5D4N Vivid Sydney
Discover the vibrant spirit of Sydney in a spectacular 6-day getaway during the world-famous Vivid Sydney Festival. Begin your journey with a full-day Blue Mountains adventure, featuring the thrills of Scenic World, close encounters with native wildlife, and a scenic Sydney Harbour ferry ride. Dive into city exploration with the Captain Cook Hop On Hop Off Cruise, stopping at major attractions like Taronga Zoo and Manly. As night falls, experience the magic of the Vivid Lights Cruise, where Sydney’s skyline, Opera House, and Harbour Bridge dazzle in a kaleidoscope of lights. Continue your discovery with a 48-hour Big Bus Tour covering iconic landmarks and Bondi Beach. With plenty of free time to explore, shop, or join optional tours, this package delivers the best of Sydney’s culture, coast, and captivating night lights.
Good to know
- Remarks:: Minimum 2 adults to go, travel validity between 22 May – 13 Jun 2027
- Peak season surcharges apply on certain dates, to be advice
- Private transfer upon request with an additional surcharge of AUD$250 per way
- Standard SIC Airport Transfer available from 0700H to 1900H, pick up time will be allocated at the most available schedule at the time of booking. If out of the timing (1901H to 0659H), a midnight private airport transfer is required and an additional charge of AUD$310 per way
- Standard SIC Airport Transfer is not available and needs to upgrade to Private Airport Transfer if travelling with kid at age 7 years old or below
- Sequence of itinerary is subject to change without prior notice
- Final price to be confirmed upon booking time
- Black-out Date/ Special Event:: 2026: 3-6 Apr, 25 Apr, 8 Jun, 5 Oct, 25 & 27-31 Dec,
- 2027: 1-2 & 26 Jan 2027,1, 26-29 Mar 2027
Tour Highlights
- Ultimate Blue Mountains
- Circular Quay
- Darling Harbour
- Captain Cook Cruises Hop on Hop off Harbour Explorer (1-Day Pass)
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Sdyney
Arrival in Sydney Airport (no meet & greet), transfer to Sydney hotel. Free at your own leisure
Day 2 Blue Ultimate Mountains
Breakfast at a hotel, proceed Blue Mountains Sunset without Crowds full day tour (on SIC basis). Explore the changing moods of the Blue Mountains Sunset Tour in the late afternoon sunlight and capture the sunset over the rugged ranges and valleys. Enjoy a guided bush walks along secret trails of a World Heritage Listed area. Continue to Australian wildlife sightings in their natural habitat. Walk the National Pass to Wentworth Falls and have an amazing lookout view across Jamison Valley. Besides, you can see the iconic and spectacular Three Sisters rock formation, overlooking picturesque
landscapes.
*Departs Daily (Seasonal Departure Time)
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Day 3 Port Stephens - Dolphin Cruise - 4WD & Sandboarding Tour
Breakfast at a hotel. Make your own way to the pick-up point and proceed to the SIC day tour. Pick-up from Central Station Western Forecount Coach Bay 9 or Furama Darling Harbour. Traveling to Port Stephens, check-out the breath-taking beaches, waterways and national park. Take a dolphin-watching cruise from Nelson Bay, experience 4-wheeling and sandboarding at the sand dunes, and soak up gorgeous scenery all along the route.
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Day 4 Vivid Sunset Dinner Cruise
After breakfast at the hotel, free at your own leisure. In the evening, make your own arrangement to proceed with the
Vivid Sunset Dinner Cruise. The Vivid Sunset Dinner cruise departs at 5.00pm (boarding from 4.45pm) and is perfectly timed for sunset that cascades over the harbour sky between 5.19pm and 5.34pm. Time to relax and enjoy the quality dining experience before the second big reveal of the night – `lights on’ for Vivid Sydney at 6.00pm at Circular Quay. After your cruise meander along the Vivid Light boardwalk to Cockle Bay or Circular Quay and immerse yourself in the light installations. A lifetime experience to witness the lights changing on a harbour cruise (up to 2 hours duration) with 3 courses menu. Disembark at Darling Harbour at approx. 6:30 – 6:45pm.
*Vivid Sydney 22 May – 13 June 2026: Departs on Wed – Sun + Monday, 8 Jun 2026
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Day 5 Sdyney - Departure
After breakfast, free at your own leisure till transfer to Sydney Airport for your flight departure.
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What's included
Included
- 5 nights’ accommodation with daily breakfast
- Return airport transfer on Seat-In-Coach basis
- Sightseeing and entrance tickets as per itinerary
Not included
- Return international flight ticket
- Travel insurance
- Australia ETA
- Optional Tours
- Others not mentioned
Prices & dates
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Your hotels
YHA Sydney Harbour
★★★
Sydney 110 Cumberland St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
Novotel Sydney Darling Square
★★★★
Sydney 17 Little Pier St, Darling Harbour NSW 2000, Australia
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