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Take a relaxed journey to the heart of Australia and experience its wondrous highlights with this overnight experience.
Take in stunning views of Uluru National Park heritage-listed sites and learn about ancient cultural practices. Enjoy drinks and BBQ as the sun goes down and tick the coveted Uluru sunset experience off your list.
You will travel with a friendly, professional and accredited tour guide on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure through the heart of Australia.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Discover an unforgettable overnight experience exploring the breathtaking beauty of Uluru and Kata Tjuta National Park.
Uluru Sacred Sites
Uluru Sunset BBQ with a glass of bubbly
Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge
Outback scenery
Mount Connor Lookout (From Alice Springs only)
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Day 1:
Pick-up from your Alice Springs accommodation
Professional, experienced, and accredited tour guide
Comfortable air-conditioned transport
Uluru Sacred Sites guided walks
Uluru Sunset BBQ with drinks
Overnight accommodation at Outback Pioneer Hotel
Day 2:
Professional, experienced, and accredited tour guide
Comfortable air-conditioned transport
Uluru Sunrise with light refreshments
Breakfast
Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge guided walk
Afternoon transfer to Alice Springs accommodation
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1
Your adventure begins with a relaxing picturesque journey through the outback. We will pick you up from your Alice Springs accommodation around 6.45 AM to embark on our journey. If you’re starting from Ayers Rock, we can arrange to pick you up at the airport (subject to flight arrival details) or at Ayers Rock Resort, with pickup at the resort scheduled for approximately 1:30 PM.
Our first stop is at Erldunda Roadhouse, where you can enjoy a coffee break before we continue on our way. Next, we’ll drive to Yulara Town Square in Ayers Rock Resort, where you can have lunch at your leisure.
In the afternoon, we’ll explore the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. You’ll have the opportunity to take short walks around the base of the magnificent Uluru, immersing yourself in the sacred traditions and stories of the Anangu people. One of the day’s highlights will be sipping drinks and savouring BBQ while watching the sunset on Uluru—a truly unforgettable experience.
After the sun has dipped below the horizon, you’ll be taken to the Outback Pioneer Hotel for your overnight stay, where you can relax and reflect on your first day of this remarkable journey.
Day 2
Today begins with an early start, but the experience will be truly rewarding! Enjoy a breathtaking sunrise view of Uluru with a cup of coffee or tea to kickstart your day. After sunrise, we’ll return to your hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast, we’ll set off to explore Kata Tjuta, where you’ll take a leisurely walk through Walpa Gorge and enjoy the spectacular views from the site’s viewing platform. Following this, we’ll head back to the resort. If you are returning to Alice Springs, we will pick you up at the resort for the transfer. Please note that you can do optional/additional activities at the resort, at your own expense, and subject to availability.
Effective 17 May 2023, a 1.6% credit card surcharge will be added at checkout and is non-refundable.
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IMPORTANT: PLEASE BRING A FLY MASK
There are flies everywhere in the Northern territory, there's a cool camel story behind it. But please bring a fly mask otherwise you won't be able to stand still for 2 seconds without flies buzzing near your face and bothering you.
At Uluru, we took a couple of hours walking around the monolith, learning about its history and significance to the aboriginal community. It was followed by one of the best sunsets and golden hour. It just didn't end there, on the way back, with zero light pollution, we could clearly see the stars and the milky way. Our driver stopped at night on the highway and turned off all the lights so we could stargaze. It was amazing. Thanks to Emu Experience for this tour.







We were provided with water and a snack after the walks then spent an hour at the cultural centre before heading to the viewing area for the sunset BBQ. We had steak, sausages, a variety of salads and lamingtons for dessert whilst the sun set.
Local Anangu women sell dot canvas paintings at the viewing area so bring some cash if you would like to buy one. Beware that the sunset area gets very busy - numerous coach tours turn up at sunset - but everyone gets a good view of the sunset.
It was a great tour to do with our four year old as we saw the highlights of Uluru butwas back at the hotel at 7pm.





