Small Group: Blue Mountains with Zoo, Koala Photo & Scenic World
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Sydney, Australia
- 10 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Seeing the highlights of the Blue Mountains in a single day can be difficult without your own transportation. This full-day tour from Sydney simplifies the experience with round-trip transfers and a comprehensive itinerary—including a visit to Sydney Zoo for native wildlife encounters and a koala photo opportunity. Follow up with panoramic views of the Three Sisters at Echo Point, then continue with unlimited rides at Scenic World and a visit to an Aboriginal cultural experience.
- Hotel pickup included for a seamless experience
- Combine nature, wildlife, and culture in one hassle-free tour
- A local guide provides insight you'd otherwise miss out on
- Explore beyond Sydney without having to rent a car
What's Included
- Premium Return Coach Transfer to the Blue Mountains
- Visit to Sydney Zoo and see Native Australian WIldlife
- Visit Echo Point Lookout and the Three Sisters
- Visit Scenic World with an Unlimited Discovery Pass( Scenic Railway, Skyway and Cableway)
- Bottled waterComplimentary bottled water
- Visit Leura Village
- Free Digital Koala Photo
- Experienced and Friendly Guide
- Visit Gordon Falls Lookout to experience cascading waterfalls, rainforest views, and mountain air
- Stop at Cahill’s Lookout for panoramic views over the Megalong Valley
- LunchWe stop in Leura Village for Lunch at your own cost
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
1
Sydney Zoo
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
2
Blue Mountains
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Leura Mall
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Gordon Falls Lookout
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Echo Point Lookout
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Scenic World Blue Mountains
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
7
Cahill's Lookout
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 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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Featured review
Maria_M
The entire tour was perfect. The way itinerary starting with the Zoo was perfect way to start the tour. The blue mountains is spectacular. It was a perfect day to see it.
Alfie our tour guide was very attentive, funny and informative. He made sure everyone had a great time no matter what language you speak. He was also fluent in Mandarin which was great for the Chinese in our group. The tour bus driver was also amazing. He picked us up at the said location on time and took us to our destination in a timely and safe manner. Overall I would highly recommend this trip for all these reason.
Reviews
4.8
based on 628 reviews
Suppara_S, May 2026
Great tour. Both the driver and Wilson are very attentive. It was a big group but the tour operator was very good to ensure everyone received good experience. Highly recommended this tour if you want to visit the Blue Mountains.
Anonymous, May 2026
Alfie and Nabil were awesome, fun and knowledgable.
The whole day was great and picturesque.
Small group made it friendly and not over crowded.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your great review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your first Blue Mountains experience and found the day fun, friendly, and picturesque. It’s wonderful to know Alfie and Nabil helped make the tour so enjoyable with their knowledge and positive energy. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon!
Jonathan_B, Apr 2026
Riccardo was an amazing tour guide and took care of us throughout the tour to ensure everyone was okay.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear Riccardo made your Blue Mountains experience such an enjoyable one. Looking after our guests and ensuring everyone feels comfortable throughout the day is something we truly value, and we’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to him. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Janet_R, Apr 2026
The tour was great but after the tour they dropped us off about 3 miles from where we were picked up we are all in our 70’s and had to walk 3 miles to get back to our hotel!! They should have dropped us off at the pickup point. And because the light rail wasn’t running we had to do the walk. We are already paying a lot of money for the tour they should have dropped us off at the starting point!! This happened for both tours we took through Viator and because of this I may never use Viator again and tell my friends and family about this!! But the tour was fine!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your feedback, Janet.
We’re pleased you enjoyed the tour, but sincerely apologise for the drop-off experience. This is not the standard we aim to deliver, particularly given your circumstances. We will review our end-of-day procedures and communication to ensure clearer expectations and more suitable drop-off options.
We appreciate you raising this with us.
SAM_B, Apr 2026
ALLEIN is a nice guy travelling with him made your day so if you want to travel blue mountain they are best
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind words, Sam!
We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your day in the Blue Mountains and that Allein made such a positive impact on your experience. Our guides play a big role in bringing the journey to life, and we’ll be sure to pass this on.
