Short Breaks
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5 days | Uluru (Ayers Rock) Return
Travel Period
Uluru Sunset • Kata Tjuta Sunrise • Valley of the Winds • Kings Canyon • Uluru Full Base Walk • Kata Tjuta Sunset • Uluru Sunrise Field of Light
Departs
Daily, 60 minutes prior to sunset (Apr-Mar)
Returns
30 minutes after sunrise
Prices From Code: U5A
$1835
$1415
$2935
Itinerary
On arrival at Ayers Rock Airport you’ll be transferred to the resort (flights to arrive prior to 3.00pm).
Travel to the Uluru sunset viewing area. Enjoy sparkling wine as the sun sets over the western horizon and the evening sky brings out the many shades of colour for which Uluru is famous. You’ll be overwhelmed by its incredible size, presence and inherent spirituality.
Hotel: Outback Pioneer Hotel, Desert Gardens Hotel or Sails in the Desert Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, 4 nights.
Watch the spectacular sunrise over Kata Tjuta from the western dune viewing area. Your Driver Guide will then escort you on a 2-3 hour walk to the Valley of the Winds. Marvel at the unique flora and admire the view of the central valley of the domes of Kata Tjuta.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Travel to Kings Canyon and make the rocky climb to the rim of the canyon for marvellous views of Watarrka National Park. Or, you may wish to take an easier, shorter walk to explore the boulder-strewn canyon creek bed. Return to Ayers Rock Resort.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Join your guide on the 11km walk around the entire base of Uluru from Kuniya Piti. The Mala Walk includes a visit into Kantju Gorge. At Mutitjulu Waterhole view Aboriginal rock art. This afternoon travel to Kata Tjuta and take in an outback sunset while enjoying sparkling wine.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Experience acclaimed artist Bruce Munro’s Field of Light. Under cover of darkness, wander through 50,000 magical hand-crafted frosted glass spheres of light.
Later, you will be transferred to Ayers Rock Airport for your onward flight (flights to depart after 9.30am).
Please note: This itinerary may be subject to change.
Prices above may vary according to your departure date.
Accommodation
Choose from a range of accommodation standards below. AAT Kings has hand-picked a range of hotels in key destinations to suit all kinds of budgets and we’ve pre-negotiated amazing prices for you.
Sails in the Desert Hotel, Ayers Rock Resort, 4 nights.
In the heart of Australia's Red Centre, the hotel beautifully contrasts Uluru's raw natural beauty with a luxurious outback holiday experience.
Soaring white sails crown Ayers Rock Resort's Sails in the Desert Hotel, shading 228 luxury five star rooms and suites.
Need accommodation before or after your tour?
Our special discounted rates make booking accommodation with us during your holiday both easy and affordable at selected AAT Kings hotels and resorts. Ask our friendly reservations at the time of booking.
Trip Details
What's included
- • Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park Ticket
- • Experienced Driver Guide
- • Comprehensive commentary
- • Travel in an air-conditioned coach
What to Bring
- • Enclosed walking shoes
- • Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen
- • Water bottle to hold 3 litres
- • Warm layers in cooler months
- • Flynet in summer months (optional)
Fitness Requirements
- • Please note – A moderate level of fitness is required for this Short Break, due to the distances involved in the walks
Dining
- • Breakfast (3)
Flight Information
- • Day 1 - Flight to arrive into Ayers Rock prior to 3.00pm
- • Day 5 - Flights to depart Ayers Rock after 9.30am
