Depart Syd: Blue Mountains Best All Inclusive with Local Guide
Recommended by 98% of travellers
Sydney, Australia
+18
- 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Getting from Sydney to the Blue Mountains can be time-consuming if you’re relying on trains and local transport. This day tour connects the region’s highlights without wasting a second of your vacation time. Take in sweeping views of the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley, experience the rides at Scenic World, and see native wildlife at either Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo before returning with a relaxing cruise along the Parramatta River.
- Visit the Three Sisters, and use secluded lookouts to look for wildlife and snap photos
- Sit-down lunch that caters to dietary requirements including vegan, halal, vegetarian, and gluten-free
- No hidden fees: Entry to Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo is included
- Enjoy a relaxing, scenic cruise to Sydney Harbour along the Parramatta River
Why Travellers Choose This Tour
Perks of this tour include Scenic World rides, lunch, a river cruise, and a limit of 20 people.
What's Included
- Operated by Australia's most awarded and highest-reviewed Blue Mountains tour company
- Licensed Blue Mountains National Park Eco Pass operator with greater park access
- Professional local expert guide with engaging commentary throughout the day
- Scenic World Pass including Railway, Skyway, Cableway and rainforest boardwalk
- LunchAll Inclusive option includes 1 course lunch with vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free options. If you have selected the NO Lunch Option, lunch will be at own expense.
- Choose between: Featherdale or Sydney Zoo on the All Inclusive Option (24hrs notice required)
- Admission to Sydney Zoo on the No Lunch option
- Local Ferry return on the Parramatta River to Circular Quay (Small group Only)
- Small Group Touring for a more personal experience
- Large Group Option Includes a return transfer back to Sydney Meeting point to conclude (No ferry)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Due to limited onboard storage, wheelchairs, walkers, prams and luggage are not permitted.
- Wildlife preference not available on the NO Lunch option.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Please meet at your selected meeting point only. Important: If you are travelling during our peak period: 23rd Dec - 4th Jan 2027, please refer to the peak meeting times below, as buses will be departing earlier for this period. No changes to meeting point can be made within 24 hours of travel date. Small Group All Inclusive Blue Mountains Tour (Darling Harbour) Park Royal Hotel, Outside 150 Day St, Darling Harbour. Departs at 6.45am & Check in at 6:40am Peak Travel dates: 23rd Dec - 4th Jan 2027: Check in 6:30am / Depart 6:35am Small Group All Inclusive Blue Mountains Tour (City Centre) Hilton Hotel, Back Entrance, Outside 255 Pitt Street, Sydney. Departs at 6.55am & Check in at 6:50am Peak Travel dates: 23rd Dec - 4th Jan 2027: Check in 6:40am / Depart 6:45am Small Group All Inclusive Blue Mountains Tour (The Rocks Area) Four Seasons, Back Entrance, Outside 98 Harrington St, The Rocks. Departs at 7.05am & Check in at 7:00am Peak Travel dates: 23rd Dec - 4th Jan 2027: Check in 6:50am / Depart 6:55am All Inclusive Large Group Tour (Available Christmas Holiday Period Only) Park Royal Hotel, Outside 150 Day St, Darling Harbour Check-in 6:40AM / Depart at 6:45AM sharp. OR Four Seasons, BACK ENTRANCE outside 98 Harrington St, The Rocks Check-in 7:00AM / Depart at 7:05AM sharp
Drop-off point
- Circular Quay WharfSydney NSW 2000, Australia
At approx 5:00pm
Itinerary
Meet your guide at a central meeting point in Sydney and travel to Blue Mountains National Park. Start with sweeping views of the Three Sisters—a rock formation with deep Aboriginal cultural significance—before continuing to Scenic World. Here, ride the famous Scenic Railway and stroll through ancient rainforest along the Scenic Walkway.
After a gourmet lunch, visit either Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo to see native wildlife such as koalas and kangaroos. End the day with a relaxing cruise along the Parramatta River, passing Sydney landmarks before arriving at Barangaroo.
After a gourmet lunch, visit either Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo to see native wildlife such as koalas and kangaroos. End the day with a relaxing cruise along the Parramatta River, passing Sydney landmarks before arriving at Barangaroo.
