Blue Mountains Small Group 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
- Professional local expert guides listen to engaging commentary
- Included entry at Scenic Railway, Walkway, Skyway and Cableway.
- Rainforest boardwalk with local guide & vantage lookouts
- Lunch with options to cater to all dietary needs including, vegan, vegetarian, & gluten free
- RiverCruise return by local ferry into Sydney Harbour
- Australian Animal Experience -either at Featherdale or Sydney Zoo decided at our discretion
- WiFi on board
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Storage - No Wheelchairs (collapsible or electric), Walkers, Pram or Luggage allowed
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Please arrive at your confirmed pick up location only. Arrive 5 minutes before departure time for check in. Changes to pick up location cannot be made within 24hrs. Pick up Location times for peak and off peak dates confirmed below: Standard (Off peak) times/location: Park Royal Hotel, Outside 150 Day St, Darling Harbour. Check in at 6:40AM / DEPARTS 6.45AM. Hilton Hotel BACK ENTRANCE outside 255 Pitt Street, Sydney. Check in at 6:50AM / DEPARTS 6.55 AM. Four Seasons, BACK ENTRANCE outside 98 Harrington St, The Rocks. Check in at 7:00AM / DEPARTS 7.05 AM. Travelling During PEAK PERIOD 23rd Dec - 4th Jan 2027: Park Royal Hotel, Outside 150 Day St, Darling Harbour. Check in at 6:30AM / DEPARTS 6.35AM. Hilton Hotel BACK ENTRANCE outside 255 Pitt Street, Sydney. Check in at 6:40AM / DEPARTS 6.45 AM. Four Seasons, BACK ENTRANCE outside 98 Harrington St, The Rocks. Check in at 6:50AM / DEPARTS 6:55 AM.
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
The Three Sisters
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Scenic World Blue Mountains
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Blue Mountains
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Blue Mountains
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
5
Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Parramatta River (Pass By)
6
Sydney
30 minutes • 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
- Please check weather forecast. Tour operates on raining days. Cancelation and date changes are allowed outside of 24 off hours
- Travelling with others who booked separately? please advise us outside of 24 hours so you are on the same bus.
- No Storage for Prams or wheelchairs
- Meeting places cannot be changed within 24 hours of travel as different buses attend to different meeting places
- Preferred Wildlife Experience must be advised outside of 24 hours only
- 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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4.9
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Anna_M, Aug 2026
This was a phenomenal tour itinerary and did not disappoint. What made it even more amazing was the tour guide, Marc. He was calm, easy going, inclusive, knowledgeable, had excellent recommendations for any area, humorous, and an excellent driver and guide. He truly went the extra mile for each tour member. Additionally, the van had an excellent van microphone and was comfortable and clean. All things I appreciate greatly.
Jennifer_J, July 2026
Great 9 person group experience. Jay was a wonderful host, driver and tour guide. Super knowledgeable and very likeable. It’s a full on day with an early start but a lovely boat ride back into Sydney to prevent us all stuck in traffic at the end of the day. Blue mountain experience at Scenic World busy but not ridiculous and had a wonderful time just looking out at the mountains and breathing in the fresh air!
Lunch very nice and the only extra extras needed to pay for were drinks other than water at lunch and a tip at the end which of course was optional. Cards fine for either.
Plenty of toilet stops and a nice quick breakfast stop about an hr into the trip so you could buy coffees and pastries etc. An hr spent at Featherdale zoo at the end. We didn’t have enough time for Taronga or Sydney zoo so this was a good compromise.
Overall a fantastic experience and would highly recommend!
Myra_G, July 2026
I went to Australia in September the weather was a little bit cooler, but the walk was just perfect. The driver was very friendly and informative.
Response from Host, July 2026
Thank you, Myra! We're so happy you had a wonderful experience exploring the Blue Mountains.
Trudi_W, July 2026
Great tour guide Joan, he was very informative engaging. The tour didn’t feel rushed or uncomfortable. Overall great tour even the it was very rainy and misty and didn’t get to see the 3 sisters because of the mist. The lunch was great, but regretted not getting the steak sandwich.
Mitchell_F, July 2026
We had a great day touring the Blue Mountains with Kunal (Koala). We had a full mini-bus but Kunal was engaging and fun and so knowledgeable. He told entertaining stories most of the way from Sydney to the Blue Mountains. We stopped in a cute town for coffee and pastries before seeing all the Blue Mountain sights. I thought the stop at the Wildlife Center would be a big yawn but they have a great variety of animals and feeding the pandamelons and wallabies was so much fun! When Kunal left as at the ferry for our ride back to Sydney, it felt like saying goodbye to an old friend. The beautiful sunset ferry ride left us all lost in our thoughts of an amazing day.
