Top Alice Springs Tours by Duration

Australia’s Red Centre is home to many attractions, including Uluru (Ayers Rock), one of the country’s most iconic sites. Experience the Australian Outback and many of its highlights in just three days with this tour that starts and ends in Alice Springs. Visit Uluru, learn about local Aboriginal culture, and walk through national parks as you explore on this activity-packed Outback itinerary.

Four days, exploring four iconic locations (Uluru, Kings Canyon, Kata Tjuta and Tjoritja West MacDonnell Ranges) all wrapped up in one tour. This small group adventure encompasses the very best the Red Centre has to offer. There is a very good reason why Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.  In 1987, the international community recognized the park's spectacular geological formations, rare plants, and exceptional natural beauty. A few of the highlights include exploring Ormiston Gorge, Ochre Pits and Ellery Creek Big Hole, hiking through the Valley of the Winds or Walpa Gorge, and exploring Mutitjulu Waterhole, Kuniya Piti, and Kantju Gorge. We provide two different sleeping options at our permanent campsites, with twin share safari tents, or you can try out a traditional swag experience. (canvas-covered bedroll) This tour starts and finishes in Alice Springs only, please advise us of your accommodation at the time of booking.

Explore the highlights of the West MacDonnell Ranges on a guided tour from Alice Springs—without the hassle of driving or planning. In just one day, check off multiple sites, including Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Ormiston Gorge, Ochre Pits, Ellery Creek Big Hole, and Glen Helen. Enjoy short walks into dramatic gorges, discover hidden waterholes, capture classic Outback photos, and swim at select spots (conditions permitting).

Marvel at the incredible landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges on this half-day tour from Alice Springs. Offering visitors the chance to explore the arid outback environment with the support of an experienced guide, this small-group tour includes visits to important cultural and historical sights as well as Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm. You’ll also learn about the Traditional Custodians of the land—the Arrernte people—and see lots of native wildlife.

Attractions such as Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park show that you don’t need to go far from Alice Springs to see the beautiful landscapes of the Australian Outback. However, they can be a challenge to reach on your own. This full-day tour makes visiting easy, though, as you’re driven to Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, and other natural wonders and then shown about by a group guide.

Immerse yourself into the history of Mparntwe (pronounced m’barn-twa), the Arrernte name of Alice Springs. Learn how it came to be the central hub of the Australian outback by visiting the historical sites that played a big part in the evolution of a town originally called Stuart and its progression to what Alice Springs is today. Led by an experienced local tour guide who will share history and interesting information about the town as you move between the key attractions including the School of Air, Royal Flying Doctors Tourist Facility, Telegraph Station and Anzac Hill Lookout.

Short on time but still want to experience the spectacular West MacDonnell Ranges? This half-day tour is the perfect way to explore some of Central Australia’s most iconic landscapes in just one morning. Marvel at the panoramic scenery as we travel west of Alice Springs to visit culturally significant sites and natural wonders. You’ll learn about desert flora and fauna, and enjoy morning tea surrounded by towering red cliffs.

The West MacDonnell, Ranges full-day tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges. View spectacular outback scenery and take photos as we travel along through magnificent Outback Country, stopping at the many historical locations. Have time to enjoy the region's natural beauty. Travel in the desert sun, visit gorges and waterfalls, spot local wildlife, and learn from your expert guide. Tour attractions include Anzac Hill, Honeymoon Gap (Temple Bar Gap), Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Ellery Creek Big Hole, Ormiston Gorge, Mount Sonder Lookout, Glen Helen, Ochre Pits and return to your hotel. While you do your picnic walk or swimming at Ormiston Gorge, we do bush cooking, including Kangaroo and Lamb, and your picnic lunch is ready for you once you arrive.

MacDonnell Ranges & Alice Town Highlights Full-Day Tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges & famous gaps in the East Macdonnell Ranges and experience historical and colourful places in Alice Springs, Central Australia. Your tour will start with hotel pick-up. The destinations are Anzac Hill, John Flynn's Grave Historical Reserve, Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Honeymoon Gap, School of Air, Araluen Art Centre, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tourist Facility. After finishing the tour destinations in West Macdonnell Ranges and town highlights, we proceed towards Emily Gap and Jessie Gap in East MacDonnell. Once you finish the designated viewpoints, we can extend our visit to Anzac Hill to enjoy the Sunset. Finally, we conclude your tour and drop you back to your desired destinations. During this tour, you will enjoy attractions for 7 hours & 20 minutes, while your total bus drive will be 3 hours and 10 minutes.

