Palm Valley 4WD Tour from Alice Springs
Overview
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10 hours
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Embark on a full-day 4WD adventure from Alice Springs through the stunning West MacDonnell Ranges, stopping along the way to enjoy morning tea. Continue along the dry bed of the ancient Finke River into the heart of Palm Valley, a unique desert oasis known for its rare and ancient plant species such as the cycad and Livistona Mariae (cabbage palm). Explore dramatic rock formations, white sand floors, and tranquil rock pools, and take in the natural beauty of the Amphitheatre, a striking geological formation shaped over millions of years. Enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch surrounded by the rugged landscape of Finke Gorge National Park before returning to Alice Springs in the late afternoon.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pick up and drop off
Experienced driver guide
Picnic Lunch
Comprehensive commentary
Transport in air-conditioned 4WD coach
Morning tea with scones, tea and coffee
Entry to Finke Gorge National Park requires a Northern Territory Parks Pass
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Palm Valley
Travel down the bed of the Finke River, one of oldest water courses in the world, into Palm Valley. See spectacular rock forms, white sands and an oasis of rock pools and palm trees. Some plants such as the cycad and 'Livistonia Mariae' (cabbage palm) are known world-wide as relic plants and are unique to Central Australia. Visit the spectacular rock formation known as the Ampitheatre. Enjoy a picnic lunch this afternoon. On the return journey, relax and enjoy the changing colours of the magnificent West MacDonnell Ranges in the afternoon light
Finke Gorge National Park
Enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch surrounded by the rugged landscape of Finke Gorge National Park
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Palm Valley 4WD Tour from Alice Springs
Pickup included
Reviews
41 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Was a good tour, had a...
Naim Y,
Jul 18, 2025
- Viator
4.00Was a good tour, had a good 1.5 hour hike in palm valley, I just felt that the value for the price was off.
A spiritually-uplifting escape
Susan B,
Jun 29, 2021
- Viator
5.00I had the most wonderful day! Our tour guide/bus driver, Brett, created a welcoming atmosphere, was well informed and quite funny. I found it spiritually uplifting from the various perspectives of the Hermannsburg/Ntaria Lutheran mission, to driving along the oldest riverbed in the world (Finke River), visiting breathtaking Cycad Gorge/Palm Valley and viewing the wonderful Aboriginal artwork that captures the true essence of this place. I would go again.
A beautiful part of the world
Heidi M,
Jun 28, 2021
- Viator
5.00I appreciated being taken to Palm Valley - such a remote and beautiful place. Brett was a fantastic driver on a challenging road. Both he and Jim were supportive of the group’s needs and abilities. Hermannsburg, too, was interesting and the scones for morning tea were a treat. It was a memorable day
Go back in time
Patrick F,
Jun 7, 2021
- Viator
5.00Excellent trip. Small group. Very competent driver guide. Is truly 4WD only! Well paced combination of visiting historical and natural sites.
Shame on AAT Kings for poor attention to safety
Philip H,
Jun 3, 2021
- Viator
2.00Our problems started when it took ages to get into contact with either Viator or AAT Kings to confirm our trip date which had been changed by Viator with an endless stream of conflicting emails. Actual tour was the 18 May 2021. Tour itself was a disaster. Due to wrong type of vehicle (a poorly converted to 4WD school bus) and poor driving we get bogged in sand for over an hour. Driver didn't seem to know what he was doing. Had not much idea how to get us out and made little effort to coordinate our recovery. Vehicle had no recovery gear, not even a shovel. Towing strap would not fit the tow point which was obstructed by the conversion to 4 WD. Driver and the Company should not have allowed such an ill equipped vehicle and driver out in a remote area with little regard for safety.
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