Top Alice Springs Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Travel from Alice Springs to World Heritage-listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to see Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Considered the spiritual of the Red Centre, these two sacred sites feature stunning scenery and significant cultural importance. Discover the highlights with your guides, who take you to Mutitjulu Waterhole, Mala walk and the Cultural Centre. Learn about local Aboriginal history and traditions during this all-inclusive tour. Includes a buffet breakfast, lunch, snacks and an Aussie barbecue during the sunset at Uluru.

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

Discover the legendary heart of Outback culture on 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.

Head to Palm Valley from Alice Springs to explore an Aboriginal community and a beautiful oasis in the outback. Visit the historic town of Hermannsburg with its historic buildings and Aboriginal art gallery before heading to the Cycad Gorge for a nature walk around the oasis. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Kalaranga Lookout and take in the views of the MacDonnell Ranges just as the sun sets behind them.

Experience the majestic, Dreamtime landscapes of Australia’s Red Centre with this 3-day tour from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock. Witness an unforgettable sunset and sunrise over Uluru and explore the mythical formations of Kata Tjuta. Take an optional camel ride, explore Aboriginal history at the Mutitjulu waterhole and take a guided walk along the spectacular rim of Kings Canyon.

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.

Immerse yourself in the mythical desert landscape of the Outback on this 2-day tour from Alice Springs. Witness an awe-inspiring sunset and sunrise over Uluru (Ayers Rock) and admire the majestic rock formations of Kata Tjuta. Delve into aboriginal history at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre and come face-to-face with ancient rock art at the Mutitjulu waterhole. Travel by comfortable coach, and stay overnight your choice of accommodation near Ayers Rock.

The MacDonnell Ranges are an ideal place to see rare desert wildlife, gorges, and watering holes—they are also conveniently located closer to Alice Springs than popular Uluru. This makes it easier to see a lot of the ranges in one day, as this tour does. Make more than half a dozen stops at watering holes, gorges, and archeological sites, and take advantage of provided meals and transport from your hotel.

Discover the plants, animals, and people of Australia’s central desert environments during an evening tour of the Alice Springs Desert Park. Your guide leads you on a nighttime walking tour that allows you to see creatures such as echidna and mala (rufous-hare wallaby) as they become active after dark.

Sometimes driving through a small part of the Australian Outback isn’t enough. See the desert from above on a morning hot-air balloon ride. This tour from Alice Springs gets you up in the air near dawn for a scenic ride. Spot wildlife, including the elusive Red Kangaroo, from above, take in views of the landscape, and enjoy sparkling wine afterward.

Get off the beaten track with a veteran driver/guide on this small-group 4WD adventure that whisks you from your accommodation direct to the Red Centre. Yet 4WD doesn’t mean roughing it: enjoy air-conditioning and three gourmet meals as you check off the surreal rock formations of Chambers Pillar, Rainbow Valley, and Mushroom Rock. Along the way, see ancient carvings, explore an Aboriginal art center, and watch a radiant sunset.

Travel by 4WD-vehicle through the heart of the Red Centre on a 3-day tour of Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and Kings Canyon. Have the option to include a Sounds of Silence Dinner after seeing the sunrise and set over two of Australia's most iconic landmarks, Uluru and Kata Tjuta, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. Stay overnight in 4.5-star hotels and complete your tour in either Alice Springs or Ayers Rock. This small-group tour is limited to 6 participants for a more personalized experience

Get off the beaten track on this 4WD adventure and see places in Central Australia that are missed by many visitors. In a small group of no more than four people, head into the rugged Finke Gorge National Park to Palm Valley. See Australia's only palm trees, ancient rock formations, and more, and visit the Aboriginal community at Hermannsburg.

Outback Elite Tour’s Rainbow Valley Private Sunset Tour is like no other, over there you will experience one of the most magnificent sunset in Central Australia. This tour is the ideal solution for single, couples or group of friends for a fully personalised experience. Travel in style at your own pace enjoying the comfort of a modern 4WD vehicle.

Want to see the Red Centre's greatest natural attractions in under three days? Easy. Jump on this trip and you'll get to admire Uluru by sunrise and sunset, explore the natural wonders of Kings Canyon – the Lost City, Amphitheatre, Garden of Eden and North and South Walls – and weave through the gigantic boulders and gullies of Kata Tjuta. Experience the heart of the Red Centre with the best guides in the business who know the culture, people and Outback like the back of their hand. Spend you days gaining a deeper understanding into the spiritual importance of Uluru and its surrounds, and your nights camping on Australia’s red earth and dining under the stars.