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Accomodations
* 6 nights twin share accommodation * Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) - as per itinerary. The Contiki Difference * Free Contiki 'Travellers Guide' information book * Free Contiki document wallet
Arrive Alice Springs (1 Days)
Check into the Alice Springs All Seasons Oasis Hotel after 2:00pm, the rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore. Alice Springs (1 Days) Meet your Contiki crew and start your tour with a visit to the Alice Springs Desert Park to see the unique Outback animals. Tonight you'll get to know your fellow travelers. Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) (1 Days) An opportunity this morning to join an Aboriginal Bush Tucker tour. We then cross the oldest river in the world, the Finke River, before turning onto the Lassiter Highway. Continuing past amazing Mt Connor, we reach the modern Yulara Resort, our accommodation for the next two nights. Watch the sun set and rise over Uluru and explore this world-famous monolith. Uluru (1 Days) Uluru National Park and the famous 'big rock' await. We'll watch the amazing warm hues of an Uluru sunrise, followed by a visit to the excellent Cultural Center housing a display of information on Aboriginal history and culture. Then why not jump on the back of a Harley Davidson motorcycle to take in more of the Spinifex plains? Maybe take a flight over the area or challenge the vertical and climb Uluru? Later time for a swim and to enjoy a glass of bubbly to toast the Uluru sunset. Uluru to Kings Creek Station (1 Days) A last look at Uluru before we drive to the mysterious rock formations known as Kata Tjuta or the Olgas. Hike through the Valley of the Winds or Olga Gorge. This afternoon we're off to Kings Creek Station adjacent to Watarrka National Park. A chance to explore this working cattle and camel station by quad bikes. Enjoy food cooked in true outback style, before rolling out your sleeping swag under a blanket of brilliant stars. Kings Creek Station to Alice Springs (1 Days) Up early to take in the stunning sights as we wander along the ridge of Kings Canyon and discover the Garden of Eden and the Lost City. Then onwards to Alice Springs. Tonight why not enjoy a 'drovers blowout' dinner? Try outback delicacies like crocodile and emu. Alice Springs (1 Days) This morning there is the chance to watch dawn break over the MacDonnell Ranges from a hot air balloon before taking in the local sights of Alice Springs. We'll visit the ANZAC Hill Lookout and the original Alice Springs Telegraph Station. Time to say a final farewell as our tour ends in Alice Springs this afternoon.
Alice Springs
City sightseeing tour Alice Springs Visit ANZAC Hill lookout Alice Springs See Alice Springs Telegraph Station Alice Springs Visit Alice Springs Desert Park to see the unique Outback animals Alice Springs Visit the West MacDonnell National Park Simpson's Gap Visit the important Aboriginal cultural site, home to the blackfooted wallaby Erldunda & Mt. Ebenezer Visit a traditional Outback Roadhouse Erldunda & Mt. Ebenezer Spot kangaroos in their natural habitat Erldunda & Mt. Ebenezer See the unusually shaped Mt. Connor Uluru Uluru National Park entrance fee Uluru Visit Uluru at sunset and sunrise Uluru Hike the base of Uluru Uluru Visit the Uluru Cultural Centre Uluru Relax in the Yularu Resort Uluru Visit Kata Tjuta (The Olga's) & hike the Valley of the Winds Kings Creek Station Visit the cattle & camel station Kings Creek Station Enjoy an evening bush camp Kings Creek Station See the desert night sky & stars Kings Canyon Visit Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park Kings Canyon Hike along the canyon ridge Kings Canyon Visit the 'Garden of Eden' waterhole and the 'Lost City' Aboriginal Dreamtime Bushtucker Tour
A$58 Aboriginal people introduce you to their lifestyle and beliefs. The men will demonstrate the use of their hunting weapons and you'll be tempted by a variety of bush foods prepared by the women. Overlanders Steakhouse 'Drovers Blowout' Meal A$55 Choose from what must be considered the world's most unique banquet. Perhaps kangaroo, crocodile, or camel takes your fancy, or maybe buffalo or emu? They are all available for you to try. After dinner join in the fun and entertainment. Hot Air Ballooning A$245 Put your alarm on for an early start! This adventure begins at dawn and with your help the balloon is filled and made ready for lift off! The next half hour is peacefully spent mid-air, gazing at the unique desert colours that make up the MacDonnell Range. Price includes insurance levy. Group Photograph A$15 Smile please! A group photograph is a great souvenir of your Outback tour. Not only does this photograph capture you and your tour friends, but also the superb colours and landforms that are typical of Central Australia. Uluru & the Olgas Scenic Flights From A$80 Only in the air is it possible to realise the beauty and spectacular shape of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and the huge rock formations that make up Kata Tjuta (The Olgas). Fixed-wing or helicopter flights provide passengers with a fascinating commentary plus the best photo opportunities of these two Australian icons. Harley Davidson Motorcycle Tour From A$38 Take a 'wild' ride on the back of a famed Harley Davidson motorcycle around the base of Uluru. A classic ride on an iconic vehicle. Uluru Champagne Sunset A$10 See the amazing colors of the Outback at sunset, and raise a toast to your fellow travellers! What better place in the world to enjoy the sunset. Scenic Helicopter Flight From A$65 Appreciate the scale and grandeur of this rugged Canyon from the air. The best way to fly! Quad Bike Excursion A$78 Explore Kings Creek Station on a 4-wheeled 'Quad bike'. A fun way to go 'Out Back'. Camel Ride A$50 Travel the Outback the way the early explorers did! Ride with a friend on one of these magnificent desert beasts as they wander through this outback station. CURRENT SPECIALS: Mix and Match Discounts Early payment discounts Offer #1: Save up to US$559 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 12 months prior to departure.
Offer #2: Save up to US$279 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 6 months prior to departure.
Offer #3: Save up to US$139 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 4 months prior to departure.
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Multiple Trip Discounts – Save US$50 You can save an extra $50 when you book a second Contiki tour at the same time of booking your first tour.
* Tours may be in different countries/regions and must be a minimum of 7 days.
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Europe Plus Great Britian – Save US$150 Combine a Contiki Europe vacation at least 25 days long with a Contiki Great Britain tour booked at the same time and get a special US$100 discount. Add that to your US$50 extra tour discount and you’ve saved US$150.
* All discounts apply to land tour price only.
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Group Discounts
Funky Four – Save 5% Save 5% Our “Funky Four” discount means a 5% saving per person when 4 or more people book at the same time on the same trip.
Super Seven – Save 7.5% Book a group of 7 people traveling on the same vacation at the same time and get a 7.5% discount per person. Super Seven – Save 7.5%
Perfect 10 – Travel for Free! Experience Contiki’s Europe with a group of 10 friends booked on the same trip at the same time and the 11th person travels for free or everyone in your group gets 10% off.
* All group discounts apply to land tour price only. Funky 4, Super 7 & Perfect 10 offers cannot be combined together.
Triple Discounts On most Superior trips we offer a triple reduction of up to 5% on twin share price.
Price Guarantee As soon as Contiki has received your deposit, the land tour price confirmed to you by Contiki reservations is guaranteed so book and pay your deposit as early as possible! It gives you the best choice and could save you money.
Single Traveler Savings When traveling alone, you may not want to incur the expense of a single room supplement, so why not share with fellow passengers of the same sex on a ‘twin room’ basis. It is an enjoyable way to travel and make new friends and helps stretch your budget further. |
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