1
Sydney
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Echo Point Lookout (Three Sisters)
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Scenic World Blue Mountains
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Katoomba Cascades
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Katoomba
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Blue Mountains National Park
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
7
Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Sydney Olympic Park (Pass By)
8
Parramatta River
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
9
Circular Quay
1 minute • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travellers can participate
- Weather policy: Please check the forecast before joining. A rain forecast does not change daily departures. Cancellations/rescheduling may be accepted if requested outside the 24-hour policy, and we’re not responsible for views in these conditions.
- Travelling together (family/friends) if you have separate bookings, please advise us at least 24hrs prior to departure so we can seat you on the same bus.
- No Storage for Prams or wheelchairs
- Meeting points: No changes can be made on the day of travel. Please arrive at your confirmed meeting point, as different buses are assigned to different locations. Changes to meeting points are not permitted within 24 hours of your travel date.
- Dress code: By request, no singlets or flip-flops are permitted.
- Late arrival: if you don’t check in on time, you may miss the tour and no refunds will be issued. Please arrive at your confirmed meeting point 5 minutes early.
- Australian Animal Experience: Admission varies between Featherdale and Sydney Zoo. If you have selected the All Inclusive Option, please advise your preferred option at least 24 hours prior to travel date. Late requests cannot be accommodated.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
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Beautiful area of the world. Smaller bus (under 30 people); Our tour guide Kunal was the best. We prepaid for lunch, had four options which were tasty and generous. Ten hour tour included bus time and story sharing by Kunal.
This was a wonderful experience. Jay was warm, friendly, funny and full of knowledge. The blue mountains are stunning. The lunch was great and all the other stops along the way were worth seeing. I chose the Featherdale option over the zoo and I highly recommend it. If you want to feed kangaroos, touch a koala, and get up close to other other kinds of animals. Featherdale is where it’s at. I enjoyed the trip and Jay’s music playlist of Australian musics a great day!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Emily! We’re delighted Jay’s passion and personality made your day so enjoyable, and that you experienced the very best of our all-inclusive Blue Mountains tour with Featherdale Wildlife Park.
Great tour guide, friendly, helpful and well organised with lots of local knowledge. Nice tour bus ideal for small groups.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Peter! We’re delighted you enjoyed our premium small-group experience, with comfortable deluxe vehicles and expert local guiding making the day even more enjoyable.
Excellent - Great overview of the Blue Mountain sights, history and stories along the way. The wildlife park was easy to navigate - Not over crowded. The ferry ride a great end to the day. Kat did an exceptional job as our guide. Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Sandra! We’re thrilled Kat’s passion and knowledge helped make your Blue Mountains adventure so memorable, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.
The blue mountains was a great day
Everything ran very smoothly and we really liked all the different rides we went on at scenic world. It was a long day but went by really fast. Our guide mark was really knowledgeable and made the journey more interesting
Highly recommend
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Stacey! We’re delighted Mark made your Blue Mountains adventure memorable, and we’re proud to have expert local guides who bring each tour to life.
The guide was enthusiastic. The views were magnificent. There were enough pauses during the excursion.
Great experience 10/10 would recommend if you enjoy nature. Our guide was enthusiastic and showed us multiple beautiful places on the tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Michael! We’re thrilled you had such a memorable day exploring the Blue Mountains, and we’re proud to offer award-winning tours recognised as the #1 Tour in Australia multiple times.
great trip , so fun & exciting , included 2 tram rides, steepest train ride was exciting . mayer walk in rain forest , & ferry ride up the harbor. Jay our driver was funny, knowledgeable about history of Blue Mountains , plants , animals , early settlers of area . great time , really felt we got our moneys worth!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Christie! We’re thrilled you had such a fun day with Jay, and we’re delighted our all-inclusive experience delivered great value and so many memorable moments.
This was an excellent all-inclusive trip with plenty of stops for shopping and bathrooms. We travelled with Axel. Because our whole group (17 people) had good mobility, we made two extra stops for a lookout and a waterfall. There was a quick break in Leura at the beginning of the trip to grab breakfast (appreciated, since the pickup was too early to get food before we met). The lunch was surprisingly good. There were lots of options to choose from and although drinks were extra, ice water was included (and no pressure to buy anything else). The trip had a quick pace, but I never felt rushed. Scenic World was more fun than I had anticipated. Sydney Zoo was merely ok, but it was super hot by the time we got there and we had seen all the animals up in Queensland. The only part that disappointed me was the boat ride back- it is just a ticket for the public ferry. It does the job, but seems like it is more to avoid requiring the driver to go back into the city than for sightseeing. I loved this trip and I’m glad I booked. It is no wonder they are rated number one!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed your day with Axel and appreciated the flexibility of our premium small groups, allowing us to include those extra scenic stops along the way.
