Tongariro Alpine Crossing Guided Day Walks From Ruapehu
Tongariro Crossing Guided Walks - Adrift Tongariro
Tongariro Alpine Crossing – Are you ready to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure through the stunning Tongariro Alpine Crossing in New Zealand? Look no further than Adrift Tongariro Guided Day Walks!
Our expert guides are passionate about sharing their knowledge of this world-renowned trail, ensuring that you have an unforgettable experience while staying safe and comfortable.
With Adrift Tongariro Guided Day Walks, you can rest assured that you’ll be in the hands of experienced professionals dedicated to providing you with the ultimate adventure.
Our knowledgeable guides will take you through the trail’s unique geological features, showcasing the area’s rich history and cultural significance.
We offer a range of tour options to suit your needs, including private and group tours.
Our tours cater to different fitness levels, so whether you’re an experienced hiker or just starting, we have the perfect tour.
Take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime experience! Book your tour with Adrift Tongariro Guided Day Walks today and discover the breathtaking beauty of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Half Day Volcanic Explorer Guided Walk
Price: $450 per person
Departs: 8:00 am
Duration: 4 Hours
Discover the beauty of Tongariro National Park on our 4-hour Half Day Volcanic Explorer Guided Walk.
This tour takes you on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing track up to Soda Springs before returning to the start, with the option to upgrade to a full-day walk.
If the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is unavailable, we offer shorter treks to choose from.
Our knowledgeable guides will share their insights into the geology, flora and fauna, and New Zealand’s history and culture.
The tour covers popular Tongariro locations, including Lake Rotopounamu, Taranaki Falls, Silica Rapids, Soda Springs, Pukeonake, Whakapapanui River, Tawhai Falls, and Meads Wall.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the stunning beauty of Tongariro National Park.
Book your 4-hour Half Day Volcanic Explorer Guided Walk today!
Mt Ruapehu Crater Lake Guided Hike
Price: $450 per person
Departs: 7:00 am
Duration: 8 Hours
Explore the snow-capped beauty of Mt Ruapehu on our full-day guided walk, available until the end of December. With crampons and ice axes, you’ll tackle the tallest of Tongariro National Park’s active volcanoes.
Enjoy lunch with stunning views of the geothermal crater lake from the summit. Please note that this is a challenging walk and not a track.
Starting from Whakapapa Ski Area, we may take a chairlift to Knoll Ridge cafe, subject to additional fees and lift operations. Our knowledgeable guides will share insights into Mt Ruapehu’s geology and history.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable snow adventure.
Book your full-day Mt Ruapehu Guided Walk today!
2 Hour Pre Sunset Guided Group Walk
Price: $175 per person (minimum 2 persons)
Departs: select on booking
Duration: 2 Hours
One of Tongariro National Park’s best short walks, the easy 2 hour loop to Taranaki Falls is jam-packed with fascinating natural sights and excellent mountain views. A superb way to experience the Tongariro National Park and enjoy this stunning time of day.
The track is in two parts – an upper and lower – which form a loop with the Taranaki Falls around the halfway mark. Enjoy a refreshment while you take in the sights of the Taranaki Falls tumbling 20 meters over the edge of a large lava flow, which erupted from Ruapehu 15,000 years ago. Your guide will talk about the area with their local knowledge of geology, volcanology and New Zealand cultural history.
Summer tours finish in the golden hour just before sunset, outside summer the tour finishes on or just before sunset. Clients can stay and watch the sunset lighting up a majestic alpine setting after the trip.
This walk is a terrific option for tour groups and individuals short on time or looking to maximize a travel day to or from Tongariro National Park.
Book now and create memories that last a lifetime!
Half Day Tongariro Alpine Guided Group Walk
Price: $315 per person (minimum 2 persons)
Departs: 8:00 am
Duration: 4 Hours
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
Book now and make unforgettable memories.
Private Mt Ruapehu Crater Lake Guided hike
Price: $850 per person (minimum 2 persons)
Departs: 10:00 am
Duration: 8 Hours
Experience a personal, informative, and friendly journey with our privately guided trips, Our expert guides ensure your safety and enjoyment by assessing weather conditions, track conditions, and arranging personalised transport pick-up.
For a moderate challenge, we recommend our full-day private Ruapehu Guided Hike, where you’ll discover the highest of the three active andesitic volcanoes in the Tongariro National Park.
Enjoy lunch at the summit of Mt. Ruapehu, with a breathtaking view of the crater lake’s geothermal waters.
Please note that this hike is not on a track and may be less stable than the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
The hike commences at the Whakapapa Ski area atop Bruce Road on Mt. Ruapehu, with the option to take a chairlift up to Knoll Ridge cafe depending on the day’s group and chairlift availability.
Chairlift payment of approximately $35 per person is made to Ruapehu Alpine Lifts at the hike’s start. The lifts close daily at 4:00 PM, subject to deteriorating conditions.
Please note that a minimum of two individuals is required for this private tour, with subsequent bookings of more than two available at the standard tour rate.
Book today to schedule your unforgettable adventure!
Included
Private guide/s, transport between the Adrift Tongariro base and the activity, lunch (vegetarian available on request at time of booking), crampons and ice axes if required for winter conditions, all clothing and footwear hire.
Premium Tongariro Alpine Crossing Guided Walk
Price: $395 per person (minimum 2 persons)
Departs: 8:00 am
Duration: 8 Hours
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a 19-kilometer hike that’s considered to be one of New Zealand’s greatest one-day walks.
The trail takes you through the scenic saddle between Mts. Ngauruhoe and Tongariro, showcasing stunning volcanic craters of various colours and shapes, mountain springs, and vibrant green lakes.
In summer, the track can be quite congested. At Adrift Tongariro, we take you away from the crowds to experience the main attractions while still enjoying the magnificent scenery.
During winter, you can wander around the spectacular snow-covered countryside without the summer throng.
Our experienced guides provide all necessary training and equipment, including crampons and ice axes, for a spectacular alpine adventure.
We offer guided Tongariro Alpine trips with the safety and well-being of our customers as our top priority.
Our guides assess the weather, avalanche, ice, and hypothermia conditions to determine the best path for the day. Please note that reaching the Ketatahi finish is not guaranteed.
We cater to solo and group reservations, with minimal numbers always met, especially on nice days.
Our package includes a guide or guides, transportation from the Adrift Tongariro base to the activity, and $40 worth of clothing and footwear rental (boots cost $20, while clothes cost $10 per item).
* Lunch is offered as a separate booked item and must be requested at the time of reservation. $35pp
* Beginning October 15, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing may be performed without the need of crampons or ice axes because the snow is mainly off the track.
If you require further information please contact us on
Phone: 021 407 542 Email: [email protected]
