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Uluru & Kings Canyon Adventure
4 days • 4.8
5
Excellent
50 reviews
4 days
Start
Alice Springs, Australia
Finish
Alice Springs, Australia
Trip Code
PZRC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
Semi-permanent tents with shared facilities (3 nights)
From £767(4 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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.
Is this trip right for you?
Your accommodation on this trip is at private semi-permanent tented campsites. However, this isn't the most basic camping experience, as you'll have stretcher beds with mats to sleep on, and pillows are provided. Tents are approximately 3x3 metres and are twin share, unless a single supplement has been purchased. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Alternatively you can hire a sleeping bag at an additional cost. Please ask your booking agent to request a sleeping bag for you if you like to take advantage of this option. Please note that facilities are shared with other nearby campsites, including toilets and shower blocks, which are a short walk from where we camp. There are no power outlets at camp, so please bring a power bank.
Temperatures in the Red Centre can be extreme. During the day the weather can be very hot (and the Australian sun is very strong) so please bring appropriate clothing, use sun protection and drink plenty of water. In the evenings temperatures really drop (in winter temperatures can be below zero at night!) so make sure you check the forecast and have a suitable sleeping bag and warm clothes for the climate.
This trip involves some early mornings and on some days of the trip, you’ll spend several hours driving through very sparse areas of Australia. Sit back and enjoy landscapes that you would miss in any other form of travel. Extra space can be tight, and conditions may feel a little cramped. Think of it as a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. The days can be long, but we want to fit as much of this amazing place in as we can in 4 short days!
As this is a camping trip, we rely on group participation to give everyone the best experience. You won't need to pitch your own tents as these are semi-permanent at our campsite, but you will need to help with loading and unloading our bus and with the preparation of meals and cleaning up. When everyone lends a hand, everything is much more enjoyable!
As sunrise and sunset times as well as weather conditions vary throughout the year, the order of activities may change to ensure you have the best experience possible. On occasion, the First Nations experiences may not be available should our guides have other cultural commitments, in which case we will include alternative activities.
If you’re looking for a longer, non-camping trip in the Red Centre, you might like to consider the 6-day 'Red Centre & Uluru Adventure'. Search trip code PZSR on our website. Alternatively, if it is even more comfort you are after, search for our Comfort style 'Best of Uluru & Kings Canyon' (PZKR).
Itinerary
Go on an Outback adventure to explore some of Australia’s most significant sites
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.
Inclusions
Meals
3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
Semi-permanent tents with shared facilities (3 nights)
Included activities
Tjoritja-West MacDonnell Ranges - Simpsons Gap Guided Aboriginal Cultural Walk
Watarrka National Park - Kings Canyon Rim Walk
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru Sunset Viewing
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
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru Mala Walk
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru Sunrise Viewing
Optional activities
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Field of Light - AUD55
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Sunrise Base Walk - Free
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Important notes
START POINT LOCATION & TIME
This trip starts in Alice Springs with a pick-up on day 1 at 8:00 am. It is very important that you are on time as we will be departing for Kings Canyon right away and are unable to delay our departure. We recommend you arrive a day prior to your trip.
END POINT LOCATION & TIME
You have the option of finishing your trip either at Yulara Resort (approx. 10:30am), at Ayers Rock Airport (approx. 12:00pm) or back in Alice Springs (approx. 5:30 pm). If your flight from Yulara (Ayers Rock Airport) departs before 1:00pm you will need to miss today's activities and make your own way to the airport via the Resort shuttle bus.
CAMPING
The accommodation on this trip is at private semi-permanent tented campsites. Tents are approximately 3x3 metres and are twin-share, unless a single supplement has been purchased. You'll have stretcher beds with a mat to sleep on and pillows are provided. Please bring your own sleeping bag, or alternatively you can hire a sleeping bag at an additional cost. Please ask your booking agent to request a sleeping bag for you if you like to take advantage of this option. Please note that facilities are shared with other nearby campsites, including toilets and shower blocks, which are a short walk from where we camp. There are no power outlets available at camp, so please bring a power bank.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
Tents on this trip are twin-share. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a tent on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. Please note that all tents have single beds. No double beds are available.
SLEEPING BAG
A sleeping bag is recommended for this trip. Please bring your own or request to hire one through us at the time of booking (additional cost). Please note that winter nights in the desert can get very cold (below zero), however during the warmer months a sleeping bag liner may be sufficient. Please take into consideration the weather and the season in which you are travelling and plan accordingly.
LONG TRAVELLING DAYS & EARLY MORNINGS
This trip involves some early mornings and long travelling days. Please see the daily itinerary for more information. Please consider the weather when you are thinking of travelling and ensure you are well hydrated in the desert heat.
Reviews (48)
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Jill
May 10, 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.
Marle
May 04, 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 Uluṟu.
Lauren
May 03, 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.
Chrystal
Apr 16, 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.
Sarah
Apr 13, 2025
I loved this trip! It was great to spend time in the Red Centre and learn more about our great country. The walks were magnificent and well organised. Ronald was an extraordinary guide who kept us informed, fed and entertained. Be sure to read the information to know what to expect. For me, it was perfect!
Sasha
Apr 13, 2025
Fantastic trip to the red centre. Itinerary Fantastic, guide so informative and a great tour group. A must do to see our amazing Uluru.
Meredith
Apr 12, 2025
A wonderful, immersive experience in the Red Centre. An opportunity to learn more about the indigenous culture and view amazing landscapes.
Lisa
Apr 12, 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.
Barbara
Apr 05, 2025
This was a great and wonderful experience! I feel so much knowledgeable about the whole area! Thumbs up!!
Paige
Mar 20, 2025
My trip to Kings Canyon and Uluru was nothing short of incredible. I am from QLD and visiting the Red Centre has been on my bucket list for a long time. Our tour guide Ronald was fantastic: he was knowledgeable and engaging and ensured everyone in our group was safe and supported. The weather is at times intense (can be extremely hot one day and rainy the next) so it's not for the faint hearted. I appreciated the environmental management and cultural stewardship demonstrated and I think the trip was great value. I had the best time but make sure you buy a face fly net! Highly recommend this trip.
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