We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon.
diane_f, Apr 2026
Good pace. We followed the guide's advise and we were able to ride all 3 rides in Blue mountain. Great views! Enjoyed the zoo as well
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Diane!
We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the pace of the day and were able to experience all three rides at Scenic World—great choice following the guide’s advice! It’s fantastic to know you also enjoyed the stunning views and your time at the zoo.
We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon!
Nancy_P, Apr 2026
Booked a ”Small Group Tour” but ended up on a full size bus with 31 other people-not what I define as a Small Group! Tour guide & bus driver were very good & weather was beautiful for Blue Mountain experience!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your feedback, Nancy.
We appreciate your comments regarding the “small group” experience and understand your expectations. Our tours are designed as a Small Group – Luxury Coach experience, typically with up to 35 guests travelling in a full-size coach to provide added space and comfort. We’re sorry this wasn’t aligned with your expectations on the day.
We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the Blue Mountains experience, along with the guide, driver, and beautiful weather.
Thank you again for travelling with us, and we appreciate your valuable feedback as we continue to refine the experience.
Marjery_L, Apr 2026
Great experience! Riccardo Our tour guide was fantastic, great personality and fun on tour. Saved us alot of time during the day.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your fantastic feedback, Marjery!
We’re delighted to hear you had such a great experience. Riccardo will be thrilled to know his personality and approach helped make the day both fun and efficient. It’s great to hear you were able to maximise your time and enjoy the tour.
We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon!
Karen_G, Apr 2026
33 people is not a small group in my opinion. Because we had so many people, we were slowed down and didn’t get to cover as much. The zoo was great — lots of great Australian animals. The Blue Mountains and Three Sisters were beautiful. We didn’t get to experience the Scenic World boardwalk because we had to wait on others who weren’t able to walk or climb stairs or who wondered off. This tour is not made for those who are not in good health or who can’t climb steps or walk very far. It’s also not made for those who want a smaller group because it wasn’t that.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your honest feedback, Karen.
We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the zoo and the beauty of the Blue Mountains, though we’re sorry the group size and pace impacted your experience. We understand expectations around “small group” tours are important, and your comments are noted.
We also appreciate your feedback regarding timing at Scenic World and group mobility, which can occasionally affect the flow of the day. This will be shared with our team as we continue to review and refine the experience.
Thank you again for travelling with us.
Carisma_K, Apr 2026
Fantastic trip from start to finish! We got to explore so much of the Blue Mountains, with lovely lookouts and plenty of beautiful stops for photos along the way. John was a treasure trove of history and fascinating facts, which made the whole experience even more special, and Mark was a fantastic driver. Full 5 stars, highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you, Carisma, for your fantastic feedback! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great experience from start to finish, enjoying the stunning Blue Mountains and scenic photo stops along the way.
John will be thrilled to hear your kind words about his knowledge, and we’ll also pass on your compliments to Mark for his driving. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon!
Rodney_G, Apr 2026
A great day with well timed stops. Appreciated the friendly driver and guide showing us around some great sights. Loved the time in the mountains!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you, Rodney, for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted you had such a great day and enjoyed the well-timed stops and friendly guiding. It’s fantastic to hear you loved your time in the mountains. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon!
Rafael_R, Apr 2026
Incredible day exploring the Blue Mountains from Sydney! They picked us up at our hotel and we started the tour from Central Station. First visited the zoo where we got our photo with a koala. The zoo is definitely a highlight to see the Australian animals. From there, we stopped at Leura for lunch where Alfie, our guide, gave us great recommendations. We decided to visit the Cafe Leura restaurant that offers roo burgers (delicious by the way!) along with an amazing pumpkin dish that my wife ordered. The second half of the day was packed with breathtaking views and different perspectives of the mountains by train, cable car, cableway and viewpoints. We also got to see the iconic Three Sisters and Gordon Falls.
A huge shoutout to Alfie! If you are assigned with him, you’ll have a great time, for sure. He was fun, knowledgeable and balanced perfectly great information with time to relax on the bus. He understands that attention spans fade on long rides. It is a full day tour but it felt easy and enjoyable. You’ll not feel rushed!