Response from Host, July 2026
Thank you, Mitchell! We're thrilled that Kunal made your Blue Mountains adventure such a memorable experience.
Will_H, June 2026
Steve was great. The weather was not the best, but Steve went above and beyond to still find good lookouts, tell us interesting stories and make our day great.
Response from Host, June 2026
Thank you! We're delighted that Steve's dedication and local expertise helped make your day memorable, even with the challenging weather.
Cynthia_B, June 2026
This tour truly does include everything you need for a fabulous day. Our guide, Kat, was so knowledgeable about the area, history, and wildlife, she kept us entertained the whole trip. The lookout stops and all the included adventures at Scenic World and Sydney Zoo were unbelievable. Our lunch was delicious and gave you a variety of choices. I highly recommend this to all visitors to the area.
Response from Host, June 2026
Thank you, Cynthia! We're thrilled that Kat's enthusiasm and local expertise helped make your Blue Mountains adventure so memorable
HONG_Z, June 2026
Excellent small group tour from tour guide Joan. We saw and experienced everything we expected to have. Unforgettable experience on interaction/feeding kangaroos and close-up touching and photo opportunities with koala. Thank you Joan and Andersons tour.
Response from Host, June 2026
Thank you! We're thrilled that Joan helped create such a memorable day filled with special moments and unique experiences.
mrpaiz, June 2026
Rin was an excellent host, she was funny and knowledgeable about everything we saw. We had a very nice experience.
Response from Host, June 2026
Thank you, mrpaiz! We're delighted that Rin helped make your day such an enjoyable one. Her warm personality and dedication to delivering exceptional experiences are qualities we're very proud of.
Denigirl, June 2026
Had a great time! Jay was a good guide that gave a lot of information and made the trip fun. Thanks, Bill
Response from Host, June 2026
Thank you, Bill! We're delighted Jay helped make your Blue Mountains adventure both fun and informative.
Heiko_U, May 2026
Hi, Man from Wrexham,
You were a fantastic tour guide—thanks for the great day!
Perfect weather, a wonderful group, and a smart, witty guide who was in high spirits the whole time! It never got boring; everything ran smoothly, and the Blue Mountains truly showed themselves at their very best—what incredible scenery! It was absolutely beautiful and well worth the visit!
The food was top-notch—I really enjoyed the lamb sausages—and it was a lovely venue!
The visit to see the animals, along with the short guided tour led by a member of an Aboriginal tribe, was a fantastic experience that conveyed a wealth of fascinating insights into the lives of the First Nations—all in a very short time! The ferry ride back to Sydney provided a peaceful, relaxing end to the day!
Thanks again, and G’day from Germany! Best regards, Heiko
Harry_K, May 2026
Highly recommend. If you can get Rin for the tour guide and good weather, you have a winner. Nothing i could complain about.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you, Harry! We're thrilled Rin helped make your Blue Mountains experience such a fantastic one. It’s wonderful to hear that everything exceeded expectations, and we truly appreciate your recommendation!
melissa_S, May 2026
We had a great time. It was very wet but Jay made some great last minute changes so we could skirt around as many weather issues as possible. Overall we had a wonderful day, we did Featherdale because we had done the zoo the day before. If you are choosing one over the other I would do the zoo.
Leslie_S, May 2026
Would definitely recommend the Blue Mountains Small Group All inclusive with local guide tour. Our guide Jay was very helpful and friendly. His commentary was full of interesting information. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide. He tried repeatedly to get us views of the 3 Sisters but unfortunately the weather was against us.
Natalie_J, May 2026
Not sure this tour needs more recommendations but here it is. Go!
It was a great day out and Rin kept the energies up and had great stories and information the entire day.
On Viator it is not clear what the pick up times are for the different locations offered. If you choose Harrington then pick up is 7am and it's actually at Four Seasons bafk entrance. They start at the other hotel location mentioned at 6h45am.
Many tours do a pick up at FS but the guides are so professional in letting you know to wait for the other tour company.
Lunch was included and it is very big portions. Everything looked amazing and my chicken was good too.
There is a small breakfast stop too. Mostly pastries and pies with good coffee.
