At a Glance
The best way to discover the wonder of the Blue Mountains is on foot. The 5-day Luxury Blue Mountains Hiker's Challenge offers you the unique opportunity to enjoy the incredible landscapes and create memories to last a lifetime as you cross the Blue Mountains' stunning cliffs and canyons with moderate to challenging five day walks. This incredible hike will inspire with its scale, natural beauty and depth of history, and offers keen hikers unique opportunity to explore the World Heritage-listed wilderness area on foot in depth.
Just two hours west of Sydney, the Blue Mountains region is arguably the most accessible World Heritage-listed wilderness area in Australia. Marvel at the one million hectares of tall forests as you traverse sandstone cliffs, canyons, caves, walking tracks and waterfalls that make up the ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- Amazing walks and sightseeings including Katoomba, Echo Point, Three Sisters, Leura, Waterfall Valley, Wentworth Falls, the Giant Stairway and more
- Stay at two of the best luxury accommodation in Blue Mountains - Parklands Country Garden and Lodges and Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort and Spa (5 star)
- 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners. 2 course gourmet dining at multi-award winning restaurants
- Private guided five-day walking in the Blue Mountains
- Return transfers to/from Sydney
Itinerary
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Walking distance: 11 km walking. Moderate Grade Pick up from Sydney CBD in the morning and transfer you to Blue Mountains. A stunning walk which takes you through a variety of eco-systems, has stunning valley views, creek crossings, some descent ascents to tackle, temperate rainforest sections and numerous waterfalls! A truly spectacular loop walk for the moderately fit and opportunities to swim if you choose. You begin this hike walking across the cliff tops looking out over the grand Grose Valley before descending down Greaves Creek into the cool rainforest before arriving at Beauchamp Falls. Continue along Rodrigues Pass and continue to pass waterholes and falls as you then begin your ascent up Govetts leap - past Govetts Leap Falls and back to your starting point. Transfer to your luxury retreat tonight. Enjoy your 2 course gourmet dinner at the Wintergarden Restaurant. |
Parklands Country Garden & Lodges Blue Mountains (5 star)
Lunch, Dinner |
Walking distance: 23 km, approx. 8-10 hours walking. Hard Grade This 23 km hike is definitely a challenging day and for those who have good fitness and bush walking experience. Descend the Golden Staircase and walk along a beautiful track which winds through cool rainforest and diverse eco-systems. You then begin the climb up the Korrowal knife edge negotiating some steep sections which can make you feel exposed, and you finish your ascent climbing and rock scrambling until you reach Mount Solitary. You then enjoy amazing views all the way along the top of Mount Solitary, at times along narrow ridge lines and the track in not always defined. Descend to the Kedumba River. After crossing the Kedumba River you hike up a bush track weaving and winding across gullies to take you back out of the valley. It is a truly awe inspiring walk with incredible views. Transfer to your luxury retreat tonight. Enjoy your 2 course gourmet dinner at the Wintergarden Restaurant |
Parklands Country Garden & Lodges Blue MountainsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Walking distance: 16 km walking. Moderate Grade You begin your today's walk by descending Wentworth Falls and walk part of the iconic National Pass - a stunning track cut into a sandstone cliff overlooking the Jamison Valley, before descending ladders down the cliff face leading us to a cool, wet, temperate rainforest area with a large waterhole. You then trek along passes and trails on the valley floor. It is a beautiful lush landscape and sections of the track are be slippery and muddy and are not always well defined. We will exit up a fern filled rainforest Pass used by Coal Miners over 100 years ago. Finish by scrambling over rocks and streams - up a steep and stunning canyon like section. The beauty of this trail is that you can choose from a range of options based on fitness level. It is a true wilderness hike and a real adventure - for the moderately fit. There are opportunities to swim in waterholes. Transfer to your luxury retreat tonight. Enjoy your 2 course gourmet dinner at the Echoes Restaurant. |
Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & SpaBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Walking distance: 20 km, approx. 8-10 hours walking. Hard Grade A big hiking day. See all the iconic and hidden gems of the mountains in one spectacular day of very full walking. Starting from Scenic World we descend into Katoomba Casades and work your way over to Echo Point and then down the Giant Stairway. Over the course of the day you will cross creeks, pass waterfalls, experience a range of environments, climb the Ruined Castle and have truly amazing views, negotiate a landslide and climb the golden stairway. A truly EPIC walk for those with very good fitness and up for a challenge and an early start, (and maybe a late finish)! Transfer to your luxury retreat tonight. Dinner tonight is at your own arrangement. |
Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & SpaBreakfast, Lunch |
Walking distance: 14 km walking. Moderate Grade This 14 km hike will take you down a steep rainforest gully to the Jamison Valley. It can be a bit slippery and muddy and the track is not always well defined. The final part of the walk along the National Pass and back up Empress Falls is truly spectacular. The track is etched into sandstone cliffs and you look out over the Jamison Valley before walking up a series of cascades and waterfalls to finish the day. Transfer back to Sydney. |
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Daily departure on request. Please contact us for group bookings.
More Info
- The departure point is Sydney
- The finish point is Sydney
Day 1: Approximately 11 km
Day 2: Approximately 23 km
Day 3: Approximately 16 km
Day 4: Approximately 20 km
Day 5: Approximately 14 km
Total: Approximately 84 km
The climate of the Blue Mountains is somewhat more temperate than the lower Sydney region. There is generally a 2°C drop in temperature every 300 metres increase in altitude. Therefore with Mount Victoria being over 1000 metres above Sea Level, you would expect the temperature to be around 7°C lower than Sydney.
(Data sourced from www.doc.govt.nz, monitored at Totaranui, Units = °C)
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.
