From Alice Springs: West MacDonnell Ranges Tour

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  • Duration

    9 h 45 min

  • Free Cancellation

    96 Hrs Prior

  • Pickup & Drop off

    Alice Springs Hotels

  • Meal & Refreshment

    Morning Tea and Lunch

Discover the West MacDonnell Ranges on a full-day guided tour from Alice Springs. Your day begins with a pick-up from your hotel at 07:45, and an air-conditioned vehicle carries you out along the ranges, where tall red rock walls glow in the desert sun and unique rock formations line the way. A live guide leads the trip, with stops at gorges and waterholes along the route. In the warmer months there is time to cool off with a swim in a waterhole, so pack your swimwear. Morning tea and lunch are included, as is the entry fee to Standley Chasm. The tour lasts about 9 hours 45 minutes, runs in groups of up to 21 people and ends with a drop-off back at your hotel in Alice Springs. Please note that the $10 national park pass is not included and that the tour is not wheelchair accessible. It is an easy way to see the rugged landscapes west of Alice Springs in a single day without having to drive yourself.

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From Alice Springs: West MacDonnell Ranges Tour Price & Options

Guided Day Tour with Lunch & Hotel Pick-up

Full-day guided tour of the West MacDonnell Ranges with hotel pick-up and drop-off in Alice Springs, morning tea, lunch and entry to Standley Chasm.

Inclusions

  • Live guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Alice Springs
  • Air-conditioned transport
  • Lunch
  • Morning tea
  • Entry fee to Standley Chasm

Pickup Time Drop Off Time

  • Pick-up from your Alice Springs hotel at around 07:45
  • Drop-off back at your hotel at around 17:30

Itinerary

  • Morning: walks at Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm (morning tea) and the Ochre Pits
  • Lunchtime: Ormiston Gorge, with a make-your-own wrap lunch and cold drinks
  • Afternoon: Ellery Creek Big Hole, with a swim possible in the warmer months
US$ 189.44 US$ 188.08

Highlights

  • See the tall red walls of the West MacDonnell Ranges lit by the desert sun
  • Take in unique rock formations on a full-day guided trip
  • Stop at gorges and waterholes, with a swim in the warmer months
  • Visit Standley Chasm, with the entry fee included
  • Enjoy morning tea and lunch, with hotel pick-up and drop-off in Alice Springs

What's Included

  • Live guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Alice Springs
  • Air-conditioned transport
  • Lunch
  • Morning tea
  • Entry fee to Standley Chasm

What's Not Included

  • $10 AUD national park pass

Not Suitable For

  • Wheelchair users: the tour is not wheelchair accessible

Child Adult Policy

  • Adult ticket: ages 16 and over
  • Child ticket: ages 2 to 15
  • No ticket is sold for children under 2; please contact JTR before booking with an infant
  • Travellers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

Pickup Time Drop Off Time

  • Pick-up from your Alice Springs hotel at around 07:45
  • You give your pick-up location when you book
  • Drop-off back at your hotel at the end of the tour, at around 17:30

Things To Know

  • The tour lasts about 9 hours 45 minutes
  • Groups have a maximum of 21 people
  • Swimming at the waterholes is possible in the warmer months only, so bring swimwear then

Starting End Point

  • Starting point: 275 Stuart Highway, Alice Springs NT 0870
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off within Alice Springs are included

How To Redeem

  • Show your smartphone ticket to the guide at the meeting point

Cancellation Policy

  • Free Cancellation: Cancel at least 96 hours before the scheduled visit to receive a refund.
  • Late Cancellation: Cancellations made less than 96 hours before the scheduled visit will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
  • Refund Processing Charges: Approximately 4% will be deducted from the refundable amount to cover payment gateway and refund transaction fees. These charges are not retained by JTR Holidays.

FAQs

Below are some commonly asked questions. If you have any additional inquiries or need further clarification, please reach out to our team via live chat, contact us form, or WhatsApp.

The tour price includes a live guide, hotel pick-up and drop-off in Alice Springs, air-conditioned transport, lunch, morning tea, and the entry fee to Standley Chasm.
The tour starts with pick-up from your Alice Springs hotel at around 07:45 and ends with drop-off back at your hotel at around 17:30.
Swimming at the waterholes is possible in the warmer months only, so bring swimwear then.
The $10 AUD national park pass is not included in the tour price.
Child tickets are for ages 2 to 15, adult tickets are for ages 16 and over, and travellers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. No ticket is sold for children under 2; please contact JTR before booking with an infant.
The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
The tour lasts about 9 hours 45 minutes.
You can cancel for free at least 96 hours before the visit. Cancellations less than 96 hours before will incur a 100% fee, and about 4% will be deducted from refunds for processing charges.

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