Blue Mountains Tour: Small Group or Coach?
Which Blue Mountains tours from Sydney state a group size, from 10 to 35, which run a large coach on some dates, and what group size changes on the day.
“Small group” means different numbers on different Blue Mountains tours, and some print no number at all. If a cap matters to you, book a tour that states one. With Scenic World’s rides, Sydney Zoo and the ferry in the day, Diamond Tours’ Blue Mountains Small Group All Inclusive Multi Award Winner! sets a maximum of 20 people, from US$140 on promotion, usually US$156 (checked November 2026). Its No Lunch option cost US$140.26 on 26 November 2026 and US$155.84 on 20 January 2027; the option with lunch cost US$155.84 and US$173.16 on those dates.
The calendar is the Diamond Tours day, with 1,763 reviews (checked November 2026). It picks up at three meeting points in the city, not at hotels, and ends with the ferry at Circular Quay at about 5 pm.
The numbers each tour prints
| Tour | Group size it states | Vehicle | Scenic World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Kangaroos & Sunset, Late Start (FeelGood! Nature Tours) | Up to 10 | A 12-seat van | No |
| Late Start Walks Wildlife & Night Sky (Picture Me Sydney) | Up to 11 | Van | No |
| Luxury Blue Mountains Adventure (Adventure Tours Sydney) | No more than 15 | Luxury vehicle | No |
| Small Group All Inclusive (Diamond Tours) | A maximum of 20 | Not stated | Yes, three rides and a rainforest walk |
| Waterfall Walk & Lunch (Coast Warriors Travel Australia) | About 20 to 27 adults or teenagers | Minibus | No |
| Blue Mountains, Wildlife & Scenic World (Brighton Coach & Tours - Grayline Sydney) | A maximum of 35; a minimum of 6 to run | Coach or minivan, depending on the day | Yes, an Unlimited Discovery Pass |
| All-Inclusive Scenic World, Wildlife & Cruise (Andersons Tours - Blue Mountain Tour) | No number; sold as small-group on mini coaches | One option is a large coach | Yes, guided entry to three rides |
| Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo (Wine Hop And Coastal Tours) | No number; “a larger vehicle may be used” in peak periods | Not stated | Yes, three rides |
Group sizes and vehicles checked November 2026.
Three of the four smallest groups give Scenic World a miss. That is the trade at the small end: a van of 10 or 11 goes to bush tracks and quieter lookouts, and the rides are left to the bigger days.
The full day and its large coach
The Andersons Tours day is the one most likely to surprise someone who booked it for a small group. It is sold as a small-group day on mini coaches, and one of its inclusions is lookouts “only accessible to small groups”. But it has three options, and one of them is called All-Inclusive Large Coach Group. On the dates we read on 10 November 2026, that option was on sale only on 30 December, at US$183.55, when it was the only option you could book. Its pickups are two, at Park Royal on Day Street, Darling Harbour, and the back entrance of the Four Seasons on Harrington Street, against three for the other options.
So if the group size matters, check which option the calendar offers on your date before you pay. On the other dates we read, the options were No Lunch & Sydney Zoo at US$180.08 and All-Inclusive at US$197.40, both from three pickup points at 6:45 AM. A reviewer on 21 September 2026 found the small bus a good idea: “even though there were LOTS of people we seemed to move along at a good pace”. Another, on 22 October, wrote that the “small group size was perfect”.
Check dates for the day capped at 20
What group size changes on the day
Pickup is the first difference. Diamond Tours has three meeting points and no hotel pickup, and the FJ Tours Pty Ltd full-day trip has 12 pickup points. The Brighton coach day has ten pickup options, though hotel pickup is not available for bookings made after 12:00 PM on the day before. More pickups mean less walking to the bus and a longer collection round in the morning.
Time at the stops is the second. On the Brighton coach day, peak holiday season can mean longer queues at attractions, and not every activity may get done; its Scenic World stop is about two hours of free time rather than a guided visit. The Diamond Tours day spends about 80 minutes at Scenic World, guided.
The third is the shape of the day. The FeelGood! Nature Tours and Picture Me Sydney days are built around bushwalks, with the Three Sisters late in the day, and both finish in the evening.
Pick by the group you want
Blue Mountains Small Group All Inclusive Multi Award Winner!
Diamond Tours: Scenic World's rides and a rainforest walk, Sydney Zoo entry and the ferry to Circular Quay. Three meeting points; no wheelchairs, prams or luggage.
Check dates →Blue Mountains Wild Kangaroos & Sunset Day Tour - Late Start
FeelGood! Nature Tours: a 12-seat van, bushwalks, wild kangaroos in the Megalong Valley and cheese and wine at sunset. Not for children under 12 or people over 70.
See the late start →Blue Mountains All-Inclusive Scenic World, Wildlife & Cruise
Andersons Tours - Blue Mountain Tour: guided Scenic World, Echo Point, a wildlife park and the river cruise. Sold on mini coaches, with a large coach option on some dates.
See the full day →Small Group Blue Mountains, Wildlife & Scenic World Day Tour
Brighton Coach & Tours - Grayline Sydney: up to 35 guests, Sydney Zoo with a koala photo and an unlimited Scenic World pass. Meals not included; minimum 6 to run.
See the coach day →Prices, ratings and review counts from the GetYourGuide listings (checked November 2026). Operators price by date, so treat the figures as the shape of the market, not a quote.
A private tour is the end of this scale: a group of your own.
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Book a Day with a Cap of 20
Diamond Tours' day: Scenic World's rides with a rainforest walk, Sydney Zoo and the ferry to Circular Quay, for a maximum of 20 people, from three meeting points.
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