4 Day Red Centre Safari (French speaking guide)
Salut! Quoi de neuf? Join us for a French speaking tour taking in breathtaking Aboriginal artwork in the Red Centre where Uluru takes pride of place. Discover Aboriginal culture and learn the history of the area and the native people from your guide. This tour will let you experience and hike the Valley of the Winds, Wallace Rockhole, Standley Chasm, Western MacDonnell Ranges and the Mereenie Loop Track. You’ll sleep in permanent tents and have a true Aussie experience watching the Uluru sunrise.Fais de beaux rêves!
Highlights
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| Tour Code | AY4CF |
| Duration | 4 days |
| Tour Style | Safari |
| Route | Alice Springs , Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Alice Springs |
| Maximum Passengers | 23 |
| Price (adult) | AUD $1395.00EUR €1065.00GBP £885.00 |
| Valid | 31 March 2013 - 30 March 2014 |
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Itinerary and trip notes
Itinerary: day by day
Day 1 – Alice Springs to Uluru
DEFAULT PICK UP (begin Alice Springs): Haven Backpacker Resort, 06:10am
DEFAULT PICK UP (begin Ayers Rock): Desert Gardens Hotel, 1:45pm**
Flanked by rugged hills and ridges, Alice Springs is the gateway to Central Australia and the Outback. Spectacular Uluru awaits with its amazing colours. Explore its vast base and discover ancient Indigenous art and learn about the waterholes that bring life to the surrounding desert. Learn about one of the oldest cultures in the world with a visit to the Uluru and Kata Tjuta cultural centre. In the evening, enjoy a breathtaking sunset over Uluru with a glass of sparkling wine. (LD)
Day 2 – Kata Tjuta to Kings Canyon Region
View a spectacular sunrise over the Red Centre at Kata Tjuta. Hike through winding gorges and past sandstone domes in the magical Valley of the Winds. Tonight, enjoy a traditional bush dinner cooked in the coals of the campfire. (BLD)
Day 3 – Kings Canyon to Wallace Rockhole
Hike between sheer cliffs and diverse plant species at Kings Canyon, then explore the Garden of Eden rock pool. Make tracks to Hermannsburg - a mission famous for its Aboriginal art and crafts - to learn about the life of renowned Indigenous artist Albert Namatjira. Drive through the sands of the Red Centre to Wallace Rockhole Aboriginal Community. (BLD)
Day 4 – Western MacDonnell Range to Alice Springs
Visit Wallace Rockhole's ancient paintings with a local guide before continuing on to the Western MacDonnell Ranges. Explore the earthy beauty of Standley Chasm and perhaps take a hike to spot local rock wallabies. (BL)
B = Breakfast | L = Lunch | D = Dinner
Travel Insurance is compulsory for all travellers on all tours and details must be presented to tour guide before departure. Please refer to terms and conditions for more details.
Departures
Departure location : Alice Springs select accommodation from 5:45am (Default pick up: Haven Backpacker Resort at 06:10am). OR Ayers Rock Resort 1:45pm** from Desert Gardens Hotel, for tours departing before October 6th. Please see 'Important Notes' for pick ups for departures on or after October 6th.
Arrival location : Alice Springs accommodation early evening day 4.
Tour Departs: All year: Sat
To check out departures dates and availability, just click the BOOK NOW button on this page
Included
- Twin share safari tents (including proper beds, linen, pillows, towels & fans)
- National park entrance fees
- Experienced French-speaking tour guide, and a host*
- Meals as indicated
- Accommodation transfers
What to bring
- Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high)
- hat and sunscreen
- toiletries
- warm clothing in winter
- water bottle
- torch/flashlight
- insect repellent
- camera
Notes
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** Pick ups from Ayers Rock:
Tours departing before October 6th:
The Yulara Airport Shuttle (free) is available to catch from the airport to the Desert Gardens Hotel. No bookings are required, just look for the shuttle out the front of the airport once luggage has been collected. Lunch is not included on Day 1.
Qantas QF1851, 0955am – pick up from Desert Gardens Hotel at 1345 (catch airport shuttle)
Virgin VA1627, 1305pm – pick up from Desert Gardens at 1345 (catch airport shuttle)
Jetstar JQ660, 1335pm – pick up is from Ayers Rock Airport at 1415 (do not catch shuttle)
Qantas QF1941, 1450pm – no pick up available.
Tours departing on and after October 6th:
There will be no 1345 Desert Gardens Hotel pick up from 6th October onwards. Lunch will be included on Day 1 for all passengers.
Qantas QF1851, 0950am – pick up from Desert Gardens Hotel at 1310 (catch airport shuttle). This 1310 pick up will not be available for any other flight, and so may not operate all days.
Virgin VA1627, 1145am – pick up is from Ayers Rock Airport at 1300 (do not catch shuttle)
Jetstar JQ660, 1235pm – pick up is from Ayers Rock Airport at 1300 (do not catch shuttle)
Qantas QF1941, 1450pm – no pick up available.
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- Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted for any cause including seasonal conditions, weather extremes, traditional owner and national park requirements. See terms and conditions for full details.
- Travel Insurance is compulsory for all travellers on all tours and details must be presented to tour guide before departure.
- Tour is operated by our touring partner Intrepid Connections.
- Tour may commence in either Alice Springs or Uluru, however, must finish in Alice Springs.
- *A host will accompany the guide with a minimum of 8 passengers.
- B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
- Tours must be reconfirmed 48hrs prior to departure by phoning 1300 654 604 (within Australia).
- It is you or your clients’ responsibility to contact Adventure Tours with your preferred accommodation pick up point. Please contact our inside sales teams for information on other available pick up points. If we do not hear from you, we will assume you will make your way to our default pick up point as listed on this document. We will not be responsible for missed pick-ups (and a missed tour) if we do not receive notification from you or your travel agent, and if you are not at the default pick up point at the appropriate time.
- A STRICT luggage limit of 15kg applies. Excess baggage should remain at your Alice Springs accommodation.
