A one day guided coach tour from Alice Springs to Uluru and back, with the Aboriginal Cultural Centre, guided walks at the base of Uluru, and a sunset BBQ dinner with bubbly.
Days
- 17.75 hours, full day
Group size
- Max 52
Start / finish
- Alice Springs / Alice Springs (or Ayers Rock Resort)
- Alice Springs, late at night after sunset
Return
- Alice Springs, late at night after sunset
Transport
- Air-conditioned coach with accommodation pick-up and drop-off
Meals
- Sunset BBQ dinner with sparkling wine; snacks and drinks
Route
Included experiences
- Aboriginal Cultural Centre — Anangu and Pitjantjatjara culture
- Uluru — guided Mala Walk and rock art
- Mutitjulu Waterhole — guided walk and stories
- Uluru — sunset BBQ with bubbly
- Mount Connor Lookout — Alice Springs start only
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
4.7
Based on 29 reviews
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AI summary of 29 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the knowledgeable and professional guides, who provide engaging commentary throughout the journey and at Uluru itself, along with the well-organised sunset BBQ that features good food and drinks, often catering for vegetarian requirements. The most striking aspect across reviews is the exceptional sunset experience at Uluru, which travellers describe as memorable and worthwhile despite the demanding 16 to 17-hour day trip. The primary caveat is the length of the journey, with the five to six-hour drive each way proving exhausting for some, though most reviewers accept this as a necessary trade-off for seeing Uluru without staying overnight; travellers also note that some facilities along the route are poor, flies can be bothersome, and bus seating can feel cramped on such a long trip.
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“Well worth the 5 hour ride from Alice Springs”
The five-hour bus ride from Alice was comfortable enough up front, with two welcome pit stops. After the driver change, Vad shared plenty of stories about Uluru and its culture as we drove and walked, and the BBQ was a nice chance to chat before a spectacular sunset. We'd ask for Vad again.
“Great experience but prepare for the long journey”
The coach was fairly modern with a toilet, though most charging ports didn't work. Our guide Yad, who took over at Yulara, was excellent, and the BBQ dinner was perfect for sunset photos and a chat. Be ready for almost five hours each way, though the outbound scenery is beautiful.
“Excellent”
A long 16-hour day, but the seats were comfy and the schedule left good time for sights, food and toilet breaks. Andy and Gary were excellent, the BBQ and drinks were good, and we got lovely sunset photos of Uluru.
“1 day Uluru trip.”
It felt pricey with the park entry on top, but the BBQ was very nice and made it worth it. A long, tiring day.
“Wonderful day”
A great day trip, Uluru was awesome and the guide looked after me well, though the day was a bit long.
“Ayers Rock”
Wonderful guides, beautiful scenery and a great BBQ. Despite the heat and the long day, we really enjoyed it.
