Kings Canyon & Uluru Short Tour
Join a small group tour from Alice Springs through the Outback, focusing on Kings Canyon, Uluru, and Kata Tjuta.
Based on a classic small-group itinerary, this tour covers the Red Centre's three major landmarks in four days without the hassle of driving long distances yourself. The first day is spent traveling, followed by three days of early morning walks. The pace is brisk, and accommodation is mostly in semi-permanent tents or campsites. Fly out of Ayers Rock Airport at the end to save a return journey. Ideal for those on a short holiday who want a guide to explain Indigenous culture.
The Rim Walk closes when temperatures exceed 36°C; tour groups will arrange alternative activities in such cases.
Day by day
Day 1 · Journey Through the Outback to Kings Canyon
Alice Springs（Simpsons Gap） → Kings Canyon (Watarrka)（Kings Canyon Sunset Viewing Area）
Depart Alice Springs around 8:00 AM, stopping for lunch at Erldunda, covering about 470 km in total.
Stay: Kings Creek Station
Day 2 · Rim Walk & Uluru Sunset
Kings Canyon (Watarrka)（Kings Canyon (Watarrka National Park)、Lost City (Kings Canyon)、Garden of Eden） → Uluru-Kata Tjuta（Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre、Uluru Sunset Viewing Area）
Hike in the morning, then drive about 320 km to Uluru, taking about 3.5 hours.
The Rim Walk starts with a steep climb; wear non-slip shoes and ensure everyone carries enough water.
Stay: Yulara Resort
Day 3 · Kata Tjuta & Mutitjulu Waterhole
Uluru-Kata Tjuta（Kata Tjuta Dune Viewing Area、Walpa Gorge Walk、Mutitjulu Waterhole (Kuniya Walk)、Field of Light Uluru）
Yulara to Kata Tjuta is about 50 km, and to Uluru is about 20 km; all transfers are short.
The Field of Light exhibition must be booked separately; book early during peak season.
Stay: Yulara Resort
Day 4 · Uluru Sunrise & Base Walk
Uluru-Kata Tjuta（Talinguru Nyakunytjaku Sunrise Viewing Area、Mala Walk & Kantju Gorge、Uluru Base Walk）
Head to the sunrise viewing area at dawn, complete the walk, and transfer to Ayers Rock Airport (about a 20-minute drive).
Book an afternoon flight; you will need about 3.5 hours to complete the Base Walk.