It was a memorable experience from start to finish! Don’t forget to ask for an Alfie selfie during the tour!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review! We’re delighted you enjoyed such a memorable Blue Mountains experience, from the zoo and Leura lunch to Scenic World and the Three Sisters. It’s great to hear Alfie made the day fun, informative, and relaxed. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again!
Anonymous, Apr 2026
Very well organized tour. I really enjoyed everything on the program. The weather of course added to this great experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re delighted you enjoyed such a well-organised tour and had a great overall experience. It’s fantastic to hear the weather added to your day as well. We truly appreciate your kind feedback and look forward to welcoming you again on another enjoyable tour very soon!
pnd5qjfhbm, Mar 2026
Alfie was a fantastic guide! He was knowledgeable, entertaining, and patient. What I enjoyed most was the Sydney Zoo. I highly recommend this excursion.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re delighted you had such a great experience with Alfie. His knowledge, patience, and entertaining style truly make each tour special. It’s fantastic to hear you enjoyed Sydney Zoo as well. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again very soon!
Nira_S, Mar 2026
We lucked out with a beautiful sunny day and with Alfi as our tour guide. His thorough knowledge and love of the Blue Mountains was apparent. His consideration for us, an elderly couple was appreciated. Even the lengthy bus ride was fun with his entertainment skills.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re delighted you enjoyed your Blue Mountains tour and had such a great experience with Alfie. It’s lovely to hear his knowledge, care, and engaging style made the day enjoyable, especially for you. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon!
Jasmaine_G, Mar 2026
Beautiful scenery in the blue mountains. Our tour guide Alfie was great. Even on a rainy day we were lucky enough to still be able to see everything clearly.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the beautiful Blue Mountains scenery despite the rainy weather. It’s great to hear Alfie made the experience enjoyable and memorable. We appreciate your kind feedback and are glad conditions still allowed clear views. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Jennifer_B, Mar 2026
The tour was wonderful. The Blue Mountains were beautiful and Alfie our guide was great. He was very knowledgeable, funny and helpful.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re delighted you enjoyed your Blue Mountains tour and found the scenery so beautiful. It’s great to hear Alfie’s knowledge, humour, and helpful approach made the experience even better. We truly appreciate your kind feedback and look forward to welcoming you again very soon!
Elizabeth_H, Mar 2026
It was a great excursion and the Blue Mountains were beautiful. The timing of all the activities worked very well. The time spent in each location was just right. Alfie and Alvin were great. Definitely worth the money.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re delighted you enjoyed your Blue Mountains experience and found the timing and pacing just right. It’s great to hear Alfie and Alvin made a positive impact. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you again very soon!
Maria_M, Mar 2026
The entire tour was perfect. The way itinerary starting with the Zoo was perfect way to start the tour. The blue mountains is spectacular. It was a perfect day to see it.
Alfie our tour guide was very attentive, funny and informative. He made sure everyone had a great time no matter what language you speak. He was also fluent in Mandarin which was great for the Chinese in our group. The tour bus driver was also amazing. He picked us up at the said location on time and took us to our destination in a timely and safe manner. Overall I would highly recommend this trip for all these reason.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re delighted you had such a perfect day exploring the Blue Mountains. Starting at the Zoo is a guest favourite, and it’s great to hear Alfie’s engaging, multilingual guiding made the experience even better. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon!
John_M, Mar 2026
The trip was great once we got on the bus! However I would strongly recommend booking it either directly with the operator or with anyone other than Viator. They changed our pickup time and place the day before the tour, bringing it forward from 8am to 7.30am and leaving us with little time to find the new pickup time. When we were picked up at the new pickup point, we were driven to our original pickup point to pickup more people! Why???
We had also wasted time trying to find our original pickup point which was a split level street with at least 16 bays. For some reason Viator did not tell us which bay. We later spotted in a section relating to late bookings (we booked months in advance) that it is always Bay 8!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the tour once onboard. We’re sorry for the confusion around pickup changes. We’ll review how meeting details are communicated to improve clarity. We appreciate your comments and hope to provide a smoother experience for you next time.
