Tours and Trips in Alice Springs

Explore the Australian Outback on a four-day camping tour that takes you to iconic sites in the Red Centre, including Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), Kings Canyon and the West MacDonnell Ranges. Begin the tour in Alice Springs or Ayers Rock and travel with your expert guide by 4WD-vehicle. Hike, swim and sleep in a swag or permanent tent under the stars on a small-group tour that is limited to 16 people for a more customized experience of stunning Central Australia.

Save money and time spent waiting in line by pre-booking your admission to the Alice Springs Telegraph Station, the site of the first European settlement in Alice Springs and the birth of the township. Your entrance ticket includes a roughly 30-minute guided tour that focuses on the history of the area, especially the setup of an underwater cable network to London.

Explore the plants, animals, and people of the desert during a self-guided visit to Alice Springs Desert Park. Learn about the arid regions of central Australia from interpretative displays and daily talks by the staff. Find out who resides in a waterhole and which critters come out at night, among other fun facts.

Discover the educational innovations of the Alice Springs School of the Air on a guided tour that lasts about one hour. Learn how lessons are provided to students in remote locations across Central Australia, starting in 1951 with radio broadcasts, and now using internet technology. Watch a short film about the school's history, and observe a live lesson as part of your visit.

This 3-night, 4-day tour allows you to explore the Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon, and the outback town of Alice Springs. Travel from Alice Springs or Ayers Rock in an air-conditioned minibus, sleep around a campfire at a private campsite, and learn about the history and people of the area. Drinking water, some meals, and camping equipment provided.

Travel through the rugged Australian outback in a luxury 4x4 vehicle with a small group on this 5-day tour from Ayers Rock. Stay at luxury boutique retreats for 4 nights and dine on gourmet cuisine; let the driver/guide take care of the planning. National park fees and meals per itinerary included.

Experience the magic of outback Australia on this 3-day camping tour from Alice Springs and sleep under the desert stars. Hike around the rim of the awe-inspiring Kings Canyon; watch the sunset and sunrise over Uluru (Ayers Rock) and marvel over the mighty peaks of Kata Tjuta. Your action-packed itinerary also includes visits to George Gill Range, the Garden of Eden and the Valley of the Winds, plus the chance to ride a camel, sleep in a swag and try typical Aussie campfire food.

Take a full-day detour from Alice Springs to visit Palm Valley - a fertile oasis in the midst of the Outback that's accessible only by 4WD vehicle. See ancient rock formations and spring-fed pools, and enjoy a picnic lunch in Finke Gorge National Park. Learn about the area's indigenous history with a visit to the Aboriginal community of Hermannsburg, where you can tour the town mission and a local painter's home.

Explore the West MacDonnell Ranges on a full-day tour from Alice Springs. Travel with an expert guide to highlights such as Simpsons Gap, Ormiston Gorge, Ochre Pits, Standley Chasm, Ellery Creek and Glen Helen. Have time to enjoy the region's natural beauty and capture photo ops of the Australian Outback as you hike into rock canyons, discover hidden waterholes and view historical sites. Chances to swim and hike along the way

Benefit from a flexible itinerary and personalized attention on this private tour of the West MacDonnell Ranges from Alice Springs. You and your private party will travel in a luxury 4WD vehicle, which allows you to access attractions off the beaten path. Visit Simpsons Gap, the Standley Chasm, and take a walk to see the aboriginal rock art in Emily Gap. Homemade morning or afternoon tea is included to fuel you up on your adventures.

Discover the legendary heart of Outback culture with this half-day highlights tour of Alice Springs. Visit the historic Overland Telegraph Station and learn how residents have adapted to ultra-remote living at the Royal Flying Doctor Service base and the School of the Air. Encounter fearsome desert creatures at the Alice Springs Reptile Park, and take in sweeping views of the West MacDonnell Ranges from the top of Anzac Hill.

Beat Australia's summer heat on this water-focused tour of the Wes MacDonnell Ranges. Spend the whole day pool-hopping in the national park with a small group, which ensures personalized attention and an intimate atmosphere. Stops include Ellery Creek Big Hole, Ormiston Gorge, the Glen Helen Gorge, and others for chances to don your bathing suit and jump in. Along the way, listen to guided commentary on the area's ecology and wildlife.