Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Kings Canyon Camping Tour

4.8 (462 verified reviews)

Tour group posing with drinks at a fenced viewing area while Uluru glows orange under a sunset sky

Hikers in single file on a raised boardwalk leading into a narrow gorge between Kata Tjuta's red walls

Couple on a wooden footbridge below stepped red sandstone cliffs and a staircase at Kings Canyon

Row of travelers in camp chairs on a red dune watching Uluru in golden low-angle light

Four people on a dune lookout watching the sun drop beside the silhouette of Kata Tjuta

About This Experience

Departures from Alice Springs pick up at about 6 am and drive to Yulara with an early lunch on the way; departures from Yulara or Ayers Rock Airport pick up between 1:40 and 2 pm. The first afternoon is a guided hike between the domes of Kata Tjuta, followed by a light snack while you watch sunset over Uluru and a shared dinner at camp.

Day 2 starts early with sunrise over Uluru. Your guide takes you to a cultural site to learn about Anangu rock art and creation stories, and you then walk the full Uluru base walk (10.6 km, about 3.5 hours) at your own pace. After lunch you visit the Cultural Centre, then drive to a campsite near Watarrka National Park for dinner and a night under the desert sky.

On day 3 you walk the guided Kings Canyon Rim Walk past the Lost City domes, the Garden of Eden and the Amphitheatre. After lunch the group drives back toward Yulara, arriving in the late afternoon, or on to Alice Springs, arriving about 6 pm.

On the 3-night option you have a free evening in Yulara, with optional activities such as the Field of Light or a camel sunset tour at your own expense, and a final night at camp. After breakfast on day 4 you get a transfer to your Yulara accommodation or Ayers Rock Airport, at about 9 am.

You sleep in Aussie swags with a sleeping bag provided and basic shared facilities. All meals are included, and a multilingual audio guide app lets you follow the commentary in English, French, German, Japanese, Korean or Spanish.

Highlights

Guided afternoon hike between the domes of Kata Tjuta
Uluru at sunset on day 1 and at sunrise on day 2
The full Uluru base walk (10.6 km) at your own pace
Anangu rock art and creation stories at a cultural site with your guide
Kings Canyon Rim Walk past the Lost City, Garden of Eden and Amphitheatre
Cultural Centre visit with art and stories from Western and Central Desert peoples

What's Included

✓ 2 or 3 nights camping in Aussie swags, with sleeping bag and basic shared facilities
✓ All meals (dietary needs catered with 48 hours' notice; no day-1 lunch from Yulara)
✓ Watarrka and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park entry fees
✓ Expert local outback guide and guided walks at Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon
✓ All-terrain vehicle transport
✓ Multilingual audio guide via a mobile app

Not Included

Alcohol
Pillow
Lunch on day 1 for Yulara departures (no food outlets at Ayers Rock Airport)
Optional activities in Yulara on the 3-night option
Personal items

What to Bring

Sturdy walking shoes
3-liter water bottle
Hat, sunscreen and insect repellent or fly net
Warm clothing in winter
Torch and power bank (limited power at camp)
Small pillow

Good to Know & Caveats

Yulara departures pick up between 1:40 and 2 pm, so your flight must land before 1:45 pm; have lunch first and be ready in walking shoes.
The 2-night tour finishes in Alice Springs at about 6 pm on day 3; the 3-night tour finishes in Yulara at about 9 am on day 4.
A strict 15 kg luggage limit applies: one small to medium soft bag or backpack plus a small daypack.
Parts of the Uluru base walk had storm repairs in 2026 and sections can close; check the park's notices before you go.
Summer daytime temperatures regularly exceed 35°C, and Kings Canyon Rim Walk starts must be before 9 am on days forecast to reach 36°C.

Not Suitable For

Children under 8 years
People with mobility impairments

Meeting Point

Pickup at Alice Springs hotels (about 6 am) or at Yulara / Ayers Rock Airport (1:40 to 2 pm)

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.8/5 by 462 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

Excellent. It was a great experience with an amazing group of people. Hannah did an awesome job, getting us from place to place and sharing with us history, stories, identification of plants and generally keeping us safe. Walking the base of Uluru, seeing it at its best times, visiting Kata Tjuta and doing the Rim Walk at Kings Canyon were all a WOW for me. Nature at its best. The food was plentiful for our group and not a chance of going hungry. It was a first for me, camping and sleeping in a swag . I loved it. Thankyou.
— Beverley, 2026-09

James was a brilliant guide; knowledgeable but fun. He managed to cater for a diverse group very well. A very good leader. He looked after his chickens admirably. A great experience!
— Jacqueline, 2026-09

Tour Guide Tom was awesome, knowledgeable and funny. He took care of everything. Had a really good time with him, definitely recommended to other travellers.
— Mohak, 2026-09

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I start in Alice Springs or Yulara?

Both. Alice Springs departures pick up at about 6 am from listed hotels. Yulara departures pick up between 1:40 and 2 pm at Yulara or Ayers Rock Airport, and your flight must arrive before 1:45 pm. The 2-night tour ends in Alice Springs, the 3-night tour in Yulara.

Where do you sleep on this camping tour?

You camp in traditional Aussie swags with a sleeping bag included and basic shared facilities, first near Yulara and then at a campsite near Watarrka National Park. A pillow is not supplied, so bring a small one.

Are meals and park fees included?

Yes. All meals are included, with dietary needs catered if you tell the operator 48 hours before departure, except lunch on day 1 for Yulara departures. Entry fees for Watarrka and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks are also included.

How much walking is there?

Quite a lot: a 2-hour guided walk at Kata Tjuta, the full 10.6 km Uluru base walk (about 3.5 hours) and the 6 km Kings Canyon Rim Walk. You need to be comfortable on rocky tracks in heat.

What can I bring on the tour?

There is a strict 15 kg limit: one small to medium soft bag or backpack plus a daypack. Pack sturdy shoes, a 3-liter water bottle, a hat, sunscreen, a torch, insect repellent or a fly net, warm clothes in winter and a power bank.

What is the cancellation policy?

The listing allows free cancellation up to 7 days in advance for a full refund. Cancellations inside 7 days are not refunded under the listing's terms.