Uluru Experience

Please note: All the dates on our site feature a 4WD overland style vehicle. The trip may run on other days of the week but these will be in a 23 seat minibus. Ask your travel advisor for more information if our listed dates don’t work for you and you’re happy to travel by minibus.

Day 1: Uluru (Ayers Rock). If you’re joining from Alice Springs, we’ll pick you up in our 4WD and head to our first campground with a stop at Mt Connor (AKA ‘False Uluru’) lookout. Travellers arriving via Ayers Rock will join the group after lunch, after which we’ll head to the Red Centre’s Aboriginal cultural centre to learn about the region’s indigenous peoples and natural environment. Then it’s time for the short drive towards the base of Uluru!

Walk round the base of the vast red rock, soaking up its sacred atmosphere. Check out the ancient rock art at Mutitjulu waterhole before heading to Kantju Gorge, where we’ll see the highest waterfall in Central Australia as well as an elders’ cave and ‘the world’s oldest pantry’. Then head back to our camp in time to watch the sun set over Uluru before bedding down in your safari tent, or go full Outback with a night in a traditional swag.

Day 2: Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon. We’ll head to the iconic rock in time for sunrise today – it’s one of the world’s great travel experiences! Next up it’s Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), 36 remarkable domed rock formations soaring higher above the surrounding plains than Uluru. Experience the natural beauty of the area with a hike through the Valley of the Winds or Walpa Gorge. Then climb back into our 4WD and head towards the Kings Canyon region in time for another stunning Outback sunset.

Day 3: Kings Canyon to Alice Springs. Our destination today is the natural wonder that is Kings Canyon with its dramatic cliffs and gorges. We’ll be exploring on foot today so you’ll want your water, hat, and walking shoes! After the most amazing day, we’ll climb back into our 4WD and journey back to Alice Springs, arriving in town around 5:30-6:00pm. 

You can arrive into either Alice Springs (ASP) or Uluru Airport (AYQ). If you fly into Alice Springs pick up is at 6am. Because of the early start we’d recommend that you arrive the day before and book yourself a night of pre-trip accommodation in Alice Springs. Once you’ve booked your Alice Springs accommodation let us know where you’re staying and we’ll arrange where to pick you up from.

If you’re arriving into Uluru, we’ll pick you up either from Ayers Rock Airport (1pm) or Yulara (Ayers Rock Campground) (1.30pm). Please note, if your flight arrives into Ayers Rock Airport after 1.50pm you cannot start your trip on the same day.

The trip ends in Alice Springs town at around 5:30pm on day 3. We’d recommend that you book an additional night of post-trip accommodation to allow for any delays. Transfers to the airport are not included.

Accommodation

Two nights of accommodation are included on this trip. We’ll stay in permanent safari-style campsites in pristine bush settings. Campsites have shared toilets, and shower facilities, and spacious twin safari tents with single beds and bed linen supplied.

If you’d like to really connect with your stunning natural settings, there’s an option to sleep under the stars in a traditional swag. You don’t have to commit to sleeping in a swag before your trip - you can decide while you’re away. 

This is a participation camping style trip, which means that our travellers get stuck into the preparation of meals, clearing up, and unpacking and loading the vehicle. Most of our travellers really enjoy the participation element of our trips and find it a great way to bond with the rest of the group.

Please note: While pillows, mattresses, and bed linen are included, you’ll need to bring your own sleeping bags. Alternatively they’re available for hire on the trip if you’d rather not pack your own.

Meals

2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners are included on this trip. Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary requirements. While we can cater for different dietary requirements, snacking options are limited in the Outback and we’d recommend you bring some snacks to supplement your meals. Drinking water is included but you’ll need to bring your own bottle. If you arrive at Ayers Rock Airport you may not receive lunch depending on the time of arrival. 

This fantastic trip is an open-aged experience that caters for a mix of younger and older travellers. This means that you may travel with people who are outside your own age group. Such a mix of ages creates a great group dynamic and enhances the travel experience, as you get to know a range of people with different stories to tell!

You’ll need a moderate to good level of physical fitness as we’ll take on hikes of between 2 and 4km a day (with one hike of 9 – 11km included) over sometimes steep, rugged terrain.

All visitors to Australia (excepting those from New Zealand) will require a visa or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) to enter. These must be applied for before departure, and if you’re planning on working in Australia whilst you’re out there you’ll need a Working Holiday Visa.

Both visas can be applied for online. Please feel free to contact us if you need any more information. Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay.

Please note: Visa rules are subject to change. You should check with the relevant embassies before travelling. 

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