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If the idea of vibrant sunsets, rusty red deserts, jaw-dropping landscapes, and the Tropical North sound like your idea of a perfect adventure, this Outback safari tour is for you. Discovering the heart of the Outback, connecting with the local Anangu people, and swimming in lush waterfalls and more are yours for the taking in just 11 days.
If the idea of vibrant sunsets, rusty red deserts, jaw-dropping landscapes, and the Tropical North sound like your idea of a perfect adventure, this Outback safari tour is for you. Discovering the heart of the Outback, connecting with the local Anangu people, and swimming in lush waterfalls and more are yours for the taking in just 11 days.
Hello, explorers! Surrounded by rusty earth and brilliant blue skies, you’re right in the heart of Australia to begin your Outback safari tour in the heart of the Red Centre in World Heritage listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. (Flights to arrive prior to 3pm). After meeting your Travel Director and new travelling companions, you’ll head out for your first visit through the desert landscapes and iconic, rusty red home of Uluru. Over a sundowner of appetizers and sparkling wine, sit back as the surrounding grasses blow and the sky lights up in red and orange illuminating 'The Rock’ rising 348 metres high. It’s the best way to experience the true beauty of mesmerizing Uluru, connect to the land, and kick-off your trip. You’ll get a good night’s rest in your Stays with Stories accommodation at the Desert Gardens Hotel. Surrounded by the red dirt and desert trees, this indigenous owned hotel is the perfect spot to immerse yourself in nature. Stay in or join an Optional Experience Uluru Barbecue Dinner complete with a stargazing tour of the vast Southern sky.
Enjoy a unique and exclusive dining experience with Uluru as your stunning backdrop. There’s sparkling wine on arrival followed by a classic barbecue of steak, lamb sausages, skewered chicken and garlic prawns, as well as a selection of fresh salads and a tasty dessert. There’s even time for stargazing.
Adult Price: $158.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 2
Uluru Sunrise and Kata Tjuta
It’s a beautiful start to your first full day with a special sunrise in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Grab a good spot, hot cocoa in hand, and watch the sun light up Uluru and the sprawling desert. Then learn more about the park on a guided walk with your Travel Director to Mutitjulu Waterhole at the base of Uluru. You’ll appreciate your guides passion for the area and understanding on the ancient rock art rich with history and lifetimes of stories that have been preserved for hundreds of years. After a fascinating morning, kick back at the pool or visit the art galleries and Town Square shopping village. Later in the day you’ll get to enjoy even more of the National Park with a guided walk through Kata Tjuta’s thirty-six domes of red-hued sedimentary rock through Walpa (meaning “wind”) Gorge to a lookout. End your day of stunning natural surroundings with another memorable Uluru sunset paired with canapés and sparkling wine in a tucked away, secret spot. Taking in the still magnificence of Uluru, it’s ‘cheers’ to the Outback!
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Optional Experience
Ayers Rock Scenic Flights
A 40 minute, fixed wing scenic flight is a great way to take in this amazing landscape. These small plane options with extended flights that include both Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Prices from
Adult Price: $240.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
Helicopter Flights
Experience a scenic helicopter flight over the Red Centre and see Uluru from the Air. Prices from
Adult Price: $150.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
Uluru Motorcycle Tours
Enjoy the thrill of a hot lap around Uluru or even travel a little further on the back of a motorcycle. Whatever blows your hair back! Prices from:
Adult Price: $139.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 3
To Towering Kings Canyon
Sunrise fans have another opportunity to greet the dawn at Uluru with a private Optional Experience at the Field of Light installation of artist Bruce Munro. As the sun rises in the distance, you’ll make your way through 50,000 frosted glass spheres lighting up the desert in violet, blue, and white like a field of flowers with Uluru as your backdrop. You’ve never seen anything like it, and it will make you appreciate Uluru and the land it occupies in a whole new way. Next up is a gorgeous desert drive from Uluru to Watarrka National Park (named for an Indigenous word meaning “umbrella bush”) to the ancient walls of Kings Canyon. Put feet to ground on a guided walk along the sandy creek bed surrounded by the striped cliff walls of golden yellow, orange, and red that rise 100 metres above Kings Creek. Your stay in Kings Canyon is at Kings Canyon Resort, and you’ll end the day swapping stories with the group over a relaxing dinner and desert surrounds, topped off with a magical sunset over Carmichael Crag
With just enough time for some background commentary on the internationally renowned artist Bruce Munro, you will arrive very excited to see his latest artistic endeavour. Arriving in complete darkness, you will be able to enjoy the 50,000 spheres of light in the desert, before making your way up the hill to the Field of Light sunrise viewing viewing area.