Bring water and a backpack for all the shopping you will do. Some interesting stops with shops along the way and I highly recommend the Opal shop at the 3 sisters stop if you are into precious stones with meaning. Sue who runs it is phenomenal.
Plenty of breaks to use the bathroom too and well timed. Rin also offered to take pics along the way at viewpoints.
The ferry ride back is about 45 mins. Grab a seat on top for the sunset views. It fills up pretty quickly as there are only 14 seats on top but this tour gets on at the first stop.
Enjoy!
Jarnell_T, May 2026
The tour guide Jay was very friendly funny and personable! He was very knowledgeable and gave us a history lesson on the different type of trees birds we seen during our walk on the boardwalk trail through the forest. Overall great experience from the views of the 3 Sisters to the scenic rides and even lunch! Would do it again if I had the time! Highlight of my time in Sydney.
Joan_L, May 2026
Our tour guide was Jay and it was his birthday! He was fabulous, super informative, and engaging. It was quite cloudy today, but he didn’t give up hope on having us see as much as we can even with the weather and we were able to see pretty much everything. Highly recommend!
Valerie_C, May 2026
This was so fun! It was jam packed with things to do and see.
The scenic railway was so fun. Our guide was so informative, had such a great personality and fun. It was such a good experience, we highly recommend!
Nick_C, May 2026
Amazing trip to the Blue Mountains and the other scenic sites provided. The lunch was a pleasant experience.
Ira_L, Apr 2026
We had a fabulous experience. Our guide, Grant, was informative, professional and friendly. The nature was stunning and the animal encounter and the boat trip were great fun indeed.
Natalie_N, Apr 2026
Jay was an excellent upbeat tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about all the areas we visited. The trip gave you a condensed day of the Blue Mountain highlights, Lunch, Featherdale Wildlife Park with a drop off at the ferry we took back to Circular Quay which was a perfect ending. On our drive Jay gave us lots of local information and history. He also had a great sense of humor. We rode the cable car as well as the tram down to the rainforest/old mines then a cable car back up. Jay was interactive and protective. Great guide. I almost didn't choose the tour with the lunch but glad I did as it was a very nice lunch in a quaint restaurant on the return route. Featherdale was well worth the stop to see the care taken of endangered native animals. Nice variety, interactive and intimate size of the locale. At the end of the tour we said our goodbye to Jay at the ferry. The ferry was a nice way to tour back along the river (1/2 hour), under the bridge and past the Opera House to Circular Quay to end of the day. Highly recommended this condensed excursion. It didn't seem rushed although I would love to go back and spend more time at the locations.
Gerald_B, Apr 2026
Thoroughly enjoyed traveling to and learning about the Blue Mountains and the surrounding areas. Our guide, can't recall her name did a wonderful job throughout the day. Pleasantly surprised that we had a great time at the zoo. If possible, we recommend you take advantage of the photo opportunity with the koala bears. You get to see them (can't touch) very close and can take as many photos as you wish. Only reason we gave it 4 stars, not 5 is that it is a very long day and some times can be reduced to shorten the trip.
Peter_S, Apr 2026
Excellent tour and great value for money .
Tour guide Kat was with us all day and was VERY knowledgable and funny !
Definately recommended.
Tammy_F, Apr 2026
Comprehensive, informative and wonderful scenery at the Blue Mountains, great lunch, awesome zoo. Kunal did a fantastic job. Thank you so much!
Kim_K, Apr 2026
This was a great small group tour. Our guide Koala (I don’t remember how to spell his name, so he said Koala would work) was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun. Highly recommend
Gerry_N, Apr 2026
Great value that includes a full day excursion with a nice, gourmet lunch. Jake was an awesome tour guide.
James_B, Apr 2026
This was a brilliant tour to do, we had a small group and the tour guide Rin was so good with us. It was an early start, but well worth it. Would recommend this anyone. Thank you
Vipul_P, Apr 2026
We had a fantastic time visiting the Blue Mountains, the zoo, and many more places. Our tour guide Rin made the trip really memorable and one of the top days during our time in Sydney.
Wayne_H, Apr 2026
Truly fantastic experience with a terrific guide, superb pacing, and a variety of activities. Highly recommend.
Philip_Y, Apr 2026
What a great tour! And great tour company and guide! Grant was fantastic!! He needs a raise! The blue mountain tour was great! What a beautiful area! The world steepest train/tram is exceptional as is the walk through the rain forest and the aerial cable cars provided fantastic views. I highly recommend using this tour company!
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