3-Day Tour from Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Alice Springs via Kings Canyon

Ayers Rock, Australia

Discover Uluru, Kings Canyon and Alice Springs on this 3-day tour starting at Ayers Rock and ending in Alice Springs. Explore Australia's great Central Desert - watch the sunrise over Uluru (Ayers Rock), visit the magnificent Olga Gorge and Kings Canyon, with their beautiful waterholes and dazzling views. Stop off at a huge cattle station and the remote, early telegraph town of Alice Springs.

Day 1. Uluru (Ayers Rock) Base Tour, Sunset

Arrive at Ayers Rock Airport before 1pm and be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon you'll visit the Cultural Centre and Maruku Arts and Craft Cooperative. Join a guided walk to the waterhole of Mutitjulu, followed by the guided Mala Walk. Learn about the legends, geology and flora of the region and explore Kantju Gorge. Late this afternoon, stop and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine as you watch Uluru at sunset. Admire the changing colors of Uluru as the sun sinks beneath the desert plain. Tonight perhaps enjoy the Uluru Aussie Barbecue (at own expense, payable direct). You have a choice of accommodation, select between budget, standard, first class or deluxe accommodation categories.

Day 2. Sunrise, Kata Tjuta (Olgas), Kings Canyon

Rise early to see Uluru at sunrise. Drive out to Kata Tjuta, a magnificent cluster of 36 rocky domes that dominate the western skyline of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Join a walk into Walpa (Olga) Gorge, where some of the plants are so rare that they are only found in and around these distinct sandstone formations. This afternoon, journey to Watarrka National Park, the home of Kings Canyon. Accommodation is only available at the Kings Canyon Resort.

Day 3. Kings Canyon Walk, Alice Springs

This morning enjoy a guided walk up to the rim of awe-inspiring Kings Canyon for spectacular views of the canyon's walls. Then walk through the ancient Lost City and the lush Garden of Eden to a waterhole (requires a good degree of fitness). Another less strenuous walk along the canyon floor is also available. This gentler alternative takes you deep into the canyon between the towering orange walls. This afternoon travel to Kings Creek Station. After lunch (own expense) continue on to Alice Springs, arriving at 6.30 p.m.

USD $606.49

Review by: James E. N	March 2012
Pioneer was mediocre. the Kings Canyon Wilderness Lodge was Fantastic, great food exceptional service and the Staff were very knowledgable about the area. Great Time , Would Highly Recommend this to all travellers.

Review by: Karl W	January 2012
Sehr empfehlenswert; war ein tolles Erlebnis dass ich nicht missen moechte, stunning adventure - highly recommended

Review by: Binyamin M	January 2012
Enjoyed it very much Good value for the $ Explanations along route were informative we also did the King canyon long walk climbing the steep 500 stairs escorted by Rowan (one guide for 2travelers) as the others preferred to sleep She was very good and helpful.

Review by: Barry Thomas J	September 2011
Excellent tour starting with a meet and greet at the airport with a personalised programme. We were three days with our guide Michael and he was outstanding. With hindsight we should have selected a hotel a grade above the Desrt Garde.._br/_ Our walk around the Kings Canyon rim was superb in no small measure due to our guide, Rowan, who was absolutely outstanding.

Review by: Isabelle d	January 2011
Amasing journey with beautiful landscape _br/_ discovering arborigenes history is very captivating_br/_ Memorable trip thru the red country with gorgeous sunset or sunrise _br/_ Driver Guide very nice and ineresting

Review by: Norma T, United States of America	March 2010
Our tour guide was interesting, knowledgeable and entertaining. We enjoyed our tour of Ayers Rock and learned much about the Outback and the creation beliefs of the Aboriginal people. Great tour. Thanks.

Review by: Ian P, Canada	May 2009
Ayers Rock was great, being able to run your hand over pictures hundreds of years old, now wish I had walked on the rock. Many people were walking to the summit. Cattle ranch was amazing. Kings Canyon was also very good, but I never did the rim walk & later regretted it. There is no time limit, take your time & go for it. Dropped off at hotel in Alice Springs, which was a bit of a letdown. We were on the bus anyway, would it have hurt to do a 1 hour tour of Alice Springs before the drop off? Our driver was very informative & funny.

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	September 2008
The tour company was great. Viator failed to deliver key information to us, though, and that made the trip a little confusing at the first.

Review by: Linda F, United Kingdom	May 2008
It was all very organized and we had an amazing time. This is a place everyone should see and having it all organized for us made it better. It was hard work though, so don't think you are in for an easy time!

Review by: Gordon F	May 2008
It was all very organized and we had an amazing time. This is a place everyone should see and having it all organized for us made it better. It was hard work though, so don't think you are in for an easy time!

Review by: Edward B, United Kingdom	January 2008
Fantastic tour. We chose the deluxe option and the hotels were good, especially the Kings Canyon Resort. We enjoyed the spectacular views of Uluru and Kings Canyon. Be aware that there is a lot of coach travel involved, but the guide we had made it very enjoyable and added to the experience.

Review by: Jason B	January 2008
Fantastic tour. We chose the deluxe option and the hotels were good, especially the Kings Canyon Resort. We enjoyed the spectacular views of Uluru and Kings Canyon. Be aware that there is a lot of coach travel involved, but the guide we had made it very enjoyable and added to the experience.