Rotorua based Small Group Morning Tour Waimangu and Wai O Tapu

4.9(394)5 hFree cancellationBy Elite Adventures

About this activity

Join a small-group morning tour from Rotorua to explore two top geothermal parks: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and Waimangu Volcanic Valley.

Get picked up around 8-8:30 AM. See New Zealand's largest boiling mud pool, then enjoy a 1-hour guided walk through Wai-O-Tapu's colorful hot springs.

Witness the Lady Knox Geyser erupt at 10:15 AM.

Afterward, your guide will explain the 1886 Mt Tarawera eruption in Waimangu Volcanic Valley during another 1-hour guided walk through its active hot springs. Have lunch at Waimangu Cafe around 12 PM (30min) before being dropped off by 1pm.

Please note: Lunch is not include in price

What's included

✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
✓Local guide
✓Driver/guide
✓Live commentary on board
✓Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not included

✕Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Please wait outside the Rydges hotel entrance at 8:30 AM. There's plenty of free parking available in and around the back of the hotel. Please be advised, we do NOT pick up from any ports in New Zealand on our shared tours

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation policy

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

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