DAY 1 from Alice Springs 06:30 to Kings Canyon via Hermannsburg
Today visit Hermannsburg Historical Precinct – the first Aboriginal Mission in the Northern Territory established by the Lutheran Church. Here we stop for Hermannsburg's well known art display, to view and hear how Albert Namatjira went from handyman to world famous watercolourist. We make our way on 4 w/d tracks to beautiful Palm Valley in Finke Gorge National Park. We will wonder through sands of the graceful, relict palm Livistona mariae which occurs nowhere else in the world. We journey onwards towards the George Gill Range and Watarrka National Park, featuring the spectacular Kings Canyon. With over 600 species of plant, Kings Canyon is botanically the richest region in all of arid Australia. (note: our ability to visit Palm Valley is dependant on weather and road conditions. The itinerary may be changed at short notice when access is not possible) Includes lunch (overnight Kings Canyon)
DAY 2 from Kings Canyon to Ayers Rock (Uluru) 13:00 via Kings Creek Station
At sunrise, undertake the Rim Walk through the beehive like domes and oases of vegetation to explore the many unusual features of the Watarrka National Park. Departing mid morning, we head for Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park and an afternoon tour to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). If you have chosen the option of attending the renowned Sounds Of Silence dinner (additional), then you will return to Ayers Rock Resort in time to change before your pick up. Else, remain at Kata Tjuta to witness the spectacular colour change on the domes of Kata Tjuta at sunset, with complimentary champagne before returning to your accommodation at Ayers Rock Resort.
DAY 3 from Ayers Rock (Uluru) to Ayers Rock (Uluru)
This morning you will follow the ancestral stories of the creation theories (Tjukurpa) around Uluru (Ayers Rock). Witness the spectacular sunrise, all the while absorbing an exposition of the great "Rock's" natural history and its deep significance to the Anangu people. Short walks will bring you close to this wonderful and powerful place, viewing rock art, waterholes and appreciating the unique flora and fauna of Uluru. A special feature is the appreciation of the exquisite as well as dramatic sculpturing of Uluru. This tour provides time to amble, to absorb images and to gain an insight into Uluru's remarkable presence. The final stop is the Uluru and Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. (Note: This tour may be exchanged for the Uluru Walk tour with notice and subject to availability). Depart on your early afternoon flight from Ayers Rock Resort OR Optional return to Alice Springs (additional transfer cost on application)