Mountain Escapes
Private Blue Mountains short break from Sydney — Jamison Valley sandstone escarpments

Short breaks

Private Blue Mountains Short Breaks

Two-day and multi-day overnight escapes with the transport, touring and itinerary handled — while you choose and book the accommodation that suits you.

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Escape ideas being prepared for upcoming trips

These escape ideas are being prepared for upcoming Mountain Escapes trips. Final availability, pricing and inclusions are confirmed as routes, venue options and booking processes are finalised. Mountain Escapes does not sell accommodation — you book your own stay directly, and we plan transport, scenic touring and dining around it.

Need help choosing an area? Read the Where to Stay guide, or enquire about an upcoming trip with your preferred dates and we'll respond as routes and availability are confirmed.

Five formats

Choose a starting point — we tailor from here

Two-Day Classic Short Break

from $1,695

The signature overnight escape — Echo Point, Scenic World, a Leura long lunch and a quieter upper-mountains day.

Day 1

  • Sydney pickup (mid-morning)
  • Wentworth Falls lookout stop
  • Lunch in Leura village
  • Echo Point & the Three Sisters
  • Optional Scenic World
  • Accommodation drop-off in Katoomba or Leura

Day 2

  • Pickup from accommodation
  • Govetts Leap & Evans Lookout, Blackheath
  • Long lunch or brewery stop
  • Megalong Valley scenic drive (optional)
  • Return to Sydney late afternoon

Premium Two-Day Escape

from $2,195

An elevated two-day escape with premium dining, spa add-ons and slower pacing. Ideal for anniversaries, milestone birthdays and visiting executives.

  • Fine dining at Darley's, Echoes or Ates
  • Spa or sauna at Ubika or Lilianfels
  • Sunset lookout with sparkling on arrival
  • Boutique village time in Leura & Blackheath
  • Govetts Leap or Megalong Valley scenic drive
  • Flexible, low-rush schedule

Food, Brewery & Long-Lunch Overnight

from $1,890

Two days built around the region's best food, villages and breweries — without anyone in your group needing to drive.

  • Mountain Culture Beer Co tasting in Katoomba
  • Long lunch in Blackheath (Ates or Blaq) or Leura
  • Bakery stop and village shopping
  • Old City Bank Bar at The Carrington
  • Optional Megalong Valley lunch
  • Scenic lookout between stops

Premium Romantic / Wellness Escape

from $2,195

Slow travel, spa, gardens and sunset lookouts for couples and special occasions.

  • Spa or sauna at Ubika Day Spa (Fairmont, Leura)
  • Everglades House & Gardens visit
  • Quiet upper-mountains lookouts at sunset
  • Romantic dining at Echoes or Darley's
  • Gentle walks matched to ability
  • Premium private vehicle throughout

Three-Day Slow Escape

from $2,890

A genuinely slow three-day escape — more time for the upper mountains, Megalong Valley, Mount Tomah or Mayfield Garden.

  • Three private touring days
  • Mix of food, wellness, walks and scenery
  • Optional Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah
  • Optional Mayfield Garden visit
  • Multiple lunch and dining bookings
  • Built around your accommodation

Pricing

Private group starting prices

Each short break is quoted based on your dates, group size, pickup, itinerary complexity, total touring hours, route and any third-party bookings we arrange on your behalf.

Prices are private group starting prices and vary by pickup location, date, group size, itinerary complexity, total hours, route and third-party bookings. Accommodation, meals, drinks, attraction tickets, spa treatments and third-party activity costs are excluded unless specifically stated in writing.

From

  • $1,695 / group

    Two-Day Classic Short Break

  • $1,890 / group

    Food, Brewery & Long-Lunch Overnight

  • $2,195 / group

    Premium Romantic / Wellness Escape

  • $2,890 / group

    Three-Day Slow Escape

Prices are private group starting prices. Lower starting prices apply to simpler private routes. Sample itinerary pricing reflects fuller recommended routes with longer hours, more planning and premium timing. Final pricing depends on pickup location, dates, group size, route, total hours, third-party bookings and seasonal availability. Accommodation, meals, drinks, attraction tickets, spa treatments and third-party activities are excluded unless specifically included in a written quote.

Enquire About an Upcoming Trip

Early enquiries now open

Enquire about an upcoming short break

Mountain Escapes is preparing its first private Blue Mountains trips and taking early enquiries now. Share your dates, group and the kind of Blue Mountains escape you'd love — early enquiries help us prioritise upcoming routes and trip styles.

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