DAY 1: Alice Springs – Watarrka (Kings Canyon) National Park [LD]
We depart Alice Springs at 07:30h, passing the "Gap" where the Todd River breaks through the MacDonnell Ranges. Past the mountains of the James Range crossing the Finke River, we turn west onto Giles Road. Along the 100km stretch of dirt road, vast, desert-like saltbush plains alternate with flat-topped hills, one of which we climb. This is an ancient, eroded landscape, witness of past geological epochs. Further west, the vibrant colours of red sand dunes contrast the deep blue of the sky and the dark green of desert oaks. Often, we observe wild camels and horses in this remote region. In the early afternoon, we reach our bush camp on the land of an Aboriginal Community within the National Park. A walk in the canyon with a swim in one of its cool pools offers a welcome refreshment on hot days. When the sun starts to sink on the horizon, we climb the rocks to a lookout, watching the shadows of the desert oaks growing longer on the seemingly endless plains below us. We appreciate the silence before we finish the day with a tasty dinner. This is your opportunity to spend the night outdoors in a comfortable swag and to search the fantastic night sky for the Southern Cross - an unforgettable experience on your Australian journey!
Our bush camp has running water and a toilet..

DAY 2: Watarrka (Kings Canyon) National Park – Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park [BL]
The morning is spent at this breathtakingly beautiful place. We indulge in a leisurely breakfast outdoors before embarking on a

walk passing several caves: Sacred sites, where the local indigenous people celebrated births, initiations and death before the country was degraded by grazing cattle from the white intruders. Usually, a traditional owner guides us on this walk, giving us an insight into their world. A diverse vegetation is growing in the protective shade of the rocks and we learn which plants are edible and which were used as medicine. We leave this peaceful place around mid-day. Our destination are Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Along the way, we climb a red sand dune on a detour from the main road. The top reveals views of a salt lake glistening below and the unusual contours of Moutn Connor in the distance. In the late afternoon, we reach Kata Tjuta, meaning "many heads" in the language of the Anangu, as they rise unexpectedly from the plains like the heads of ancestral beings sunken into the earth. At sunset, we marvel at the changing colours of the rock formations at Kata Tjuta. Overnight stay at Ayers Rock Resort..

DAY 3: Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park [B]
Today we rise early and drive to Uluru. We spend some time at an impressive place next to the rock before the many visitors to Uluru come passing by on their walk around it. We make the most of the peace of the early morning, waiting for sunrise away from the crowds. When the rock glows red from the rays of the rising sun, we start our walk along the base of the rock sacred to the Anangu (the several tribes living in the area).
After visiting the informative Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, the tour will end around mid-day at Ayers Rock Airport in time to catch all outgoing flights. If you have extended your stay, we will transfer you to your accommodation at Ayers Rock Resort.