Day 1 Alice Springs Town Tour
You’ll be welcomed on arrival by 12:00pm for transfer to your hotel. On a guided tour, visit the Telegraph Station, the School of the Air and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Enjoy the views from Anzac Hill. Accommodation: Alice Springs, Novotel Outback (Standard), Crowne Plaza Alice Springs (First Class), Alice Springs Resort, Rivergum Room (Deluxe) for two nights.

Day 2 West MacDonnell Ranges, Desert Park
Take a guided tour into the picturesque West MacDonnell Ranges, including stops at Simpson’s Gap and Angkerle (Standley Chasm)—a stunning five-yard break in the range. Return to Alice Springs and visit the Desert Park to learn about Australian desert habitats and the wide array of plants and animals that live within them. (L)

Day 3 The Olgas, Ayers Rock Sunset Drinks
Stop at a camel farm en route to Ayers Rock Resort. Visit Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and enjoy a glass of wine as the sun sets over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Accommodation: Ayers Rock Resort, Outback Pioneer (Standard), Desert Gardens (First Class), Sails in the Desert (Deluxe) for two nights.

Day 4 Uluru Touring, “Sounds of Silence”
Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee as the sun rises over Uluru (Ayers Rock). Take a guided walk to Mutitjulu waterhole to see cave paintings and hear the legends of Kuniya Tjukurpa (Python Dreaming). Tour the base of Ayers Rock and learn about the region’s geology and flora on the Mala Walk. Explore Kantju Gorge, then visit the Cultural Center and Maruku Arts & Craft Cooperative where you may see Aboriginal artists at work. Or, you can forego the Mutitjulu and Mala walks to climb Uluru and stand 1141 feet above the desert floor. Tonight, dine under a plethora of stars at the “Sounds of Silence” dinner in the desert.
Note: Anangu, Traditional Owners, prefer that visitors not climb Uluru. The climb may be closed without notice due to weather or cultural reasons. No refunds will be given in this situation. (D)

Day 5 Ayers Rock
Morning at leisure before transfer to Ayers Rock Airport.

Red Center Discovery (CODE: ARS5)
01 Jan 06–31 Mar 07	Twin	Single
Standard	$1005	$1490
First Class	$1060	$1595
Deluxe	$1140	$1760

• Itinerary is valid until 31 March 2007. Please inquire for itinerary details beyond this date. Single traveler must pay single room tour price. Pre and post night accommodation can be arranged.