Private Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tours

5.0(56)3 hFree cancellationBy Down to Earth - Waitomo Eco Cave Tours

About this activity

Our knowledgeable guide will escort you through beautiful untouched caves here in the Waitomo district.

This option is our

Private Tour which consists of just your party of 2-8 people, plus a guide. We will tailor the tour for your group giving you the ability to move slowly through the caves to enjoy, explore and take in the surroundings, including our mesmerising glow worm displays.

Come and check out why we are the

#1 cave tour in Waitomo!

Our eco-tours are through completely untouched and beautiful New Zealand scenery on our family farm. We are off the beaten track away from the crowds, we

LOVE it that way and so do our customers!

Don't forget small pocket-sized cameras are welcome.

Within a short drive of Waitomo Caves Village and the small towns of Te Kuiti and Otorohanga.

What's included

✓Shower facilities for after the tour
✓Local guide
✓Private tour
✓Snacks
✓We provide all the equipment and clothing you will need for your adventure. We supply you with: Thermal top Thermal pants Fleece top Shorts Gumboots Even socks! This way once the tour is over you can pop back into your clean clothes and leave us to deal with your dirty laundry! On the tour you will also be required to wear a helmet and head lamp which we provide.
✓Tea, coffee, and a snack, after your tour
✓Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

✕You must have your own transport to get to 1199 Oparure Road. There is no public transport and we can not pick up or drop off.

Meeting and pickup

Please follow signs on Oparure road.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
A maximum of 8 people per booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Minimum age is 12 years
Not recommended for anyone with physical difficulties.
A reasonable level of fitness is required.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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