3 daysAlice Spring: 5 Day Uluru to Kings Canyon and MacDonnell Ranges
New5 daysAlice Springs
Supplied by Discovery Tours Australia
Length
5 days
Itinerary
5 days planned
Group
Max 13
Guides
English
Overview
Explore the majestic landscapes of the Red Centre on a five-day journey from Alice Springs, featuring iconic sites like Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and Kings Canyon. This small-group tour offers a blend of guided walks through ancient terrains, cultural experiences, and comfortable accommodations, including glamping tents under a starry sky. Enjoy breathtaking views and immerse yourself in the rich traditions of the Anangu people, ensuring a unique and enriching adventure in Australia's spiritual heart.
- Duration: 5 days, designed for travelers aged 18 and over
- Small group sizes (4-13), providing personalized experiences
- Includes most meals, accommodation, and entrance fees to national parks
- Features guided activities like the Kings Canyon Rim Walk and Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience
Day by day itinerary
1Alice Springs to Uluru & Kata Tjuta⌄
Walk among the 36 giant red domes of Kata Tjuta on the Walpa Gorge trail and take in the scale and stillness of this sacred place.
Settle in with light refreshments and watch Uluru change colour as the sun sets over the desert, an unforgettable first evening in the Red Centre.
Meals: Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Yulara, hotel room with private ensuite (Ayers Rock Resort)
2Uluru sunrise & Kings Canyon⌄
Watch sunrise over Uluru, then take a guided base walk as your guide shares stories of Tjukurpa, the Anangu law and creation tied to this place.
See finely handcrafted art by local First Nations people and learn about the culture of the Western and Central Deserts.
Travel the scenic Luritja Road through the desert towards the Kings Canyon region.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Kings Canyon region, ensuite glamping tent at a remote outback cattle station
3Kings Canyon Rim Walk & Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience⌄
Climb between towering sandstone walls on the Rim Walk, passing the Lost City, the Garden of Eden and sweeping views from the canyon's sheer cliffs.
Meet local hosts and learn about bush tucker, bush medicine, tools and traditions on this hands-on cultural experience.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Overnight: Kings Canyon region, ensuite glamping tent
4West MacDonnell Ranges⌄
Travel the unsealed Mereenie Loop into the ancient West MacDonnell Ranges, stopping at scenic lookouts along the way.
Walk into Ormiston Gorge, keep an eye out for wallabies and admire the vibrant cliff walls around the central waterhole.
Cool off with a swim (weather permitting) at this popular waterhole framed by red cliffs.
Take a short walk to Simpsons Gap, a striking gap in the ranges and home to rock wallabies.
Meals: Breakfast · Lunch
Overnight: Alice Springs, hotel room with private ensuite
5Alice Springs & departure⌄
Enjoy a guided drive around Alice Springs and take in panoramic views of the town and ranges from ANZAC Hill.
Finish with a complimentary transfer to Alice Springs Desert Park, your hotel or the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- ✓Uluru & Kata Tjuta National Park entrance fees
- ✓Small-group 4WD transport
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience
- ✓Experienced outback guide
Not included
- ✕Dinners on select evenings
- ✕Scenic flights (can be added on request)
Good to know
Cancellation: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
From
$2,268
