The 15 Best Alice Springs Tours

1.Day Trip to Uluru with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 761 reviews · 1 day · from $254Our pick

Full-day Uluru tour from Alice Springs with guided walks, Aboriginal cultural learning, and a sunset BBQ plus sparkling wine.

“Yad, the guide was great as were the drivers; we spent just the right amount of time at each stop but we could have used a bit more time for lunch; the steak BBQ at the end of day around sunset was great and there was plenty of food, wine, beer, and sparkling wine; we arrived around midnight in Alice so it's a very long day”

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2.Ayers Rock Day Trip from Alice Springs Including BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 639 reviews · from $262

A full-day guided Uluru trip from Alice Springs with cultural centre learning, base walks, and a sunset BBQ with sparkling wine.

“You will be out for at least 18 hours, so try and avoid having anything planned with an early start the next day. Journey to is ok, coming back it's dark, so take something to read, listen to or try and nap (roads are not to bumpy). You are in the hRead more”

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3.Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 426 reviews · from $265Top rated

Ride a hot air balloon over Alice Springs at dawn, watch the crew inflate, then celebrate with sparkling wine and outback views.

“We’ve lived in Mparntwe for 2 years and did this as a last activity the weekend before leaving town- it was absolutely beautiful and would highly recommend the experience. Claudia and Duncan were also wonderful hosts? Very friendly and knowledgeable about the region, it’s history, and of course ballooning.”

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4.Alice Springs Camel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 404 reviews · from $64

Ride gentle camels near Alice Springs on red sand tracks in the West MacDonnell Ranges, with hotel pickup and sunset options.

“We had a fun experience riding camels with Micki. We finished the ride with drinks and snacks chatting with the owner Marcus. Something everyone should do in the Outback!!!”

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5.Early Morning Hot Air Balloon Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 243 reviews · 4 hours · from $258

Early morning Alice Springs hot air balloon over the MacDonnell Ranges, 30 or 60 minutes in the air, plus sparkling wine on landing.

“With top organisation, an awesome Team (especially Marco di Lugano) we´ve experienced a wonderful day! Greetings from Germany.”

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6.Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Alice Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · from $713

3-day Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon camping safari from Alice Springs with sunrise and sunset, guided hikes, meals, and coach transport.

“A good balanced and compact itinerary covering the best sites to see with just enough hiking activities”

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7.4-Day Rock to Rock Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 141 reviews · 4 days · from $516

4-day Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon adventure with sunrise hikes, swag camping, meals included, and sunset wine in Australia’s Red Centre.

“I loved this tour. It was of course amazing to see this part of the country and learn about the history and culture, but our guide Sophie made it soo special. Her energy was amazing and she went out of her way to give us the best experience possible. Would recommend!”

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8.From Alice Spring: West MacDonnell Ranges Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 98 reviews · 4h 20m · from $109

Half-day West MacDonnell Ranges tour from Alice Springs with Anzac Hill, John Flynn’s grave reserve, Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, and Honeymoon Gap.

“Excellent guide that was flexible. Because of the rain deluge, he had to modify the tour. We saw very interesting sights and we are happy with the itinerary he did.”

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9.From Alice Springs/Yulara: 4-Day Red Centre 4WD Camping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 68 reviews · 84 hours - 4 days · from $830

4 days of 4WD camping in Australia’s Red Centre, hitting Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon, and West MacDonnell gorges with guided walks.

“What an unforgettable experience! Our guide Mikki was absolutely fantastic – an authentic, engaging storyteller who brought every part of the journey to life. We had so much rain that roads were closed, we got bogged, and plans had to change on the fly… but it turned into a truly crazy adventure in the best possible way. Mikki drove brilliantly through mud and water, never once stressed, always calm, confident, and in control. Her professionalism and attitude kept the whole group relaxed and laughing, and by the end we felt like a really well-bonded crew. The food was great, the accommodation was comfortable, and the shared experience (and laughter!) made…”

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10.West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 59 reviews · 10h 30m · from $138

West MacDonnell Ranges day trip from Alice Springs with swims, Standley Chasm light shows, and Aboriginal ochre country.

“Our informative, friendly guide & driver Shrianna, was the perfect host. Our 0700 - 1700 was an easy pace covering key sights with insightful guided walks and commentary. West MacDonnell and surrounds the idea day trip”

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11.From Alice Springs/Yulara: 2 Day Uluru Kata Tjuta Rock Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 1 day - 36 hours · from $421

Two days in Australia’s Red Centre with Uluru sunset, Mutitjulu walks, Kata Tjuta sunrise hikes, and outback camping for $421.

“To był świetnie spędzony czas. Widoki, przeżycia, informacje jakie przekazywał nam Aaron zostaną z nami na długo. Niezapomniana noc pod gwiazdami... Chociaż z nieba palił żar, warto było aby to wszystko zobaczyć.”

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12.Alice Town and Country Half Day Sunset Tour -Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 5h 30m · from $138

Small-group Alice Springs half-day with Araluen Art Centre, School of Air, Royal Flying Doctor stories, Gap Dreaming, and sunset at Anzac Hill.

“All stops offered insight into the people and places of Alice Springs — informative and scenic!”

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13.Town Highlights and West MacDonnell Ranges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 10h 30m · from $187

A one-day Alice Springs plus West MacDonnell Ranges tour with key outback stops, Aboriginal cultural sites, and world-changing community services.

“Dave was an amazing tour guide and we were really happy that we had the opportunity to see the West Range. They were absolutely stunning. We also really enjoyed learning so much about Alice Springs and the tenacity of their residents.”

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14.West MacDonnell Ranges Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 10h 30m · from $123

Spend a full outback day from Alice Springs visiting Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Ellery Creek, Ormiston Gorge, plus lunch and swims.

“Wonderful insight into the vast region that we covered in the tour. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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15.West MacDonnell Ranges Full Day – Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13 reviews · 10 hours · from $197

A full-day small-group loop through Central Australia’s West MacDonnell Ranges, with chasms, waterholes, ochre and a bush-cooked lunch.

“We love the interaction between the tour guide and the detail commentary with a fun atmosphere”

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