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Blue Mountains Tours from Sydney: The 15 Best Day Trips

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Katoomba is two hours west of the city, so the day is decided by what fills the rest of it: Scenic World, a waterfall walk, a wildlife park or the ferry back. The 15 below compare group size, inclusions and how much time you actually get at Echo Point.

All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry - Lookouts and the wider Blue Mountains
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All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

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

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

Spend about 10 hours heading from Sydney to the Blue Mountains, where your guide takes you to the Three Sisters, Scenic World’s railway, cable cars and rainforest boardwalk, plus scenic lookouts. Lunch and entry to either Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo are included. You’ll finish with a Parramatta River ferry ride back to Sydney Harbour.

“This was a "one size fits all" tour. We traveled to gorgeous lookout points in the Blue Mountains, stopped at an Australian wildlife park, and ended with a ferry ride. Our guide, Kat, was incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating.”

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip - Featherdale Wildlife Park: close encounters, not a wilderness walk
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip

2.Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip

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

Travel from central Sydney by coach to Featherdale Wildlife Park, Leura, Scenic World and Echo Point, with an English-speaking guide. Expect close-up wildlife encounters, three included Scenic World rides and a Parramatta River ferry to Circular Quay. Guides such as Ben, Aaron, Jed and Max have been praised for clear commentary and keeping a busy day on track.

“My family and I had an amazing time on this tour. Everything is planned out for you to the exact detail. You do not have to worry about a thing. The only thing that was not listed was the one hour ferry ride back to Circular Quay. It was nice and relaxing ferry ride do not get me wrong but I wish I knew how long the ride would be. We did not end up getting back to Circular Quay till 6:30. This is a LONG day but so worth it! Not good for anyone with a walker or cane unfortunately because there is some walking involved. You really get…”

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Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry - Echo Point and the Three Sisters
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Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry

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

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

Start early from one of three Sydney meeting points for a small-group day in the Blue Mountains. Stop at Echo Point, ride Scenic World’s Skyway, Cableway and Railway, walk in rainforest, and take time for lunch in a mountain village. Sydney Zoo and a ferry ride back to Circular Quay round out the day.

“We had a good time visiting the area and exploring the zoo. Being able to take the ferry back to downtown was nice.”

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Blue Mountain: Small-Group Tour with Lunch & Scenic World - Scenic World: rides with a view
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Blue Mountain: Small-Group Tour with Lunch & Scenic World

4.Blue Mountain: Small-Group Tour with Lunch & Scenic World

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,009 reviews · from $137

Spend a full day exploring the Blue Mountains with a local guide, Scenic World rides, a rainforest walk, Echo Point and a sit-down lunch. Choose Featherdale or Sydney Zoo for native wildlife, then return to Sydney by Parramatta River ferry. Guides such as Kat, Rin and Jay have earned praise for their engaging commentary and careful pacing.

“Kat was an excellent guide. Her knowledge of the history of the places we visited or passed through was second to none and her experience travelling around Australia made the tour interesting from beginning to end”

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Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World - Leura is a practical lunch break
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Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

5.Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

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

Start with selected Sydney hotel pickup, then visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, Echo Point and Leura before riding Scenic World’s Cableway, Skyway and Railway. A guide handles the day’s transport and commentary. The trip ends with a Parramatta River cruise toward Sydney, though ferry arrangements can be affected by service changes.

“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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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch - Lookouts and the Three Sisters in Katoomba
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch

6.Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch

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

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from central Sydney to the Blue Mountains with a local English-speaking guide. The day includes a 90-minute waterfall walk at Wentworth Falls, viewpoints including the Three Sisters, a fresh continental roll and Tim Tams. The steep steps to the base of the falls are optional, but the tour suits people comfortable with active walking.

“Loved this trip , well organised, well run and Ben the guide was fantastic. This is definitely a great day trip to if you have a few days in Sydney.”

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Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo - Echo Point puts the Three Sisters in view
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Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo

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

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

This 10.5-hour Sydney day trip combines Echo Point, Scenic World’s three rides, Katoomba Cascades, Cahill’s Lookout, Leura and Sydney Zoo, where an up-close digital koala photo is included. A guide such as Ronnie, Piotr or Adrian leads the day, with return transport from selected CBD hotels and a harbour ferry to Circular Quay.

“The overall visit was amazing all the activities were fantastic and Adrian the guide gave us lots of details! He has been with us the whole day and we never felt left behind, He was always there to give us full details about activities and logistics”

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Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise - Wentworth Falls or Leura Cascades: an easy bush walk
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Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise

8.Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise

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

Spend about 10 hours travelling from Sydney to the Blue Mountains in an air-conditioned vehicle with a guide, with pickup at scheduled points and a group capped at 28. The day includes Kings Tableland, a short bush walk, Leura, the Three Sisters and a Parramatta River ferry ride. Sydney Zoo and Scenic World admission cost extra. Guides Bruce and Les have led tours.

