From CAD $1,335
Guarantee
Small Group
Average
Rating
(10 reviews)
Experience Overview
Take a deep dive into the sacred heart of Australia’s Red Centre, experiencing magnificent sunrises and sunsets, fascinating landscapes and incredible culture across four action-packed days. Strengthen your connection to the history and culture of this ancient landscape with a guided First Nations experience at Simpsons Gap. Visit magnificent Kings Canyon, walk through the towering domed rock formations of Kata Tjuta, and finish by marvelling at Uluru at sunset and learning about the importance of the area to Australia’s Anangu people.
Highlights
- Admire the ever-changing colours of Uluru, one of Australia’s most spiritually significant sites, as you view the epic sandstone monolith at both sunrise and sunset.
- Learn about the importance of great Tjunba (perentie) totem that protects the Simpsons Gap from a First Nations guide during a walk through the spiritual site.
- Explore Kings Canyon by foot and soak up the breath-taking scenery of soaring red cliffs, sandstone domes and tranquil gardens. Then, wind through two of Kata Tjuta’s towering domed rock formations on the Walpa Gorge Walk with your leader.
- Take a walk with your leader to the Mutitjulu Waterhole to see more of the incredible landscape and learn about its importance to the Anangu people.
- Deepen your connection to Country during a visit to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2381
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private vehicle
Guide Language: English
Supplier Code: PZRC
Starts: Alice Springs / Simpsons Gap / Kings Canyon, Australia
Finishes: Uluru / Yulara (or Alice Springs), Australia
Duration: 4 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Average
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (3), Lunch (2), Dinner (2)Accommodation: Semi-permanent tents with shared facilities (3 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1335 (CAD $334 /day)
Itinerary
Palya! Welcome to Alice Springs (Mparntwe in the language of the Traditional Owners of the land on which Alice Springs is now located), the heart of the Australian Outback. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 8 am, where you’ll meet your trip leader and fellow travellers. Then, hit the road for Simpsons Gap in the West MacDonnell Ranges National Park (Tjoritja). Keep an eye out for rock wallabies as you take part in a guided walk through the important spiritual site. A First Nations guide will share their insights on the local flora and fauna and will tell the story of the great Tjunba (Perentie) totem that protects the gorge and its present importance to the Eastern and Northern Arrernte People. The walk will also take you along the riverbed that marks the boundary between the Eastern and Northern Arrernte tribes. Next, drive along the Stuart and Lasseter Highway and through the colourful semi-desert to Watarrka National Park, home of the majestic Kings Canyon. There’ll be a quick stop in Erldunda to pick up lunch, then it’s on to your campsite near Kings Canyon. Upon return to camp join your travel companions for an included dinner.
Included Activities:
- Tjoritja-West MacDonnell Ranges - Simpsons Gap Guided Aboriginal Cultural Walk
Accommodation:
- Semi-permanent tents with shared facilities (Number of Nights: 1)
After an early breakfast, head out for a walk around the rim of Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park. With soaring cliffs and rock formations, you’d be hard pressed to find a more magical place. The walk starts with a difficult climb to the top of the canyon to take in unrivalled views, before descending through the Lost City – a series of natural sandstone domes resembling ancient ruins. Continue to the unexpected greenery of the Garden of Eden, which stands in stark contrast to the rest of the arid landscape. In the afternoon drive to Yulara, then make your way to Australia’s most spiritually significant and iconic site, Uluru. From a prime viewing location, enjoy the view as the sun sets over the epic sandstone monolith – watching the incredible landscape shift in colour is a sight you won’t soon forget! This evening, tuck into an included dinner. Depending on the time of year this will be either before or after the sunset viewing.
