Uluru & Kata Tjuta Highlights 2 Day Break

Description

Day 1: Welcome to Uluru (Ayers Rock)
The first day of your tour will begin upon flying into Ayers Rock airport. You will get picked up from the airport when your flight lands and then transferred to the Ayers Rock Resort where you will check in at the Outback Pioneer hotel. Depending on when your flight lands, you will have time to relax in your hotel room or explore your surrounds. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool where you can take a refreshing dip. In the afternoon you will be joined by your guide and will be taken for a drive around the base of Uluru. Then, you will continue your tour by coach to the Kuniya Walk and be accompanied to the Mutitjulu Waterhole. This waterhole is an important source of fresh water for the Indigenous people in the area and has been for many thousands of years.

Your guide will show you authentic Aboriginal rock art and will entertain you with informative stories from the history of the Aboriginal people and European settlement of the area. You have the opportunity to visit the Uluru – Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, which houses a vast collection of original artworks including paintings, ceramics and woodwork (called punu). These arts and crafts provide an important look into culture of the Anangu people – the traditional custodians of the land where Uluru lies.

In the evening, you will be picked up in an air-conditioned coach and taken to a viewing area, where you will watch the sunset over the iconic Ayers Rock. Marvel at the ever-changing colours of Uluru as the sun goes down over the west, while enjoying complimentary nibbles and a glass of wine. Make sure to have your camera handy to capture this unforgettable experience. After sunset you will be taken back to the hotel where you can purchase dinner from the restaurant menu (own expense).

Optional Extra - After sunset, indulge in a gourmet barbecue feast at an exclusive dinner venue. If the weather conditions are right, you will be able to see millions of twinkling stars in the dark night sky up above. Then, it is back to the hotel for a good night’s rest.

Day 2: Uluru Sunrise & Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
The second day of the tour begins in the early hours of the morning. The colours of Uluru are just as beautiful as the sun rises, and casts an orange and red glow on the rock as during sunset. You can see for kilometres into the distance from the viewing platform – another perfect photo opportunity! Then, you will travel to Kata Tjuta, also known as the Olgas and take a guided walk at Walpa gorge where you can explore the amazing rock formations.

In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Ayers Rock Airport in time to catch your return flight home. 

Trip Includes

• Return transfers from Ayers Rock airport 
• 1 night accommodation at the Outback Pioneer Hotel in Ayers Rock Resort
• Uluru sunrise & sunset
• Wine & canapes at Uluru sunset
• Visit to Kata Tjuta & Walpa Gorge
• Uluru barbecue dinner (optional extra)
• Professional guide
• Travel in an air-conditioned coach

Duration

• Allow 2 days

Departures

• On arrival at Ayers Rock Airport (flights must arrive before 1pm)
• Finishes day 2 at 11am (in time for afternoon flights out)
• Operates daily all year

Other Information

• Child rates apply (5-15yrs)
• Infants under 5yrs travel free 
• Rooms are twin or singles. Solo travellers must book a single room
• Twin rooms accommodate up to 2 guests with a maximum of one child rate per room
• Reasonable level of fitness is required
• Bring your camera for many stunning photographic opportunities
• Passengers under 18 years must be accompanied by a person 18 years & over
• Bring with you comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, water bottle & a jacket in cooler months
• Alternative accommodation options are available. Please contact us if you are interested
• Operated by AAT Kings - If you cancel your trip within 6 days of your departure date a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred