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Tongariro Crossing Round trip transfer from Turangi

Name: Tongariro Crossing Round trip transfer from Turangi
Brand: Backyard Tours
SKU: 44645P1
Price: 48.69 USD
Rating: 5.0 (55 reviews)

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Tongariro Crossing Return Transfer from Turangi

45 minutes to 1 hour
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take time to do the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, considered one of the best day hikes in New Zealand, with the convenience of round-trip transfers from Turangi. Plan to spend between five to eight hours on this self-guided hike, depending on your fitness level and pace. Your driver provides commentary during the transfers, and the package includes use of walking poles, a Maori cultural experience, and a cold drink.

Hike on your own with the provided walking poles and round-trip transfers
Check out a landscape with lava flows, volcanic craters, and alpine lakes
Hear commentary about the region during the drive from Turangi
Suitable for people who enjoy self-guided hiking on rugged terrain

What's Included

Transport transfer round trip from Turangi
Local friendly commentary
Naturally our local ‘Maōri blessings’ and acknowledgements
Free photography available from the social media pages
Free usage of walking poles
Free celebratory cold drink at the end

Hiking guide
Meals and drinks
Boots or Clothing

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

06:30 AM

Drop-off point

Mangatepopo Road, Manawatū-Whanganui 3989, New Zealand
Tongariro Crossing trail starts at Mangatepopo Road and Finishes at Tongariro Crossing trail end at Ketetahi Platform, to round trip transfer to your Turangi point of pick up.

Pickup details

Please ready waiting outside road front at least 15-10 minutes before your depart time. Please inform us where your Turangi hotel / accommodation. Inform us at least 24 hours prior to your confirmed booking. Must be waiting out front roadside as you may not be alone, as others will also be on route.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
If you have any medical concerns please seek advice from a legal Practitioner before attempting any ‘outdoor’ activities. Participation is at your own risk and therefore no further liability will be made towards the transport operator.
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Rachel_R

Backyard Tours was wonderful! On time, friendly, super knowledgable, and made the whole crossing a smooth experience. Can't say enough wonderful things about Brendan. Mahalo from the Hawaiians. PLUS - cold beer at the end of our hike, cherry on top!!!!

Reviews

5.0

55 reviews

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Great shuttle ride

Veronica_N, Feb 2024

Our driver was kind, helpful and informative. He picked everyone up from Turangi around 5:30am and then went to the Ketetahi Car park to pick up more people. We got to the trail head at 6:30am. It's an early start to the hike which is necessary! It was really cold in the morning so make sure you have your layers!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you Veronica for your great review and customer advice. When doing any outdoor activity you need to be prepared for four seasons in one day. The weather conditions can change suddenly. Take care and safe further travels.

Fun trip

Dwight_W, Feb 2024

Bus driver Darin was great. Very knowledgeable and fun. Had a great time. Nice walk across volcano….

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Thank you Dwight for your great review.

Amazing trip

Roland_K, Feb 2024

It was an amazing trip on our honeymoon. The driver was super nice and the beer at the end of the track was spot on. Recommending it!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Sending more joy and happiness through the highs and lows to you two honeymooners! Appreciate your recommendation. Safe further travels from us Backyard Tours Brendan and Gloria

Great shuttle transfer with Backyard Tours!

Rachel_R, Jan 2024

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Mahalo! Kia ora! Thank you for your great review and customer feedback. Enjoy Aotearoa NZ !!

Fantastic shuttle service and beyond

Gabriela_M, Dec 2021

Brendan and Gloria are friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. I highly recommend their services when you want to do the Tongariro crossing.

Response from Host, Jan 2022

Thank you Gabriel for your great review and feedback. Always a pleasure to achieving customer satisfaction, take care from us Backyard Tours :-)

Best shuttle and experience

Angela_R, Apr 2021

The best decision we made using this shuttle. Genuine local people that gave information and history of the area. Fantastic communication at all times. Beautiful to have a local give us the karakia at the start and finish and lovely to know part of the money is going back into maintining that national park. 10/10

Response from Host, Apr 2021

Kia ora Team Angela, Thank you for your great review! We appreciate your support and feedback :-)

Tongariro Crossing Transfers

Johanna_d, Mar 2020

Excellent service! Highly rate and would happily use them again! On time, flexible to our requirements and great to have a cold drink on arrival at the other end. Thank you.

Response from Host, Mar 2020

Thank you Johanna for your great review! Appreciate your kind words with your feedback. Safe further travels from us Backyard Tours :-)

Good!

sjs, Feb 2020

They accepted my booking even though it was too late to book. They helped me to have really good time in Tongariro Crossing.

Response from Host, Feb 2020

Thank you for your great review! We appreciate your fantastic feedback of having a good time with our transport services to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Enjoy Aotearoa NZ from us Backyard Tours family!

If you’re able to this is an absolute must do!!

Andrew_M, Feb 2020

The crossing itself was difficult but what an experience of a lifetime!! Backyard Tours themselves were absolutely fantastic! The friendliness and knowledge and history of the area was incredible! The time to transport us to the base of the volcano almost went too fast because we are enjoying listening to the history of the people and the area so much! Great tour company with fantastic people😀

Response from Host, Feb 2020

Thank you Andy for your great review! To hear your feedback is exactly why we do what we do in love of our Culture and region to sharing with you our visitors. Making memories of a lifetime with your transport before and after your hiking volcanic excursion over the Tongariro Alpine Crossing which is challenging and not an easy walk in the Park. Again Thank you and all the best from us Backyard Tours family.

Ken and Louisa's Adventure

Ken_B, Jan 2020

Drivers were good fun and informative and were also prompt. They drove carefully. The Maori prayer at the beginning and end was welcome. The free drink at the end hit the spot.

Response from Host, Jan 2020

Thank you Ken for your kind words of review! Your customer satisfaction is our aim. We are pleased to hear your amazing feedback of our Cultural blessings once at the trail start and of course receiving the deserving cold drink at the trail end. Appreciate from us Backyard Tours Team.

Very good transport service

Dimitar_B, Jan 2020

We used this service for our Tongariro Crossing. We were a group of 7 and the bus driver picked us up exactly on time from the address we provided (AirBnb). He had some interesting stories to tell during the trip and on the return - we received free cold beverage (we chose beer). No complains at all, really good service.

Response from Host, Jan 2020

Thank you for your kind words of review! Appreciate you using our transport services for customer safety and experience from us locals born and raised here. Take care and enjoy the rest of your holidays from us Backyard Tours Brendan and Gloria

Gloria and Brendan made sure that...

Alistair M, Jan 2018

Gloria and Brendan made sure that our alpine crossing was a walk in the park! We had plenty of good communication from BackYard Tours even to the point that Gloria suggested bringing our departure forward by an hour to avoid a thunderstorm, and she was spot on. All in all a great experience.

Response from Host, Jan 2020

Thank you Alistair! We do our best for customer safety and customer experience. We acknowledge the little things that can make a huge difference. Thank you for your great kind words of review and for travelling with us Backyard Tours Brendan and Gloria :-)

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