The 15 Blue Mountains Day Trips Worth the Early Start

1.All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,832 reviews · from $204Our pick

Travel from Sydney to the Blue Mountains in a small group, visit the Three Sisters, ride Scenic World’s railway, Skyway, and Cableway, eat a dietary-friendly lunch, meet Australian wildlife, then return by ferry. Guides such as Kat, Axel, Grant, and Rin add local stories and steady care throughout the long day.

“The tour was absolutely brilliant from start to finish! Tony, our guide, was incredibly informative and such a lovely guy — he really made the day special. The Blue Mountains were breathtaking, Sydney Zoo was fantastic, the food was delicious, and the boat trip back was the perfect, relaxing end to an amazing day. Highly recommend!”

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2.Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,471 reviews · 10 hours · from $148

This 10-hour Blue Mountains trip combines Featherdale Wildlife Park, Leura Village, Echo Point, and all three Scenic World rides. Your English-speaking guide, often a driver-guide such as Ben, Aaron, Tony, Max, or Jed, keeps the day moving. You return to Sydney by ferry, arriving at Circular Quay instead of sitting in peak traffic.

“Absolutely loved this trip. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t kind and all I saw was rain and mist but that didn’t stop me from enjoying the day. Ben, our tour guide, was amazing and fun, he made the day very enjoyable. Thank you”

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3.Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,709 reviews · from $161

This 10-hour small-group trip combines the Three Sisters, Scenic World’s Skyway, Cableway and Railway, a Blue Mountains village, Sydney Zoo and a ferry ride to Circular Quay. You start at 6:45 am, travel with a guide such as Phil, Scott or Rod, and return to central Sydney around 5 pm.

“Guide was great and it was an entertaining experience. Don't like being forced to give extra verbage.”

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4.Blue Mountain Small Group Scenic World, Wildlife, Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,428 reviews · 10 hours · from $148

Spend 10 hours with a local guide such as Grant, Kat, Rin or Mark, starting early at Scenic World for the Railway, Skyway, Cableway and rainforest walk. Add a sit-down lunch, visit Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo, and finish with a ferry ride beneath the Harbour Bridge. Small groups are limited to 20 when available.

“Had a fantastic day, our guide was Rin, she is amazing with her detailed information at each stop, plus her knowledge and stories which made the places visited come alive. The right amount of time spent at each stop.”

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5.Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,420 reviews · from $150

Pack wildlife, mountain views, three Scenic World rides, and a river cruise into one 10-hour day from Sydney. You’ll visit Featherdale, Echo Point, Leura, and Scenic World with a driver-guide such as Ben, Aaron, Robert, or Jed. Lunch is your own expense, hotel drop-off is not included, and weather can shape the mountain views.

“It was a fantastic day trip seeing the Blue Mountains, Featherdale Wildlife Sanctuary and Scenic World. Our tour guide Ben was great. He was very knowledgeable and we had a great time with him!”

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6.Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,400 reviews · 10h 30m · from $85

Spend a full day in the Blue Mountains with a local guide such as Zach, Kieran, Ben, or Abbey. The tour combines a 90-minute Wentworth Falls walk, optional steep steps to the waterfall base, several lookouts, the Three Sisters, and a fresh lunch. Transport from central Sydney is included.

“It was a great trip. Zack was wonderful. The hike to the waterfall was great. The waterfall was great. Lunch was delicious 😋 too. Everything was much better than I expected.”

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7.Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,062 reviews · 10h 30m · from $144

Spend 10.5 hours visiting the Three Sisters, Scenic World, Katoomba Cascades, Cahill’s Lookout, Leura, and Sydney Zoo. Three Scenic World rides, a koala photo, hotel pickup, and a Sydney Harbour ferry are included. Guides such as Ronnie, Adrian, Piotr, Karen, and Chris are known for adding local stories and keeping the busy day on track.

“Lovely guide who was interesting and knowledgeable. A great trip seeing some amazing sites.”

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8.Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,585 reviews · from $68Best value

Spend about 10 hours exploring the Blue Mountains from Sydney with pickup, a small coach, and a guide such as Bruce or Les. Visit Sydney Zoo, Kings Tableland, Leura, Katoomba, Wentworth Falls or Leura Cascades, the Three Sisters, and Scenic World. Attraction tickets cost extra, while the Parramatta River ferry to Circular Quay is included.