Jake absolutely made the day. Very kind, engaging and attentive. Learnt loads about the country, culture and many funny in-between laughs. Beautiful scenery
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Lucas! We’re delighted Jake made your day so enjoyable, and we’re proud to have passionate, professional local guides who make every journey special.
Probably the best day trip I have had in a long time. Extremely organized and we got to do so many things all in the span of 10 hours. Our tour guide Juan was the main attraction. We had an excellent experience with Juan as our tour guide! He was very knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and attentive throughout the tour. Everything was well organized, and Juan made the experience enjoyable and memorable. We truly appreciated his hospitality, patience, and the interesting information he shared along the way. We highly recommend Juan to anyone visiting! Thank you, Juan, for a wonderful experience!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Nasser! We’re thrilled you had such a memorable experience with Joan, and we’re delighted his local knowledge and professionalism made your day special.
If you have a full day and want to see some really cool place, take this tour. Jaime our tour guide was so much fun and very available for questions and keeping track of our group. So glad we did this tour before heading back to the US.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Michael! We’re so pleased Jaime made your Blue Mountains adventure fun and memorable, and we hope to welcome you back to Australia again!
Was an amazing day worth every penny. We saw so much, from beautiful views of the blue mountains and the three sisters to the wildlife at park. Highly recommended. Our guide Jake was informative, personable and provided great commentary. A must trip to do.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Mark! We’re delighted Jake made your day so memorable, and we’re proud to deliver award-winning experiences recognised as the #1 Tour in Australia multiple times.
Rin was an amazing tour guide- made everyone comfortable and entertained. I would highly recommend this tour whether you are solo or with a companion.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Julia! We’re delighted Rin made you feel so welcome, and we’re proud to have passionate local guides who make every guest feel part of the experience.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Absolutely AMAZING Blue Mountains Tour – Highly Recommend Rin!
We had an absolutely fantastic experience on our Blue Mountains tour, and a huge part of that was our incredible tour guide, Rin!
From beginning to end, Rin was wonderful! Knowledgeable, personable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about making sure everyone had an unforgettable experience. Rin made the tour enjoyable, informative, and fun, while ensuring we got to take in the breathtaking beauty of the Blue Mountains. I also want to give a special shout-out to the company for their outstanding customer service. We accidentally booked the wrong date due to an error on our end, and they were gracious enough to accommodate us and change our booking. Their understanding and willingness to work with us meant so much and made an already wonderful experience even better. Between the stunning scenery, the memorable experience, and Rin’s exceptional hospitality, this tour exceeded our expectations!
If you’re visiting Sydney and considering a trip to the Blue Mountains, do yourself a favor and book this tour. And if you’re lucky enough to have Rin as your guide, you’re in for an extra-special treat!
Five stars aren’t enough! Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Sophia! We’re thrilled Rin made your Blue Mountains adventure so special, and we’re glad our team could help make your booking arrangements stress-free!
This is an excellent tour, with just the right amount of time at each location. Our guide Steve was brilliant, very knowledgeable and really looked after us on each stage of the trip. The lunch was also excellent. I would highly recommend this trip.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Sally! We’re delighted you enjoyed the day with Steve, and we’re proud to offer an all-inclusive experience that includes the restaurant lunch and ferry cruise.
What an excellent time we had on our tour yesterday with Kat. She shared Australian history on our ride up to the mountains, stopped at great viewing spots and was great at answering questions. Featherdale was the highlight for me, wish we could have had more time there.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Jennifer! We’re so pleased Kat made your day special, and we’re delighted you enjoyed choosing Featherdale as part of our all-inclusive Blue Mountains experience
Excellent day at the Blue Mountains. Our guide Mark from Andersons was so friendly & knowledgeable.
A massive shout out to Viator for making everything so smooth. Definitely use again
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Andrea! We’re delighted you enjoyed your day with Mark, and we’re proud to have expert local guides who make every tour special.
Great full day tour with multiple experiences. Knowledgable guide and excellent service. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Mary! We’re delighted you enjoyed your Blue Mountains adventure, and we’re proud to offer award-winning tours recognised as the #1 Tour in Australia multiple times.
