5 Day Red Center Discovery ARS5

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A 5 day trip to Australia provided by Qantas Vacations

* Alice Springs Desert Park
* Sunrise at Uluru (Ayers Rock)
* Sounds of Silence Dinner

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Details

Departures: 

Daily

Activities: 
Spectacular Scenery
Walking Tours
Price: 

Prices based on Twin/Single. Price per person (land only) 1 Apr 08–30 Jun 08 & 1 Dec 08–31 Mar 09
Standard $1090/$1610
First Class $1145/$1730
Deluxe $1235/$1905
1 Jul 08–30 Nov 08
Standard $1185/$1755
First Class $1250/$1885
Deluxe $1345/$2075

Note: Itinerary valid until 31 March 2009. Inquire for details beyond this date. Pre and post night accommodation can be arranged. Anangu, traditional owners, prefer that visitors not climb Uluru. The climb may be closed without notice due to weather or cultural reasons (no refunds will be given). All prices, itineraries and routings are subject to change.

Please call for our current prices.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 :

Alice Springs Town Tour

Arrive by 1:00pm for transfer to your hotel. A guided tour visits the Telegraph Station, the School of the Air and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Overnight: Alice Springs, Aurora Alice Springs (standard), Crowne Plaza Alice Springs (first class) or Alice Springs Resort, Rivergum Room (deluxe) for 2 nights

Day 2 :

West MacDonnell Ranges, Desert Park

Tour the West MacDonnell Ranges, including stops at Simpson’s Gap and Angkerle (Standley Chasm). Return to Alice Springs and visit the Desert Park. (L)

Day 3 :

Kata Tjuta & Uluru Sunset Drinks
Visit a camel farm en route to Ayers Rock Resort. Travel to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and enjoy a guided walk into Walpa (Olga) Gorge. Continue on to Uluru (Ayers Rock) for sunset drinks as the last light of day hits the mighty monolith. Overnight: Ayers Rock Resort, Outback Pioneer (standard), Desert Gardens (first class), Sails in the Desert (deluxe) for 2 nights

Day 4 :

Uluru Tour, “Sounds of Silence”

Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as the day’s first light strikes Uluru. As the sun rises, take a guided walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole. See cave paintings, tour the base of Uluru and explore Kantju Gorge before visiting the Cultural Center and Maruku Arts and Craft Cooperative. Or, forgo the guided walks to climb Uluru and stand 1141 feet above the desert. Tonight, experience the “Sounds of Silence” dinner. (D)

Day 5 :

Ayers Rock

Morning at leisure before transferring to the airport.