2 Day Uluru Red Centre Rock Tour from Alice Springs to Yulara
Description
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).
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- Limited storage space in our vehicles. Baggage must be kept to 1 x 15kg travel bag, 1 x 5kg day bag. Not suitable for mobility-impaired travellers, wheelchairs, walkers or strollers.
- Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the time of year you are travelling and have packed adequate clothing.
- 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 Ayers Rock/Yulara only.
Reviews(14)
Great guide-Johny was friendly, professional and extremely knowledgeable. He was able to relate indigenous stories, explain the geologic history of the area and the continent, summarize the relevant history of pioneered, settlement, indigenous peoples interactions with settlers and much more. Not to mention flora and fauna. All that and a pleasure to be around. Great guide
Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Johny provided such a memorable and enriching experience. His passion for sharing the area's rich history, indigenous stories, and natural beauty truly shines through, and we're glad it made a positive impact on your visit. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to him. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!
Due to available non-stop flights, this 2-day tour out of Alice Springs is a terrific way to get to and tour Uluru/Kata-Tjuta if you are starting in Perth. Our guide, Libby, did a terrific job juggling all the needs of the group and providing historical aboriginal information. She got us to all the locations/stops promised without incident. The Uluru hike is a more like a stroll but gives you a good chance to study Uluru and take pictures. Kata-Tjuta is the opposite, a difficult hike, with not much chance to study the rocks because you are watching your feet and no pictures because the Aboriginals consider it a sacred site (so you will have to rely on your memory for the experience rather that have a few photos, which too me is overkill by the overseers, but it is what it is). Because of the ever-present pesky flies during the day, you absolutely need to bring or buy a face net at the first stop. The Uluru campground has good toilet and shower facilities (8 minute walk from your tent/swag) but you need your own towel/soap. If you are in a tent, you should opt for the sleeping bag ($40 upcharge), especially in the winter months). The food offered at the campground is OK, but fills you up, and that's really not what this tour is about anyway. The sunset and sunrise experiences on this tour are memorable; my wife and I are glad we did it.
Thank you for sharing such a detailed account of your 2-day tour out of Alice Springs to Uluru and Kata-Tjuta! It sounds like a fantastic experience, especially with Libby as a guide who managed everything well and provided insightful information. The description of the Uluru hike as a stroll and the more challenging Kata-Tjuta hike, along with the cultural considerations, gives a great picture of what to expect. Bringing a face net for the flies and choosing a sleeping bag for comfort are helpful tips. It’s wonderful to hear that the sunrise and sunset moments were memorable and that you and your wife enjoyed the tour overall!
Super cool , wel organised and close contact with nature , great food and sleeping tents. and James is about the best guide you can get
Thank you for sharing your feedback! It sounds like your experience was fantastic-well-organized, immersive in nature, and complemented by great food and comfortable sleeping tents. Having a guide like James must have made it even more memorable, as he clearly made a positive impression. It's wonderful to hear that the trip offered such a well-rounded and enjoyable adventure. I hope you get to have more experiences like this in the future!
We are very happy with this experience and our lovely guide Rachel😁😁 We got a lot of knowledge regarding Uluru and the aboriginal culture we couldn’t have gotten ourselves. We were a family of six adults on this trip, and will definitely recommend it to others👍👍👏👏
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! It’s fantastic to hear that you and your family had such a memorable time, especially with the guidance of Rachel. Gaining insights into Uluru and Aboriginal culture through a knowledgeable guide makes the trip truly special and enriching. Your recommendation means a lot, and I’m sure others will be inspired by your positive feedback. Wishing you many more incredible journeys ahead! 😊👍👏
Thank you so much Rachel for your time with us. Your smile, positive energy, and kindness made the experience truly special. We really appreciated your guidance and enthusiasm throughout the day!
Thank you so much for your lovely words! We're thrilled to hear that Rachel’s smile, positive energy, and kindness made your experience truly special. She truly cares about providing memorable moments, and we’ll be sure to pass along your appreciation. It was a pleasure to have you with us, and we hope to see you again soon for more wonderful adventures! Cheers!
Such a fun experience! Seeing Uluru for sunset and sunrise was really special. I especially loved the hike in Kata Tjuta. There are no pictures allowed there so not as many tourists know about it but it was incredible. Our guide Lea was really fun and knowledgeable. She ran a super well organized trip with everything from the pick up, meals, walks, moving around going very smoothly. Camping under the stars was especially great!
Thank you so much! We're thrilled you had such a fun and memorable escape to the Red Centre. Lea will be delighted to hear your kind words. She loves making every detail run smoothly.
Fab trip! Great guide. Good vibe, fun program. Really enjoyed every minute of it. Can def recommend, good value for money.
Thanks so much for the glowing review! We're thrilled you had such a fun and memorable time in the Red Centre. Great vibes and great value, that's what it's all about. Hope to have you on another trip soon!
Amazing views and our guide Jordan was super knowledgeable. Truly a wonderful experience. Great family memories.
Thanks so much for the kind words! We're thrilled you had a wonderful time exploring the Red Centre with Jordan. Here's to unforgettable views and cherished family memories! Hope to see you again soon!
My husband and I were so excited for our trip to Uluru. We are both teachers and have had the opportunity to travel and take tours around the world. I could only say that this is the worst tour we have taken. Deon did not provide any new information and often provided incorrect facts. Although Deon did talk about his current job, helping indigenous male youth, he did not talk about the indigenous culture or the formation we traveled so far to see. It seemed very obvious that this was a side job for Deon. I learned more accidentally overhearing another tour guide talking to their group for 10 minutes than what Deon shared on all the tour. This is probably due to the fact that Deon did not accompany us on the walk around Uluru, the centre, and only did one little discussion later. He stated that he wanted to talk to some mates about a football game that he had lost in a different tribe instead of walking with the tour around Uluru. In addition to this, Deon often was condescending to the group. For example multiple times referring to us as "ants" whose meaning became clear as he referred to other tourists later scurrying around as "ants" also. I felt unsafe with him driving as he was on his phone texting quite often as well as to taking two personal phone calls for extended period. (Deon was on his phone finding Australia music also.) I am very happy I came to this amazing place and had the opportunity to see the area! I would NOT book from this company as the tour guide, Deon, was way below expectation.
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback, we're truly sorry to hear that the experience didn’t live up to your expectations. It’s deeply disappointing to know you felt let down. Please know your feedback is being taken seriously. We'll be passing this along to our operations team to review thoroughly and to ensure the necessary steps are taken to address these concerns with the guide in question. We appreciate you letting us know and giving us the opportunity to improve.
The experience was magical! Sleeping under the stars, seeing Uluṟu during sunset with a great bunch of people! Jim, our tour guide was the highlight of the whole experience! She was so knowledgeable, patient, kind, funny and just such positive energy throughout. Thank you for the wonderful experience Jim 💜
