Tour overview

This 4-day tour explores the heart of Australia's Red Centre, from the great monolith of Uluru and the domes of Kata Tjuta to the sandstone walls of Kings Canyon, with an experienced driver-guide sharing the stories of the land and its Anangu owners. You travel in an air-conditioned coach and stay three nights at the Desert Gardens Hotel at Ayers Rock Resort, so you unpack only once. Breakfast at Kings Creek Station and a dinner are included, along with your Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park ticket and a complimentary transfer from Ayers Rock Airport.

On arrival you visit the Uluru–Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre to learn about Anangu traditions and the Tjukurpa, the law that guides life here. Your guide then leads you to sacred sites around the base of Uluru, including the Kuniya Walk to the Mutitjulu Waterhole, before you watch the rock change colour at sunset with a glass of sparkling wine.

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The second day is spent at Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park, with breakfast on the way at Kings Creek Station, a working cattle station that is also Australia's largest exporter of wild camels. You can choose the three-hour Rim Walk, rocky and steep in places, past beehive-shaped domes to lookouts over the sheer canyon walls and the waterhole known as the Garden of Eden, or an easier walk along the creek bed.

Rising early, you watch the first rays of sunrise light up Uluru from Talinguru Nyakunytjaku with a warming drink, then travel to the 36 domes of Kata Tjuta for a walk into Walpa Gorge. On your final morning you can experience Bruce Munro's Field of Light, an installation of 50,000 glowing spheres spread across the desert, before your transfer to the airport.

The physical rating is medium, with an optional steep rim walk and early starts. This short tour suits travellers who want to see the Red Centre's three great landscapes with expert commentary and minimal planning. Pack a hat, sunscreen and a fly net, and bring layers for cool desert mornings and evenings. Departures run almost every day of the year, so it is easy to fit into a wider trip around Australia.

Trip highlights

  • The Uluru–Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre (Day 1)
  • The Kuniya Walk and Mutitjulu Waterhole (Day 1)
  • Sunset at Uluru with sparkling wine (Day 1)
  • The Kings Canyon Rim Walk (Day 2)
  • Sunrise over Uluru and Walpa Gorge (Day 3)
  • The Field of Light (Day 4)

Your route

3 stops from Uluru (Ayers Rock) to Kata Tjuta

4-day route: Ayers Rock Resort – Uluru – Kings Canyon – Kata Tjuta – Ayers Rock Resort
  1. Uluru (Ayers Rock) Days 1–4
  2. Kings Canyon Day 2
  3. Kata Tjuta Day 3

Why choose this tour

Uluru, Kings Canyon and Kata Tjuta in four days, with one hotel base. An experienced driver-guide sharing Anangu culture and outback stories.

Best suited to

  • Travellers short on time
  • First-time visitors to the Outback
  • Families with children aged 5 and over
  • Nature and culture lovers
The domes of Kata Tjuta in Australia's Red Centre

Day-by-day itinerary

4 days from Uluru, Australia to Uluru, Australia

  1. Day 1 · Uluru–Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre, Mutitjulu Waterhole, Uluru Uluru

    Sacred sites and sunset.

    Hotel
    Desert Gardens Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Kings Creek Station, Kings Canyon Kings Canyon

    A choice of rim or creek-bed walks.

    Hotel
    Desert Gardens Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Talinguru Nyakunytjaku, Kata Tjuta, Walpa Gorge Uluru sunrise and Kata Tjuta

    Sunrise, then the domes of Kata Tjuta.

    Hotel
    Desert Gardens Hotel
    Meals
    Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Field of Light Field of Light

    Glowing lights, then a transfer to the airport.

Red rock domes in the Outback

Where you stay

  • Ayers Rock Resort (3 nights) Desert Gardens Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 3 nights at Ayers Rock Resort
  • Meals 1 breakfast and 1 dinner
  • Air-conditioned coach and airport transfers
  • Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park ticket
  • Cultural Centre, Kuniya Walk and Uluru sunset
  • Kings Canyon with a choice of walks
  • Uluru sunrise and Walpa Gorge
  • Experienced driver-guide

Not included

  • Flights
  • Field of Light tickets where not stated
  • Meals not included 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
A red road through the Outback

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a small group
  • You dislike early starts
  • You want many meals included
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Day 2 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Day 3
FCDO advice UK FCDO travel advice for Australia
Glowing lights in the desert

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £985 per person, twin share, tour only. 525 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

How hard is the Kings Canyon Rim Walk?

About three hours, rocky and steep in places. An easier creek-bed walk is also available.

Are airport transfers included?

Yes, from Ayers Rock Airport. Flights should arrive before 1:30pm on Day 1.

Is the park ticket included?

Yes, the Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park ticket is included.

Do I need a visa?

UK visitors need an electronic travel authority for Australia.

What is the minimum age?

The minimum age is 5.

Who leads the tour?

An experienced driver-guide gives commentary throughout.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

ATOL protected 100% financially protected in a Trust bank account PTS 6035 4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary

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