Depart Syd: Blue Mountains Best All Inclusive with Local Guide
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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 Travelers 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
- Air-conditioned vehicleWith Complimentary onboard WiFi
- Hotel pick-up from select Sydney CBD locations and Scenic Ferry return to Circular Quay
- Small Group Touring for a more personal experience
- 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 below at the correct time. 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. 150 Day St, Darling Harbour. Park Royal Hotel, Outside. Departs at 6.45am & Check in at 6:40am Peak Travel dates: 23rd Dec - 4th Jan 2027: Check in 6:30am / Depart 6:35am 255 Pitt Street, Sydney. Hilton Hotel, Back Entrance, Outside Departs at 6.55am & Check in at 6:50am Peak Travel dates: 23rd Dec - 4th Jan 2027: Check in 6:40am / Depart 6:45am 98 Harrington St, The Rocks. Four Seasons, Back Entrance, Outside Departs at 7.05am & Check in at 7:00am Peak Travel dates: 23rd Dec - 4th Jan 2027: Check in 6:50am / Depart 6:55am
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 travelers 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 travelers
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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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Really enjoy the tour. The driver (name Mike, I think) is very kind and very informational. Really enjoy the trip
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you, Janet! We’re delighted your guide’s kind and informative approach helped make your day so enjoyable.
It was diverse! Blue Mountains, rain forest, Sydney Zoo, ferry ride! It was a long day, but very much worthwhile! Our guide, Kats was outstanding! Pleasant, funny, knowledgeable, and very connected to our group. Great choice.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you, Joanette! We’re thrilled Kat’s warm and engaging approach helped make your full day such a memorable experience.
Been on Tour with Jay. He was super nice, entertaining and had loads of information and fun facts for us. It was never boring and he really took care of us.
The Blue Mountains are stunning. We took a cable car, the steepest railway of the world and explored canyons, Eukalyptus Forrests and waterfalls. The highlight was Featherdale Wildlife Park were I was petting Koalas, Kangaroos and Wallabies. In the end we took the ferry down the Parramatta to Circular Quay. What an awesome trip! Thanks Jay and thanks Anderson's! I'll never forget this!
Highly recommended!
Best regards, Davor from Germany
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you, Davor! We’re thrilled Jay’s passion and professionalism helped make your Blue Mountains adventure such an unforgettable experience
Overall pace is very good, see it all within the planned time frame, our guide Mark is very knowledgeable and helpful with the most important part is staying neutral with injecting any personal views.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you, Chi! We’re delighted Mark’s expert local knowledge and professional approach helped make your day so well organised and enjoyable.
Had a great day exploring the blue mountains, Joan our guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job varying the program to suit the weather conditions, lunch was hearty and the RSL at katoomba was lovely, the Sydney zoo was enjoyable and getting the ferry back to the city is a great idea to miss the rush hour traffic all in all a great day.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you, Ian! We’re delighted Joan’s thoughtful itinerary planning helped you make the most of your day despite the changing weather.
Well organized and packed in lots of different activities and info. Everything ran on schedule. Lunch had lots of good options
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you, Stephen! We’re delighted Kat’s thoughtful planning helped you fit so much into your Blue Mountains day.
We had a fantastic trip to the blue mountains, our tour guide Jay was very knowledgeable and also very friendly. He had the timing of our trip well organised as well.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you, Virginia! We’re thrilled Jay’s expert local knowledge helped make your Blue Mountains experience so enjoyable
More of a Disney adventure. Sydney zoo is sad. Tour leader was great. WiFi- but no chargers on bus. Seats are very cramped. Was lucky to get an aisle seat.
This was a great outing, even though it was a misty, foggy day. Tony was able to rearrange the tour and get us back for some stunning views after the skies cleared. He was so informative and clearly loved his job. Highly recommend this tour. Gorgeous country!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you, Virginia! We’re delighted Tony’s flexibility helped you make the most of the changing weather and catch those stunning views.
Joan was a delightful tour guide! Full of personality to make a long day quick and fun. Blue Mountains were beautiful and the three rides were quite a treat.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you, Jo! We’re thrilled Joan’s engaging personality helped make your full day feel so enjoyable and effortless.
Kat was great, highly recommend as an efficient and fun tour of the Blue Mountains. We saw all the major sites and even had a fun lunch.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you, Matthew! We’re delighted Kat’s passion and professionalism helped make your Blue Mountains adventure such a fun and memorable day.
Full day of activities at a good pace. Some stairs but my 84 year old mom was able to do most everything.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you, Heather! We’re delighted our thoughtfully paced itinerary helped make the day enjoyable and accessible for your family.
This tour went to several different places that provided amazing views of the Blue Mountains as well as a visit to Scenic World, which was incredible. It was well-organized and we got great detailed commentary from Kat throughout the day.
Being from a different country, sights like the ones I saw on this excursion are some of what I think of, when I think of Australia. The views of the cliffs/mountains were amazing, and getting to view them from a sky rail and a vertical train was a new experience for me. Due to a problem with the boat, we weren't able to do the boat ride back to Sydney. Instead we also got to visit the zoo. I've been to multiple zoos in Australia and this one was pretty good. What it had over some of the other zoos were a lot of species of birds, some of the habitats made seeing some of the animals easier compared to other zoos, and there were a few animals here that I haven't seen in the other zoos in ACT, Brisbane, and Melbourne. Also, the lunch that was provided was delicious. I had the Chicken Parm, but there were many other meals listed on the menu, at least 10. It was nice to do an excursion for once, that was more than just a simple sandwich or a skimpy bbq. While missing the boat ride was bad luck, the Blue Mountain views alone, make the trip worth it. Also, the tour guide was great.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you, Leo! We’re delighted our restaurant lunch added such a satisfying touch to your Blue Mountains experience.
