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West MacDonnell Ranges (Tjoritja) & Standley Chasm Tour

Explorer Family Camping

3 Day Uluru Kata-Tjuta Kings Canyon (Camping) - from Alice Springs

"Everything was extremely well organized, and our guide, Jordan, was incredible." Rebecca, traveled in December 2023

Uluru & Kings Canyon Adventure

"Tents no hassle, well organised. A great story teller." Richard, traveled in April 2024

3 Day Uluru Adventure

"It vask a food Tripe." Sarah, traveled in February 2024

Hiking & Trekking Camping Mountain Hikes +1

Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort

"Nights were cold but days were beautiful. Recommend to others to go a bit later in the year, eg June or July." Peter, traveled in May 2019

Trek the Larapinta Trail

Explorer Family Sightseeing

3 Day Uluru Adventure ex Yulara

Explorer Sightseeing

Outback Contrasts (6 Days)

• €100 deposit on some dates

Northern Territory Escape with Uluru Tour

3 Day Uluru Red Centre Kings Canyon (Camping) - from Ayers Rock

"Sights were amazing. Group was great, and we learned so much due to Rael's deep knowledge." PAUL, traveled in July 2023

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This tour brought together a n eclectic group of travellers for a lovely 3 day outback experience. The sights, and hikes were wonderful. The accommodations in tents were good. The meals were appropriate for the convenience and weather conditions.

Took the tour hosted by Robert & Frederico. Robert was always full of energy when he spoke and he had lots of stories. Whenever we saw animals on the outback roads he stopped and allowed us to have a look and photograph them. He did this with camels. He found a dead snake on the side of the road and then pulled it into our van for us all to have a look at it. He found a thorny devil on the side of the road and pulled it into the van for all of us to look at it. He was very knowledgeable with explaining the story of the Southern Cross star constellation. I liked that the tour guides allowed us to swap seats in the van and sit up the front with Robert. I liked the number of stops we had including Erldunda at the geographic centre of Australia and the many photo opportunities on the side of the road. It was fabulous to see Uluru and I was amazed at the height and size of it. We saw the sunset over Uluru which changed the colour of the rock which was sensational. We also saw the sunrise over Uluru and I enjoyed visiting the Aboriginal cultural centre. Aboriginal art is stunning and the people are friendly.

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The magic of the Red Center awaits...

The Northern Territory is home to some of Australia 's most iconic and culturally sacred sites — including Uluru and Kata Tjuta . Nestled in the heart of the Red Center, this magical monolith is steeped in tens of thousands of years of Anangu history and culture. Join us on an adventure to or from Alice Springs to swim in lush gorges in Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park, hike the awe-inspiring Kings Canyon, and connect with Country at special First Nations cultural experiences. Come see why the Red Center is unforgettable.

Tours to Alice Springs

Over 620 miles from the closest major city, Alice is the gateway to some of Australia's most iconic natural wonders. Immerse yourself in the region's red rock landscapes on a tour to Alice Springs. You'll explore big-ticket places like Simpsons Gap, Ellery Creek, and Ormiston Gorge, and experience legendary Outback hospitality.

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Tours from Alice Springs

The capital of the Red Center is the gateway to the country’s most iconic landmarks – including the spiritually sacred Uluru and Kata Tjuta. The great outdoors is Alice’s big draw, so head to the domes of Kata Tjuta, hike other impressive rock formations in Kings Canyon, or maybe venture to the Top End for a taste of the tropics in Kakadu and Litchfield national parks.

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Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travelers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travelers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

Can I drink tap water in the Red Centre?

Yes, drinking tap water is safe in Alice Springs, Yulara and throughout the Red Centre. Ensure you bring a 1-2 liter reusable water bottle to refill at the water stations dotted around Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Staying hydrated is important as the Outback sun is intense and you'll be doing a fair bit of walking during the day.

How will we travel around the Red Centre?

The Red Centre covers a huge, very remote area of Central Australia. We'll spend many hours driving from A to B in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Make sure you bring ample snacks and maybe a few podcasts to listen to – or use it as an opportunity to get to know your fellow travelers! 

With a comfortable, air-conditioned bus, sit back and enjoy the unique desert landscapes that you'd miss in any other form of travel.

Are there ATMs in the Red Centre?

You can withdraw cash at a number of ATMs in Alice Springs. There's also an ATM in the Town Square at Ayers Rock Resort in Yulara. Most of the highway roadhouses will have an ATM or the option to get cashback.

Who are the traditional owners of Uluru?