Clarke_E, Mar 2026
Tom was the driver and tour guide. Excellent at giving us information and telling us the history via stories. His food and shopping recommendations were spot on. The scenery and visas were fabulous. Truly beautiful. The Sydney Zoo was a very pleasant surprise. A great day!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted you had a great day and enjoyed the scenery, Sydney Zoo and Tom’s storytelling. It’s great to hear his recommendations added to your experience. We hope to welcome you again soon.
Kent_H, Mar 2026
Group size was 35, despite being called small group. BUT, e had a good group and a very organized guide! Thanks, Tom, for a great tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you, Kent, for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the day and that Tom’s organisation helped make the tour a great experience. We appreciate your comments.
Edwin_C, Mar 2026
Tom was great and made it a fun day. This full day tour was an another thing to do in Sydney on a gorgeous day in Mar.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you, Edwin, for your kind review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the Blue Mountains tour and that Tom helped make it a fun day. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure.
Dalene_P, Mar 2026
wonderful outing for the day. Blue Mountains absolutely beautiful along with the 3 sisters. Our tour guide Alfie was friendly, humorous and very knowledgeable. Loved seeing the zoo, kangaroos, koalas, wallaby's and photos with koala. we absolutely thought it was well worth our day.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you, Dalene, for your lovely review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the beautiful Blue Mountains, the Three Sisters and your visit to the zoo. Alfie will appreciate your kind comments. We’re glad the day was well worth it and hope to welcome you again soon.
HsienJui_Y, Mar 2026
Our tour guide Ric was nice, professional, and friendly. My husband and I truly had a great time. But there are few things I suggest others make sure ahead the trip.
1. We got registered with this trip one day before, and we were told that it was too late to arrange hotel pick-up so we still need to walk to the meeting point, which was kinda frustrating.
2. Though our tour guide Ric was wonderful, we actually chose Chinese guide when ordering. So if people who need Chinese guide please make sure you are arranged with a Chinese-speaking tour guide.
Lori_F, Mar 2026
The driver was very knowledgeable, informed us of all the sites we visited. Gave us reviews of the restaurants and shops
Nancy_P, Mar 2026
Great trip! Alfie and Tom we’re great.. every minute of the day was well
Organized, on time and fun! They made the whole experience easy and everyone had a great time! Would highly recommend this tour and especially thiis team!
youngvega515, Mar 2026
Despite the weather Tom Tom made sure we had a great time and were able to still do some
activities. Walking is a must and camera as well.
Rory_W, Mar 2026
Thoroughly enjoyed this experience even though the weather wasn’t so good. Didn’t feel rushed at all and plenty of time to see everything on the itinerary. Tom was very knowledgeable and kept us all entertained and in check with the itinerary throughout. Highly recommend this day trip from Sydney..
The only criticism is not excursion related but regards the reservation originally made in 2025.
The start time stated was 8:00am and just after payment in Viator, the start time changed to 7:00am (which initially I thought could have been a typing mistake).
I was arriving on a cruise ship at 6:30am and my disembarkation time between 07:00 am and 07:30 am had been allocated two days previously.
Therefore it was certainly not going to be possible to get to the pickup point for the new time of 07:00am or meet the requirement to be there 15 minutes before hand. Upon disembarkation, we also had an additional step to queue and clear immigration, before attempting to join this excursion.
After contacting the operator, I was provided with a new start time of 8:15am and a new pick up location 2km away, which required an additional taxi ride from the port.
I expressed my uncertainty about being able to reach this new point on time after which I then suddenly discovered my booking had been cancelled.
To continue with this excursion meant that I had to rebook last minute at a higher price.
Luckily I did make it to the pick up point on time and had a great day but the booking experience and increase in price left a bad taste with a sleepless night.
To avoid further confusion, I recommend that pick up times and locations are clearly stated at time of booking as well as guidance for future cruise ship passengers. Upfront communication will help for an excursion that runs every day.
On this excursion, eight of thirty passengers were from our cruise ship and at least four faced a similar last minute dilemma.
Michael_D, Mar 2026
It was raining the day we did the excursion so that messed up the view of the Blue Mountains. Other than that it was a good day.
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