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Blue Mountains Private Tour including Wildlife Park
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Blue Mountains Private Tour including Wildlife Park

By Runaway Tours
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Take a break from big-city life in Sydney and immerse yourself in spectacular nature on this full-day, private tour of the Blue Mountains—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, see the Three Sisters, and other highlights, and then have lunch in a quaint village restaurant (own expense). It couldn't be easier thanks to your guide, who takes care of the logistics of driving, navigating, and entrance to the national park. Please note that admission to the rides at Scenic World is at your own expense.
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 10h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • See the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley on a private Blue Mountains tour
  • Experience native animals up close at Featherdale Wildlife Park 
  • Hassle-free round-trip transportation from central Sydney hotels
  • Includes national park fees; lunch and Scenic World rides at own expense

  • Flexibility of your own Private Tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • National Park fees
  • Featherdale Wildlife Park
  • Live commentary on board
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Scenic World
  • Entry/Admission - Scenic World Blue Mountains

Get picked up at your central Sydney hotel in the morning and head to Featherdale Wildlife Park. Learn about local fauna, and see kangaroos, koalas, dingoes, Tasmanian devils, and many other Aussie creatures up close. Continue to the UNESCO-listed Blue Mountains. Stop at Lincoln's Rock for a photo op of the Jamison Valley, and keep your camera handy for views of the national park’s iconic Three Sisters rock formation. Visit the charming mountain villages of Leura and Katoomba, and stop for lunch in a local restaurant (own expense) before heading to Scenic World—home to one of the world’s steepest railways, varying levels of nature walks, and aerial cable car (own expense). Settle in for the journey back to Sydney where you return to your hotel.

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • You will be picked up from your Sydney Hotel or other central location within 3km of the city centre. Groups up to 10 people: We can meet you at the Sydney Airport or Cruise Terminal to begin your tour and drop you and your luggage off at your hotel, Cruise Terminal or Airport at the end of your tour. For airport pickups, we will advise your meeting point at the time of booking. You will need to load and unload your own luggage. Our tour guides are not professional porters and under Work, Health and Safety regulations are not permitted to lift heavy bags.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Sydney Airport, Airport Dr, Mascot, New South Wales 2020 Australia
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia
      • White Bay Cruise Terminal, Balmain, Sydney, Australia
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Infant seats available
        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Pushchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 14172P1

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
        • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
        • Must be able to lift your own luggge and mobiliy equipment, or have someone in your group who can help.
        • Due to Government regulations, seatbelts must be worn at all times.
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 14172P1

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        joergens49
        Copenhagen, Denmark1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2020 • Friends
        We had a wonderful day in Blue Mountains with Jennifer as our excellent driver and guide. Jen was a fantastic guide offering information on a lot of different issues and sharing her personal view on many questions as well. Thank you so much. We warmly recommend this tour.
        Written 15 January 2020
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        Hi Joergen. Thank you for taking the time to write a review about Jen and your Private Blue Mountains Tour. We are pleased that she showed you a great time and you got some great insights in to the Australian way of life. Happy travels! Steve Arnerich Owner, Runaway Tours Sydney, Australia
        Written 19 January 2020
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        Rhyle L
        121 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2023 • Friends
        This tour was really fun!! I liked or tour guide max he was really cool and knowledgeable about the blue mountains and which areas were the best!! The views were very scenic especially at Lincoln’s rock and the three sisters. The only part that was dissappointing was we got to spend a short time at scenic world. It closed early so we only got about 30 minutes there before it closed. I wish we had more time there because the views and scenery were amazing
        Written 1 December 2023
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        Patricia W
        Honolulu, HI6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2023 • Couples
        I can’t say enough good things about the private Runaway tour we took with Glenn yesterday (December 15,2023). The timing worked out beautifully. We were wonderfully taken care of. Feathdale Wildlife Park was simply fantastic. The animals well cared for and friendly. The Blue Mountains were astounding. Glenn was so very knowledgeable. The lunch at Leura was delicious and the tour itself had so much flexibility. It was a long day. Scenic world was interesting. I would do Featherdale and three sisters again in a heart beat. Also the meat pie at Lily’s Pad was so yummy!
        The ending taking the ferry back down the Parramatta River was perfect. I booked this tour in July and anytime I had questions the company responded quickly and professionally. This experience was worth every penny. It was just the four of us and we weren’t having to deal with a large crowd. I will definitely work with them again! Thank you Glenn!
        Written 15 December 2023
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        Hi Gordon We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Blue Mountains tour with Glenn. He really knows his stuff and the animals just keep on doing their cute and cuddly thing! We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours
        Written 1 January 2024
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        Leonard M
        9 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Chris was fantastic! He provided the following:
        1. Pointed out iconic sites and provided history of each and every one of them.

