Choose your extras

Quieter lookouts, falls & cruise

Oz Trails combines quieter lookouts, short waterfall walks, Leura and a return river cruise. Scenic World and Sydney Zoo are optional extras. That distinction explains why the listing’s starting price is lower than many packages that include both admissions.

An independent comparison by Blue Mountains Tours. Not operated by or endorsed by the tour operator.

Visitor above a mountain valley
Visitor above a mountain valley. Photo from the Oz Trails listing; used with permission.

Is this the right tour for you?

Visitors who want a river return while choosing whether to pay for Scenic World or the zoo. The lowest price excludes the two major ticketed attractions.

Ask what happens during optional zoo and Scenic World stops if you decline entry. A verified reviewer reported waiting during the zoo visit; a lower-priced option does not necessarily remove that stop from the vehicle’s route.

Book the experience

Find your date

Check dates, passenger ages and the available options for Quieter lookouts, falls & cruise. Ask what happens during optional zoo and Scenic World stops if you decline entry. A verified reviewer reported waiting during the zoo visit; a lower-priced option does not necessarily remove that stop from the vehicle’s route. The final price and booking conditions are shown by GetYourGuide before payment.

Quieter lookouts, falls & cruise

Oz Trails · 10.5 hours

From US$73.81per person

If the booking panel is unavailable, check dates on GetYourGuide.

Affiliate disclosure: Blue Mountains Tours is an independent comparison publisher. We may earn a commission when you book through our links, at no extra cost to you. How this site works.

Listing-wide USD starting price checked 31 October 2026; not a quote for a selected option or date.

Why this experience

What makes the day

  • The setting

    Visitors who want a river return while choosing whether to pay for Scenic World or the zoo.

  • The pace

    Maximum 28. The lowest price excludes the two major ticketed attractions.

  • The choice

    Ask what happens during optional zoo and Scenic World stops if you decline entry. A verified reviewer reported waiting during the zoo visit; a lower-priced option does not necessarily remove that stop from the vehicle’s route.

Know what you’re booking

What’s included

  • Guided lookouts and walks

    Explore the Grose and Jamison valley landscapes, with route choices adjusted to the day.

  • City pickup

    Select from ten central Sydney pickup locations for the deluxe mini-coach trip.

  • National park fees

    The listed base tour includes park entry and an accredited local guide.

  • River cruise

    A roughly 45-minute river and harbour cruise forms the return into central Sydney.

Budget separately: Lunch, personal expenses and tips are extra. Scenic World and Sydney Zoo admissions are included only when selected or purchased separately.

The journey

How the day unfolds

A guide to the experience, not a fixed timetable. The operator may change the sequence, stops or route for weather and access.

  1. Choose a city pickup

    Join the mini-coach at your selected stop. The route aims to combine well-known sights with less busy viewpoints.

  2. Valleys and waterfall scenery

    Visit lookouts such as Govetts Leap or Evans Lookout and take a guided short walk towards Bridal Veil or Leura Falls, subject to access.

  3. Leura and optional rides

    Buy lunch in Leura and decide on any separately paid Scenic World admission. Confirm the arrangements for non-participants with the operator.

  4. Cruise back into Sydney

    After the mountain stops, transfer to the river cruise for the final journey. Allow flexibility around the published evening return time.

Before you go

Meeting & return

Ten central Sydney pickup points are listed, with the earliest at 6:45am. Check your chosen stop’s time. The listing gives an approximate city return of 6:15–6:30pm.

What to bring

Wear closed shoes and outdoor clothing. Bring seasonal layers, sun protection and a light raincoat.

Who can join?

The listing describes light walks and permits collapsible wheelchairs and walkers aboard. This does not establish step-free access at every lookout; discuss the route and assistance needed with the operator.

Changes & cancellation

Cancel at least 24 hours in advance for a full refund; check selected booking terms.

The displayed price is a listing-wide minimum, not a date-specific quote. Stops, weather and operational arrangements can change.

Travellers’ perspectives

What guests say

4.6/5 from 934 GetYourGuide reviews for From Sydney: Blue Mountains Tour to Quieter Lookouts & Falls. These seven individual summaries are paraphrased from the provider’s displayed selection, not an independent survey. Checked 31 October 2026.

★★★★★

Praised Les’s trail guiding and enjoyed the rides and zoo on the booked itinerary.

Sandra MariaParaphrased review · GetYourGuide
★★★★★

Liked the balance of stops and Bruce’s entertaining commentary.

SandraParaphrased review · GetYourGuide
★★★★★

Valued Les’s weather knowledge, but reported a wait when opting out of zoo entry.

CaroleParaphrased review · GetYourGuide
★★★★★

Enjoyed detailed nature commentary and appreciated a tea break while others visited the zoo.

KarenParaphrased review · GetYourGuide
★★★★★

Found the guide’s knowledge of the different stops particularly impressive.

LeanneParaphrased review · GetYourGuide
★★★★★

Praised pacing, but thought pre-trip responses from the agency could improve.

PaulaParaphrased review · GetYourGuide
★★★★★

Enjoyed Les’s welcoming manner and local knowledge.

Sally-AnneParaphrased review · GetYourGuide
Read all provider reviews

Make a day of it

Ready for the mountains?

Quieter lookouts, falls & cruise · 10.5 hours

Check dates & book

Questions, answered

A few things worth knowing

What does the starting price cover?

Listing-wide minimum; selected dates/options may cost more. Ask what happens during optional zoo and Scenic World stops if you decline entry. A verified reviewer reported waiting during the zoo visit; a lower-priced option does not necessarily remove that stop from the vehicle’s route.

Where do I meet the group?

Ten central Sydney pickup points are listed, with the earliest at 6:45am. Check your chosen stop’s time. The listing gives an approximate city return of 6:15–6:30pm.

What restrictions should I check?

The listing describes light walks and permits collapsible wheelchairs and walkers aboard. This does not establish step-free access at every lookout; discuss the route and assistance needed with the operator.

Source: From Sydney: Blue Mountains Tour to Quieter Lookouts & Falls · Product 671900 · Listing and review evidence checked 31 October 2026. Ratings, availability and terms may change.

More experiences to discover

Recommendations supplied by GetYourGuide. For our Blue Mountains shortlist, compare all 12 tours or check this tour.