Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Customers must check Trip Status updates in our website chatbot after 9:30 am the day before their tour.

A minimum of 2 people is required for this tour to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

If you are traveling alone please book as the tour does generally meet minimum numbers, especially on good weather days

Tour starts and finishes at the Adrift Tongariro Base. Transport between the Adrift Tongariro base (53 Carroll St, National Park Village) and the activity are included in the price.

All transfers meet at the Adrift base the morning of the tour where our guides will check everyone in, go over the days trip conditions and assess and provide the required equipment, and additional clothing and boots if needed.

Transfers from Taupo CBD, Turangi and Whakapapa Village are available on request for an additional charge. All transfers require a minimum of 2 people.

Summer Gear List: Water (1.5-2 litres), Lunch, Personal medications (e.g. Asthma Inhaler, blister protection etc), sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, backpack per person, hiking boots/shoes, walking trousers, 1 light top and 2 warm top layers (wool, merino, thermals, fleece, soft shell etc. are good layers), Waterproof raincoat.

Winter Gear List: Water (1-1.5 litres), Lunch, Personal medications (e.g. Asthma Inhaler, blister protection etc), sunscreen, sunglasses, backpack per person, hiking boots, thermal longs and/or walking trousers & over-trousers, 3 warm top layers (wool, merino, thermals, fleece, soft shell etc. are good layers), Waterproof raincoat, Warm hat and gloves.

A reasonably good level of fitness is required. If you are concerned about your fitness please let your guide know before commencing the walk

Minimum age is 12 years.

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

This experience requires good weather.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.