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

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: Ayers Rock - Kata Tjuta - Uluru

You'll be welcomed on arrival at Ayers Rock Airport prior to 1.00pm and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon drive out to Kata Tjuta, a magnificent cluster of domes which dominates the western skyline of the park. Enjoy the opportunity to 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 monoliths. Stop and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine as you watch the ever changing colors of Uluru.

Day 2: Uluru - Uluru Base Tour - Kings Canyon

Rise early and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as the day's first light strikes Uluru. With the sun still climbing, take a guided walk to Mutitjulu waterhole. See cave paintings and hear the legends of Python Dreaming. Tour the base of Uluru before joining your guide and learn about the geology and flora of the region on the Mala Walk. Explore Kantju Gorge before visiting the Cultural Centre and Maruku Arts and Craft Cooperative to see Aboriginal artists at work. Alternatively, you can forgo the Guided Mutitjulu&Mala walks to climb Uluru. This afternoon journey to Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park.

Day 3: Kings Canyon Walk, Alice Springs

Enjoy a guided walk to the rim of Kings Canyon and through the 'Lost City' and 'Garden of Eden' (requires a good degree of fitness). An alternative walk along the canyon floor is available. Travel via Kings Creek Station to Alice Springs, returning approximately 6:15pm.