Alice Spring: 5 Day Uluru to Kings Canyon and MacDonnell Ranges

5 days

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About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 5 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 13 people
People per booking: 1–13
Guide: English
Operated by: Discovery Tours Australia

What is included

Included

Included: Uluru & Kata Tjuta National Park entrance fees
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Small-group 4WD transport
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience
Included: Experienced outback guide

Not included

Not included: Dinners on select evenings
Not included: Scenic flights (can be added on request)

Itinerary

Day 1 · Alice Springs to Uluru & Kata Tjuta

Kata Tjuta - The Olgas

1 h 30 min Admission included

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.
Stop 2

one hour Admission included

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.

Yulara, hotel room with private ensuite (Ayers Rock Resort)

Day 2 · Uluru sunrise & Kings Canyon

Uluru

3 hours Admission included

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.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre

45 min Admission included

See finely handcrafted art by local First Nations people and learn about the culture of the Western and Central Deserts.
Kings Canyon

Passing by

Travel the scenic Luritja Road through the desert towards the Kings Canyon region.

Kings Canyon region, ensuite glamping tent at a remote outback cattle station

Day 3 · Kings Canyon Rim Walk & Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience

Kings Canyon Rim walk

4 hours Admission included

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.
Stop 2

one hour Admission included

Meet local hosts and learn about bush tucker, bush medicine, tools and traditions on this hands-on cultural experience.

Kings Canyon region, ensuite glamping tent

Day 4 · West MacDonnell Ranges

Mereenie Loop Road

Passing by

Travel the unsealed Mereenie Loop into the ancient West MacDonnell Ranges, stopping at scenic lookouts along the way.
Ormiston Gorge

one hour Admission included

Walk into Ormiston Gorge, keep an eye out for wallabies and admire the vibrant cliff walls around the central waterhole.
Ellery Creek Big Hole

45 min Admission included

Cool off with a swim (weather permitting) at this popular waterhole framed by red cliffs.
Simpsons Gap

45 min Admission included

Take a short walk to Simpsons Gap, a striking gap in the ranges and home to rock wallabies.

Alice Springs, hotel room with private ensuite

Day 5 · Alice Springs & departure

Anzac Hill

one hour Admission included

Enjoy a guided drive around Alice Springs and take in panoramic views of the town and ranges from ANZAC Hill.
Alice Springs

Passing by

Finish with a complimentary transfer to Alice Springs Desert Park, your hotel or the airport.