Blue Mountains Private Tour: Wilderness, Waterfalls, and Three Sisters Exploration
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46 Ratings
Sydney
Experience the stunning beauty of the Blue Mountains on a private tour with Personalised Sydney Tours. Explore canyons, waterfalls, and the iconic Three Sisters, all customizable to your interests and fitness level.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sydney Harbour Bridge - Take a scenic ferry ride upon conclusion of the Blue Mountains tour and see the Sydney Harbour Bridge up close from the water.
- Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park - OPTIONAL: Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park to hand feed kangaroos and wallabies, pat a koala, see a crocodile, Tasmanian devil, dingoes and wombats. Plus hundreds of native birds and reptiles.
- Charles Darwin walk - OPTIONAL: Tread in Charles Darwin’s footsteps when he visited in 1836 along a trickling creek amongst native banksia, wattle and tree ferns, making the area famous.
- Wentworth Falls Lookout - Incredible canyon views, waterfall pictures and cliff edge hikes. There are a few walks to choose from that go down to or overlook the Wentworth Falls or Empress Falls at the Valley of the Waters which is a harder walk. Depending on our time and fitness levels I will recommend this walk or some easier walks in the surrounding area.
- Lincoln’s Rock - Walk on the King’s Tableland dangling over the Jamison Valley for inspiring views of the Jamison Valley and Mt. Solitary. See Aboriginal rock grooves.
- Leura Mall - Depending on your interests we can stop for a spot of shopping or picture if the cherry trees are blossoming. Otherwise we will drive slowly down the main street of this quaint village.
- Echo Point Lookout - See the inspiring Three Sisters sitting out there all by themselves.
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The Giant Stairway - Not for the faint hearted. Descend steep steps onto the first of the Three Sisters rock outcrops for an exhilarating experience.
Optional and time depending. - The Three Sisters - The most photographed landscape of the Blue Mountains.
- Scenic World - OPTIONAL: Ride the word’s steepest train and two gondola cable car’s over the Jamison Valley. Walk through an ancient rainforest around an old coal mine. Great family fun.
- Narrow Neck Lookout - Interesting perspective of Mt Solitary and see the location of a 1920’s landslide. Look into the Megalong Valley from here as well.
- Cahill’s Lookout - Short easy walk down to a point that overhangs the Megalong Valley and Boar’s Head - an interesting shaped natural pillar. DIstant views of a couple of wineries and the Jenolan Karst Nature Reserve.
- Katoomba Falls - Take even concreted steps down to pretty Katoomba Cascades and continue on through a tree fern grove to the tumbling Katoomba Falls. Spectacular viewing 200 metres above the canyon floor.
- Wentworth Falls Lake - A local hangout on weekends of this pretty high altitude lake. Feed the ducks and coots.
- Lennox Bridge - An optional detour to Australia’s oldest mainland bridge that was built by convicts. Time depending on our drive back towards Sydney.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Complimentary bottled water
- All-inclusive Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- In-vehicle air conditioning for comfort
- Included parking fees
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
Join Personalised Sydney Tours for a private exploration of the Blue Mountains, where you can discover canyons, waterfalls, and unspoilt natural landscapes.
Dating back some 470 million years, the Blue Mountains is a massive, UNESCO World Heritage-listed park filled with activities and sights that cater to all visitors.
On your tour, you’ll journey through the waterholes of the lower mountains, the canyons of the upper mountains, and the towns of Leura and Katoomba, with famous highlights like The Three Sisters.
Our itineraries are flexible to meet your preferences, whether you want a relaxed pace or a comprehensive tour. We’ll tailor the tour to align with your interests and physical endurance.
Options for your tour could include an invigorating walk along the rim of Wentworth Falls, a leisurely stroll towards the Sisters, or add-on visits to the likes of Sydney Zoo, boasting an exclusive koala encounter and the country’s largest night-time exhibit, Featherdale Wildlife Park or Scenic World.
The team at Personalised Sydney Tours is led by Ben Barry, an experienced guide since 2003 and owner of our proudly Australian enterprise. Join us for an unforgettable adventure!
Location
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(46 Ratings)
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Averagegalz_0199
May 5, 2024
The Blue Mountains - A MUST ADVENTURE - What an amazing adventure. Our day started with guide, Ben, picking us up from our hotel. We stopped at several lookouts and Scenic World on the way to Wentworth Falls. Lunch was a local pub. The three sisters (4 including the baby) and the views along the way were incredible but the Falls were the piece de résistance and worth the climb! Ben is full of interesting stories and facts about the area. Definitely recommend!
