Outback Contrasts

Outback Contrasts

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6 Days
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$4265

$3498

Outback Contrasts

6 Days Starting and ending in Alice Springs

Visiting: Alice Springs, Kings Canyon, Uluru

Tour operator:

AAT Kings

Tour code:

CRAA23

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

From:
$4265
$3498 (USD) Operator discount: $640 EXTRA tourhub discount: $127 -18%

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Tour Overview

Witness the rugged landscape of the Red Centre and marvel at the ancient cultures that have cared for this land for generations. Experience the majesty of Uluru, Kings Canyon and view rock art dating back thousands of years, witness striking landscapes and be immersed in the stories of the Dreamtime.

Highlights

  • Uluru Sunset drinks and canapes

  • Uluru guided touring Lunch at the outback

  • Uluru Field of Light Exclusive Sunrise experience

  • Curtin Springs Station Aboriginal Cultural Experience

  • Kings Canyon Guided Rim

  • Walk Under a Desert Moon degustation dinner with matching wines

  • Alice Springs Telegraph Station tour

  • Aussie Outback BBQ dinner with included drinks under the stars in the old quarry hosted by local Danny

  • West MacDonnell Ranges touring into Simpsons Gap

Itinerary

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icon Day 1: Welcome To Alice Springs
Location:

Alice Springs


Accommodation:

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters


Immerse yourself in the historic Alice Springs Telegraph Station precinct and learn about the overland telegraph line as you discover its historic buildings. Explore the West MacDonnell Ranges on a walk through the dramatic Simpsons Gap. Relish spectacular views across Alice Springs from Anzac Hill before some free time to explore the town or relax by your resort pool. Join your fellow guests at the Tali restaurant for a Welcome Dinner.

icon Day 2: Alice Springs - Kings Canyon
Location:

Kings Canyon


Accommodation:

Kings Canyon Resort, Deluxe Rooms


Now we're off the beaten track exploring along the 4WD Giles Track crossing driver river beds and outback landscapes to Kings Canyon Resort. The flickering glow of this evenings fire under the canopy of a starry southern hemisphere sky is the perfect accompaniment to your Under a Desert Moon highlight dinner. This degustation dinner with matching wines is the perfect indulgent end to the day.

icon Day 3: Kings Canyon - Uluru
Location:

Uluru


Accommodation:

Sails in the Desert Hotel


Gaze across the deep chasm at the edge of Kings Canyon as you embark on a sunrise 6km rim walk past the domed ‘Lost City' and down into the luscious ‘Garden of Eden'. Immerse yourself while visiting the Wanmarra Community with local Aboriginal people and learn about the Luritja and Pertame people’s spiritual connection to the land. Discover bush food and bush medicine used for spirituality and healing. Wandering across desert landscapes leaving Kings Canyon behind and arriving for lunch at Curtin Springs Station, a vast farming property. Feel the stirring of something bigger than you as you arrive in Ayers Rock Resort, your launchpad to Australia's fiery heart in the Uluru – Kata Tjuta National Park. This afternoon, travelling to Uluru as the day fades, the outback sun bids a fiery farewell. This is the perfect backdrop for included sparkling sundowners while overlooking Uluru.

icon Day 4: Uluru & Kata Tjuta
Location:

Uluru


Enjoy a relaxed start to the day before exploring, and learning about the spiritual connection the local Anangu caretakers have with the land. Skirt the red walls of Uluru, hear ancient tales and see rock art, and then visit Mutitjulu Waterhole. Relax by the resort pool or take to the skies to see Uluru from above before an afternoon visit to Kata Tjuta for a walk through Walpa Gorge. The evening enjoy dinner at Ilkari Restaurant.

icon Day 5: Field Of Light - Uluru - Alice Springs
Location:

Alice Springs


Accommodation:

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters


Observe the shifting lights of Bruce Munro’s impressive Field of Light art installation as the desert awakens and the sunrise lights up across Uluru. Traverse the vast outback to the hidden gem, Rainbow Valley, a significant site to the southern Arrernte people, before arriving in Alice Springs. Enjoy free time to wander around the town. The Todd Street Mall has cafés and Aboriginal art galleries to explore. This evening, immerse yourself against the backdrop of the outback at our open-air bush BBQ Celebration Dinner. Located off the beaten track in the heart of the East MacDonnell Ranges, you'll enjoy drinks as a bush balladeer sings classic Australian songs and shares stories of outback living, under the Southern Hemisphere’s Milky Way.

icon Day 6: Farewell From Alice Springs
Location:

Alice Springs


Relax this morning as your journey comes to an end. You might choose to take an optional hot air balloon ride to experience the scenic landscapes of the outback before your journey comes to an end.

What's Included

  • Specialist highly experienced Driver Guide with specialist accreditation at Uluru National Park and Watarrka National Park

  • Local Specialists (Guides)

  • Mixture of boutique, unique and 5 star hotels

Check out our Q&As

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty of taking a holiday with us is you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    It is important to adhere to departure times while on tour for the comfort of everyone on-board, and to make sure no one misses out on the planned experiences. The coach will not be able to wait for you, and in some instances, if you miss a departure time you will need to make your own way to the next destination to re-join the tour.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    AAT Kings operated Guided Holidays have competitive single supplement rates available if you prefer to confirm your own room. Or we can match you to share with a guest of the same gender at no extra cost. If we fail to match you, we will accommodate you in a single room at no extra cost.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Over 100 years

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    We will email your documents to you approximately four weeks before your departure date provided you have completed your pre trip registration using the My Travel Portal. If you’ve booked through a travel agent, your documents will be emailed directly to your agent.

Dates & Availability

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Tuesday - Sunday

Apr 16, 2024 - Apr 21, 2024
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Operator discount: $640 (USD)

EXTRA tourhub discount: $127 (USD)

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Operator discount: $640 (USD)

EXTRA tourhub discount: $127 (USD)

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Operator discount: $640 (USD)

EXTRA tourhub discount: $127 (USD)

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Operator discount: $640 (USD)

EXTRA tourhub discount: $127 (USD)

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EXTRA tourhub discount: $157 (USD)

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Sep 16, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025
$4480 $4323 (USD)

EXTRA tourhub discount: $157 (USD)

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  • Low Deposit

    AAT Kings requires a minimum deposit of 100 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of aat kings charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Outback Contrasts

6 Days Starting and ending in Alice Springs

Visiting: Alice Springs, Kings Canyon, Uluru

Tour operator:

AAT Kings

Tour code:

CRAA23

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

From:
$4265
$3498 (USD) Operator discount: $640 EXTRA tourhub discount: $127 -18%

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