




Explore striking landscapes and connect with First Nations cultures in the heart of the Outback

- Start
- Alice Springs, Australia
- End
- Uluru , Australia
- Destinations
- Australia
- Meals
- 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners
- Transport
- Private vehicle
- Accommodation
- Hotel (3 nights)
- Days
- 4
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 15
- Ages
- Min 15
- ThemeOur themes categorise trips based on a common interest or activity, while showcasing the highlights of a destination.
- Explorer
- StyleBasix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time
Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time
Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities
Premium: 4+ star accommodation, exclusive premium inclusions, our most experienced leaders - Comfort
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Why you'll love this trip
- Discover the ever-changing colours of Uluru – one of Australia’s most spiritually significant sites – at sunrise and sunset and walk through the towering rock domes of Kata Tjuta.
- Learn about the spiritual significance of Simpsons Gap and the great Tjunba (Perentie) totem that protects the gorge during a guided walk with a First Nations guide.
- Experience Outback hospitality at Earth Sanctuary – a family-owned and award-winning dinner show. Tuck into a gourmet barbeque before joining an astronomer on a journey through the night sky.
- Stay in hotels with all you need for a comfortable stay – travelling through the Outback doesn’t always mean tents and basic amenities!
- By joining this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Country Needs People. Donations help support Indigenous land and sea management in Australia. Intrepid will double your impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 April 2025 - 31 March 2026
Itinerary
Inclusions and activities
3 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Private vehicle
Hotel (3 nights)
Is this trip right for you?
- Temperatures in the Red Centre can be extreme, so you'll need to be well prepared. Depending on the time of the year, daytime can be very hot (and the Australian sun is very strong year-round), so always use sun protection and drink plenty of water. In the evenings temperatures can really drop, so bring sufficient warm clothing too – especially in winter when temperatures can drop below zero.
- This trip involves some early mornings and on some days you’ll spend several hours driving through very sparse areas of Australia. Sit back and enjoy landscapes that you'd miss in any other form of travel. Extra space can be tight, and conditions may feel a little cramped. Think of it as a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. The days can be long, but you’ll want to fit as much of this amazing place in as you can in four short days!
- Sunrise, sunset and weather conditions vary throughout the year, and the order of activities may change to ensure you have the best experience possible. On occasion, the First Nations experiences may not be available should your guides have other cultural commitments, in which case there will be alternative activities.
- This trip forms part of some longer combination tours. If you would like to continue exploring Australia with us, consider booking our Best of Australia (PZKAC) trip. See our website for details. If you are looking for a camping-based trip in the Red Centre you might like our 4-day Uluru & Kings Canyon Explorer trip. Search trip code PZRC on our website.
Dates and availability
Important notes
START & END TIMES
The trip starts in Alice Springs with a Welcome Meeting at 6pm on Day 1 at our joining point hotel. The trip finishes on day 4 in either Yulara with a drop off at the airport at 11:30am or on arrival in Alice Springs by 6:30pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request (in Alice Springs or Yulara).
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A Single Supplement can be booked if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.
LONG TRAVELLING DAYS & EARLY MORNINGS
This trip involves some early mornings and long travelling days. Please see the daily itinerary for more information. Take into consideration the weather when you are thinking of travelling and ensure you and your family are well hydrated in the desert heat.
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