Taupo Return Shuttle | La Vacanza Travel

Taupo Return Shuttle

Duration: 10 hours
Destination: New Zealand, Waikato, Taupo
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  • 10 hours
  • Taupo
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Transport for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is essential. If you are staying in Taupo and you do not have a vehicle this is the only option that takes you to and from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing from Taupo.
If you have a vehicle and you would like to drive yourself please look at our Ketetahi park n ride. Another great option for fast and slow hikers.

What Can You Expect?

You must be waiting outside at your pick up location 10 mins before pick up time.
We take you from Taupo to Mangatepopo car park, the start of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. You will be at the track start approx 7am.
You hike for 8 hours and we pick up at the end of the day at 3:30pm.
Pick up is from the Ketetahi car park at the end of the track. Please do not walk out to the main road. Just rest at the seating areas provided.
We take you from Ketetahi to Taupo and drop you back to your pick up location. You will arrive in Taupo approx 5pm.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Map and information sheet

Exclusions

    Additional Info

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • 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 24 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

    Departure Point

    Departure Point

    Taupo Customer & Visitor Information Centre, 30 Tongariro Street, Taupō 3330, New Zealand

    Pickup Details

    It is important to be waiting outside and visible 10 mins before pick up time If you are staying at another location, please email us as we may be able to pick you up from there.


    Departure Time

    05:15 AM


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Duration & Voucher Info

    Voucher info

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

    Duration

    10 hours

    Cancellation Policy

    User's Reviews

    Walt_S

    11 Mar, 2024

    Great shuttle service from Taupo to Tongariro NP for Alpine Crossing hike. Picked up at hotel at 515 in the morning, and return by 400 in the afternoon.

    Nellisery_N

    25 Feb, 2024

    Worked out perfectly. Picked up from the hotel along the bus route on time. Comfortable ride both ways.

    Maria_M

    28 Dec, 2023

    Great service provided. The driver was on time, 5.15am sharp, very friendly and professional. He gave clear instructions and drove us safely. I found the price so expensive for a 1h drive to the Crossing Tongariro, return ticket, I paid $125 Australian dollars. I paid because it was the only option I had, since my hostel didn't want to help me to book through them. Anyway, the service was great, just totally overpriced in my case.

    sophie2173

    16 Jun, 2023

    The pros of this company are that they were the only one we could find that offered a shuttle from Taupo, they do pick up from your accommodation, and they give you a briefing about the trail and a map to help you on your way. They are quite an expensive option given that if you arrive at the end of the trail after their pickup time, their advice is to hitchhike back to Taupo. I understand why they have to have a cut off time to leave, but they also only give you 7 hours so bear that in mind if you want to take your time.

    Dream64843099005

    16 Feb, 2023

    Good shuttle option from Taupo - they kept us well informed about the weather conditions and if the tour would be able to go ahead. The map and advice given was really useful and informative and you felt like you could ask them any questions re. the crossing. The pickup shuttle turned up a bit later than they said they would which left us a bit concerned at the end as we had no phone signal to phone them. The coach was very hot on the way back. Otherwise really good company and friendly staff.

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