“Les(OZtrail) was great and gave detailed info of different places, history and some biology lessons. It was fun but weather was a spoil sport as we couldnt see much of blue mountain. Cascade was great. Plan your trip when it doesnt rain to avoid dissappointment.”

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains, Scenic World, Zoo, & Ferry Ride - Echo Point opens with the Three Sisters
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains, Scenic World, Zoo, & Ferry Ride

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

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

Spend 10 hours exploring the Blue Mountains in a minivan group of up to 20, with Scenic World rides, a village lunch stop, a zoo visit and a Parramatta River ferry to Circular Quay. Guides including Rod, Phil, Lloyd, Scotty and Brian have led the tour. Expect an early pickup and a packed day.

“Excellent Great driver great passionate guided no regrets thanks👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍”

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Blue Mountains: Three Sisters, Scenic World and Wildlife park - Lunch and the wildlife park round out the day
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Blue Mountains: Three Sisters, Scenic World and Wildlife park

10.Blue Mountains: Three Sisters, Scenic World and Wildlife park

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

Leave Sydney early for a full day in the Blue Mountains, with Scenic World’s three rides, rainforest boardwalk, Three Sisters viewpoints, lunch and a wildlife park included. Groups are capped at 21, and guides such as Sean, Ella, Luke, Mick and Tom bring local context and humor. Hotel pickup is offered at select locations; the tour returns to its meeting point.

“Lots of activities on this trip with a great experience of the Blue Mountains. Lunch was delicious too.”

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Exclusive Blue Mountains Wildlife and Bushwalk Tour From Sydney - The Three Sisters and Jamison Valley
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Exclusive Blue Mountains Wildlife and Bushwalk Tour From Sydney

11.Exclusive Blue Mountains Wildlife and Bushwalk Tour From Sydney

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

Travel from central Sydney to Featherdale Wildlife Park and the Blue Mountains on a roughly 10-hour tour for up to 23 people. Your guide leads short bushwalks, shares local and Aboriginal cultural stories, and chooses viewpoints with weather and crowds in mind. Guides have included Jason, Stuart and Ben; lunch in Leura or another mountain village is at your own expense.

“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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Small Group Blue Mountains, Wildlife & Scenic World Day Tour - Sydney Zoo: close encounters, limited time
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Small Group Blue Mountains, Wildlife & Scenic World Day Tour

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

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

Travel west from Sydney by air-conditioned coach for a full day of wildlife and mountain scenery. You’ll visit Sydney Zoo, take in the Three Sisters and valley views, stop in Leura, and ride Scenic World’s Railway, Skyway, Cableway, and Walkway. Guides such as Alfie, Tom, and Stephen have led days packed with local facts, practical tips, and frequent stops.

“Great dollar value for the trip. Was an awesome experience. Our driver SAID was great. Very knowledgable. Thank you for the experience.”

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Blue Mountains Sunset Waterfalls Wildlife Tour From Sydney - Wentworth Falls: the tour’s most physical stop
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Blue Mountains Sunset Waterfalls Wildlife Tour From Sydney

13.Blue Mountains Sunset Waterfalls Wildlife Tour From Sydney

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

Travel from central Sydney by air-conditioned midi-coach for guided walks, waterfall views and a sunset stop at Lincoln’s Rock. Guides such as Greg, Mitch, Derek and Smokey have led the trip, sharing local nature and cultural context along the way. Park entry, Wi-Fi and a multilingual translation app are included; food is not.

“Very good! Greg made sure we had a good time and we saw some gorgeous scenery even though it was very misty and rainy.”

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Sydney: Blue Mountains Wildlife & Bushwalk Small-Group Tour - Lookouts, bush trails and the Wentworth Falls walk
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Sydney: Blue Mountains Wildlife & Bushwalk Small-Group Tour

14.Blue Mountains Wildlife & Bushwalk Small-Group Tour

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

Travel from Sydney in a group of up to 23, meet native animals at Featherdale Wildlife Park, then explore Blue Mountains lookouts, villages and walking trails with a local guide. The day includes Wentworth Falls and the Three Sisters, with stops adjusted for weather and crowds. Lunch is at your own expense.

“our guide Jason was so entertaining and very knowledgeable! he went above and beyond the entire day. I'd highly recommend to any visiting”

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Sydney: Blue Mountains National Park Tour with River Cruise - Sydney Zoo before the mountain air
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Sydney: Blue Mountains National Park Tour with River Cruise

15.Blue Mountains National Park Tour with River Cruise

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

Spend about 10.5 hours exploring the Blue Mountains with an English-speaking guide, with stops for a bushwalk, waterfall and lookout views, Leura, Three Sisters and Scenic World. Sydney Zoo and Scenic World admissions cost extra. Guides such as Les, Bruce and Wayne lead the trip, which ends with a Parramatta River cruise to Circular Quay.

“I enjoyed the entire trip especially the stop at the zoo and the blue mountains. Bruce was friendly kind and knowledgeable. We got to pet the kangaroos and one managed to sneak past us and went out the front door. It was awesome and one of the best part on my vacation.”

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