Private Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tours

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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Escape the crowds and get off the beaten track on this exclusive glow worm cave tour based out of a family farm. This private Glowing Adventures tour is tailored to your group and lets you move at your own pace through the sublime natural Waitomo Caves. See the mesmerizing glow worm displays and traverse the caves with your knowledgeable guide, with equipment provided. Don’t forget your camera on this intimate tour through this stunning natural wonder.

Relax and enjoy refreshments, snacks, and post-tour shower
Stay warm and dry with thermal pants, fleece, shorts, gumboots and even socks provided
Safety first in the caves: helmet and headlamp included
Traverse through the caves: a reasonable level of fitness required

What's Included

Private tour
Local guide
Tea, coffee, and a snack, after your tour
Shower facilities for after the tour
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.
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea

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

Meeting point

1199 Oparure Road, Te Kuiti 3985, New Zealand
Please follow signs on Oparure road.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Down to Earth - Eco Cave Tours In Waitomo

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
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.
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
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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Very cool tour

Mark_K, Feb 2024

Great experience. Our guide Ash was very personable and very knowledgeable . Be prepared to exert some physical activity but well worth it. This a walking tour through a cave which requires you to navigate some narrow passages Ash was there to assist any of us that needed help

Great little family...

Kristin_A, Dec 2023

Great little family business. Ash was a very experienced guide, we had an amazing time and enjoyed the tour a lot. Thanks a lot!

Amazing

Alida_G, Oct 2023

We were a group of 7 ages from 25 to 60. Our guide Ash was the best, he was very funny but serious about safety at all times. The whole walk was beautiful with some challenging steps and water to our knees.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Hi Alida 🌟 We're thrilled to hear that your group of all ages had an amazing adventure with us! Ash is indeed a gem, striking the perfect balance between humor and safety - we're so lucky to have him. Challenging steps and water up to your knees are all part of the fun, right? It's wonderful that you found the whole walk beautiful. Thanks for sharing your experience, and we can't wait to welcome you all back for more fantastic adventures!

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