Adult Price: $77.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 4
Alice Springs, Town of Indigenous Art
The early bird catches the worm! Get a jump on the day with a sunrise hike with your Travel Director to the top of Kings Canyon for a walk around its semi-circular edge. From the top you’ll wind down through sandstone formations into the Garden of Eden’s shaded, lush oasis of greenery. It’s a cooling finish to a big morning. Relax and refresh at your hotel before making your way through the Outback to central Australia’s Alice Springs. Learn all about the history of the town at the circa 1871 Telegraph Station. This important site has a deep history of sending messages between Darwin and Adelaide with a single wire, not only connected Australia’s north and south, but also the first communication link between Australia and England. Your first day Alice Springs with 360-degree views of ‘The Alice’ from the best vantage point, Anzac Hill. Take it all in, from the Anzac Memorial to the panoramic views of the Western and Eastern MacDonnell ranges.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - DoubleTree by Hilton
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Day 5
Meet the Locals in Alice Springs
Start your day with a Dive Into Culture and history as a local Aboriginal guide shares the traditions of the local Arrernte People in Alice Springs Desert Park. You’ll also learn about the local desert birds like the Barn Owl, emu, and Princess Parrot and animals including the dingo, red kangaroo, and Western Quoll. Then get a fascinating window into the Outback meeting a Local Specialist at the Royal Flying Doctor Service centre, learning how they provide emergency medical assistance. You can even peek inside a replica of one of their small planes! For the big finish, Connect With Locals over a starlit Be My Guest dinner at the Earth Sanctuary World Nature Centre. Brothers Tom and Danny Falzon will tell you all about their sustainable, wind and solar powered lifestyle as you’re treated to a home-cooked Aussie BBQ. They’ll share stories of ecology, culture, and life on the farm as well as an astrology talk under the starry night sky. Top it off with songs on the guitar and a didgeridoo accompanied sing-a-long, and you have a night to remember in the Outback.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest
Optional Experience
Outback Hot Air Ballooning
Your adventure begins with the balloons being inflated just as the sun lights up the rugged MacDonnell Ranges. Whilst floating gently in the air you will appreciate the vast remoteness, scenery and wildlife of the Australian outback. The tour includes your return transfers and a light breakfast. Please note this excursion is not recommended for the elderly or a less agile person. If you are unsure, please discuss your situation directly with Outback Ballooning. A compulsory aviation insurance charge of $30.00 per person is payable direct to Outback Ballooning. Prices from:
Adult Price: $275.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 6
Tennant Creek, the Territory's Heart of Gold
Rise and shine to your last day in Alice Springs visiting “the world’s largest classroom” at the School of the Air. Tour the school with a Local Specialist, see the teachers in action, and learn how they were the first to use two-way radio broadcasts to educate remote students, providing support to children living in the surrounding isolated communities. After an insightful morning, get out and adventure in Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles), an amazing outcrop of precariously balanced granite boulders. These massive rocks of up to six metres high, believed by the Warmungu Aboriginal people to be the fossilised eggs of the Rainbow Serpent, continue to crack and change shape even today. Walk among them experiencing their majesty before reaching your home for the night in the former 1930s gold-mining town of Tennant Creek, “the Territory’s heart of gold.” Enjoy dinner with your travel mates in this history-rich spot sharing the highlights of your Outback travels.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Bluestone Motor Inn
It’s hard to believe it’s only been one week, but there is so much more to see. Enjoy a change of scenery in the Outback today on a visit to the quirky Daly Waters Pub. As soon as you step inside and see the collection of memorabilia on the walls, you’ll understand this pub’s encouragement to patrons to “leave something behind.” Take in its history from the days when Qantas’ pilots stopped to refuel on the nearby dirt runway as you sip on a cold schooner and maybe leave one of your own treasures behind. Your next “watering hole” is Mataranka’s hot springs to go for a refreshing dip in its crystal-clear, thermal springs. These healing waters show you another side of the Outback and are a relaxing stop on your way to Katherine, where the Outback meets the Tropics. Settle into your centrally located hotel, enjoy a late dinner with the group and maybe go for another swim in the pool.
