Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu | La Vacanza Travel

Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu

Duration: 5 hours
Destination: New Zealand, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua
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  • 5 hours
  • Rotorua
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Elite Adventures tours depart from Rotorua at 8 am. Pickups are scheduled for between 8 am and 8.30 am depending on your accommodation (will be listed under the pickup tab)

This Elite Adventures tour first journeys to Wai O Tapu, one of the world's most surreal geothermal locations. Here you and you will be guided around a collection of stunning colorful geothermal features such as the Champagne pool and the Devil's Bath.

Following Wai O Tapu our journey will guide you to the Lady Knox geyser, who is very punctual and only goes once a day.

At the conclusion of the geyser eruption, our journey leads you to Waimangu Valley, the youngest geothermal ecosystem in the world.

Please call within 24 hours of tour to reconfirm booking

We do not pick up from the port of Tauranga

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, 201 Waiotapu Loop Road Rd 3, Rotorua 3073 New Zealand

Journey to Wai O Tapu, one of the world's most surreal destinations. You will spend approximately 45-60min in the park before departing to the Lady Knox geyser.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lady Knox Geyser, 201 Waiotapu Loop Road, Rotorua 3073 New Zealand

Our journey will guide you to the Lady Knox geyser who only erupts once a day at 10.15 am. Come along and found out the story behind her punctuality.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Waimangu Volcanic Valley, 587 Waimangu Road Off State Highway 5, Rotorua 3043 New Zealand

We journey to the Jurassic Waimangu valley, the youngest geothermal eco-system in the world.

Here we will witness first hand the power and beauty of mother nature and the aftermath of the 1886 volcanic eruption of Mt Tarawera.

We spend approximately 90min here, including a 30min lunch break at the scenic Waimangu cafe.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Local guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry/Admission - Lady Knox Geyser
  • Entry/Admission - Waimangu Volcanic Valley
  • Entry/Admission - Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Rotorua Museum, 20 Queens Drive, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from all Rotorua accommodations within the city limits at the following times.
We do not pick up from the port of Tauranga and Auckland
Black Swan 8.05 am
On the Point 8.05 am
Koura Lodge 8.05 am
Cosy Cottage 8.05 am
Bella Vista 8.05 am
Awa hotel 8.05am
Red Rock 8.05am
Tasman HP 8.10 am
Novotel 8.10 am
Regent 8.10 am
Ibis 8.10 am
Aura Accommodation 8.15 am
Haka house 8.15am
Pullman 8.15am
Princes Gate 8.15 am
Museum 8.15 am
YHA treks 8.15 am
Lava Lodge 8.15 am
Quest 8.15 am
Millennium 8.20 am
Sudima 8.20 am
Rotorua central backpackers 8.20 am
Rydges 8.30 am
Four canoes 8.25 am
Silver Fern 8.25 am
Regal Palms 8.25 am
Devonwood 8.25 am
Capri on Fenton 8.25am
Sport of Kings 8.25am
Emerald Spa 8.25am
Arawa Park Hotel 8.25am
Thermal Holiday park 8.30am
Red Rock Thermal Hotel 8.05am
Rock Solid BP 8.25am
Arawa Park Hotel 8.25am
Arista 8.25am
Thermal oak 8.25am
Silver fern 8.25am
Kings of Peace 8.25am
Distinction 8.30am


Departure Time

08:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

5 hours


User's Reviews

Swati_T

31 Mar, 2024

The tour was awesome. The views were stunning. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Overall we enjoyed our time there.

Journey09598592458

27 Mar, 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed this fabulous small-group tour of Rotorua's variety of geothermal wonders! Our guide, Trent was friendly and informative with a wonderful sense of humour which added another level of enjoyment to the whole experience.

DianeB3541

13 Mar, 2024

Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and shared his experience in forestry. I thoroughly enjoyed the visit and would recommend it to anyone who wants to visit the geysers and hot spring lakes in the Rotorua area.

Wei_L

10 Mar, 2024

Absolutely a wonderful visiting to the thermal park, just as beautiful as yellow stone park in US! Wish that I can have more time to enjoy!

nigel809

05 Mar, 2024

Must see park in Rotorua!!! We went here and also Hells Gate but this was by far the better park.......the colors were incredible......do not miss Wai O Tapu!!!

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A fabulous tour of Rotorua's variety of geothermal wonders!

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Excellent half day tour to Geo thermal park and volcanic valley.

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10/10 amazing tour

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Wai O Tapu A Must See Destination!!

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Very glad we took this tour!

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Loved this tour!

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A leisure trip with beautiful scenes

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Wonderful experience!

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Rotorua Morning Tour

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Awesome experience do yourself a favour.

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Unforgettable journey with Kay

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Great morning trip and awesome tour guide :o)

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Best tour in geo-thermal filled Rotorua!

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Excelente guide! Congratulations Linda

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