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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Full day of activities at a good pace. Some stairs but my 84 year old mom was able to do most everything.
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.
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.
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.
Rin was an excellent tour guide! I really enjoyed the blue mountains tour. The views were great, and the tour concluded with going to the Sydney zoo.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you! We’re thrilled Rin helped make your day memorable, with Sydney Zoo providing a fantastic final highlight to your Blue Mountains adventure.
Wonderful trip with smooth schedule and beautiful places. Jay is a wonderful tour guy. We enjoyed the whole trip. With one day only, we did see and experienced a lot of places.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, Changming! We’re thrilled Jay’s expert itinerary planning helped you experience so many of the Blue Mountains’ beautiful highlights in one day.
Generally excellent except in one regard: the lunch was very poor and was out of keeping with the standard of other activities and should have been better for the price.
My family had a great time with Kunal.
Outside of the Blue Mountains, the koala experience at Featherdale was a highlight
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, Michael! We’re delighted Kunal’s passion for Australian wildlife helped make your family’s Featherdale experience so memorable.
Great tour, highly recommended. Our guide, Rin, was pure awesome 😎 We loved the fact everything was included.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you! We’re thrilled Rin’s warm approach and our all-inclusive experience helped make your day so enjoyable.
Foggy, but great overall . Visited many great places. Highly recommended for visitors. You can see many things.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you! We’re delighted our carefully planned itinerary helped you discover the Blue Mountains’ stunning scenery and many memorable highlights.
Jay was our tour guide and he did a fabulous job making the whole day fun. The weather didn't cooperate perfectly and he ensured we got the best experience possible. The park itself was amazing withbreathtaking views and grandeur that make the blue mountains such a draw.
The zoo was a fun way to get an upclose view of some of Australia's iconic creatures and was a nice way to wind down the day before a nice water taxi ride back to Circular Quay.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you Aaron! We’re thrilled Jay’s local expertise helped you make the most of the stunning Blue Mountains views, even with the changing weather.
A reasonably good trip and experience but not as exciting as it is projected to be. Activities on scenic centre are good but very brief. Zoo an ferry inclusion was unnecessary and time could have been reduced by excluding them from tour. Guide cum driver of the coach was friendly and good. Lunch was good.
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.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you, Anna! We're thrilled that Mark's friendly approach, local expertise, and dedication helped make your Blue Mountains experience so memorable
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!
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, Jul 2026
Thank you, Myra! We're so happy you had a wonderful experience exploring the Blue Mountains.
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