Get ready for a big day in Nitmiluk National Park, where you’ll team up with an indigenous Local Specialist for a two-hour riverboat cruise along the Katherine Gorge’s ancient waterway of steep cliff walls, and maybe a freshwater crocodile or two on the banks. You’ll have a chance to take a closer look at the indigenous rock art before continuing your exploration on a second boat to the even bigger cliffs of the deep river gorge. Every stop is stunning and enhanced by your guide’s knowledge of the traditional Jawoyn landowners and the Jawoyn’s stories of how the gorge was formed. Next up is Kakadu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and cultural jewel also known for its wildlife. Cruise the Yellow Water Billabong as your Local Specialist points out the diverse species of birdlife including magpie geese and perhaps more crocodiles. Your crocodile adventures continue during your stay in the heart of Kakadu at the indigenous owned hotel, whimsically designed in the shape of a crocodile.
Go big on a day of history and culture before making your way to Darwin. You’ll begin at Ubirr, one of Kakadu’s, and Australia’s, renowned Aboriginal rock art sites. Dive Into Culture at this rocky landscape as your Travel Director shares the history and the stories behind these illuminating images. Explore the loop trail past caves and overhangs before a stop at Nadab lookout at Ubirr for the most endless view over the wetlands of Kakadu - the filming location for Crocodile Dundee. Soak in the vistas and get ready for a change of scenery as you travel to our home for the next two nights, Darwin. Check into your hotel on the centrally located Darwin Esplanade and head out to explore the city. You could catch a movie under the stars at the Deckchair Cinema or see what’s cooking at the Mindil Beach Sunset Market for dinner and a stellar sunset. With plenty of options to choose from, including the Asian influenced food the city is known for, it may be tough to pick your favourite.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - DoubleTree by Hilton
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Optional Experience
Kakadu Air Scenic Flights
One of the best ways to experience Kakadu is by a scenic fixed wing flight which allows you to see the amazing escarpments, waterways and wetlands. You will be amazed by the vastness and varied landscape that can be best experienced from the air. Prices from
Adult Price: $150.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 10
Cool off in Litchfield National Park
Get excited for your last full day of stunning nature and city sites. You’ll begin in Litchfield National Park to see Northern Australia's own and over 100 years old Magnetic Termite mounds reaching up to three metres high. Then you’re off to Florence Falls for a short walk to a lookout point before the cooling waters of Wangi Falls. Relax and go for a swim in its large swimming holes lined by tumbling waterfalls and vined forests. After a day of fun and sun you’ll head back to Darwin for your last evening. You’ll enjoy the full stretch of skyline over a Farewell Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise with your Travel Director and fellow travellers. Dine on a range of options from the Territory-inspired banquet dinner as you learn Darwin history from your knowledgeable guide. It’s grand finale of cityscapes and maybe a crocodile, dolphin, or turtle or two. What better way to celebrate your Outback safari tour?
After a wildlife and adventure filled trip in the Outback, it’s time to say farewell to your fellow travellers this morning over breakfast before your transfer to Darwin Airport for your onward flight (flights anytime).
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
All optional experiences for this trip
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Available on day 1
Uluru Barbecue Dinner
Enjoy a unique and exclusive dining experience with Uluru as your stunning backdrop. There’s sparkling wine on arrival followed by a classic barbecue of steak, lamb sausages, skewered chicken and garlic prawns, as well as a selection of fresh salads and a tasty dessert. There’s even time for stargazing.
Adult Price: $158.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 2
Ayers Rock Scenic Flights
A 40 minute, fixed wing scenic flight is a great way to take in this amazing landscape. These small plane options with extended flights that include both Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Prices from
Adult Price: $240.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 2
Helicopter Flights
Experience a scenic helicopter flight over the Red Centre and see Uluru from the Air. Prices from
Adult Price: $150.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 2
Uluru Motorcycle Tours
Enjoy the thrill of a hot lap around Uluru or even travel a little further on the back of a motorcycle. Whatever blows your hair back! Prices from:
Adult Price: $139.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 3
Field Of Light Sunrise
With just enough time for some background commentary on the internationally renowned artist Bruce Munro, you will arrive very excited to see his latest artistic endeavour. Arriving in complete darkness, you will be able to enjoy the 50,000 spheres of light in the desert, before making your way up the hill to the Field of Light sunrise viewing viewing area.
