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Outback Contrasts (Small Group)

6 days
Start and end in Alice Springs
4.3
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Alice Springs

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Overland Telegraph Station
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with Rayleen Brown - Aboriginal native foods knowledge sharing and bush tucker tasting
    Landmarks
    Overland Telegraph Station
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  2. Day 2

    Alice Springs to Kings Canyon

    Meals
    Dinner ("Under a Desert Moon" five-course dining experience under the stars featuring locally sourced produce and fine Australian wines)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kings Canyon Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Erldunda Roadhouse
    • "Under a Desert Moon" five-course dinner experience with locally sourced produce and fine Australian wines
    Landmarks
    Kings Canyon
    Watarrka National Park
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  3. Day 3

    Kings Canyon to Uluru

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sails in the Desert Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Kings Canyon Rim Walk or canyon creek bed walk (choice of two options)
    • Karrke Aboriginal Cultural MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Wanmarra Community - learn about Luritja and Pertame peoples' spiritual connection and bush food and medicine
    • Visit to Uluru Cultural Centre
    Landmarks
    Kings Canyon
    Lost City
    Garden of Eden
    Wanmarra Community
    Curtin Springs Station
    Uluru
    Uluru Cultural Centre
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  4. Day 4

    Uluru & Kata Tjuta

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sails in the Desert Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Walpa Gorge at Kata Tjuta
    • Guided tour at the base of Uluru with cultural insights
    • Sunset viewing at Uluru

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise Field of Light experience by Artist Bruce Munro
    • Uluru Barbecue Dinner (pre-booking required)
    Landmarks
    Kata Tjuta
    Walpa Gorge
    Uluru
  5. Day 5

    Uluru to Alice Springs

    Meals
    Dinner (Celebratory dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters)

    Included Activities

    • Outback landscape journey with wildlife spotting (camels, cattle)
    • Stop at Stuart Wells roadhouse
    • Exploration of Simpsons Gap in the West MacDonnell Ranges
    Landmarks
    Atila (Mt. Conner)
    Stuart Wells
    West MacDonnell Ranges
    Simpsons Gap
  6. Day 6

    Alice Springs

    Optional Activities

    • Hot air balloon ride over the Outback

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Where You'll Stay

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Reviews from other tours by AAT Kings

  • LuAnn
    February 22nd, 2026
    What an experience! Dave was the ultimate host and guide.
  • DARREN
    January 21st, 2026
    Very professional trip; great locations for the stay-overs and plenty of variety. Special mention deserved for our...
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  • Rhonda
    September 14th, 2025
    This was my first trip on a guided tour. Was feeling nervous - but it ended up being a great experience. Everything...
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    Anna

    Asked on January 24th, 2026

    Please provide a full itinerary with inclusions, thank you!

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    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten January 2026

      This tour includes the following:

      - Experienced Driver Guide and Local Guides
      - 6 days of travel in 3 cities
      - 5 nights of accommodation
      - 5 breakfasts and 2 dinners
      - A small group touring

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    Stacey

    Asked on December 28th, 2025

    What is the cost for a solo traveller. I will be traveling with a friend but require separate sleeping accommodation

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    • AAT KingsOperatorWritten December 2025

      The Outback Contrasts tour departing 09-Jun-2026 is currently available and definite departure. The price for a single room is $5,873.00 AUD including the single room supplement.

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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Australia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before August 4th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 4th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with AAT Kings. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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