What a way to celebrate my 5th anniversary with my boyfriend! To be honest, I was a little worried…read morethat I might be disappointed as my previous hot air balloon experience was in Dubai (exotic location!) but I was wrong! The booking process online was quick and easy , no hassle at all. On the morning itself, we gathered at the Sebel resort with the pilot and other "passengers". After completing the disclaimer form, the pilot briefed us on the safety rules and we headed off to the "launch site" (5-10 mins drive from the hotel). It did take a while for the pilot and two other "co-pilots" to set up the hot air balloon but it was an enjoyment to watch the process. The ride itself was spectacular, the scenery was absolutely beautiful and the pilot was quite funny -- making jokes and telling us stories. I would highly recommend it !

Australian Global Holidays provided me with exceptional service in connection with my trips to…read moreChina and Japan. I was never left to my own devices, even AFTER I had left Australian soil. The AGH director herself,r was ALWAYS available to assist and guide even when I was in China. She was only a mobile phone call away. It was like speaking to a loving family member, rather than a travel agent. She is so charming, warm and helpful. I could even reach her LATE AT NIGHT (when other travel agents are sound asleep). And because the AGH director has travelled extensively, she always offered me REAL advice about real situations in different countries. I will use AGH again for my next trip (to Europe). Sure it is possible to save ten dollars (the price of three cups of coffee) by booking your trip online, instead of through a physical travel agent. But we live in a world full of uncertainties and disasters. if you book online, who would you then turn to in the event of a sudden unexpected, unplanned disaster? A computerised Call Attendant telling you that you're the 21st caller in the queue? A recorded voicemail message?

Rebecca the principal of Go Local tours, knows her stuff re Sydney and its twisted history…read more .Rebecca is fun to be with and makes learning about Sydney fun. The great thing is that Rebecca can help you if you wish to travel to Greece or her island Crete. I recommend the pub tour. walk and drink and have some fun.

From the owner: Welcome to Go Local Tours. www.golocaltours.com.au Our…read moreitineraries include off the beaten track routes,adventure tours, exciting explorations, treks and local activities around Australia, so you can really get under the skin of the country. At Go Local Tours, we strive at every turn to redefine your notion of what is possible on a vacation. Our approach combines singular unique services with insider-access opportunities unlike any you have experienced before. With expertise in not only luxury but culture, wildlife and history as well, Go Local Tours reveals Australia with an authenticity beyond the reach of any other travel company. Choose from Walking tours, City cultural tours ,Culinary and Wine tours, Photography tours , Shopping with a stylist, Cultural orientated walks, Scavenger hunts and many more activities. Sydney-based responsible tour operator working directly with local, community-based tour operators in Australia. The Go Local Tours social enterprise model puts local communities and the environment at the centre of its model. Profits are reinvested into the business and into community-led, productive projects in Australia. Our mission is to contribute to the empowerment of local communities in Australia by running an ethical business that provides rewarding and authentic experiences for travelers.

There are two main private trolley companies in Katoomba that will take guests to various points in…read morethe Blue Mountains area beyond the point where the public transit system ends at Echo Point. This was the only one offering a one-day pass vs. a minimum of 3 days with the other company. The cost at $25 per person ASD seemed a little steep, but we didn't have enough time to walk between all of the points we wanted to see, and so bought tickets. The buses run on time, and the drivers are friendly and give good information about the area. The only downside is that the majority of the stops are at resorts and stores rather than natural points of interest. This is fully disclosed in their brochure and on their website, so it was not a surprise! There are discounts at some local businesses that come with the trolley pass, and you can also combine the trolley with other activities such as the a gondola ride; so it is definitely possible to make this a good deal! In the end, we were pleased with being able to get to Leura Cascades without a long walk - but the $75 price tag for the three of us was a bit high given that was all we were doing beyond public transit. My suggestion would be to allow 2 days to explore the park and use public transit for one day to explore Echo Point and the surrounding area, and then use the trolley the second day to get to a few other points beyond the public transit area, and perhaps take advantage of some of the discounts!

I booked a Return Coach Travel to Jenolan Caves + Admission To Lucas Cave through Trolley Tours and…read moresince I've read so many warnings of booking ahead to avoid the queue (or else you may miss the scheduled tour[s]), I booked it online ahead of time. When I got there, there was a queue, but they were mostly for the Blue Mountains tour so I was lucky to have noticed Darrell (sp?) was inquiring if anyone had booked a Cave tour before he was about to head out the door. Darrell was the bus driver and turns out there were only 5 of us (in a bus capacity of 30+ people) who were going. =) [I am keeping my review focused on Blue Mountains Trolley Tours service, who provided us the transport and tickets. The Jenolan Cave tour itself was led by another entity and so I will withhold that review from here.] Darrell was great. I'm not much of a talker, but the banter he kept going with the 2 couples up front kept the ride to the caves easy-going, laid back and at times, quite funny. He did provide "Informative commentary and scenic stop at Govetts Leap Lookout, Blackheath" as the description read, and he got us to the caves in good time. After he retrieved our tickets for us, he gave us the down-low on how we should approach our day there (since not all of us were going on the same tour) and told us we'd need to be going back approx 3:10pm. With a few backpackers in tow, we were out of there by 3:15pm and, despite having to pull over for a random but mandatory sobriety test on the way, we got back to Katoomba sooner than expected (around 4:20pm).

Lucky me did a day trip through Viator to Blue Mountain, Three Sisters, Lincoln Rock, Leura Casades…read moreTrail and Feather-dale Park. And made it back for drinks and dinner at Darling Harbour! The drive to Blue Mountain was about 2 hours from the city of Sydney. The scenery was just brilliant! Our first stop was at Blue Mountain, where we had the opportunity to see the beauty of the mountain, cliffs, iconic three sister rock formation, Echo Point lookout, Cable cars and the Wentworth Falls.... This was another experience I would never forget and I'm sure will live with me forever. I can go about describing how impressive and beautiful this view was, but words can't describe how the feeling was in person. It's a lifetime experience when visiting in Sydney.

Most knowledgeable registered migration agent. We had a great experience working with Azadeh…read moreGhorashi. Very caring and sharing. She was very respond during the process and took all the stress away from our shoulders. We definitely recommend Azzy Immigration service to anyone who needs a visa to enter Australia.