Adult Price: $77.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 5
Outback Hot Air Ballooning
Your adventure begins with the balloons being inflated just as the sun lights up the rugged MacDonnell Ranges. Whilst floating gently in the air you will appreciate the vast remoteness, scenery and wildlife of the Australian outback. The tour includes your return transfers and a light breakfast. Please note this excursion is not recommended for the elderly or a less agile person. If you are unsure, please discuss your situation directly with Outback Ballooning. A compulsory aviation insurance charge of $30.00 per person is payable direct to Outback Ballooning. Prices from:
Adult Price: $275.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 9
Kakadu Air Scenic Flights
One of the best ways to experience Kakadu is by a scenic fixed wing flight which allows you to see the amazing escarpments, waterways and wetlands. You will be amazed by the vastness and varied landscape that can be best experienced from the air. Prices from
Adult Price: $150.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
All Optional Experiences
The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
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10 nights
Accommodation
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16 Meals
1 Be My Guest, 1 Farewell Dinner, 10 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
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All transport shown. VIP private door-to-door UK airport transfers included. *This service is excluded from UK-based trips.
The Trafalgar difference
Connect with Locals
Meet the Falzon family, who have entertained and informed visitors for over 20 years in the outback of Australia, for a Be My Guest Outback Dinner and Show. You will hear stories of ecology, culture and astronomy and learn about the sustainable lifestyle the family has created.
Dive into Culture
Get up close to Aboriginal rock art dating some 20,000 years in Kakadu National Park.
Dive into Culture
Join a local Aboriginal guide to learn about the culture and traditions of the Arrernte People at the Alice Springs Desert Park.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
Your visit to Australia's National Parks helps contribute to protecting our wildlife and wilderness.
Stays with Stories
Discover the stunning heart of the Red Centre at Ayers Rock Resort. Revealing natural beauty of this unique landscape, the accommodation offer incredible views of towering gums, flowering native shrubs and flowing red dunes.
Sightseeing highlights
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Discover Uluru-Kata Tjuta, Watarrka, Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks
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Explore Alice Springs Desert Park, the School of the Air, and Nitmiluk National Park with a Local Specialist
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Scenic Cruise on Katherine Gorge, Yellow Water Billabong, and Darwin Harbour
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See vast cattle properties, and Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles)
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View sunset and sunrise at Uluru, crocodiles and birdlife, Aboriginal rock art, waterfalls in Litchfield National Park
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Visit historic Telegraph Station, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Mataranka Thermal Springs
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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Optional Experiences and free time
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Loved the holiday - excellent drivers, travel Guides, places we visited. HOWEVER, The holiday was impersonal and lonely - I was embarrased to ask the same people their names multiple times. As we get older, memory fades. The Guides said that Company policy was not to have NAME TAGS! Others travellers we came across all had name tags. Well, I shall NOT travel Trafalgar again without Name Tags.
Experience the powerful pull of Uluru. Towering over the Outback's red landscape at 348 metres, this spectacular natural wonder is the spiritual heart of Australia.
If you're looking even further ahead, this trip departs selected Saturdays April to September 2023. Visit our website for dates and today's best prices.
Please note that return international airfares are not included in the prices. Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare available to us on the day that you book.
This trip is operated in conjunction with our sister company and South Pacific Specialists - AAT Kings.
Unless otherwise stated, trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
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Twin-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, South Africa, Kenya & Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA). Does not apply to trips operated by Inspiring Journeys & our Mini-stays.
For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless travelling as part of a family group.
VIP private door-to-door UK airport transfers included. *This service is excluded from UK-based trips.
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What is an Active Trip? This is an "Active" lifestyle itinerary, with walks and hikes most days. Hikes will range from easy/moderate to strenuous. No technical climbing skills are required but a reasonable level of fitness is required to make the trip more enjoyable. Understanding that not all people want to hike at the same pace or even on the same trail we will, where possible, host map orientation and then let everyone disperse to enjoy the trails best suited to them.
What to Pack Guests should bring lightweight hiking shoes or boots, broad brimmed sun hats, sunglasses, layered clothing, reusable water bottle(s), a hiking day pack and hiking poles (optional) Weather & Altitude While the itinerary is laid out below, we are at the mercy of the weather and so reserve the right to adjust the program as necessary. Please keep in mind that the higher elevations and possible variations in weather and temperature can increase the perceived level of difficulty of our activities. Elevation ranges up to 9,000 feet for Utah’s Mighty Five and up to 11,000 feet for California High Country Adventure.
Everyone reacts differently to altitude and so if you do have any health issues you should check with your doctor that this trip is suitable for you.