The East MacDonnell Ranges half-day tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the panoramic landscapes of the East MacDonnell Ranges. View spectacular outback scenery and take photos as we travel along through magnificent Outback Country, stopping at the many historical locations. The East MacDonnell Ranges are popular as Central Australia’s most famous outback landscapes – gaps, gorges, bush walks, Aboriginal art, and unique geological formations.

Explore Alice Springs and the East MacDonnell ranges. Visit Anzac Hill, School of Air, Araluen Art Centre, Dr John Flynn's Museum, Emily Gap, Jessie Gap, and more. Discover heroic tales of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Visit Aboriginal spiritual sites before enjoying panoramic views of Alice Springs from Anzac Hill.

Discover East MacDonnell Ranges & Alice Town Highlights. The half-day tour provides an excellent overview of Alice Springs, allowing you to explore the town and the picturesque East MacDonnell Ranges. Your adventure will begin with visits to several local attractions, including the Araluen Arts Centre, the Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tour Facility, and the Anzac hill. After experiencing the town's highlights, you’ll head out to the surrounding countryside, where you’ll visit Emily Gap and Jessie Gap, two significant Aboriginal spiritual sites. Then you will visit Corroboree Rock where you will take a short walk with our guide around the rock base. Next you will visit Trephina Gorge nature park, and Australia the largest ghost gum tree. The tour culminates at Anzac hill, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the town and the desert as the sun sets over the MacDonnell Ranges.

With just the right amount of time to experience the very best of Australia’s Red Centre, this journey takes you deep into its most iconic landscapes. Stand in awe at Uluru as it changes colour with the light, explore the striking domes of Kata Tjuta, and walk through the dramatic gorges of Kings Canyon. Each day brings a new highlight, with time to truly take it all in, not just rush through it. As the sun sets, settle into an authentic outback camping experience under a sky full of stars simple, real, and unforgettable, with a soft landing at the end of each day. Start your adventure in Alice Springs and finish in Yulara, having experienced the Red Centre the way it’s meant to be seen: raw, powerful, and unforgettable.

Experience the wild beauty of the West MacDonnell Ranges on a full-day adventure through Central Australia’s most stunning landscapes. Discover sacred Aboriginal sites, spot native wildlife, and cool off in crystal-clear waterholes. Visit Simpsons Gap, home to rock wallabies, and walk through the glowing red walls of Standley Chasm. Enjoy a refreshing swim and picnic at Ellery Creek Big Hole, then explore the colourful Ochre Pits, rich in cultural history. Finish the day at the breathtaking Ormiston Gorge, a haven for nature and epic views. With a perfect blend of nature, culture, and wildlife, this tour offers a truly unforgettable Outback experience.

Departing from Alice Springs, this 7-day small-group overland tour travels south along the legendary Explorers Way, through the beating heart of Australia and beyond. Begin in the Red Centre, where sunrise ignites Uluru and the domes of Kata Tjuta rise from desert plains in powerful silence. Walk the full base of this sacred monolith. Stand high on the rim of Kings Canyon. Then follow the long desert highway as the landscape stretches, shifts and surprises, underground opal fields in Coober Pedy, vast saltbush plains, ancient mesas and the rugged peaks of the Flinders Ranges. This is not a quick pass through the outback. It’s a full crossing of the continent’s interior. Big distances, bold landscapes and moments that stop you in your tracks. Led by an expert Storyteller Guide, this immersive journey blends iconic landmarks with raw, lesser-known outback moments, delivering connection, perspective and the kind of scale that can only be understood by travelling through it.

Embark on a thrilling small group adventure, offering an unforgettable introduction to the captivating Red Centre. Over the course of two days, immerse yourself in the natural wonders of two iconic locations, Uluru and Kata Tjuta, thoughtfully combined into one extraordinary tour. As you journey through the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987, your expert local guide will share insightful commentary, intriguing stories, and hidden gems, breathing life into the Red Centre's secrets. We have comfortable twin permanent safari tents providing a little more comfort, privacy, and security, or you can try out a traditional swag experience (canvas-covered bedroll).

