Half Day Tongariro Alpine Guided Group Walk | La Vacanza Travel

Half Day Tongariro Alpine Guided Group Walk

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: New Zealand, Manawatū-Whanganui, Ohakune
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  • 4 hours
  • Ohakune
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

If time is limited or you are unable to spend the whole day walking, join us on a half day tour, perfect for families and travellers of all ages and fitness levels. Start on the Tongariro Crossing track and experience some of its splendour as you walk amongst the volcanoes up to the Soda Springs waterfall.

Mt. Ngauruhoe’s cold water springs create a small oasis of lush yellow mountain buttercups and white foxgloves, and the pure Soda Springs allows us to refill our water bottles with Tongariro pure spring water, whilst having morning tea. Here we will talk and show you all things relevant to Tongariro and New Zealand including recent and past eruptions, geology, flora and fauna discovery and settlement of NZ.

At Soda Springs we give you the option to return to the start or if conditions and logistics allow, upgrading to the full day walk to complete the Tongariro Crossing and see other key highlights such as the Blue and Emerald Lakes.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Adrift Tongariro, 53 Carroll Street Tongariro National Park, National Park Village 3948 New Zealand

Our base

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Mount Ngauruhoe, Tongariro National Park, Turangi New Zealand

Mt. Ngauruhoe’s cold water springs create a small oasis of lush yellow mountain buttercups and white foxgloves, and the pure Soda Springs allows us to refill our water bottles with Tongariro pure spring water, whilst having morning tea.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Professional and qualified guide/s.
  • All mountain equipment required (including crampons and ice axes during winter).
  • Footwear and clothing to supplement up to a NZD40 free allowance.
  • Live tour commentary provided in English.
  • Transport between the start & end of the tour and the Adrift Tongariro base (National Park Village)

Exclusions
  • Beverages, bottled water, or snacks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Return accommodation transfers from Whakapapa Villages available at a surcharge

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • It is essential all clients phone the Adrift Tongariro base between 10:00am - 5:00pm the day prior to trip date to confirm tour departure time and discuss exact timings. +64 7892 2751.
  • Minimum 2 people. Individual bookings are welcome, as the tour does generally meet minimum numbers, especially on good weather days. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements.
  • Tour starts and finishes at the Adrift Tongariro Base. Transport between the Adrift Tongariro base (53 Carroll St, National Park Village) and the activity are included in the price.
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • All transfers meet at the Adrift base the morning of the tour where our guides will check everyone in, go over the days trip conditions and assess and provide the required equipment, and additional clothing and boots if needed.
  • Transfers from Whakapapa Village are available on request for an additional charge. All transfers require a minimum of 2 people.
  • A medium level of fitness is required.
  • Gear List: Water, outdoor shoes with grip, long walking pants, 2 x warm tops and a raincoat.
  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • 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 60 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

53 Carroll Street, National Park 3989, New Zealand


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

4 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

janedG4232OF

01 Feb, 2024

Our trip with Adrift Tongariro was well organised and from the talk and weather report beforehand, always had safety in mind. We had glorious blue skies for the half day but the full day people had to consider high winds coming in later during the afternoon. Although starting together the full day people had to move on ahead at a particular point and we, doing half day, could take the pace at a slower rate which suited our group. Corbyn was great at knowing when we needed to take the uphill more slowly and tactful at moving us along on the flatter boardwalks or after a break! The scenery was amazing and thoroughly enjoyed the walk even though we could not make it to the better known landmarks of the full walk.

GrandTour20897323420

17 Sep, 2023

Listen to the other reviewers calling this a scam. They don’t even bother to tell you they are cancelling, we had to call. And when we did, they refused a refund. You cannot charge for services not rendered. They clearly word their booking policy to make it seem like if the customer cancels, no refund — but it is VERY much not clear that they can just cancel on you and keep your money. It was very telling that when I asked whether they have this situation frequently, she said yes. We will be considering dispute tribunal to resolve if not resolved individually. Their employee accused me of trying to steal from them and when I posited that they in fact were intentionally deceitful, she began yelling and abruptly hung up on me. I found her comments very hurtful but did not discontinue the conversation because I was sure we could resolve it with reason. They were unwilling. To be clear, they are withholding approx $700 NZD from us without providing ANY services whatsoever.

39carolynt

18 Feb, 2023

Excellent and prompt customer service from Robyn. Online the walk appeared full but with the recent cyclone impacting the North Island I emailed to enquire if a spot was available the following morning and immediately had a response. You set off with the full day crossing before they break off to tackle the 19.4k at pace. This walk is tailored to your pace but is still 5k over slight inclines typical of a hike. Its definitely doable provided you do these at home. The scenery is amazing to enjoy and you can see how quickly the weather changes. They will ensure you have appropriate clothing and footwear and lend you items as needed. You take a transfer to the start where you also get picked up from again. I did this with a lovely bunch of people and the guides were friendly and always attentive to the group whilst giving background and insight.

Naomihia

13 Aug, 2021

The snowy views were amazing! And I would highly recommend the guided tour for any beginner with adrift you will have great yarns with hero and stew

rebron

29 Dec, 2020

Two of us had a lovely walk over the Tongariro Crossing, guided by Hiro. He knew lots about the area and shared his enjoyment of hiking with us.

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Great customer experience and introduction to crossing/landscape if time is short.

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A great walk

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