Private Tour: Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland
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02Activities to book
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Auckland has 905 activities, tours and day trips you can book online. Among the most booked: « Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch », « Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch », « Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour with Cheeky Kiwi Travel ».
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Private Tour: Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland
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3.5(12)· Auckland· By Legend Tours and Travels Ltd
Duration
8 h
Language
Norwegian, German, Swedish, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, Japanese, Danish, Dutch
Guidance
Guide
Group
Private activity
Booking
Instant confirmation
Lead time
Book up to 2 h before departure
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tickets
One per booking
Cancellation
Free cancellation available
Overview
See the popular attraction of Waitomo Caves on this private day trip from Auckland. Whisk through the 'City of Sails' with a quick introduction by your personal guide, then travel by private vehicle to the caverns brightly lit with glowworms. A boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto is an unparalleled experience you won't soon forget and is run in groups through the caves.
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓All taxes, fees and handling charges
- ✓Light refreshments and bottled water
- ✓Private driver/guide
- ✓Transport by private vehicle
- ✓Entrance Tickets
Not included
- ✕Food and drinks
- ✕Personal expenses
- ✕Pick up from Port/ Airport (if required)
Available options
Choose your option when you book.
English Speaking Driver/ Guide
from €506Pickup included
Danish, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Dutch, Swedish, Arabic, Spanish, Norwegian, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese
Other Language Speaking Guide
from €678Your driver/ guide is available to converse in Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Pickup included
Danish, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Dutch, Swedish, Arabic, Spanish, Norwegian, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese
Itinerary
Auckland Domain
Pick up from your hotel accommodation and drive through Auckland CBD and head out towards Waitomo a small village in North Island of New Zealand.
· Non-stop passageWaitomo Glowworm Caves
Waitomo is a village on the North Island of New Zealand. It’s known for its extensive underground cave systems. Thousands of glow-worms light up the Glowworm Caves. The vast Ruakuri Cave features waterfalls and limestone formations. West, Mangapohue Natural Bridge is a high limestone arch over Mangapohue Stream. Northeast of the village.
· 1 h· Admission included
Pickup
Pickup included.
Pickup points: Hotel, Airport, Harbour (68 stops served).
You can specify your pickup location when booking.
Choose a pickup location
Pickup available from any Auckland CBD hotels, Port, or Airport (additional charges apply for port or airport) Please note that the travel is by private vehicle and the tour at the Glowworm caves is conducted in groups by the venue.
What to know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- All guides speak English. If you should need a guide that speaks one the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish- please book using OTHER LANGUAGE SPEAKING GUIDE
- The tour inside the Glowworm Caves is conducted in groups
- You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.
Travelers
Infant (1-4 years)Child (5-12 years)Adult (13-80 years)
1 traveler(s) minimum · 15 maximum per booking.
At least one adult required per booking.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- From 1 days before : 100% refunded
- From 0 days before : 0% refunded
Reviews
3.53.5(12)
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Product code: 10252P5
Activity offered by Legend Tours and Travels Ltd via Viator.