35-36 degree outside. 40-45 degree inside. Not pleasant. Stopped for a 40 min lunch break at restaurant that takes 40min to cook. Needless to say no lunch time had. Would recommend looking at other tours. Drivers were good however, thanks for their knowledge and driving. Unfortunately the one star is for the lack of comfort and adequate time for lunch..
Charlie, our driver started really informative about the trip, nature and tourism in and around Alice Spring. The bus was half full so we all had a two seater, perfect for snoozing during the first km.
During the ride Charlie kept us informed about the surroundings and her experiences as a driver which was really informative, fun and nice to hear.
The coach was comfortable, not bumpy, there was a working emergency toilet on board and the temperature was really comfortable.
After 2 hours our first stop was at Erldunda roadhouse for some breakfast, tea and a toiletstop where we left at 0945. At 1220 we arrived in Yulara where Charlie went off the coach to sleep during the afternoon and Yad the guide, brought us to the city center so we could have lunch by ourselves.
At 1330 we drove from Yulara to Uluru NP. We had a couple stops, drove around Uluru and Yad told us a lot of interesting information about the culture, history and geological details of this special area which was really informative.
After this we had a stop at the cultural centre from 1615 to 1700. We had plenty of time to have a drink and buy some souvenirs.
At 1710 we were at the barbecue area where we enjoyed the sunset until 1835. On our way back through Uluru we picked up some other people and at 1907 we were on our way to Alice Springs where we arrived safely at 0015. A long but perfect day







Our last stop was an outdoor venue with a perfect view of Ayer’s Rock for a nice barbecue with plenty of options for fussy eaters (not me :-) )
Only downside was that we were trying to understand words in the native Aboriginal language and also understand them with Yad’s accent. A bit of a challenge, but there are plenty of informational signs along the walking routes.

Emu Run Experience we're a very professional company to deal with.
We were picked up on time from Ayers Rock Resort and driven in comfort on the bus to our vantage point.
Waiting for us on our arrival was one very sumptuous "Aussie" BBQ, drinks and bubbly to toast the Uluru sunset.
The guides and our chef James could not do enough to make sure we thoroughly enjoyed this once in a lifetime experience.
I would highly recommend this Emu Run Expeience tour.
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Because we couldn't align dates for other tours to our desired visits to Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon, Emu Run presented the option of a private tour over three days to these areas. A bit more expensive, but what an experience - just the tour guide, my partner and I. Our guide Filippe was brilliant. He made sure we had the best time. Provided us with lots of information about the area, and also willing to share lots about his homeland of Chile - which now puts Chile on our list of places we want to go. The flexibility of the private tour means you're not locked into group timings, and you are able to spend a little more time at some points of interest, as long as you still fit in with the overall allowable tour times.
The Uluru gonna be an unforgettable experience with Emurun and it's awesome Tours and Tour guides!
Thanks a lot



BBQ in the evening was well worth the effort with Uluru providing the perfect back drop. Highly recommend this tour.


The experience was wonderful taking in sacred sites and swimming holes - well worth it.
went on the uluru tour with sheldon and yad. the bus was comfortable and the two were great at engaging us, despite the big bus having a pretty dead atmosphere. kudos especially to yad for doing his best to reach out to the crowd despite our lackluster response. thank you to the guides for preparing our dinner too! was a really good experience and I highly recommend choosing emu run for tours in alice springs and uluru!



All in all a great day out.







Great afternoon.



The next day we were picked up on time and taken to John Flynn's grave, Simpson's Gap, the Ochre Pits, Standley Chasm (where we had a basic morning tea. But there was a Cafe there for those who wanted a real coffee and breakfast). A swim and a satisfying lunch of 'build your own' wraps at Ormiston Gorge and lastly to Ellery Creek Big Hole. It was all wonderful and the timing at each place was good.
Johnno was a kind, thoughtful and funny guy who despite not being an Aussie, had a good grasp of the history and stories from this area. Oh, and he entertained us all with his Mongolian throat singing on the return to Alice !!
A good small group tour.







The transfer coach was the best coach i have ever sat on in my life, the seats were comfy and you can charge your phone with usb cable, very very nice coach in a summary. Drivers are very friendly, catering all our needs and stopped by roadhouses for breaks, introducing landscape flora and fauna on the way.
Tour was kind of rush but what do u expect when it is 5 hours away from your accommodation? I cant ask for more. The guide was very friendly and informative on explaining the stories behind Kata juta and Uluru, very beautiful crew and tour. If you have a chance go for the longer tour like the 4 days 3 nights one, i reckon would be even better but if you’re in short of time, this is the best option and only option. Lunch and dinner was very lovely, better than what i expected. In short, definitely excellent.


Finished with a sunset a BBQ with wine, beer and juice before heading back to Alice.
Pick up available from many hotels, although when I booked, there was no option of the Mecure but dropped me off there (I was picked up just round the corner).
Only slight negative was there isn't a lot of leg room if you're tall.
Suitable for all ages and a good time of the year to visit.
Tips: Take a refillable water bottle (the coach has water coolers), wear a hat/sunscreen and good walking shoes.


