Small Group Blue Mountains Tour from Sydney with Wildlife and Ferry
Overview
This small-group day tour takes up to 20 guests from central Sydney to the Blue Mountains with a professional local guide. You enter Scenic World with the Cableway, Railway and Skyway, take a guided rainforest walk to the Three Sisters, visit small-group-only lookouts and see Australian animals at a wildlife park or zoo. The day ends with a ferry to Circular Quay. Choose between an option with no lunch or the most complete option with a one-course lunch, and pickup is from three central locations.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 20 guests with a professional local guide
- Lookouts in the Blue Mountains that are only accessible to small groups
- Guided entry to Scenic World with the Cableway, Railway and Skyway
- Guided rainforest walk with a visit to the Three Sisters
- Wildlife visit: Sydney Zoo, or your choice with the all-inclusive option
- Ferry return to Circular Quay
- Pickup from three central Sydney locations and Wi-Fi coach, subject to availability
Full Description
A small-group Blue Mountains day tour
Small-group tours to the Blue Mountains give a different day from a large coach. With no more than 20 guests, you travel in a smaller vehicle, move quickly between stops and have more time with your guide. The guide can also reach lookouts and paths that larger vehicles cannot use, which is why many visitors choose a small group Blue Mountains tour from Sydney.
Pickup is from just three designated locations in central Sydney, so less time is spent driving around the city and more in the mountains. The exact pickup point and time are confirmed after booking, and the tour departs early in the morning.
Scenic World and the rainforest walk
Your guide leads you into Scenic World, where the three rides are included: the Scenic Railway down into the rainforest, the Skyway high over the gorge and the Cableway across the valley. Guided entry means you spend less time deciding where to go and more time enjoying the views.
A guided walk through the rainforest follows, with your guide explaining the plants, the animals and the geology of the valley. It is a very different experience from the cliff-top lookouts, and a good way to understand why the Blue Mountains are a World Heritage landscape.
The Three Sisters and small-group lookouts
The Three Sisters at Echo Point is the most famous view in the mountains, and this tour includes it with the story of its Aboriginal cultural significance told by your guide. You get free time to walk to the lookouts, take photographs and admire the sweep of the Jamison Valley below.
The tour also uses lookouts in the Blue Mountains that are only accessible to small groups, which means fewer crowds and quieter photographs. If you are wondering whether a small group Blue Mountains tour is worth it, the smaller numbers and the guided pace are the main reasons people choose it.
Wildlife, lunch options and the ferry back
The all-inclusive option includes a one-course lunch at a Blue Mountains restaurant, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free choices, and your choice of Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo, which needs 24 hours' notice. The no-lunch option includes Sydney Zoo entry, and lunch is at your own expense.
After a day in the mountains the tour ends with a ferry along the Parramatta River to Circular Quay, avoiding some of the traffic. The day usually finishes in the late afternoon, and the tour ends there rather than at your hotel, so plan a short walk or transfer back to your accommodation.
Itinerary
- Pickup at a central Sydney locationMeet at one of three designated pickup points early in the morning; the exact point is confirmed after booking.
- Blue Mountains lookoutsVisit small-group-only lookouts with your guide.
- Scenic WorldGuided entry with the Cableway, Railway and Skyway and a rainforest walk.
- Three Sisters at Echo PointSee the famous rock formation, hear its story and enjoy free time.
- Lunch (all-inclusive option) and wildlife visitEnjoy a one-course lunch on the all-inclusive option, then visit Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo.
- Ferry to Circular QuayReturn along the Parramatta River, arriving at Circular Quay.
What's included
- Guided small-group tour (up to 20 guests) with a professional local guide
- Blue Mountains lookouts only accessible to small groups
- Guided entry to Scenic World with cableway, scenic railway and skyway
- Guided rainforest walk with a visit to the Three Sisters
- Sydney Zoo entry
- Ferry return to Circular Quay
- Wi-Fi coach (subject to availability)
Not included
- Lunch (at your own expense)
- Snacks and drinks
- Tips
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
- Travellers with oversized luggage, mobility scooters or baby carriages, which are not allowed
- Anyone who needs hotel drop-off, as the tour ends at Circular Quay
Meeting point
Pickup is from three designated locations in central Sydney, and the exact pickup point and time are confirmed after booking. The tour departs early in the morning, so be ready on time. The day ends at Circular Quay after the ferry cruise, and hotel drop-off is not included.
Important information
- Wear comfortable shoes, warm layers, a hat and sunscreen, and bring water.
- If you prefer Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo on the all-inclusive option, tell us at least 24 hours in advance.
- The no-lunch option includes Sydney Zoo and lunch at your own expense.
- Snacks, drinks and tips are not included.
- Oversized luggage, baby carriages, mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs are not allowed.
- If you travel with family or friends, tell us in advance so you can be placed in the same group.
- The tour runs in all weather; check the forecast 24 hours before.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the small group Blue Mountains tour cost?
The price depends on the option and the date. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for adults and children for each option.
What is the difference between the options?
The no-lunch option includes Sydney Zoo entry with lunch at your own expense. The all-inclusive option adds a one-course lunch and your choice of Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo.
Is hotel pickup included?
Pickup is from three designated locations in central Sydney, and the exact point and time are confirmed after booking. Hotel drop-off is not included.
How many people are in the group?
The tour is limited to up to 20 guests.
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts about 10 hours, starting early in the morning and finishing at Circular Quay.
Is lunch included?
Only with the all-inclusive option, which includes a one-course lunch. The no-lunch option does not.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. Children aged 3 to 12 use the child ticket, and infants aged 2 and under are counted separately.
Can I choose between Featherdale Wildlife Park and Sydney Zoo?
On the all-inclusive option, yes, with 24 hours' notice. The no-lunch option includes Sydney Zoo.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
You can if the date shows as available in the booking panel.
What should I wear?
Comfortable shoes, warm layers, a hat and sunscreen. It can be cooler in the mountains.