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Lynn_t
Apr 12, 2024
Great tour, great value - Ben was an excellent guide. He took us to the zoo where we were able to hand feed a kangaroo and an emu. We also got our picture taken with a koala. We then spent a lot of time hiking to waterfalls and seeing the three sisters from all different angles. Lunch was amazing as well. Highly recommend this tour and the guide
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Joannets249rt
Apr 8, 2024
Perfect day! - What a perfect day! The Blue Mountains, 3 Sisters, Scenic World etc.. were so beautiful.
We had an awesome tour guide, Ben who shared with us many insights into the areas we visited, along with info about Sydney as well, and other interesting facts about all of AUS.
Ben was engaging and made the day so much fun!
We felt very lucky to have picked this tour and to have Ben as our guide!
We hope to return someday and have Ben show us around again.
Thanks again Ben for making our last day in AUS so special!
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Y5899xxkathrynf
Mar 27, 2024
Perfect day at the Blue Mountains! - This was a perfect day out seeing the Blue Mountains! Ben, our tour guide, was splendid!
Prompt and kind, he was highly knowledgeable about the area, and shared facts with us about the mountains, animals and plant life. The drive to and from the mountains was smooth, and he had bottles of water for us as well. Ben communicated with us before AND during the tour, sculpting an experience that included all the things we really wanted to see and do. The hikes weren't too strenuous, but there were always moments to stop if we needed to. The waterfalls were gorgeous, the rainforest crisp and cool, and we also had the chance to do Scenic World, and even take a lunch break with a stunning view. Pacing was relaxed, and Ben never rushed anything. Highly recommend and would do again!
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Flocken_k
Mar 26, 2024
Great trip to the Blue Mountains with an A+ Guide! - This was a perfect day out seeing the Blue Mountains! Ben, our tour guide, was splendid! Prompt and kind, he was highly knowledgeable about the area, and shared facts with us about the mountains, animals and plant life. The drive to and from the mountains was smooth, and he had bottles of water for us as well. Ben communicated with us before AND during the tour, sculpting an experience that included all the things we really wanted to see and do. The hikes weren’t too strenuous, but there were always moments to stop if we needed to. The waterfalls were gorgeous, the rainforest crisp and cool, and we also had the chance to do Scenic World, and even take a lunch break with a stunning view. Pacing was relaxed, and Ben never rushed anything. Highly recommend and would do again! Thank you!
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504valt
Mar 23, 2024
Two 60 Somethings enjoy a day in the Blue Mountains. - Great day out with Ben to see a small part of the Blue Mountains National Parks. We added in a visit to Scenic World, which we really enjoyed.
Ben adapted our private tour to avoid the crowds and to take into account our stiff joints to make sure we still had a great experience. His local knowledge made the trip even more enjoyable. Fully recommend
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O5957tmcarolej
Mar 20, 2024
Australia's Blue Mountains - A Must See!! - Visiting the Blue Mountains was an unforgettable journey through one of Australia's most iconic landscapes. The hiking trails Ben took us on were a perfect balance of challenge and reward, catering to our skill level. His wealth of knowledge, passion for adventure, and genuine hospitality transformed what could have been a simple excursion into an immersive and transformative experience. For anyone seeking to explore the wonders of the Blue Mountains, I wholeheartedly recommend embarking on this journey with Ben as your guide.
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Faraway52001333470
Mar 19, 2024
Great personalized tour! - Ben was fabulous! We discussed our wish list ahead of time and he was on it! We included a stop at the zoo first. He had pre-purchased early admission tickets and we buzzed right ahead of the crowds. The weather wasn’t great, but we still saw some beautiful views! Ben joined us for a tasty lunch in Katoomba. He was polite, informative and patient with us (Americans)! He has travelled the world over and shared many of his exciting adventures. We really enjoyed our day!
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Maryea8912oe
Mar 6, 2024
Wonderful tour with Ben - This blue mountain tour with Ben was wonderful. He provided an interesting and descriptive conversation as we rolled along to the blue mountains. We made a stop at Sydney zoo which we loved. It provided us a great opportunity to see the native Australian species up close. We then continued to the blue mountains and made various stops, it included the Scenic world trams which were fabulous. The views were outstanding.
Of special note to travelers with conditions that can affect mobility from time to time, I definitely think you should consider Ben. He was completely understanding and flexible with determining how to move around comfortably for us when my husbands condition flared a bit. The next day we did a Sydney tour and he totally customized it to what we needed and wanted (shopping for me and museum for hubby) and was right on target with limiting our need to walk around too much yet still seeing everything, quite a feat in a busy city! Getting to drive around centennial park was a special treat.
I will highly recommend Ben to family and friends!
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Nandani_r
Mar 3, 2024
Memorable Experience - We had a great time. Ben was a wonderful and caring tour guide who was extremely patient with my mom who needed some assistance with walking. Excellent tour. Will definitely recommend.
Anne
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