Included Activities:
- Watarrka National Park - Kings Canyon Rim Walk
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru Sunset Viewing
Accommodation:
- Semi-permanent tents with shared facilities (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning, head out to Kata Tjuta (formerly known as 'The Olgas'), a towering collection of 36 domed rock formations. These rust-coloured beauties are truly one of Australia’s most impressive sights. Embark on the Walpa Gorge walk. On one side, Mount Olga towers above the track below – giving you a real sense of just how incredible this place is. Return to Uluru and continue connecting with First Nations culture during a stop at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, where you will also have a picnic lunch. Afterwards join your leader for a walk to the beautiful Mutitjulu Waterhole at the base of the rock. Your leader will explain what makes this waterhole sacred and its connection to the Anangu people. This evening is free for you to do as you please. You’ll have the option to visit the Field of Light, an enormous art installation that illuminates the landscape with 50,000 stems of light, or alternatively take it easy and kick back at camp. There are a number of dinner options in Yulara. Your leader will be at hand to recommend a place and facilitate transport.
Included Activities:
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge Walk
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Cultural Centre
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Kuniya Walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole
Optional Activities:
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Field of Light (55 AUD)
Accommodation:
- Semi-permanent tents with shared facilities (Number of Nights: 1)
Start the day early in one of the best ways imaginable – watching a spectacular sunrise over Uluru and one last walk with your leader to learn more about the Mala people and their significance. If you feel energetic you can also opt to do the entire base walk this morning (approximately 11km). Your leader will pick you up again at the end of the walk. Then, make your way back to Yulara, where your Outback adventure will come to an end. If you’re flying out of Alice Springs, you can remain on the vehicle as your leader will be heading back to Alice Spring, arriving in the early evening.
Included Activities:
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru Mala Walk
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru Sunrise Viewing
Optional Activities:
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Sunrise Base Walk - Free
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Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
Reviews
Sarina - Traveled, June 2025
I loved this trip. It was a really well rounded trip in terms of sightseeing, physical activities and quite budget friendly. Pat - who was our tour guide - was really excellent and took great care.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/17/2025
Stephen - Traveled, June 2025
The Tour itinery was exactly what i was looking for on a short trip. Tour leader was really well organised and explained what was happening on each day. The fellow travellers were great, an incredible bunch of friendly people.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/15/2025
Jill - Traveled, May 2025
I really enjoyed the entire tour and felt very comfortable with Jesse and the rest of the tour group. My highlight was definitely the sunrise at Uluru. Jesse always made sure we stayed on schedule and also communicated transparently why we were sometimes a bit rushed, which I thought was good. I will definitely book an Intrepid tour again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/10/2025
Lauren - Traveled, April 2025
Great outback experience, consider it a whirlwind camping/glamping experience where working together as a team really helps for a enjoyable time. Kings Canyon and Sunset and sunrise lookouts of Uluru were unforgettable. Highly recommend.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/03/2025
Marle - Traveled, April 2025
Had the BEST trip around Kings Canyon and Uluru with Jessie! The scenery was INCREDIBLE, the group dynamic so fun and I got so much of our adventures together. Camping was the perfect way to stay connected to the unique ground covered in this trip - being able to see the Milky Way, spot constellations and chat around the campfire with my fellow travellers was a perfect end to each amazing day. Jessie absolutely made our trip so great - he was so knowledgeable about the Indigenous history and more recent history of each location. I’d recommend this trip to anyone - there is no place like Ulu?u.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/04/2025
Gabriella - Traveled, April 2025
The camping trip was fantastic — we saw everything, and our guide was simply amazing!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/02/2025
Kylie - Traveled, April 2025
The Uluru & Kings Canyon Adventure was better than I expected. Our tour leader Ronald and group made it all the more special. I found it value for money and the knowledge shared was amazing. A very special trip to the Red Centre and I would recommend to others. The camping is a little rough but that is part of being in the outback... Great experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/14/2025
Meredith - Traveled, April 2025
A wonderful, immersive experience in the Red Centre. An opportunity to learn more about the indigenous culture and view amazing landscapes.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/12/2025
Chrystal - Traveled, April 2025
Amazing holiday with a Great Guide. Although I have been to the places we visited on this trip 3 times before this trip was special. Ronald Ferrer our Guide was exceptional, and made every destination special.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/16/2025
Lisa - Traveled, April 2025
What an incredible way to see the heart of Australia; beautiful hikes, comfortable accommodation and one very enthusiastic tour guide in Ronald. I’d come back to the Red Centre in a heartbeat. Loved every minute of the trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/12/2025
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