A Relaxed Morning Exploring the Hidden Charms of Central Australia Explore Central Australia with the Red Centre Journey Tour, a relaxing morning adventure. Discover the ancient Ewaninga Aboriginal Rock Carvings, experience outback charm at Ooraminna Station Homestead, and step into the classic Australian landscape of the Drover’s Boy Film Set. Relive history at the Old Ghan Museum and enjoy stunning views from the Red Dune Desert Lookout. This tour offers a comfortable and enriching experience for all. Please note that you will need to purchase an NT Parks Pass prior to travel date.

A Relaxed Four-Day Journey Through Iconic Landscapes and Ancient Cultures This adventure starts and ends in Alice Springs. Take a relaxed journey to the heart of Australia and experience its wondrous highlights with this four-day experience. The extended length of this trip gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the remote Australian outdoors. Take in stunning views of heritage-listed sites and witness ancient cultural practices. Enjoy drinks and canapes as the sun goes down and tick the coveted Uluru sunset experience off your list. You will travel with a friendly, professional and accredited tour guide on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure through the heart of Australia.

The West MacDonnell Ranges half-day private charter service tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges. View spectacular outback scenery and take photos as we travel through magnificent Outback Country, stopping at the many historical locations. Tour attractions include hotel pickup, Anzac Hill, John Flynn's Grave Historical Reserve, Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Honeymoon Gap, and return to your hotel. With our charter bus service, your group has the vehicle to yourselves.

Alice Springs to Uluru One Day Tour Private Charter Service is an excellent opportunity to explore the panoramic desert landscapes of the region. Along the way, the bus will stop at Erldunda Roadhouse for a break. After a short break, we will continue to Uluru. Once we arrive in Uluru, you will start with Mala Walk. After Mala Walk, you will continue to Lungkata Walk. After finishing two walks, you will go on the Kuniya Walk. Our next attraction will be the Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Here, you will have time to learn about the local Pitjantjatjara people and buy souvenirs. After the cultural centre, we will travel to Kata Tjuta (Olgas) for a beautiful Walpa Gorge walk. Your tour group will enjoy the walk alone. Once you complete your walks, we will leave the Uluru-Kata Tjuta site and head back to Curtain Springs, where you will get something to eat from Curtain Springs restaurant. Finally, we will leave from Curtain Springs and drop you at your hotel in Alice Springs.

Alice Springs Airport to West MacDonnell Ranges half-day tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges. View spectacular outback scenery and take photos as we travel through magnificent Outback Country, stopping at the many historical locations. Tour attractions include airport pickup, Anzac Hill, John Flynn's Grave Historical Reserve, Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Honeymoon Gap, and return to the Alice Springs Airport or drop you at your hotel. We provide Alice Springs and its surroundings sightseeing tour services in the Northern Territory. Our tour operations concentrate on a maximum of eleven travelers. It is not only just sightseeing tours, but also you get to know about Alice Springs. Our tour operators know the local geology, history, climate, flora, and fauna of the McDonnell Ranges and Alice Springs. This is convenience way to explore West MacDonnell ranges starting from Alice Springs airport.

Experience the West MacDonnell Ranges' stunning beauty and rich history with a half-day tour that takes you through the heart of Australia's iconic outback landscapes. From sweeping panoramic views to fascinating historical sites, this tour offers an unforgettable adventure. You’ll explore key attractions, including Anzac Hill, John Flynn’s Grave Memorial, Simpsons Gap, Honeymoon Gap, and Standley Chasm, all while learning about the area's deep Aboriginal significance and pioneering history. Your tour starts with Airport/ hotel pick up and drop off at your hotel/ airport at the end of your tour.

Most visitors experience Alice Springs Desert Park during the day, but this evening tour offers a rare chance to explore the desert after dark, when the environment comes to life in a completely different way. Join your guide on a nighttime walking tour and discover how plants and animals adapt to cooler desert temperatures. As nocturnal creatures begin to emerge, keep watch for species such as echidnas and mala, and gain insight into Australia’s central desert ecosystems in a setting few visitors get to experience.