you, your small group, and a well-versed local leader exploring the Red Centre at your own pace. Get to all the big name attractions – Uluru/Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon, the Western MacDonnell Ranges – and perhaps visit lesser-known sites like Trephina Gorge, Owen Springs, Ruby Gap and the Eastern MacDonnell Ranges.

Valid: April1 1, 2020 – March 31, 2021
Trip Code: • PAR5 - Start Alice Springs - Finish Alice Springs (Basix)
Trip Code: • PAR5Y - Start Yulara (Ayers Rock) - Finish Alice Springs (Basix)

Price: AUD $1260 (per adult in a twin share room)
• Additional Services: AUD $45 Sleeping Bag Purchase (Basix)
• All prices are in Australian Dollars (includes 10% GST) based on per person


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Days: 5 Days
Start: • PAR5 - Alice Springs, Australia
Start: • PAR5Y - 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 • Uluru Base Walk • Maruku Arts cultural experience • Kings Canyon Rim Walk • Western MacDonnell Ranges
Physical Rating: 2 out of 5
Ages: Min 8
Transport: Air Conditioned 4WD
Group size: Min 1, Max 16
Meals: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
Basix Accommodation: • Basix - Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (2 nights) Bush camp (2 nights) This trip requires a sleeping bag. Please note no single supplement is available for this trip.



Trip Itinerary:

Day 1: Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock)

• Kick off your Australian Outback adventure in either Alice Springs or Yulara. Make tracks across the sunburnt plains to the captivating domes of Kata Tjuta. These massive red rock formations are believed to be 500 million years old. Continue to Australia’ most iconic landmark, Uluru, arriving in time to witness a magical sunset then continue to your camp, where a hearty dinner awaits.

Notes: Total driving time: about five and a half hours Total walking time: about one hour
Accommodation • Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities •Uluru & Kata Tjuta National Park Entrance
Meals Included •Lunch •Dinner

Special Information This trip is flexible. As such, the described itinerary is only an example of the form your trip could take. Where you go and what you do can change depending on the group’s interests and weather conditions, however all trips will include visits to the following: Kata Tjuta, Uluru, Kings Canon, Palm Valley and the Western MacDonnell Ranges.



Day 2: Uluru Sunrise and Kings Canyon
• Wake early to catch an unforgettable Uluru sunrise, then get a closer look at this massive sandstone monolith on an unguided walk around its base. After your stroll, walk to the cave paintings near Mutitjulu Waterhole, where you will be met by an Anangu guide. Your guide will shed insight into the ancient rock etchings and the stories they tell, as well as the traditions of the land’s Traditional Owners. Next, visit the nearby Cultural Central to browse its extensive collection of Aboriginal arts and crafts. After a local lunch, set off on a three-hour drive to your exclusive campsite within Watarrka National Park. (Kings Canyon). Get acquainted with your surroundings, enjoy an on-site dinner and settle in for the night.

Note: Total driving time: about three and a half hours Today walking time: about two hours
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 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
• After breakfast, pull on your hiking shoes and set off to explore Kings Canyon. Plunging 270 metres/885 feet to the canyon floor, walking its rim reveals incredibly beautiful sandstone formations carved by wind and water. Discover its Amphitheatre, Lost City, North and South Walls and the surprisingly lush Garden of Eden, which owes its cycads and plant life to a permanent waterhole down in the canyon. After lunch, there’s time to relax for a bit before heading along an iconic Red Centre dirt track to the Western McDonnell Ranges.

Note: Today driving time: about five hours Today walking time: about three hours
Accommodation • Permanent Tented Camp (shared facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities •Kings Canyon Rim Walk
Meals Included •Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner

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.




Day 4: The Western MacDonnell Ranges
• Spend the afternoon exploring the Outback scenery of the West Macdonnell Ranges. Visit one of the most photographed places in the Red Centre – Ormiston Gorge. Keep your eyes peeled for wallabies while admiring the colourful, sweeping walls surrounding its waterhole. Continue to Ellery Creek Big Hole, a popular spot for a refreshing dip. After a satisfying day spent exploring the MacDonnell Ranges, your tour leader will find a suitable place to set up your bush camp for the night.