The Anangu (pronounced  arn-ung-oo ) people are the traditional owners of  Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park  and other regions of the Central Western desert.

They've been custodians of the land for over 60,000 years and are one of the world's oldest living cultures.

For the Anangu people, Uluru and Kata Tjuta are places of deep spiritual connection; they are physical evidence of Tjukurpa (the creation period) and the ancestral spirits who reside in the land.

Is climbing Uluru banned?

Yes, climbing Uluru was banned permanently on 26 October 2019 to respect the traditional owners and the  spiritual significance  of the site. The Anangu people have been holding spiritual and cultural ceremonies at Uluru for tens of thousands of years, and climbing is not generally allowed under Tjukurpa (Anangu law and culture). We think the views are better from down below, anyway.

When's the best time to visit Uluru?

Uluru is awe-inspiring come rain or shine, but the best time to visit is generally between May and September when the days are dry and warm (but not scorching). Uluru sits in a semi-arid desert climate zone, so summer is sweltering with occasional storms (the amount of rainfall varies from year to year), while winter is warm and dry during the day with cold nighttime temps that often plummet below zero.

What's the accommodation like?

It depends on the trip style you choose. Our Basix and Original trips feature simple (but comfy) camping accommodation in permanent or semi-permanent tents with stretcher beds and shared facilities, or a mixture of camping and budget hotels.

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View spectacular outback scenery and take photos as we travel along through magnificent Outback Country, stopping at the many historic locations. As we depart town we will stop at the historical Flynn’s Grave Memorial. Enjoy beautiful walks at both Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm. In the afternoon, tour the sights of 'The Alice' including The School of the Air, the historic Telegraph Station, and the Royal Flying Doctors Service, as well as the Alice Springs Reptile Centre. The tour concludes with a panoramic view of Alice Springs and the MacDonnell Ranges from Anzac Hill.

Entry to Western MacDonnell National Park requires a NT Parks Pass. It is not included in the price above and can be purchased here .

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• • Experienced Driver Guide
• • Comprehensive commentary
• • Travel in an air-conditioned coach
• • Morning tea
• • Entry fee to Standley Chasm
• • Entry to the School of the Air, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Telegraph Station & The Alice Springs Reptile Centre

What to Bring

• • Warm layers in cooler months
• • Enclosed walking shoes
• • Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
• • Water bottle

Fitness Requirements

• • Moderate
• • Morning Tea

Enjoy panoramic landscapes  -  The West MacDonnell Ranges are extraordinary for their immensity and array of sunburnt oranges, maroons and purples.

View spectacular outback scenery  - Take photos as we travel along through magnificent Outback Country, stopping at the many historic locations, including the historical Flynn’s Grave Memorial. 

Enjoy beautiful walks  - Explore both Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm (morning tea stop).  After morning tea, return to Alice Springs.  

School of the Air   - Call into the School of the Air which provides education to primary school children living on remote properties in the Northern Territory.

Explore the Telegraph Station  - The first European settlement in Alice Springs, and learn how it relayed messages between Darwin and Adelaide for 60 years.

Visit the headquarters of the Royal Flying Doctor Service  - Which delivers medical services to those who live and work in remote rural Australia.

Encounter reptiles  - Such as goannas, frill-neck lizards at the Alice Springs Reptile Centre.

Enjoy panoramic views   - Over Alice and the surrounding West MacDonnell Ranges, from the top of Anzac Hill.

A Northern Territory Parks passes is required for each guest booking this trip. This can be added at time of booking or guests can purchase pass directly online at https://nt.gov.au/parks/park-pass

  Included Meals: Breakfast

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6 incredible Alice Springs to Uluru tours you'll want to try

Leah McLennan

Travel Journalist

03 May 2024

From quick day trips to immersive multi-day adventures, these tours from Alice Springs to Uluṟu promise an unforgettable adventure.

Touring the Red Centre serves up eye-popping beauty at every turn. Whether you’re seeking a sophisticated Alice Springs  to Uluṟu tour with top-notch hotel service or an action-packed experience where you sleep in a swag under the desert sky, there are a bunch of excellent tours out there.

1. Emu Run Experience

Ideal for those short on time but eager to witness the splendour of Ulu r u, Emu Run Experience  offers an action-packed day tour that kicks off at 6am from your Alice Springs accommodation   and travels to Uluṟu, while you listen to intriguing stories along the way.

