Blue Mountains Premium Group Day Tour

At Chapman Tours, our premium Blue Mountains Day Tour departs Sydney at 6:40am following our last pick up at the Four Seasons Hotel. NB: From March 1st our departure time from Sydney will be 7am. All guests must arrive at the designated pick up location 10-minutes prior to departure. We pride ourselves on departing Sydney ahead of the large coaches for our premium Blue Mountains Day Tour. If you have not heard from our team the day prior to your travel please message our mobile +61 414 011 252 or message us on Whats app. We have 3 pick up locations and the exact pick up times are in our question titled ‘do you pick up at all hotels?’

Did you know that this is our number one question. We understand people have evening plans and their time is limited so our goal is to always have guests returning to Sydney between 4pm and 4:30pm. To achieve this we must depart Sydney on time.

On our premium Blue Mountains Day tour, your ticket price includes everything! You can expect a truly unforgettable experience as you explore one of Australia’s most breathtaking natural wonders. You will ride the worlds steepest railway and enjoy the Cableway and Skyway at Scenic World. You will have the opportunity to witness stunning panoramic views of the mountains, valleys, and surrounding landscapes, all of which are sure to leave you in awe. Additionally, you will have the chance to learn about the history, geology, and wildlife of the region from your knowledgeable tour guide. Our premium product includes pick up and return to Sydney, lunch, ticket entry to Scenic World, the wildlife park and all National Park fees. Overall, you can look forward to a day packed with excitement, beauty, and memories to last a lifetime.

No. Chapman Tours cannot pick up at all hotels. Our goal is to always depart Sydney on time so all guests can enjoy the Blue Mountains. We pick up at the following hotels: it’s important all guests are waiting there 10-minutes prior to the nominated pick up time.

Sheraton Grand Hotel (please wait at the bottom of the entrance stairs to the hotel at 161 Elizabeth Street from 6:15am) our arrival time is between 6:20am and 6:25am. NB: From the 1st of March, 2026 the pick up time from the Sheraton Grand Hotel will be 6:40am.

Intercontinental Hotel (wait at the rear of the Hotel on Macquarie Street from 6:20am) our arrival time is between 6:25am and 6:30am. NB: From the 1st of March 2026 the pick up time from the Intercontinental will be 6:50am. 

Four Seasons (wait at the rear of the hotel on Harrington Street opposite the convenience store from 6:30am) our arrival time is between 6:35am and 6:40am. NB: From the 1st of March, 2026 the pick up time from the Four Seasons will be 7am.

NB: Our business is the number one tour group in NSW for a reason and efficiency is why we won the NSW Tour Association 2024 GOLD award. It’s important all guests are at the pick up location ahead of scheduled pick up time. 

Yes. Our premium Blue Mountains Day Tour includes everything! Lunch is included. Foodies love our tour! We believe it’s important on our premium Blue Mountains Day Tour to give our guests an all inclusive experience from start to finish. At lunch we have options for vegetarian, vegan and Gluten free.

Yes. Our Premium Blue Mountains Day Tour includes all 3 rides at Scenic World. Guests love the excitement of all 3 rides including the worlds steepest railway, the Cableway and the Skyway. 

Yes. Blue Mountains Day Tours knows how important it is to get a magical photo with a Koala and see the beauty of the Kangaroo. A Koala photo is at your expense for a professional photo but if you choose not to have the professional photo, you can take many photos of Koalas with your own camera. Kangaroos will be hopping amongst the guests or lazing around depending on the weather. You can take as many photos with our world famous Kangaroos. 

• Tipping is a personal choice but we say this; if you’ve loved the experience and your tour guide show them by giving them a tip. Thanks in advance!

This is a common question. During the cooler months between May to August we have cool to cold mornings in the Mountains. From September the weather is warming and often we have warm days from September – April. Our summer months are December, January and February. We say it’s always advisable to either bring a jumper/jacket in the cooler months. The warmer months shorts and casual clothing is probably the best advice. Always wear comfortable shoes.

Unfortunately our larger Toyota Coaster vehicles are not wheelchair compatible however we partner with a very reputable business that specialises in wheelchair transfers. We don’t want anyone missing out on the chance to see the Blue Mountains so if you are full reliant on a wheelchair email us at bookings@chapmantours.com.au or you can message us on WhatsApp 24/7 on +61 414 011252. Our private Wheelchair tours are available subject to availability for $2,500AUS. 

Unfortunately NO for our premium group tours as our Toyota Coasters don’t have the capacity to carry collapsible wheelchairs or prams. If however you book a private tour you will be in our Mercedes Sprinter and YES we can accommodate this request as we have suitable room. If guests arrive at the pick up location expecting to enter the bus with collapsible wheelchairs or prams they will not be permitted to enter. This is a safety issue from Transport for NSW. 

Unfortunately Transport for NSW rules clearly state that no food or drinks are permitted on public passenger vehicles. This is health and safety issue. Imagine if there was an accident and everyone had a hot coffee so this rule is commonsense. No guests will be permitted to enter the bus whilst having takeaway drinks. Water only is permitted. 

Yes if you are a group of 10 or more we are more than happy to provide a group discount. If you are a travel agent email our team at bookings@chapmantours.com.au or you can WhatsApp 24/7 on +61 414 011252

Other companies choose to send their guests back to the city via the ferry and promote this service as a highlight of the day. The reason they do this is so they don’t have to run their guests back into Sydney. We find this a little misleading as the ferry is simply the public ferry that has no commentary, no food or drinks available. It has multiple stops and often reaches capacity which means people have to wait for another ferry. Often the ferry runs late and doesn’t arrive back in the City until after 6pm. This is not the end to a day on our tour that we want our guests to experience. This is why we return all guests back to the city between 4pm and 4:30pm so they can relax and prepare for their evening plans. 

Yes, launched in 1945 for passenger only the Scenic Railway is an amazing part of Australian history. We love taking  people on the Scenic Railway and watching their expressions as they ride this once in a lifetime experience. 

Yes built in 1956 we love seeing people enjoy the waterfalls and the endless views of the Jamison Valley. 

• 1880s: The railway was first constructed as a mining tramway to haul coal and oil shale up to the escarpment.
• 1928-1945: The railway began carrying passengers on weekends for recreation, while still hauling coal during the week.
• 1945: The coal mine closed, and the railway was fully converted into a tourist attraction by Harry Hammon, who also founded Scenic World. Scenic World remains in the Hammon family to this day. 

Since starting our business in 2017 we have never cancelled due to minimum numbers. 

We operate when it is raining because often the weather in Sydney is nothing like the weather in the Blue Mountains. The Blue Mountains is made up of 3 very steep valley systems and often any inbound storms can split meaning one part of the mountain may experience rain and other parts not. All of our guides are local to the region so we know the weather patterns really well. The only time we will cancel due to weather is when a deep low pressure system forms off our coast and substantial rain is forecast for the region. If we deem it unsafe we will then cancel our tour. This is rare however!

We have entertained thousands of international guests that have had fears of height but when they get to the Blue Mountains they get to see that safety is our number one priority. We only visit lookouts with guard rails, the rides at Scenic World are extremely safe. If in the rare case that someone feels they can’t travel on a ride they can wait in the main area for the group to return however this outcome is very rare. 

No we don’t operate where guests can request front seats or back seats. If you feel you would like to be at the front of the bus please choose the Sheraton Grand Hotel as your pick up and this means you will be part of the first group on the bus. 

The part of the Blue Mountains that we visit will reach around 1,000 metres above sea level. The road to this locations is all double lane. The actual peak of the Blue Mountains is 1,206 metres however this is a remote location that most people don’t visit.