The guide/driver Mark was excellent. Informative, friendly and helpful. The itinerary was full of activities all day which was tiring but exhilarating.
Would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Rob! We’re delighted Mark’s friendly approach and expert local knowledge helped make your Blue Mountains adventure so memorable, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.
If this is your first time to Sydney you must do this tour! It was a perfect way to see the beautiful awesomeness of the blue mountains. Our tour guide Tony was very knowledgeable and informative
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Susanna! We’re thrilled Tony’s expert local knowledge and passion for guiding helped make your first Blue Mountains experience so memorable.
Really enjoyed this tour! Our guide Joan went above and beyond to make sure we had the best experience. He showed us some hidden lookouts, recommended great places to eat and shop, and made sure we got to try the best rides at Scenic World.
The highlight for me was definitely Featherdale Wildlife Park, especially the koala experience where you actually get to pat a koala! Also loved seeing all the amazing native birds.
The whole trip was surprisingly relaxing despite how much we managed to see and do. No particular fitness level required, which is a nice bonus!
Overall, a fantastic experience and a great way to explore the Blue Mountains. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Aysa! We’re delighted Joan’s thoughtful planning and local insights helped you discover some special hidden spots and enjoy the very best of Scenic World and Featherdale Wildlife Park.
An excellent tour and Jamie was a great host and very knowledgeable and good fun. Tour well thought out with enough time in each location
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re delighted Jamie’s knowledge, humour and thoughtful itinerary planning helped make your Blue Mountains adventure such an enjoyable experience.
It was a great experience
Jamie was a great driver and guide. He was very knowledgeable about the places we visited. Loved him!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Linda! We’re thrilled Jamie’s passion and expert local knowledge made such a wonderful impression, and we’re lucky to have dedicated guides like him on our team.
We had the all inclusive trip which included a very nice lunch and a visit to Featherdale Wildlife Park. The whole trip was excellent and Cat was a fantastic guide. Really recommend this trip
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Valerie! We’re delighted Kat’s passion and professionalism helped make your day so enjoyable, and that you loved the value and convenience of our all-inclusive experience.
Fabulous tour. Kat was our guide. She provided great information and had a nice sense of humor. I have a medical condition that makes travel painful and challenging. The company arranged for me to select my seat which made it possible for me to enjoy the tour. I highly recommend this tour company.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Kimberly! We’re delighted Kat helped make your day so enjoyable, and we’re especially pleased our team could accommodate your seating request to ensure you could experience our premium small-group tour comfortably.
This was a great tour. Highly recommend. Kat was very knowledgeable about the sites and Sydney history. She was also very funny which made the longer drives entertaining. If you’re looking to explore outside city limits this is a great tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Kristen! We’re delighted Kat’s expert local knowledge and great sense of humour made your Blue Mountains adventure so enjoyable.
Awesome experience with an outstanding guide. Mark is knowledgeable, accomodating, and friendly. We book the tour with Anderson’s Tour through Vistor. Seems like a good, solid and well founded company. Blue Mountains is a must see! Short visit to Sydney Zoo to observed the aussoe animals only is a clever idea!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Jose! We’re thrilled Mark’s friendly approach and professionalism helped make your day special, and we truly appreciate your confidence in Anderson’s Tours.
Full experience packed with different items. We got to see beautiful mountains, animals at the zoo, and enjoy several different rides at Scenic World and the ferry. It was a great way to get a little bit of everything for our trip. Jamie was our guide and super knowledgeable, friendly and made the experience even better!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Matthew! We’re delighted Jamie’s passion and expert local knowledge helped make your day so enjoyable, and that you loved the variety of experiences included in our all-inclusive adventure.
What a phenomal itinerary. While there are many Sydney tours, you can’t say you’ve see the sites until you’ve seen the Blue Mountains - truly majestic, expansive - complete with a mini-Jurassic park (random but fun). From bus to cable car to steep funicular to a ferry through the harbors around Sydney, you experience all types of scenery and ways to travel.
I felt after this tour, I understood why Sydney harbor is so special on a larger scale. The geography of the area is spectacular and interesting.
Note that if it’s misty on the day you go, you may not be able to see the Blue Mountains valley and the eucalyptus forests that make the mountains misty blue.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Yen! We’re delighted you enjoyed the variety of experiences our all-inclusive itinerary brings together, showcasing the very best of the Blue Mountains and Sydney Harbour in one unforgettable day.
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