Private Blue Mountains Escape The Crowds SUV Tour

Embark on an exclusive and private adventure through the Blue Mountains, away from the crowds and traffic. Explore tranquil nature, breathtaking views, and enjoy the flexibility to set your own pace. Perfect for photography and nature enthusiasts. Book now!

Duration: 9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park - This can be discussed prior to or on the day of your tour as we recommend visiting this park in the morning on route to the Blue Mountains. This is your chance to get to know up close and personal native Australian Wildlife including, Kangaroos, Pademelons, Wallaby, Koalas, Dingoes, plus many more. Take your time or make it quick, it’s up to you as the day is yours to remember at your leisure and pace.

Full day option only.
This is an optional stop not included in the price of the tour please advise if you’d like to visit this park.

  • Glenbrook - Our first stop is an optional visit into The Lower blue Mountains National Park where very few others venture to. You’ll be surrounded by lush bushland and listen to nothing but the birds and wildlife including Kookaburras, Cockatoos, Magpies even cicadas during summer. Enjoy the sounds of the Australian Bush here in the lower mountains national park. This is a real Escape from the Crowds. We may consider a quick coffee here or make a dash for the upper mountains. Depending on your choices, this may/may not be included. As this venue is only accessible crossing a water causeway, this may not be available following heavy rain. Optional town visit showcasing the diversity of the charming villages.

Full day option only.

  • Wentworth Falls - This is the most spectacular waterfall in the mountains and a must-see when visiting this region. Get photography tips using your iPhone with long exposure waterfall photography then we’ll take a walk to look over the falls with an optional extension to the bottom. These views are spectacular! How far we go here is up to you.. Depending on your level of fitness this may or may/not be included in the tour for passengers looking for more of a driving tour with less walking.

Fancy a swim in the warmer months? Bring your swimmers for a dip in the pool under the waterfall, it’ll be a moment you’ll never forget.

  • Leura Mall - This mountain village is a popular destination for village shopping and lunch. With an eclectic number of village-style shops you’ll immerse yourself in the local mountains atmosphere. There are a number of cafe’s offering a great range of quality gourmet foods. It can be popular here but well worth a visit as you can spend as much or as little time here as you like.
  • Blue Mountains - We spend most of our time within the Blue Mountains exploring lush rainforest areas and lookouts. Check out remote lookouts which are perfect for capture using your own equipment such as aerial drone photography & videography.
  • Scenic World Blue Mountains - We are happy to accommodate visiting Scenic World, we suggest purchasing your tickets online once you’ve booked this tour with us and advise us accordingly. We do not include or provide tickets for this activity. This activity takes 2+ hours out of the day which could be used exploring beyond.
    Full day option only.
  • Echo Point Lookout - Photographing the Three Sisters must be considered as a highlight of the day and time it so the Three sisters are displayed at their best, in the afternoon light from the west. Although hard to avoid groups at this stop, we find the best time to visit is late-afternoon when the bulk of passengers have moved on. We save the best for last.
  • The Three Sisters - Take in the views of the sisters in the afternoon with wonderful golden light from the west.
  • Katoomba - There’s an option to visit Katoomba for a pub lunch or simply stroll through the numerous eclectic shops.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Attractions
Additional Information

Join this owner-operated private tour for an in-depth exploration of the mountains. Ideal for 3 guests, our Toyota Highlander SUV can accommodate up to 4 people.

Newly available: an optional half-day tour at a discounted rate, subject to availability.

We’ll visit subtropical rainforests and waterfalls. With complete flexibility, you can design your own itinerary for the day. This tour offers numerous opportunities for aerial photography and drone videos as we venture to remote areas, far from the crowds, providing unique perspectives.

We’ll cover the highlights, but there’s much more to The Blue Mountains than the Three Sisters and Scenic World. We explore places they can’t reach, enjoying the peace of nature without crowds or traffic. The tour’s title, ‘Escape The Crowds,’ is no exaggeration.

With over 15 years of experience, we’re always discovering new places to share with you. Our guests have given us rave reviews—see for yourself what they have to say.

