Depart Syd: Blue Mountains Best All Inclusive with Local Guide
Overview
Rated the #1 Experience in Australia on City Balloon Tours, join Anderson's Tours on a premium small-group Blue Mountains adventure with a local expert guide. With over 30 years of experience, we'll take you beyond the crowds to spectacular lookouts, hidden gems and iconic landmarks including the Three Sisters.
Enjoy guided entry to Scenic World, with rides on the Scenic Railway, Skyway and Cableway, plus a guided rainforest boardwalk experience. Choose our All-Inclusive option and enjoy a one-course lunch along with your choice of Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo (preference required 24+ hours before departure). The No Lunch option includes admission to Sydney Zoo.
Your day concludes with a scenic ferry cruise into Sydney Harbour, passing beneath the world-famous Harbour Bridge before arriving at Circular Quay.
*Peak-season includes an additional Large Group Tour Option (45+ guests) with a dedicated driver and local guide.
What's Included
- Lunch All 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.
- Local Ferry return on the Parramatta River to Circular Quay
- Scenic World Pass including Railway, Skyway, Cableway and rainforest boardwalk
- Licensed Blue Mountains National Park Eco Pass operator with greater park access
- Admission to Sydney Zoo on the No Lunch option
- Choose between: Featherdale or Sydney Zoo on the All Inclusive Option (24hrs notice required)
- Operated by Australia's most awarded and highest-reviewed Blue Mountains tour company
- Small Group Touring for a more personal experience
- Professional local expert guide with engaging commentary throughout the day
- 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
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 6:35am255 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 6:45am98 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
What To Expect
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Sydney
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Echo Point Lookout
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Scenic World Blue Mountains
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Katoomba Cascades
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Katoomba
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Blue Mountains National Park
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Sydney Olympic Park (pass by)
Parramatta River
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Circular Quay
1 minute Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- Lunch. All 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.
- Local Ferry return on the Parramatta River to Circular Quay.
- Scenic World Pass including Railway, Skyway, Cableway and rainforest boardwalk.
- Licensed Blue Mountains National Park Eco Pass operator with greater park access.
- Admission to Sydney Zoo on the No Lunch option.
- Choose between: Featherdale or Sydney Zoo on the All Inclusive Option (24hrs notice required).
- Operated by Australia's most awarded and highest-reviewed Blue Mountains tour company.
- Small Group Touring for a more personal experience.
- Professional local expert guide with engaging commentary throughout the day.
- 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.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Depart Syd: Blue Mountains Best All Inclusive with Local Guide is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Depart Syd: Blue Mountains Best All Inclusive with Local Guide will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 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.
- Local Ferry return on the Parramatta River to Circular Quay
- Scenic World Pass including Railway, Skyway, Cableway and rainforest boardwalk
- Licensed Blue Mountains National Park Eco Pass operator with greater park access
- Admission to Sydney Zoo on the No Lunch option
- Choose between: Featherdale or Sydney Zoo on the All Inclusive Option (24hrs notice required)
- Operated by Australia's most awarded and highest-reviewed Blue Mountains tour company
- Small Group Touring for a more personal experience
- Professional local expert guide with engaging commentary throughout the day
- 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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
