Half Day Tongariro Alpine Guided Group Walk

4.7(22)4 hBy Adrift Tongariro

About this activity

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's included

✓Professional and qualified guide/s.
✓Footwear and clothing to supplement up to a NZD60 free allowance.
✓Live tour commentary provided in English.
✓Transport between the start & end of the tour and the Adrift Tongariro base (National Park Village)
✓All mountain equipment required (including crampons and ice axes during winter).

Not included

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

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Customers must check Trip Status updates in our website chatbot after 9:30 am the day before their tour.
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.
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

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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