Tours & Activities in Alice Springs

Get picked up in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle and begin your "Best of Alice" tour!

Journey into the heart of Australia's Red Centre on a full-day tour from Alice Springs. Hike in the wilderness of Uluru National Park and learn about the Aboriginal culture.

Outback Elite Tours’ Classic West MacDonnell Ranges tour visits the same places that the big companies do, but because we are a small outfit, we add a personal touch and we do it in style. Our guides have years of experience in the Outback and we have a passion and a knowledge base the big guys just can’t match. The West Macs are a stunning natural wonder that deserve to be as famous as nearby Uluru and King’s Canyon. In fact, this spectacular National Park is soon expected to be World Heritage listed. It really is that good! This prehistoric mountain range is broken by a series of gorges and chasms and is dotted with beautiful waterholes, and isolated pockets of wildlife and plants found nowhere else in the world. Relicts of when these rugged mountains once towered over a tropical landscape. Known as Toritja to the local Arrente Aboriginal people, it is rich with ancient creation stories and sacred sights.

Watch choreographed drones and listen to traditional Inma music

Enjoy a unique experience while contemplating Australia's Northern Territory from the heights with this Alice Springs Balloon Flight. Admire the magical sunrise

Lighten up your afternoon with a trip to Kata Tjuta and experience a spectacular sunset!

Uncover the wonders of Australia's Red Center on this 3-day camping adventure from Yulara. Immerse yourself in this awe-inspiring region and discover Uluru, Kings Canyon, and Kata Tjuta National Park.

Outback Elite Tours provides a unique, small group 4WD experience that takes you deep into the Red Centre’s beautiful and remote sand hill country, in comfort and style. You will discover the history of the early explorers, local Aboriginal culture, the iconic Simpson Desert and stunning landscapes and rock formations. This tour will provide you with that feeling that you are getting away from it all, but we ensure you do it in comfort and style in an air-conditioned 4WD vehicle, with delicious cuisine on hand and our passionate and experienced guides.

Fly up, up, and away over Alice Springs

Discover some of the main tourist attractions around Australia's third largest city in the north with this Alice Springs Guided Tour.

Experience a 60 minute early morning hot-air balloon flight in Alice Springs, float over the Outback and enjoy the desert tranquility with some light refreshments.

Experience the breathtaking feeling of floating silently above the Australian Outback as the sun slowly rises over the desert landscape. Embark on an awe-inspiring ballooning trip in Alice Springs.

Discover the beautiful East MacDonnell Ranges on this fascinating 1 day tour. Departing from Alice Springs, explore beautiful locations, stunning wildlife and local history. Feast on a delicious morning tea and picnic lunch amongst nature. Witness the unique natural beauty of Trephina Gorge with some of the best walks in Australia Enjoy a delicious morning tea and picnic lunch Visit the ghost mining town of Arltunga Explore the Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park and Corroboree Rock of great significance to local Aboriginal people Take a picture of one of the largest Ghost Gum in Australia

Discover Uluru at your own pace – it's like having a tour guide in your pocket!

Travel with the peace and comfort of knowing that, should you need assistance on your trip, Civitatis has your back - don't let anything spoil your trip!

Experience a 30 minute early morning hot-air balloon flight in Alice Springs, float over the Outback and enjoy the desert tranquility with some light refreshments.

Experience the best of the West MacDonnell Ranges. Marvel at the fiery red walls of the mountains in the desert sun, visit gorges and waterfalls, spot local wildlife and learn from your expert guide.

Immerse yourself into the history of Mparntwe (pronounced m’barn-twa), the Arrernte name of Alice Springs. Learn how it came to be the central hub of the Australian outback by visiting the historical sites that played a big part in the evolution of a town originally called Stuart and its progression to what Alice Springs is today.

Hear stories and learn local secrets

Explore the scenic desert landscape of West MacDonnell Ranges and National Park on a guided bush walk through the Standley Chasm.

Hidden amidst the rugged Finke Gorge National Park, Palm Valley is one of the most impressive destinations in Central Australia. Outback Elite Tours small group 4WD adventure is like no other, taking you along the oldest river in the world into an oasis in the middle of the Outback and home to the red cabbage palm (unique to this region), ancient rock formations and springs fed pools. This is one of the most unique and fascinating places in Australia.  You will also have an opportunity to visit the local Aboriginal community at Hermannsburg

Enjoy a sunset BBQ with transfers in air-conditioned vehicle

Enjoy a luxury coach transfer from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock Resort. Stop at a camel farm and learn about the history of the camel in Australia. Hear about the natural and geological features of the region that you pass through, from your driver/guide.

The West MacDonnell, Ranges full-day tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges. View spectacular outback scenery and take photos as we travel along through magnificent Outback Country, stopping at the many historical locations. Have time to enjoy the region's natural beauty. Travel in the desert sun, visit gorges and waterfalls, spot local wildlife, and learn from your expert guide. Tour attractions include Anzac Hill, Honeymoon Gap (Temple Bar Gap), Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Ellery Creek Big Hole, Ormiston Gorge, Mount Sonder Lookout, Glen Helen, Ochre Pits and return to your hotel. While you do your picnic walk or swimming at Ormiston Gorge, we do bush cooking, including Kangaroo and Lamb, and your picnic lunch is ready for you once you arrive.

Hear stories and learn the local history of the region

Discover the beauty of the Australian Outback landscape on this guided camel ride. Bond with your gentle camel as you spot kangaroos and other wildlife during this must-do experience.

The East MacDonnell Ranges half-day tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the panoramic landscapes of the East MacDonnell Ranges. View spectacular outback scenery and take photos as we travel along through magnificent Outback Country, stopping at the many historical locations. The East MacDonnell Ranges are popular as Central Australia’s most famous outback landscapes – gaps, gorges, bush walks, Aboriginal art, and unique geological formations.

Discover the diverse landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of Australia's deserts

Enjoy the beautiful desert scenery between Ayers Rock Resort and Alice Springs on this transfer. Enjoy amazing views of Atila (Mt Conner) and stop for afternoon tea along the way.

The East MacDonnell Ranges or East Macs as known by local Centralians are every bit as beautiful as their famous cousins, the West MacDonnell Ranges. The East MacDonnell Ranges are ancient formations that reveal geological formations, fossils, picturesque gorges, Aboriginal Dreamtime stories and early European mining adventures. Outback Elite Tours East Macs tour has a feeling of getting away from it all. You will be on your own personalised tour of the East Macs when you join our unsurpassed, small group tour. A luxurious and air-conditioned 4WD will ensure your journey is in comfort and style, delicious cuisine will be served throughout the day and our experienced guide will share their passion and knowledge on this part of Central Australia, leaving you wanting to go on another adventure and discover more from this amazing region. On this tour you can follow a set itinerary or customise this tour to suit your interests before departure.