3-Day Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Outback Safari

1 to 3 days

Overview

This three-day outback trip gives you a solid look at the Red Centre without needing to organise transport, camping or park entry yourself. You’ll visit Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon with an accredited driver guide, travel by air-conditioned mini-coach, and stay two nights at permanent campsites. It’s a hands-on camping-style tour rather than a luxury one, with a choice of twin-share safari tents or a traditional swag setup. If you want to cover the big sights in a short timeframe and don’t mind pitching in around camp, it’s a practical way to do it.

Why backpackers love it

For backpackers, the main draw is how much ground it covers in one booking. You get the big Red Centre highlights, transport, accommodation, park pass and guiding bundled together, which makes planning a lot easier in a remote part of Australia. The small-group setup and shared camp tasks can make it easier to meet people, and the choice between a safari tent or swag gives you a bit of flexibility on how rugged you want the trip to feel. Just be aware this is a physically demanding tour with moderate to advanced fitness needed for the walks, so it suits active travellers more than anyone after an easy sightseeing option.

What to expect

Over three days, you’ll travel through the Red Centre in a small group and visit major natural landmarks including Uluru, Kings Canyon and Kata Tjuta, with either the Valley of the Winds or Walpa Gorge included. Guided bush walks are part of the trip, with walks up to 6 to 8 kilometres depending on fitness levels, so expect early starts and a fairly active pace. Commentary from the guide adds context on the landscape, local stories, plants and animals. Nights are spent at permanent outback campsites, and guests are expected to help with meal preparation, clean-up and loading or unloading the vehicle. The tour finishes in Alice Springs, and on select days can also end in Uluru/Ayers Rock/Yulara depending on shuttle availability.

What's included

2 Nights’ Permanent Outback Campsites (Uluru, Kings Canyon)
Traditional Bush Single Swag (Swag option)
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks pass included
Guided bush walks* (*up to 6-8 km of walking, subject to fitness level)
Accredited outback driver guide with comprehensive local tour commentary
Bed linen, mattress and pillow provided (Safari Tent option)
Air-conditioned small-group mini-coach travel
On board drinking water (please provide your own bottle)

Features

Visit Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon in one organised Red Centre trip
Stay at permanent outback campsites with a choice of safari tent or swag
Park pass, guided walks and air-conditioned small-group transport are included

Details

Additional details

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum moderate to advanced level of fitness is required to complete the walks. Therefore a medium/high level of fitness is required and a doctor's certificate is required for people over 75 years (30 days prior to travel).
The tour operator must be notified of any known medical conditions at the time of booking. This is a very physical tour and requires a moderate level of fitness and mobility.
While we endeavour to cater to most dietary needs, passengers must advise dietary requirements to their booking agent at the time of booking. As we are venturing to remote areas we are very limited in what we can source once the tour departs, therefore prior notice is required.
Children aged between 8 to 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian at all times. Not suitable for infants or children 7 years and under, due to safety requirements and the level of fitness required to complete the walk.
Please advise at time of booking whether you require a hire of a sleeping bag?
Guests are asked to participate in the preparation of meals, clean up and vehicle unpacking/loading, so everyone can relax together after a long day of touring. It’s also a great way to get to know and connect with your fellow travellers.
This tour ends in Alice Springs and on select days Ayers Rock/Yulara.

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Prices, availability, and cancellation policies are managed by the tour provider and may change. Please confirm all details on the booking page before purchasing.

From A$796.00

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