It was an amazing experience indeed. Our guide Kat was amazing. She turned this into a real adventure. We were with our 6 year old kid, and it was so smooth for her, too.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you, Burcu! We’re delighted Kat’s warm and caring approach helped make the adventure so enjoyable for your family.
What a well organised team!
Rin our tour guide was fantastic, the bus was comfortable and what was arranged for the day was full and fabulous.
Small with little wasted time - we had a full on fantastic day - thanks Rin we loved meeting you!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, Jacinda! We’re delighted Rin helped make your day so enjoyable and that you experienced the benefits of our premium small-group tours.
A great introduction to the Blue Mountains. Jay was an excellent guide and we learned a lot about Australia. He was great at scheduling as many experiences as possible while also providing breaks and free time. Lunch place and food was outstanding.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, Becky! We’re delighted Jay’s expert local knowledge helped make your day so memorable, and that you enjoyed our quality restaurant lunch.
The trip to the Blue Mountains was fabulous. Our guide was great, very knowledgeable and made sure we had a great experience. The mountains were breath talking, the scenic railway was awesome, the koalas were super cute!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, Cathy! We’re delighted our expert local guides helped make your Blue Mountains experience so memorable.
Beautiful day and a wonderful lunch included. The day was very scenic and we had a very hospitable driver/guide. Quite a bit of walking in the forest, but worth it.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, Gerald! We’re delighted you enjoyed our restaurant lunch and the care provided by our team throughout your Blue Mountains adventure.
Wonderful tour guide and tour. Blue mountains were spectacular. Loved the zoo and met a koala bear. Yes!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, Michael! We’re delighted our premium small-group experience helped make your Blue Mountains and wildlife adventure so memorable.
I had a fantastic day exploring the Blue Mountains with Steve as our guide. From the very beginning, everything was well organized and went smoothly. Steve picked us up on time and was friendly, easygoing, and very knowledgeable throughout the whole day.
The Blue Mountains themselves were absolutely beautiful. There were so many amazing views and interesting places to see, and Steve did a great job explaining the history and stories behind the area. He clearly knows the region very well, and I really enjoyed listening to him along the way. He also made sure everyone was comfortable and had enough time to enjoy each stop without feeling rushed.
I particularly loved the spectacular scenery around Jamison Valley. It was one of those places where you can just stand there and take it all in. The whole day gave us a great chance to get out of Sydney and see a completely different side of Australia.
Lunch was enjoyable, and having everything included made the day very easy and convenient. The transportation was comfortable, the itinerary was well planned, and there was a really nice balance between sightseeing, walking, relaxing, and learning about the area.
A special thank you to Steve for making the day so enjoyable. His attitude, knowledge, sense of humor, and attention to everyone in the group really made a difference.
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Sydney. It was a wonderful experience, beautifully organized, and definitely one of the highlights of my trip to Australia. If you have a day available, don't miss the Blue Mountains! 🇦🇺🏔️⭐️
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, Yuri! We’re delighted Steve’s 30+ years of local experience helped bring the Blue Mountains’ history and landscapes to life.
I had an excellent experience with Blue Mountain Tours! Steve was a fantastic guide—very informative, friendly, and knowledgeable throughout the tour. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend Blue Mountain Tours to anyone looking for a great tour!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, Katherine! We’re thrilled Steve’s passion and professionalism reflect the high standard of our expert local guides.
Fantastic tour and tour guide. Loves his job and was very personable with the entire group. I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, Arnie! We’re thrilled our expert local guides’ passion and personable approach helped make your day so enjoyable.
The braid the are was amazing. And being from the Pacific Northwest in the USA, I have seen impressive scenery. Rin, the guide, was perfect. Knowledgeable, courteous and fun. I highly recommend this this adventure.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, Jon! We’re delighted Rin’s expert local knowledge helped you appreciate the spectacular scenery of the Blue Mountains.
The wildlife sanctuary is a better option than the Sydney Zoo. You will have a better koala encounter and pictures.
A fabulous tour highly recommend this tour. Joan was an excellent guide. He was very educational and provide lots of fun facts. Thanks Joan.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, Linda! We’re delighted Joan’s expert local knowledge brought the Blue Mountains to life with fascinating insights throughout the day.
Had a great time, but would have liked the featherdale wildlife experience instead of an hour at the zoo.
Absolutely wonderful!!! The tour guide, Kat, was so informative and funny!!! We was great scenic views of the Blue Mountains and Sydney Zoo was great!!!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, Shannon! We’re thrilled Kat’s engaging approach made your day memorable, with Sydney Zoo providing a fantastic highlight to finish the adventure.
Tour was money well spent. It is packed with organized and awesome activities. Jay, the driver/tour guide was knowledgeable of the area and took good care of the group. I just wished, I could have spent more time at the zoo. Overall, an excellent tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, 5kp99rm2v7! We’re thrilled Jay helped you make the most of our all-inclusive experience, with so many highlights included in one memorable day.
Wonderful tour and our guide Steve made it really exciting. Highly recommend. Enjoyed the wildlife experience the most.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, Abhijit! We’re thrilled Steve’s passion for Australian wildlife made your Featherdale experience such a memorable highlight.
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