Red Centre & Uluru Explorer

Red Centre & Uluru Explorer
Red Centre & Uluru Explorer
Red Centre & Uluru Explorer
Red Centre & Uluru Explorer
Red Centre & Uluru Explorer
Red Centre & Uluru Explorer
Red Centre & Uluru Explorer
Red Centre & Uluru Explorer
Red Centre & Uluru Explorer
Red Centre & Uluru Explorer

From:

CAD $2,595

6 Days

Best Rate: Guarantee

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Average

Spend six days in Australia’s iconic Outback and stand in awe at some of the country’s most incredible natural wonders. Discover the rich First Nations culture and explore the rust-coloured landscapes at dawn and dusk.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 30 May 2025

Experience Overview

Spend six days in Australia’s iconic Outback and stand in awe at some of the country’s most incredible natural wonders. Discover the rich First Nations culture and explore the rust-coloured landscapes at dawn and dusk. Starting in either Yulara or Alice Springs, you’ll visit the iconic Uluru (which you’ll see at both sunrise and sunset from different perspectives) and Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park, as well as Kings Canyon and Kata Tjuta. Pack your hiking shoes and your swimwear, because this trip is jam-packed with outdoor activities that will show you what living in the Outback is all about.

Highlights

  • Discover the ever-changing colours of Uluru – one of Australia’s most spiritually significant sites – and watch the sandstone monolith change shades at sunset, then walk around the base at sunrise.
  • Walk through Kata Tjuta (formerly known as 'The Olgas') – a towering collection of 36 domed rock formations – with your local leader, getting all the insider history of this amazing natural landscape.
  • Spend a full day exploring Tjoritja (the West MacDonnell Ranges), heading to Gosse Bluff (Tnorala) asteroid crater, then walking the Ghost Gum trail to soak in the views across Ormiston Gorge (Kwartatuma).
  • Hike across the famous Kings Canyon plateau, from the sandstone domes of the 'Lost City' to the oasis of the 'Garden of Eden'. Walk the red rock cliffs and view the palm forest below.
  • You will stay at our beautifully located camp in Finke River National Park, near Palm Valley, in the West MacDonnell Ranges. This new campsite is private and exclusive to Intrepid and has glamping tents with air-conditioning and ensuite bathrooms attached.

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 2403

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Moderate

TransportTransport: Private vehicle

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Tour OperatorTour Operator: Intrepid Travel

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: PZSR

StartStarts: Yulara (or Alice Springs) / Uluru / Yulara, Australia

FinishFinishes: Alice Springs, Australia

DurationDuration: 6 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical Rating: Average

Includes

Meals: Breakfasts (5), Lunch (3), Dinner (2)
Accommodation: Hotel (2 nights),Air-Conditioned Bush Tents (with shared facilities) (1 night),Air-Conditioned Glamping Tents (with ensuite facilities) (2 nights)

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,595 ($432 /day)

Itinerary

1
Day 1: Yulara (or Alice Springs) / Uluru / Yulara

Werte! Welcome to Yulara! Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 4 pm at your hotel. Straight after, you'll make your way to one of Australia’s most spiritually significant and iconic sites – Uluru. Enjoy the view from a prime viewing location as the sun sets over the epic sandstone monolith. Watching the landscape shift in colour is a truly unforgettable sight. Tonight, make sure to look up, as this is one of the best spots to stargaze in the country!

Included Activities:

  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru Sunset Viewing

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

2
Day 2: Uluru / Kata Tjuta / Yulara

Start the day in one of the best ways – by watching the sunrise over Uluru. After breakfast, set off on the Kuniya Walk with your leader as the sun climbs over the landscape and walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole with a First Nations guide. Your guide will explain what makes this waterhole sacred while sharing stories of its connection to the Anangu people. After, stop by the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. This afternoon, head out to Kata Tjuta (formerly known as 'The Olgas') – 36 domed rock formations. These rust-coloured beauties are one of Australia’s most impressive sights. You’ll take the Walpa Gorge Walk between two rock formations that make up Kata Tjuta. Tonight you have the option to visit the famous Field of Light show.

Included Activities:

  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru Sunrise Viewing
  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge Walk
  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Kuniya Walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole with local Anangu Guide
  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Cultural Centre

Optional Activities:

  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Field of Light (55 AUD)

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)

3
Day 3: Uluru / Kings Canyon

This morning, you’ll again rise nice and early for a light breakfast, before heading out for a sunrise walk along Uluru’s base. Walk the entire circuit of this natural wonder as you watch the land come alive in the sunlight. Then, drive to Watarrka National Park, stopping for an included lunch along the way. Tonight, you have a free evening to sit back and relax, stargaze or swap stories with your fellow travellers.   

Included Activities:

  • Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru Sunrise Base Walk

Accommodation:

  • Air-Conditioned Bush Tents (with shared facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)

4
Day 4: Kings Canyon / Palm Valley

Enjoy a bushman’s style breakfast this morning at Kings Creek Station. After, spend the morning exploring the rugged landscape of Kings Canyon and tackle the Rim Walk up and across the famous Kings Canyon plateau, from the sandstone domes of the 'Lost City' to the oasis of the 'Garden of Eden'. You’ll walk across the red rock cliffs that protrude from the land and take in views of the palm forest below. Later, drive via the Mereenie Loop to Palm Valley Camp where you’ll spend the night. Settle in, then take an afternoon drive to Palm Valley proper. Embark on the short 2km Arankaia Walk through the valley. This is the only place in an 800km radius where the red cabbage palm tree survives. Head back to camp for dinner around the campfire.

Included Activities:

  • Watarrka National Park - Kings Canyon Rim Walk
  • Palm Valley - Arankaia Walk

Accommodation:

  • Air-Conditioned Glamping Tents (with ensuite facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)

5
Day 5: West MacDonnell Ranges / Palm Valley

Today after breakfast, you’ll hit the road for a full day tour of Tjoritja (the West MacDonnell Ranges). First, head to Gosse Bluff (Tnorala), a unique asteroid crater formed over 140 million years ago. Next up is Ormiston Gorge (Kwartatuma) where you'll head out onto the Ghost Gum Walk to soak in the views across the gorge. There will be plenty of time to relax at the swimming hole and cool off with a swim here. This afternoon, head to the Ochre Pits – one of the most significant places for the local Arrernte First Nations people. After exploring with your leader, return to Palm Valley camp for a free evening. If you’re feeling active, you could take a walk around the bluff before dinner at camp. Tonight, why not celebrate your time together by the fire, under the blanket of Outback stars.

Included Activities:

  • Tjoritja-West MacDonnell Ranges - Ormiston Gorge
  • Tjoritja-West MacDonnell Ranges - Ochre Pits
  • Tjoritja-West MacDonnell Ranges - Gosse Bluff Asteroid Crater (Tnorala)

Accommodation:

  • Air-Conditioned Glamping Tents (with ensuite facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)

6
Day 6: Alice Springs

Early this morning head to Alice Springs, where your trip will come to an end. There are no further activities planned when you arrive, so you can leave at any time. If you’d like to stay in Alice Springs for longer, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.

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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.

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