Day 1: Arrive Alice Springs
On arrival at Alice Springs airport you will be transferred to your hotel (flights anytime, airfare not included). The afternoon is at leisure.
Hotel: Aurora Alice Springs (standard), Crowne Plaza (superior) or Alice Springs Resort, River Gum Rooms (first class), 3 nights.

Day 2: City Sights
After a morning at leisure, tour the sights of ‘The Alice’ including the historic Telegraph Station. Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service and learn how this marvellous facility operates to provide a ‘Mantle of Safety’ to the people of the Outback. Visit the School of the Air where we sometimes are able to listen to the children take lessons ‘on air’. At the Alice Springs Reptile Park you will see unique central Australian reptiles, such as the Perentie Lizard and Thorny Devil. Finish the day with panoramic views of Alice Springs and the ranges from the top of Anzac Hill. B

Day 3: Palm Valley 4WD Safari
This 4WD Safari travels through the West MacDonnell Ranges to Hermannsburg, an Aboriginal community and historic precinct that is renowned for its Aboriginal art collection and the works of Albert Namatjira. Travel down the bed of the Finke River, one of the oldest watercourses in the world, into Palm Valley. See spectacular rock formations, white sands and an oasis of rock pools and palm trees. On the return journey, relax and enjoy the changing colours of the magnificent West MacDonnell Ranges in the afternoon light. BL

Day 4: Depart Alice Springs
You will be transferred to Alice Springs Airport to connect with your onward flight (flights anytime, airfare not included).