Uluru Adventure (Alice Springs to Yulara) | Adventure Tours
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Embark on Adventure Tours' 4D3N Uluru Adventure expedition and immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural marvels of the Red Centre!
- Less driving and more time exploring Uluru and Kings Canyon
- Explore the otherworldly rock domes of Kata Tjuta
- Witness the iconic Outback sunsets and sunrises
- Sleep under the starry sky at Uluru & Kings Canyon
Tick off a couple of locations on your bucket list with Adventure Tours' 4D3N Uluru Adventure, where you'll delve right into the heart of Australias Red Centre to bear witness to some of the most breathtaking locations the region has to offer!
During this trip, you'll venture to renowned destinations such as Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and Kings Canyon. Your days will be filled with invigorating hikes and immersive explorations, while your evenings will captivate you with awe-inspiring Outback sunsets. Then, while laying in the comfort of your powered tent, you'll be treated to a cosmic spectacle as the night sky transforms into an open-air planetarium, inviting you to marvel at the vast expanse of the universe above!
Departing from the rugged Outback hub of Alice Springs, this momentous journey concludes 4 days later in Yulara. This guarantees you'll have ample time to fully immerse yourself in each location, while minimising travel time and maximising your time for exploring!
Highlights
- Meander through the domes of Kata Tjuta (The Olga's)
- Explore the world-famous Uluru
- Enjoy spectacular Outback sunrises and sunsets
- 4WD transport from Alice Springs to Yulara
- Self-guided base walk around Uluru
- Visit the Aboriginal Cultural Centre
- 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners included
- All terrain vehicle with tour guide
- 3 nights camping at powered campsites
Sample Itinerary
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Day One: Alice Springs to Kata Tjuta
Following an early start meeting your tour guide and fellow adventurers in Alice Springs, you'll soon be on the road and heading deep into the Red Centre of Australia! After a few short hours, you'll be greeted on the horizon by the sandstone behemoth Uluru for the first time, basking in all of its magnificent glory! But you won't stop here just yet- as your...
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Day One: Alice Springs to Kata Tjuta
Following an early start meeting your tour guide and fellow adventurers in Alice Springs, you'll soon be on the road and heading deep into the Red Centre of Australia! After a few short hours, you'll be greeted on the horizon by the sandstone behemoth Uluru for the first time, basking in all of its magnificent glory! But you won't stop here just yet- as your first destination of the trip, Kata Tjuta, beckons!
This mystical location, comprising 36 giant sandstone domes, will surely take your breath away as you hike through and explore the rugged terrain around it. You'll then travel to the first campsite of your trip, where you'll be prepared a delicious dinner while you're treated to one of the most impressive sunsets in the world, before witnessing the sky become a real-life planetarium!
Notes: Total driving time today is around 7 hours. Total walking time is approximately 2 hours.
Day Two: Uluru
Day two will commence bright and early, as you get the perfect opportunity to marvel at the sun rising majestically behind Uluru! After a hearty breakfast, you'll be transported to the foot of Uluru, where you'll be captivated by some Anangu rock art and be inspired by some creation stories of the local area. You will then get to enjoy some free time, where you can spend a couple of hours wandering around the base of Uluru to really appreciate it's sheer size and magnificence!
After lunch, there will also be an opportunity to visit the Uluru Cultural Centre; an eye-opening experience where you can purchase trinkets and souvenirs handcrafted by local First Nations People! Your amazing day will be capped off with a journey to your second campsite near the Watarrka National Park, before eating a delicious dinner and watch as the sun sets once again from the sky!
Notes: Total driving time today is around 3.5 hours. Total walking time is approximately 2.5 hours (or up to 3.5 hours if you do the full 10km base walk around Uluru).
Day Three: Kings Canyon Rim Walk
Your third day of adventure will commence with another spectacular Red Centre sunrise! Following on from breakfast, you will spend the next few hours exploring the wonders of Watarrka National Park- including the iconic Kings Canyon. This breathtaking canyon features hidden rock pools, porous sandstone and deep gullies- as well as over 600 species of native plans and animals- promising plenty of wild exploration! Notable locations you'll visit around Kings Canyon are the Garden of Eden, the Lost City, the Amphitheatre and both the North and South walls of the canyon.
After a well-deserved lunch, you will head back towards Yulara, where you can enjoy optional activities such as a Sunset Camel Cruise, the Fields of Lights, Sounds of Silence or the Wintjiri Wiru Drone display! Alternatively, this time presents the perfect moment to witness the iconic Uluru sunset from a different angle- the choices are endless!
Notes: Total driving time today is around 3 hours. Total walking time is approximately 3.5 hours (For the Kings Canyon Rim Walk it is a requirement that you have a minimum of three litres of water with you. Please consider bringing your own refillable water bottles.)
Day Four: Departure Day
Shortly after a well-needed nights sleep and delicious breakfast, you will make the 15 minute journey from your campsite to the Desert Gardens Hotel in Yulara for around 9am, where it will be time to say your goodbyes and part ways with your new group of friends!
From the hotel, there are free shuttle buses that take you right to the door of the Yulara airport if you have booked an onward flight!
Notes: Total driving time today is around 15 minutes
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What To Bring
- Reusable water bottle
- Appropriate footwear for hiking
- Lightweight clothing
- Warmer layers (for the winter months)
- Sleepwear
- Toiletries
- A sleeping bag is required for this tour (You can bring your own or pre-purchase at time of booking)
- Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen
- Head lamp or torch (recommended)
- Personal medical kit (recommended)
- Powerbank if you wish to charge your personal devices (recommended)
Please keep your luggage...