The Mala Walk is a powerful experience to have at Ulu r u. (Image: Tourism NT/Tourism Australia)

In the late afternoon, your guide will take you on the Mala Walk, which travels around the north-west side of Uluṟu where you can view A n angu rock art. Then travel by coach to another section of Uluṟu and start a guided walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole.

Before you set off to Alice Springs, you’ll be treated to a sunset viewing with a glass of bubbly and an Aussie barbeque. This trip is also available for pick up or drop off from the Ayers Rock Resort.  

2. Wayoutback Australian Safaris

For those looking to connect with nature, Wayoutback Australian Safaris offers a three-day camping safari that combines the adventure of outback camping with the awe-inspiring sights of Uluṟu, Kings Canyon and Kata Tju t a.

Connect with nature on a tour with Wayoutback Australian Safaris. (Image: Tourism NT)

For your accommodation, you can pick from cosy safari tents or a traditional swag experience where you’ll sleep under the stars on a canvas-covered bed roll.

See the awe-inspiring sights of Uluṟu, Kings Canyon and Kata Tju t a. (Image: Tourism NT)

3. Intrepid Travel

For the fun-lover, Intrepid Travel’s Uluṟu & Kings Canyon Adventure is a four-day action-packed journey that takes you from Alice Springs through the captivating landscapes of the Red Centre to Uluṟu and back to your starting point.

Intrepid Travel’s Uluṟu & Kings Canyon Adventure takes you from Alice Springs through the Red Centre to Uluṟu.

The itinerary includes viewing the changing colours of Uluṟu at sunset and sunrise, exploring the mystical domes of Kata Tju t a, and delving into the cultural significance of these sacred sites with an Aboriginal guide.

Enjoy a sunset viewing with a glass of wine.

At night you will sleep in tents with comfy stretcher beds and sleeping bags, with shared bathroom facilities a short walk away. For a non-camping, longer trip to Uluṟu, Intrepid Travel has a six-day adventure.

Go off-grid and sleep under the stars.

4. AAT Kings – Uluṟu & Kata Tju t a Explorer

If you prefer to sleep surrounded by four walls rather than under the canvas, AAT Kings offers Uluṟu and Kata Tju t a Highlights, a two-day tour that showcases the grandeur of Uluṟu and takes you to the rock formations of Kata Tju t a (the Olgas).

Tour around Uluṟu with AAT Kings. (Image: Tourism NT/Tourism Australia)

Depending on your budget, you can choose to sleep in the Outback Hotel & Lodge, Desert Gardens, Sails in the Desert Hotel or Ayres Rock Resort.

The grandeur of Kata Tju t a (the Olgas) will leave you in awe. (Image: Tourism NT/Tourism Australia)

AAT Kings also offers transfers from Alice Springs to Uluṟu and vice versa and from Uluṟu to the Ayres Rock Airport, so you could travel by coach one way and fly the other.

AAT Kings offers a two-day tour showcasing the wonders of Uluṟu and Kata Tju t a. (Image: Tourism NT/Tourism Australia)

5. SEIT Outback Australia

If you’re already in Uluṟu, SEIT Tours  offers trips from Ayers Rock Resort that provide an in-depth understanding of the area’s Aboriginal heritage, rock art and traditional stories.

Delve into the cultural significance of Uluṟu on tour with SEIT. (Image: Tourism NT/The Salty Travellers)

Pick from the six-hour Uluṟu trek or the shorter Ulu r u highlights, where you will visit Mutijulu Waterhole on the Kuniya Walk and learn the Creation stories of Liru (poisonous snake) and Kuniya (python).

6. Alice Springs Expeditions

If you want to look into arranging your own small group bespoke tour take a look at Alice Springs Expeditions . Host John Stafford has in-depth knowledge of Central Australia and has years of experience coordinating travel logistics for special interest tours, such as media events, art trail tours and car launches.

Craft a bespoke tour with Alice Springs Expeditions. (Image: Tourism Australia/ Shaana McNaught)

Tours take adventurers off the beaten track, so be prepared to sleep under the stars in a swag with cotton sheets inside a sleeping bag.

Nights are spent around the campfire before drifting off to sleep in a swag. (Image: Tourism Australia/ Shaana McNaught)

For more incredible ways to explore the region, read our travel guide to Alice Springs.

Leah McLennan is a freelance writer based in Darwin. She was a journalist in Sydney for over a decade and counts her time as travel editor for Australian Associated Press as one of the highlights of her career. From exploring remote campsites in the Top End with her family, to seeking out new art galleries in faraway cities, she’ll grab an adventurous or arty travel experience within her reach.

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