Which Uluru tour suits you
You can see Uluru and Kata Tjuta on your own with a hire car and a park pass. A tour helps when you do not want to drive, when you want a guide on the Base Walk or when you want an evening with drinks at sunset. Most tours start from Yulara with hotel pickup, and some leave from Alice Springs.
Not every item on the market is the same kind of product. The free ranger-guided Mala walk is a short guided walk. The hop-on hop-off bus is transport only. Field of Light is a separate evening experience. Compare the length, the group size and the included items rather than the headline price alone.
Tour types compared
Example prices per person in Australian dollars as listed in October 2026. They change with dates and options.
| Tour type | Length | Example price from | Park pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uluru sunrise and Kata Tjuta by bus | 5 hours | AUD 186 | Not included |
| Sunset tour with wine and cheeseboard | 5 hours | AUD 186 | Not included |
| Guided base walk at sunrise with light breakfast | 5.5 hours | AUD 186 | Not included |
| Small-group Kata Tjuta afternoon tour | 3 hours | AUD 185 | Not included |
| Small-group trek around the base of Uluru | 6 hours | AUD 249 | Not included |
| Valley of the Winds circuit hike | 5.5 hours | AUD 249 | Not included |
| Segway tour at sunrise | 5 hours | AUD 259 | Not included |
| Field of Light sunrise tour with hot drinks | 2 hours | AUD 115 | – |
| Helicopter flight, 25 minutes in the air | 30 minutes | AUD 315 | – |
| Day trip from Alice Springs with barbecue dinner | 1 day | AUD 399 | Not included |
| Camping tour with Kings Canyon | 3 days | AUD 795 | Park fees included |
The Field of Light sunrise tour includes the entry to the installation and hot drinks at the viewing point, but no breakfast. The helicopter price includes the transfer and the 25 minutes of flying.
Our picks: tours compared
From a day trip out of Alice Springs to three days of camping.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in Australian dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Three-day camping trip to Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon
Camping nights with swag and sleeping bag, meals, a guide and guided walks. Park fees are included; alcohol and personal spending are not.
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Day trip from Alice Springs with sunset barbecue
Pickup and return from Alice Springs, a guide and a barbecue with sparkling wine at sunset. Breakfast, lunch and the park pass are extra.
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Sunrise Segway tour at the foot of Uluru
Accommodation transfers, a Segway briefing and a guided route to Mutitjulu Waterhole. Breakfast comes only with a certain option; the park pass is extra.
Check availability →Uluru and Kata Tjuta tours
Sunrise and sunset trips, guided walks, Kata Tjuta tours, helicopter flights and multi-day camping tours with live prices and availability. Check whether the park pass is included.
Choose by what you want to do
The same places, seen in different ways.
Sunrise or sunset at Uluru
Bus tours take you to the viewing areas and handle the timing and the parking. A sunset tour adds snacks and drinks. The park closes at night, so tours are planned around the closing time.
Sunrise and sunset →Walking with a guide
A guided base walk or a small-group trek covers part or all of the 10.6 km around the rock. Walks start early because of the heat. Some paths close in hot weather.
Base Walk →Kata Tjuta
The tours here walk the Walpa Gorge or the Valley of the Winds. The Valley of the Winds closes beyond the first lookout from 11:00 when 36 °C is forecast.
Kata Tjuta →Field of Light
The installation can be visited only with a booked ticket or tour. Prices start at AUD 50 for adults.
Field of Light →Hop-on hop-off bus, helicopter and camel rides
The hop-on hop-off bus is a paid transport service with stops at the Mala carpark, the Cultural Centre, Kuniya Piti and the Mutitjulu Waterhole. It is not a guided walk and does not include a park pass. Direct prices are AUD 140 for an adult, AUD 70 for a child and AUD 350 for a family for 1 day. Two days cost AUD 180 and AUD 90, and three days AUD 230 and AUD 115. Book ahead from May to October.
The bus to Kata Tjuta runs a sunrise service to the Walpa Gorge or the Valley of the Winds. The sunset service has no Valley of the Winds option. Check the return time against the heat closure before you choose a long walk.
A helicopter operator at the Town Square helipad offers flights over the park with hotel transfers. It states that its flights do not go directly over Uluru. The page on camel tours covers the one-hour rides at sunrise and sunset. The free resort shuttle in Yulara does not run into the national park, as explained on the Yulara page.
Uluru tours: frequently asked questions
Is the park pass included in an Uluru tour?
In most day tours it is not. The pass costs AUD 38 for adults and you buy it separately. Multi-day camping tours may include the park fees, so read the included items. See the park pass page.
Do I need a tour, or can I visit by myself?
Both work. With a hire car you can reach the viewing areas, the walks and Kata Tjuta on your own. Without a car you need a tour or the paid hop-on hop-off bus, because there are no taxis or public transport in the park.
Which tour is best for sunrise?
A sunrise tour to the viewing area at Talinguru Nyakunytjaku or a guided base walk are the usual choices. A Field of Light sunrise tour is a shorter option of about 2 hours.
How far ahead should I book?
The bus operator recommends booking ahead, especially from May to October. Check availability for your dates before you finalise flights and hotels.
Are there tours from Alice Springs?
Yes. Day trips and multi-day tours start in Alice Springs, 465 km from Uluru. A day trip means a very long day on the road. Multi-day tours are often more relaxed. See getting there.
Is this site a tour operator?
No. This is an independent guide and does not run tours. It is not connected to any operator.