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What To Bring
- Reusable water bottle
- Appropriate footwear for hiking
- Lightweight clothing
- Warmer layers (for the winter months)
- Sleepwear
- Toiletries
- A sleeping bag is required for this tour (You can bring your own or pre-purchase at time of booking)
- Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen
- Head lamp or torch (recommended)
- Personal medical kit (recommended)
- Powerbank if you wish to charge your personal devices (recommended)
Please keep your luggage to a minimum, by only bringing a small soft-sided bag plus a day pack. Travellers are limited to carry a maximum of 15kg. Excess luggage can usually be stored at your arrival/departure hotel and can be collected after your trip.
What's Included
- Meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners)
- All-terrain transport for duration of the trip
- Accommodation: powered campsite (with shared facilities) (3 nights)
- Maruku Arts cultural experience
- Uluru Base Walk
- All national park fees
What's Extra
- Optional extra purchases and souvenirs
Terms and Conditions
Important Information
- Please refer to the COVID-19 Hub for the latest information on ATA’s COVID-related policies.
- This tour commences in Alice Springs on Day 1 at 06:05am, and finishes in Yulara on Day 4 at approximately 9am.
- 15kg in soft bag plus carry on day pack. No hard cases please.
- Any dietary requirements must be advised at the time of booking, in order to order to accommodate this before the tour commences.
- Please provide details of any medical conditions at the time of booking. There is very limited to access to medical treatment in the outback.
- For the Kings Canyon Rim Walk it is a requirement that you have a minimum of 3 litres of water with you. Please consider bringing your own refillable water bottles.
- The minimum age for guests on this tour is 8years old.
All information provided at any time by Outback Tours and our affiliates is subject to these Terms & Conditions. This includes but is not limited to tour information, pricing, blog posts, travel advice, itinerary information and availability.
Your Responsibilities
Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip.
You must reconfirm all booked tours and itineraries prior to travel as specified on your voucher or ticket. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Outback Tours/Mr Travel and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.
It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers/tickets are correct.
It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and the individual tour check-in agent, before boarding, of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.
You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time. Please refer to the specific tour page for full check-in instructions. Guests unable to attend their ticketed tour, transport or accommodation due to delay or lateness will not be eligible for a refund.
Prices/Extra Costs
All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.
We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.
Accountability/Misconduct
All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based on feedback from other Service Operators.
Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.
Outback Tours/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.
Travel Risk/Insurance
It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances.
Guests embarking on activities such as scuba diving, jet skiing, skydiving and hiking experiences should purchase insurance appropriate for the risks involved with these activities.
Transport
It should be noted that any transport you have booked (buses, flights and ferries) through Outback Tours is non-refundable and non-transferable. It might be possible to change flights however do note this must be done directly with the flight operator and we are unable to offer any support with this. This may incur change fees or cancellation fees, it depends on the T+Cs of the flight operators themselves. As we acted as a booking agent for you, it is possible to liaise with the airline directly should there be any unexpected events and the airline is forced to cancel your flights. If there are any changes to your flight times or days, we will get notified and send this email directly to you in a reasonable time.
Merchant Fees
Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.
Other
Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change.
All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.
Transfers
The Service Operator reserves the right to limit courtesy transfers to select local accommodations. Private residences or Airbnb properties may be asked to meet at the closest confirmed location. Failure to meet at the specified pick-up location may be treated as “No Show”, for which the Client Cancellation Policy applies. Not all tours offer transfers, please refer to the individual product to see if this is applicable to your tour.
Itinerary tours, accommodation and transport subject to change
Any specific accommodation, tours, transport, activities or product listed in our itineraries is subject to change according to availability. Our travel agents will do their best to secure you the specific listed accommodation, however, if not possible according to availability, Outback Tours reserves the right to swap and substitute certain products for similar experiences, accommodation or transport that works with your timeframe.
Information & Advice
All information, advice or pricing provided by Outback Tours and our affiliates, or through any of our team, is subject to change. Outback Tours articles and products are provided online for general information purposes only and are intended as guides. Any advice interpreted from information on the website (including but not limited to financial, immigration, employment and tax information) is not specialist advice and does not constitute legal, tax or other professional instruction. Outback Tours does not guarantee that any information provided is up-to-date or accurate. Please obtain professional advice before actioning any advice, including but not limited to tax, immigration, employment, travel restrictions and finances.
Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:
Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value.
E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.
You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.
Cancellations
Cancellation Policy
Client Cancellations
All cancellations forfeit 25% of the recommended retail price (RRP) - not the discounted/sale price. No shows or client cancellations made within 60 days of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price
Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers' discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee.
It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to: admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.
Supplier Cancellations
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.
All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.
All add-on activities (including but not limited to scuba diving, stand-up paddleboarding, helmet diving, guided snorkel tours, banana boat rides and waterslides) are subject to availability and price changing, and may not be available during your tour without notice. Guests are not eligible for refunds on the grounds of non-operating extra activities.
In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Sailing Whitsundays retail outlet located Airlie Beach, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Outback Tours/Mr Travel online department.
Refunds
All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Outback Tours/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.
Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.
You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.
Thank you for booking with our Australian travel experts here at Outback Tours/Mr Travel. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Happy travels!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the minimum age for travelling on this tour?
The minimum age for guests on this tour is 8 years old
How much luggage can I bring?
You can bring up to 15kg of luggage per person, in a soft bag plus a carry on day pack. No hard suitcases are permitted.
What kind of accommodation is included on this tour?
This tour includes 3 nights at powered campsites (with shared facilities)
Does this tour cater to specific dietary requirements?
If you have any specific dietary requirements, please let us know at the time of booking! Diets including dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and no pork can all be catered for.
Can I travel on this tour with a medical condition?
As this tour operates in remote regions, access to medical facilities is limited! Please advise at the time of booking if you have any medical conditions