        2. Dropped us directly in front of every stop and made sure that we had no hassle getting in and out.

        3. Provided funny and entertaining chatter in between each stop.

        4. Picked us up in a clean and comfortable car.

        5. Helped us with any bags or souvenirs we bought.

        6. Gave tips and tricks on getting through crowds and obtaining the best seating for each event.

        7. Took the group to small secluded bars and restaurants that allowed us to experience authentic Australian life.

        8. Helped take and joined in on pictures that assisted in documenting our experiences.

        9. Chris was very organized and flexible with the group when we wanted to make changes.

        10. Kept the group on time and schedule so we experienced everything Australia had to offer.

        Chris was the PERFECT guide and could see him being a lifelong friend. Thank you so much!

        Sincerely,

        Lenny Meyers
        Written 13 February 2024
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        Hi Lenny We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Blue Mountains tour with Chris. He is certainly extremely well organised, knowledgeable, chatty and knows how to make our guests have a truly great time on tour! And everyone can always use a few more friends in the Big Smoke! We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours
        Written 20 February 2024
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        kishend85
        Melbourne, Australia2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2024 • Family
        I booked this tour for my mum and aunts and uncles when they came to visit from the UK and they absolutely loved it. Not only did they enjoy the sights but also felt very looked after by Runaway Tours. It was very well run and all stuff were very friendly and helpful. They also did a Sydney day tour which they loved. Highly recommend Runaway Tours.
        Written 18 March 2024
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        Hi Kishen We're very pleased you and your extended family had a great day out on your private Blue Mountains and Sydney City Sights tour with us. We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours
        Written 19 April 2024
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        Benoit O
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2023
        Wildlife park was one of a kind and definitely worth it !
        Keegan was our guide and he is really a fantastic person. He shared his knowledge of the country, history, all along the journey and it was really more than interesting !
        We liked aloso the scenic tour with the three rides, and the choice of the several spots for the best view made by our guide.
        Also easy to deal with the company, all done using the website or exchange of emails with very fast response.
        I give a A++
        Written 15 February 2023
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        Jannechien De Boeck
        6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        July 2023 • Family
        We just had an amazing day with our guide Dune! He brought us to so many beautiful places, gave us a lot of information and we had a delicious lunch. Don’t forget to bring your jacket in winter because it is cold up there but Dune even got some spare jackets just in case someone was cold. Thank you so much for this amazing day. Worth every penny. 😊
        Written 20 July 2023
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        Justine c
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2023 • Family
        We had a wonderful, full day at the wild life park and the Blue Mountains. Glenn was our tour guide and went above and beyond to give us a great experience in a relaxed and informative way. Thank you Runaway tours and Glenn for creating an amazing memory for us! - Justine & Paul Whitehead
        Written 21 December 2023
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        Hi Justine and Paul We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Blue Mountains tour with Glenn. he has been taking groups there for many years now and he really has a deep knowledge base for the area We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours
        Written 1 January 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Amber R
        Georgetown, TX16 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2024 • Family
        We had a wonderful time on this tour. Our driver was very knowledgeable and let us go at our own pace. The wildlife park was amazing - I probably could have spent all day there but then I would have missed the incredible tour of the Blue Mountains. The driver had great information along the way. We felt like he really cared about us having a good experience and gave us great recommendations. I would definitely recommend this tour for a stress free day with spectacular views.
        Written 29 February 2024
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        Hi Amber We're very pleased you had a great day out on your private Blue Mountains tour with Brendan. The wildlife park is certainly one of the highlights of the day and we're glad you got plenty of information and felt looked after. We really appreciate you taking the time to write a great review and we hope you enjoy the rest of your stay here in Australia Happy travels, Steve Arnerich Owner Runway Tours
        Written 4 March 2024
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        Aaron D
        Oak Park, CA1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        This trip was a 5 star experience! Daniel was an amazing tour guide on our private tour. From our pick up in Sydney he was on point! Giving us a great history of the country and origins of Sydney as we headed out to the Blue Mountains region. It was really cool learning about this wonderful city. The trip to Featherdale Wildlife Park is a must as you get to get up close with Australia’s wildlife. Next up we went to the Three Sisters which were beautiful and then had lunch in the nearby town. If you get a chance, have lunch at Bake House for an authentic Australian meat pie. Insane! After lunch Daniel took us away from the tourist to explore other amazing mountains and valleys. Just breathtaking. We then headed in his comfortable A/C van to Olympic Park for a tour and a ferry ride back to Circular Quay. An amazing day!
        Written 19 February 2023
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