Blue Mountains Private Day Tour from Sydney
Sandstone valleys, escarpment lookouts and forest trails beyond the Three Sisters
An hour and a half west of Sydney, the Blue Mountains open into a landscape of sandstone cliffs, deep forested valleys and ancient eucalyptus forest. Beyond the Three Sisters lie quieter escarpment tracks, waterfalls, hanging swamps, wind-eroded caves, volcanic remnants and views across the Jamison, Megalong and Grose Valleys.
This is a fully private Blue Mountains tour, shaped around how you want to experience the mountains.
Price: 1 A$980 2 A$1050 3 A$1090 4 A$1150
A Day Shaped Around You
Every group experiences the mountains differently.
Some guests want iconic lookouts and relaxed sightseeing. Others want to spend hours on the trail exploring sandstone overhangs, waterfalls and remote valley viewpoints. Photographers may prefer sunrise light and quieter locations, while families often enjoy a slower pace with shorter walks.
Your guide adjusts the day to suit your interests, fitness and the conditions on the day. The places below are some of our favourites, but no two tours are exactly the same.
Leura Village A charming mountain village of heritage shopfronts, gardens, cafés and bookshops. A pleasant stop for coffee, lunch or a wander between lookouts.
Echo Point Direct views of the Three Sisters, Mt Solitary and Narrow Neck Plateau — the most famous vantage point in the Blue Mountains, and one that still earns its reputation. Best visited early before the crowds arrive.
Boars Head and Cahill's Lookouts Two lookouts close together above the Megalong Valley and Narrow Neck Plateau. Boars Head is a sandstone formation that looks like the head of a pig — one of those details that makes more sense once you're standing in front of it.
Wentworth Falls Layered sandstone cliffs and a deep forested valley below. The falls are most dramatic after rain. A 40-minute return walk reaches the top of the falls.
Govetts Leap Sweeping panoramas across the Grose Valley to Bridal Veil Falls, Mt Hay and further down the valley. A good starting point for a bushwalk to the falls or a gentler loop through the bush to the visitor centre.
Hanging Rock A sandstone overhang cantilevered above the Grose Valley, with a walk along the cliff edge that delivers extraordinary exposure and views. One of the most dramatic spots in the Blue Mountains and one that does not appear in most tour itineraries. It stays with people long after the day is done.
Anvil Rock Lookout and Wind-Eroded Cave Two places reached from the same car park. Anvil Rock looks out across blue gum forest to Mt Banks and Mt Hay. The cave is an impressive formation of iron-rich veins and honeycomb sandstone — sits just below.
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mt Tomah A cool-climate garden on the Bells Line of Road, with native and international plants. Waratahs flower can be seen for several months of the year and a range of exquisite proteas are on display.
Dargan Arch Formed by the collapse of the roof of a cave, the arch doubles as a natural sandstone bridge and can be walked across. Native wildflowers including waratahs grow nearby in season - nearby are some unusual ironstone formations.
Scenic Highlights
Lookouts, villages and valley views
Picturesque Wentworth Falls, surrounded by steep sandstone cliffs and a densely forested valley floor. A stop in Leura Village for coffee, chocolate or a browse. Scenic World has a the rapid descent railway to the rainforest floor and cable car views across the Jamison Valley. Echo Point for the Three Sisters and Mt Solitary. Then the quieter lookouts: Boars Head and Cahill's with views across the Megalong Valley, and Govetts Leap and Anvil Rock lookouts giving different perspectives of the Grose Valley. A stop at Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo can be included if you would like to see native animals.
Walking & Exploration
For guests who want to spend more time on the trails
The day takes in the major lookouts - Wentworth Falls, Echo Point and Govetts Leap - with a short stop in Leura Village along the way. The centrepiece is a bushwalk tailored to your fitness and how much time you want to spend on the trail: 45 minutes, one-two hours or three and a half to four hours. The longer walks pass through some remarkable country - hanging swamps, massive sandstone cliffs and deep forested valleys.
Beyond the Tourist Trail
For guests looking for something different
Echo Point and Boars Head lookout in the morning for incredible valley views, then Govetts Leap for the sweep across the Grose Valley to Bridal Veil Falls and Mt Hay. Time for lunch at a Leura cafe. The afternoon heads further into the mountains when we make our way to the Bells Line of Road. From here we visit Dargan Arch and Mt Banks. We also have the option of visiting Mt Tomah botanical gardens. A walk to Walls lookout provides access to alpine meadows and views of the Grose Valley from the other side, rarely seen by international visitors. A stop at Hillbilly Cider Shed is an option on the return visit back to Sydney. Let us know which places are of interest and we will put together a suggested itinerary for the day. All of our tours are flexible and we thrive on special requests.
Optional: Scenic World
Optional: Scenic World
The Scenic Railway, Skyway and Cableway at Katoomba offer a different perspective on the Jamison Valley. The railway descends to the valley floor on the world's steepest incline railway, where a rainforest walk passes through coachwood and native tree ferns.
Entry is timed. We can arrange tickets on your behalf before the tour, let us know when you book.
- Private pick-up and drop-off
- Snacks and bottled water
- Professional photos shared after the tour
- Pre-tour consultation to shape the day
- Your private guide
- Scenic World entry — optional, get in touch and we can book tickets for you
To discuss the right tour for you or check availability, call or message Greg directly.
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