  • Due To The Size Of Our Vehicle All Passengers (Including Infants) Must Be Individually Seated & Booked To Be Included
  • Perfect for 3, our 2018 Toyota Kluger / Highlander may not be suitable for 4 large adults.
  • Although this is an active tour, activities can be adjusted to suit individual groups.
Location
Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park
217 - 229 Kildare Rd, Doonside
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Andrew_d
Aug 4, 2024
Excellent! - Excellent tour to The Blue Mountains. David was a great guide and extremely knowledgeable. Well worth the extra for a private tour.
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Kathleen_g
Jul 27, 2024
Excellent private tour of Blue Mountains. - We opted for a private tour of the Blue Mountains with David who was friendly and knowledgeable and helped us craft the perfect tour once he understood our priorities/preferences. He was flexible and he knew some pretty cool out of the way stops to get some great views and avoid tourists. We highly recommend booking this tour should your travels take you to Sydney.
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Graham_f
Jul 6, 2024
Incredible Experience with a Wonderful Guide - We had a magical trip exploring so many beautiful parts of the Blue Mountains. David was exceptional. He was knowledgeable, kind and patient. We experienced mountain vistas and magical rainforests, but the highlight of our trip was seeing the kangaroos. David provided us with so many memories and highlights from our tour. The vehicle was spacious, clean and perfect for our day trip. We highly recommend this experience.
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Spudmanbison
Jul 3, 2024
Awesome time! - We had a great day with Dave on our tour. We skipped the big crowds and saw some amazing scenery. He was excellent, and made sure to accommodate any of our requests. This included an impromptu lesson on how to properly prepare a Vegimite sandwich. If you want a flexible tour with a passionate and dedicated tour guide, this one is for you!
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Lee_b
Jul 1, 2024
Definitely a recommended tour - My friends and I were visiting Sydney from the United States and wanted a trip to the infamous Blue Mountains without hoards of crowds. David was our choice from many others on Viator and TripAdvisor and it turned out to be the best one. He picked us up from our accommodation on time and negotiated Sydney traffic to the mountains with numerous stops along the way. The weather turned out to be perfect for our day as it had been threatening the day before. We saw all the best viewing spots without the crowds, some included short walks for amazing picture shots. Stopped in Katoomba for a quick pub lunch and our final one at Cahill’s Lookout for Vegemite sandwiches and refreshments. All in all a most enjoyable day with a very good driver and a recommended tour guide for a beautiful part of Australia. Thank you David.
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Borgelt1
May 17, 2024
David is Kind considerate and knowledgeable - David e mailed the day before to confirm our excursion. He also texted 5 minutes before he arrived right on time . David was kind considerate and knowledgeable. The weather was terrible but David was quick to adjust the tour to other things to see. We went to a lovely little town in the Blue Mountains and saw the beautiful landscape. Unfortunately due to the weather David asked us what else we would like to see ( The Three Sisters were unfortunately no sisters we could see).He took us on a Sydney city tour . We wanted to go over the bridge and also see the opera house. He even helped take pictures for us. David was definitely worth the money . He had so much knowledge about the history of places and people. I would definitely use him again, he is a class act.
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Jeanette_j
Apr 29, 2024
Fantastic bespoke tour - David was an excellent guide. Very knowledgable about everything. Our tour was totally customized so we went exactly where we wanted to go on our own time, and he was great at knowing places that were not swamped with tourists.
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Debbie_c
Apr 26, 2024
Absolutely amazing day with David! - Where do we even begin? I wish we could give 10 stars to David the most amazing driver EVER. We travel extensively and always book private tours and David is hands-down. The best driver we’ve ever had. His knowledge was phenomenal with impeccable driving skills He planned our day with perfection - including snacks ( new Vegemite fans) , cold drinks bonus ideas for the best pictures and much more! Honestly - it felt more like a day with our friend than a hired driver. A day we’ll never forget. Thank you, thank you , thank you.
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Catherine_f
Apr 12, 2024
Blue Mountain Paradise - This tour was fabulous. David is incredibly knowledgeable and really helped to introduce us to Australia, Sydney and the Blue Mountains. He customized the tour to our needs and requests and was so flexible and helpful throughout the day. We covered a lot of territory--drove through many neighborhoods and by lots of sights. The Blue Mountains were gorgeous as advertised and we had perfect weather. This tour is not inexpensive, but it was worth EVERY PENNY . It is an ideal way to see and learn a lot and have fun too.
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Joy_h
Jul 28, 2024
The Upside and Downside: A Private Tour in a Small SUV - This private tour gave us an opportunity to customize our day, with a stop in a town called Glenbrook and to the tourist information center there. We were able to stop at places that were not very crowded and the driver was knowledgable about the birds that we came across. The tour itself of the Blue Mountains was good. The downside to this tour was that there was no speaker system in the car, so it was difficult to hear what the driver was saying at times. On a private tour with another company the day before, the driver put on a head set that amplified throughout the back of the van so her voice was crystal clear to us in the back seat. However, with this private tour, the outside road noise heard inside the car was loud because this was a smaller Toyota SUV. My friend said it was very uncomfortable in the back passenger seat since we were sitting for long periods of time. The picture of the vehicle is on the site, which looks like a large SUV, but it is nothing close to it. It was definitely not a luxury SUV by any means. Bottom line, if you're looking for flexibility in your sightseeing day, this driver can do it. However, if you're expecting a luxury SUV to tour in, this is not the tour for you.
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