“Basic Tour includes transportation and a guide. The zoo and Scenic World are pay as you go options. This is good because you can decide at yhe time. Prices are discounted and entrance is as a group. Our guide Bruce was excellent and provide lots of local information.”

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9.Blue Mountains, Scenic World, Zoo, & Ferry Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,484 reviews · 10 hours · from $139

Spend 10 hours touring the Blue Mountains in a minivan of up to 20 people. Visit Echo Point, ride all three Scenic World attractions, stop for lunch in a mountain village, see koalas, wombats, and kangaroos at Sydney Zoo, then take the Parramatta River ferry beneath the Harbour Bridge to Circular Quay. Guides include Scotty, Phil, Lloyd, Rod, and Brian.

“Rain and fog, no view of the Three Sisters, but a really fun day”

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10.Three Sisters, Scenic World and Wildlife park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,481 reviews · from $182

Leave Sydney early for the Blue Mountains, where you’ll visit Echo Point, ride all three Scenic World attractions, walk through rainforest, enjoy lunch, and finish at a wildlife park. Guides including Sean, Ella, Luke, Mick, and Tom add local stories and humor. Hotel pickup is available from selected Sydney hotels.

“Thanks to our guide Sean for this fantastic day. His knowledge and humor made this excursion an unforgettable day. He managed to drop us off everywhere in time to be ahead ofthe horde of tourists. Highly recommanded if you want to discover the Blue Mountains. 😎👍 Erik”

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11.Exclusive Blue Mountains Wildlife and Bushwalk Tour From Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,087 reviews · from $135

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Sydney to Featherdale Wildlife Park and the Blue Mountains. See koalas and kangaroos, walk near Wentworth Falls, visit the Three Sisters, and stop for lunch in Leura or another mountain village. Guides such as Jason, Stuart, Ben, and Tony are known for lively local stories and flexible routing.

“The day trip with Activity Tours Australia was amazing. Our guide and driver is a very kind and fun person, also a careful driver. He was sharing his knowledge about Sydney, & the region very well. Highly recommended.”

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12.Small Group Blue Mountains, Wildlife & Scenic World Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 932 reviews · 11 hours · from $147

Join an English-speaking guide such as Alfie, Tom, or Stephen for a full day from Sydney to Sydney Zoo and the Blue Mountains. You’ll get a koala photo, time in Leura, major lookouts, and unlimited Scenic World rides. The schedule is full, so expect efficient stops rather than long walks or unhurried sightseeing.

“i really loved! tour was so good.. i highly recommend.. transportation was great our tour guide Stephen (if i am not mistaken) was great blue mountain was great.. also i really scare form high and i was so nervous but machines in the scenic world were not that scary. at least for me. to sum up today was great day for me:)”

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13.Blue Mountains Sunset Waterfalls Wildlife Tour From Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 897 reviews · 10h 30m · from $102

Leave Sydney after the morning rush for a 10.5-hour Blue Mountains trip with guides such as Greg, Derek, Mitch, and Smokey. Walk near Wentworth Falls, spot native wildlife, visit the Three Sisters, and finish at Lincoln’s Rock for sunset. The tour includes park fees, transport, Wi-Fi, and multilingual audio support, but not meals.

“Beautiful place. Amazing tour guide. It’s a must see. Highly recommend”

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14.Blue Mountains Wildlife & Bushwalk Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 822 reviews · 11 hours · from $133

Spend 11 hours with a small group of up to 23 people, visiting Featherdale Wildlife Park, Wentworth Falls, the Three Sisters, and Leura or Katoomba. Your English-speaking guide, such as Ben, Nigel, Scotty, or Tony, adjusts the walking and sightseeing plan to the weather. Lunch is separate.

“It was a truly stunning day! Jason was an exceptional guide who took us to hidden gems away from the crowded spots, making the experience unforgettable. I highly recommend this tour!”

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15.Blue Mountains National Park Tour with River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 701 reviews · 10h 30m · from $70

Spend 10.5 hours touring the Blue Mountains from Sydney with Oz Trails. Walk to Wentworth or Katoomba Falls, visit Three Sisters, explore Leura and Scenic World, then return by ferry from Olympic Park. Guides such as Les, Bruce, and Wayne bring local stories and humor. Zoo and Scenic World tickets cost extra.

“I did two tours of the blue mountains by two separate tour operators. By far Oz Trails was the best! Especially Lez the tour guide. He’s the best!!!! Very knowledgeable, interactive, engaging, and a good conversation starter. Highly recommended for a promotion!”

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