3 Day Rock the Centre (Alice Springs to Alice Springs) (*466)

Alice Springs Tours » 3 Day Rock the Centre (Alice Springs to Alice Springs) (*466)

Type: Tours and Attractions - 3 Day Tour Packages

Watch the sun set and rise over the spectacular Uluru on this three day tour of the Red Centre. This will also take you to the Kata Tjuta - Uluru’s pretty sister (also known as the Olgas to some) and then to Kings Canyon. This tour will also give you a great insight into the Aboriginal culture of this sacred area.

Departs from Alice Springs accommodation 6.10am Selected Days

Returns to Alice Springs on the 3rd day - early evening.

This tour is for 18-39 year olds.

How to book: Full amount is to be paid when making a booking. The minimum number of people per trip required for the trip to run is 5. You can book online via the rates table below or call + 61 7 4044 9792+ 61 7 4044 9792 from overseas or 1800 681 6851800 681 685 from within Australia. (8am - 6pm, 7 days a week). A national park levy of $25.00 is included in price table below.

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Alice Springs to Kata Tjuta and Uluru

DEFAULT PICK UP: Haven Backpackers, 06:10am

Kick off your adventure with a desert camel ride. Our first stop is an authentic outback camel farm where you can choose to take a ride on a camel’s back (at own expense). From here it’s off to Uluru (Ayers Rock) for lunch. Take a close look at the 36 domes of Kata Tjuta as you get up close to this ancient geological formation during a Valley of the Winds hike. Get your camera ready as the desert sun sets over Uluru. Tonight you can curl up in a swag (Aussie bedroll) and enjoy a night under the outback stars. (LD)

Day 2 – Uluru to Kings Canyon

An early start is rewarded with a glorious Uluru sunrise. While the morning’s fresh enjoy an unguided walk around the base of Uluru before gaining an insight to the local Aboriginal culture from your guide. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to purchase Aboriginal arts and crafts at the Cultural Centre before we travel to our exclusive campsite within the Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon) where we sleep for the night. (BLD)

Day 3 – Kings Canyon to Alice Springs

Get your hiking shoes on today as we head out to explore the formations and towering rock faces of Kings Canyon. Discover the size and beauty of the canyon as we trek through the Amphitheatre, discover the Lost City, the lush and ancient Garden of Eden and the North and South Walls. After lunch we make our way back to Alice Springs. (BL)

Features & Inclusions

Experienced guide
national park entry
Meals as indicated
Accommodation/Ayers Rock airport transfers
Air-conditioned vehicle and camping fees/equipment

Rates and Tariffs

2015-16 Season

1^st Apr 2015 to 31^st Mar 2016

Tour Code: PRTC3

$395.00 adult

PRTC3SY - Ayers Rock to Alice

$395.00 adult

* Booking terms and conditions may apply, please details below.

Booking Information

Departs from Alice Springs accommodation 6.10am . All year - daily.
Returns to Alice Springs on the 3rd day - early evening

This tour is for 18-39 year olds.

How to book: Full amount is to be paid when making a booking. The minimum number of people per trip required for the trip to run is 5. You can book online via the rates table above or call +61 7 4044 9792 from overseas or 1800 681 685 from within Australia.

Where will I sleep?

Exclusive Campsites - Sleep in comfortable permanent twin share tents.

What to bring
AU$25 National Park Entry Fee (Included in price table below).
Sturdy walking shoes (preferably ankle high), hat and sunscreen, towel and toiletries, swimming gear, warm clothing, water bottle, torch, insect repellent, fly net to cover your head if you are bothered by flies (outback tours particularly), camera, pillow, sleeping bag (can be hired AU$20), money for optional snacks you might want to buy and/or meals not included on the specific tour you might be doing.

How much luggage can I bring?

The vehicle has limited space so please keep your luggage to a maximum of 15 kgs in a backpack or soft overnight bag with a small day pack for easy access to camera, film, sunblock etc.

Do I have to participate?

Part of the enjoyment of our tours is bonding with a group of like-minded adventurers so we make them active and hands on. Passengers are expected to help with the preparation of food, washing of dishes and general assistance to the guide as directed.

How fit do I have to be?

Our tours are active so a reasonable level of fitness and swimming ability is needed. If you enjoy hiking through gorges, swimming in waterfalls and directly experiencing the environment then our tours are perfect for you. If you have any doubts about your suitability for our tours, accommodation type and vehicles on each itinerary page and consider if you have selected the right tour for you or please check with our Reservations Department before making a booking.

What do I eat?

Our emphasis is on fresh food wherever possible and our meals are nutritious and varied. If you are vegetarian or gluten intolerant we can cater for you, but if you have very specific dietary needs you may need to provide your own food, please discuss this at time of booking. For breakfast we supply cereals, toast, tea and coffee. Lunch is usually a self-serve sandwich and salads; in the evening we have a cooked dinner. We always carry water in the vehicle and you will often have the chance to buy your own drinks, ice-creams etc at stops.

What makes this tour better

What makes this tour a better or "superior camping" tour is that you get meals and touring as indicated, Aboriginal culture interpretive walk, and stay in permanently erected twin share tents and enjoy hot showers and flushing toilets to take the edge off your camping experience.

Booking Policy

CHILD POLICY*
Children 7 years and under are not recommended however requests may be considered;
Children aged 8-12 years receive a discount as is shown in the price table above.
Children 13 years or older pay full adult fare;

Cancellation Policy
Greater than 30 Days prior = A $50 per person cancellation fee.
48 Hours - 30 Days= 25% of Fare
24 Hours - 48 Hours = 50% of Fare
Within 24 Hours = 100% of Fare

Tours must be re-confirmed between 24 to 48 hrs prior to travel.

Transfer Details

This tour can be booked for a pick up at Ayers Rock Resort with advance notice but must finish in Alice Springs, flights may must arrive before 1.20pm to connect with the Yulara shuttle to the Desert Gardens Hotel.

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