Uluru Tour with Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon & MacDonnell Ranges (Yulara to Alice Springs) (formerly Outback Camping Adventure)

**Day 1 - Uluru ** Make tracks across the sunburnt plains to the captivating domes of Kata Tjuta. These massive red rock formations are believed to be 500 million years old. Continue to Australia’ most iconic landmark, Uluru, arriving in time to witness a magical sunset then continue to your camp, where a hearty dinner awaits. Accommodation: Permanent Eco Tent Meals Included: Dinner Driving Time: 1 hour Walking Distance: 3 kms (approximately 1-hour). Special Information This trip is flexible. As such, the described itinerary is only an example of the form your trip could take. Where you go and what you do can change depending on the group’s interests and weather conditions, however all trips will include visits to the following: Kata Tjuta, Uluru, Kings Canon and the Western MacDonnell Ranges.

**Day 2: Uluru Sunrise** An early start this morning is rewarded with an Uluru sunrise. Your guide will take you to one of the significant cultural sights of Uluru, outlining Anangu rock art and passing on one of the site’s creation stories. Enjoy a self-guided, full base walk around Uluru. Once you’ve had lunch, visit the Cultural Centre, and view hand-crafted art by local First Nation Peoples of the Western and Central Deserts. Travel onto our exclusive campsite near the Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon), where the group will have dinner and enjoy the stars. Accommodation: Permanent Eco Tent Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Driving Time: 4 hours Walking Distance: 10kms (approximately 3-hours). **Special Information** The Anangu people have dissuaded visitors from climbing Uluru for decades; as Traditional Owners of the land they feel a deep responsibility for everyone who travels to the area. In 1998, we were among the first tour operators to stop climbing Uluru. The Intrepid Group are proud to be involved with local communities in Uluru and to have an ongoing commitment to providing employment for the Anangu people. You show respect when you choose not to climb Uluru, but walk with Anangu throughout the area and share their stories instead.

**Day 3: Kings Canyon | First Nations Star Experience | West MacDonnell Ranges** This morning, tackle the iconic Kings Canyon Rim Walk, taking in the Lost City, Garden of Eden, Amphitheatre, and the North and South Walls. We enjoy lunch before driving during much of the afternoon to our overnight camp in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Tonight, join an immersive First Nations star talk beneath the vast, uninterrupted skies of the West MacDonnell Ranges, stepping beyond the constellations you thought you knew and into a sky rich with ancient knowledge. Accommodation: Swag Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Driving Time: 5.5 hours Walking Distance: 8 kms (approximately 3-hours). **Special Information** For the Kings Canyon Rim Walk it is a requirement that you have a minimum of 3 litres of water with you. Please consider bringing your own refillable water bottles.

**Day 4: East and West MacDonnell Ranges** Explore some of the highlights of the West MacDonnell Ranges, with visits to locations such as Ormiston Gorge, Redbank Gorge, Ellery Creek Big Hole, or the Ochre Pits. After lunch, travel into the East MacDonnell Ranges and settle into a remote bush camp at Arltunga. In the evening, enjoy guided stargazing under some of Australia’s darkest skies. Accommodation: Swag Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Driving Time: 3 hours Walking Distance: 3kms (approximately 1 hour).

**Day 5: Eastern MacDonnell Ranges/ Alice Springs** Discover the hidden beauty of the East MacDonnell Ranges with visits to Trephina Gorge and Emily and Jessie Gaps. Learn about the area's cultural significance, admire ancient landscapes, and enjoy short walks before returning to Alice Springs in the late afternoon, where your adventure comes to an end. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch Driving Time: 3 hours Walking Distance: 3kms (approximately 1 hour).