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Private Tongariro Crossing Guided Walk

4.5(30)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 30 reviews8 hBy Adrift Tongariro
Mt Tongariro and Mt Ngauruhoe

About this activity

Enjoy the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing with a private guide from Adrift Tongariro. This 19km trek is New Zealand’s best day one-day walk. The track leads up to the saddle between Mt. Ngauruhoe and Mt. Tongariro. The landscape on Tongariro is peppered with the different coloured and shaped craters that have been active at different periods, scoured volcanic rocks, mountain springs, and brightly coloured emerald lakes.

Our privately guided trips provide you with a really personal, informative and friendly experience you will never forget.

Experience a majestic landscape of recent resultant volcanic activity. There is a vast array of colours and textures created from Sulphur, Aluminium, Silica, and many other mineral deposits released from within the Earth’s Crust. In summer this track can get crowded and where possible, we take our clients away from the masses while making sure that the popular sights are still experienced.

What's included

  • ✓Professional, qualified and exclusive guide/s
  • ✓Private tour
  • ✓All mountain equipment required (including crampons and ice axes during winter)
  • ✓Live tour commentary provided in English.
  • ✓All clothing and footwear hire
  • ✓Transport between the start & end of the tour and the Adrift Tongariro base (National Park Village)

Not included

  • ✕Beverages, bottled water, or snacks
  • ✕Private accommodation transfers from Taupo CBD, Turangi & Whakapapa Village available at a surcharge
  • ✕Lunch

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Customers must check Trip Status updates in our website chatbot after 9:30 am the day before their tour.
  • A minimum of 2 people is required for this tour to operate.
  • 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 Taupo, Turangi, Ohakune and Whakapapa Village are available on request for an additional charge. All transfers require a minimum of 2 people. We do not offer Whakapapa Village and Ohakune transfers in winter.
  • Summer Gear List: Water (1-2 litres), Personal medications (e.g. Asthma Inhaler, blister protection etc), sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, backpack per person, hiking boots/shoes, walking trousers, 1 light top and 2 warm top layers (wool, merino, thermals, fleece, soft shell etc. are good layers), Waterproof raincoat.
  • Winter Gear List: Water (1-1.5 litres), Personal medications (e.g. Asthma Inhaler, blister protection etc), sunscreen, sunglasses, backpack per person, hiking boots, thermal longs and/or walking trousers & over-trousers, 3 warm top layers (wool, merino, thermals, fleece, soft shell etc. are good layers), Waterproof raincoat, Warm hat and gloves.
  • A reasonably good level of fitness is required. If you are concerned about your fitness please let your guide know before commencing the walk
  • Minimum age is 12 years

Cancellation policy

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

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