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Day 8
Activity Note: Our morning in Kings Canyon features hiking along nature trails for three hours or more (weather dependent) and involves walking up and down hills. Suitable for people looking for and capable of a strenuous hike, the first half of the Rim Walk is the most challenging with uneven and sometimes steep rocky inclines, but the view from the top is what will really take your breath away. Travelers who do not wish to participate may opt for easier hiking trails. If you are unsure whether or not you should participate, please speak with your Trip Experience Leader and your local guide, as they can give you further insight into this demanding activity. Our transfer to Uluru will involve a 3- to 4-hour bus ride over roads that may be bumpy or uneven at times. We will break up the long transfer with stops along the way. Breakfast: Around 5am at our campsite, featuring assorted options, such as croissants, cereal, fruits, coffee, and tea. Morning: We will depart our campsite early around 6am to take advantage of the cooler temperatures before the sun rises and drive approximately 30 minutes to Kings Canyon. Upon arrival, we will set out on a 3-hour guided walk of Kings Canyon. It’s a challenging hike up the high sandstone walls of the canyon—particularly the first half which consists of uneven, rocky and sometimes steep inclines, but we’ll be rewarded for our efforts: From rugged ranges of desert terrain hugging forests of palms, to plunging chasms that seem to collide with the canyon floor, this hike offers views that stretch across the desert and showcase the diversity in this landscape. For those looking for an easier walk, there are other trails along the base of the canyon, which lead you through ferns and eucalyptus to towering views of the canyon walls. Around 10am, we depart Kings Canyon and drive to Curtin Springs Station. Lunch: Around 12:30pm at Curtin Springs Station featuring sandwiches, salads, and fruit. Afternoon: Following lunch, around 1:30pm, we’ll board our private motorcoach and begin our drive to Ayers Rock. We’ll arrive around an hour later in the small town of Yulara, just a short drive from Uluru National Park. This accommodation reflects sensitivity toward the environment with its landscaped desert setting and offers a swimming pool, restaurant, and bar. Each air-conditioned room features coffee- and tea-making facilities, in addition to a refrigerator, minibar, and private bath. We will check in to the hotel around 2:30pm, and you will have some time to settle in and relax from our overland transfer. Dinner: Around 6pm at our hotel. Evening: Your evening is free to walk the hotel grounds or take advantage of its amenities. |
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Outback
Meals
included: B L D