Total driving time: about 45 minutes Total walking distance: up to 10 kilometres/6.2 miles
Accommodation • Bush Camping (no facilities) (1 night)
Included Activities •Western MacDonnell Ranges
Meals Included •Breakfast •Lunch •Dinner



Day 5: Eastern MacDonnell Ranges / Alice Springs
• Often overlooked for its western counterpart, the Eastern MacDonnell Ranges just might be one of the Outback’s best kept secrets. This is the home of the Arrernte people, the Traditional Owners of the land. Learn about their caterpillar dreamtime story on a short walk to Emily Gap, an important spiritual site to the Arrernte containing galleries of ancient rock paintings. Drive to Trephina Gorge, where you’ll set off on a one-hour guided walk to see its quartzite cliffs and rich birdlife. Afterwards, it’s time for lunch; grab a bite at the historical Ross River Homestead before continuing to the ‘Ghost Town’ of Arltunga where you’ll learn about the mistaken gemstone that lead to a mining rush here in 1887, and also precipitated its abandonment. After exploring the best of the Eastern MacDonnell Ranges, it’s on to Alice Springs where your Outback adventure ends upon arrival in the late afternoon.

Included Activities •Eastern MacDonnell Ranges
Meals Included •Breakfast •Lunch

Flights must be booked to depart Alice Springs the day after the trip finishes.

Why you'll love this trip
•Witnessing an Uluru sunset is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Have your camera ready when taking in this spectacular sight. •Spend two days exploring the sites of the MacDonnell Ranges, both East and West: Ormiston Gorge, Ellery Creek, Simpsons Gap and Rainbow Valley. •Armed with a flexible itinerary and a knowledgeable local leader, this itinerary allows you to discover the Red Centre at your own pace. •Local First Nations guides will provide ample insight into their culture, history and relationship to the land. Gain insight into the ancient rock painting near the Mutitjulu Waterhole by Uluru and learn about the Arrernte people's caterpillar dreamtime story at Emily Gap. •Admire the breathtaking formations of Kata Tjuta, which are believed to be about 500 million years old. •Spend the evenings camping in stunning Outback settings.

Is this trip right for you?
•All four nights are camping, and one may be bush camping depending on what the group feels like and how we are tracking •The Red Centre can be very hot during the summer time and in the winter, below freezing at night. Ensure you have prepared for the weather •The idea of this 5 day itinerary is to be flexible whilst still seeing the major highlights of the Red Centre

Important trips notes for the following tours and safaris
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Other important trips notes for the following tour and safari

Inclusions
• 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
• Transport All Terrain vehicle
• Accommodation Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (2 nights) Bush camp (2 nights) This trip requires a sleeping bag. Please note no single supplement is available for this trip.
• Included activities • Uluru & Kata Tjuta National Park Entrance • Uluru Cultural Centre • Maruku Arts cultural experience • Kings Canyon Rim Walk

What to bring:
• Booked and paid E-Ticket, Sturdy walking shoes Hat and sunscreen Water bottle (at least 1.5 litres) Towel and toiletries Camera/phone and batteries or charger Warm clothing in winter Headlight or torch Insect repellent/flynet
Here are some additional items for specific trips
• A sleeping bag is required - bring your own or pre-purchase at time of booking. A sleeping bag is required - please bring your own
• Power pack for charging without electricity
• Second pair of shoes that can get wet

Basix Accommodation (On the nights you camp)
• Basix Accommodation - Depending on the region you’re travelling in, Basix trips stay in either shared permanent tents at established campsites –some powered, some not – or in dorm-share accommodation.
• Sleeping bags are required on Basix trips – ou will need to bring your own sleeping bag or pre-purchase one from us – and some regions also feature the option of sleeping under the stars in a swag (a waterproof canvas bedroll, with a built in mattress).
• Please also provide your own pillow if you wish.
• Basix accommodation consists of simple permanent twin share tents with single sleeping platforms. Each sleeping platform has a rubber sleeping mat, we also have swags (Aussie bed rolls) available at our campsites if you would like to experience sleeping in a swag.


Tour Important Notes
1.Trip commences
Trip Code: • PAR5 - Trip commences in Alice Springs on day 1 at 6:00am and finishes in Alice Springs day 5 at approx 6pm. Onward travel is to be booked the following day.
Trip Code: • PAR5Y - 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.

1(a). This trip requires a sleeping bag.
• This trip is available in Original and Basix styles.

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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