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Tongariro Alpine Crossing Transfers from Turangi

Turangi

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Overview

Highlights

Return transfers to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
A stress-free way to get to and from this incredible location
Enjoy your free celebratory free drink that is waiting for you at the end

Sit back and enjoy the mesmerising panoramic views of the natural volcanic landscape of the Central Plateau as you’re transferred to and from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing naturally including their Ma?ri blessings experience, photography, walking poles, and a free celebratory cold drink at the end.

What's Included?

Return transfers to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing from Turangi
Safety briefing and sign in log sheet
Commentary of local knowledge and stories
Photography
Use of walking poles upon request
Celebratory free cold drink at the end of your walk
Friendly, local hosts of Ma?ri descent

Meet your hosts at your Turangi accommodation from 5am to 8am to transfer you to the start of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and return. With the early starts you’ll miss the crowds and enjoy the sunrise.

En route your hosts will share naturally their Ma?ri blessings experience amongst this majestic landscape before letting you set off on your journey. You will then be met at the end of the crossing for your return journey, with a celebratory free cold drink with your name on it awaiting you.

Session Length

There are four session times daily
Depart Turangi at 5am, return at 2pm
Depart Turangi at 6am, return at 3pm
Depart Turangi at 7am, return at 4pm
Depart Turangi at 8am, return at 5pm
It is a 45 minute drive to the start of the crossing
It is a 15 minute drive from the finish of the crossing back to Turangi

Important Information

Guidelines

If you have any medical concerns please seek prior advice from a your doctor.

Cancellation

Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to their policy:

Cancellation must be received by the provider 48 hrs or more with written notice (email, letter, text, and phone) acceptable for 100% refundable
Notice less than 48 hrs and before 24 hrs notice will incur a 50% refund.
Notice less than 24 hrs will forfeit any refunds
Once the client has started their confirmed transport and if change of mind during this travel time will forfeit any refund; this also includes using any other transport operator than us booked with. Weather permitting not applicable
If a client has booked & prepaid and is then *refused transport, the client will forfeit any payment for any refund
Unforeseen circumstances out of our control may affect bookings to be cancelled therefore bookings affected will be notified and informed
Outdoor activities of participation and of any own vehicle parking is at your own risk.
Notify us if not to participate with any photography.

Numbers on the Day

A minimum of two people are required for the tour to proceed.

Weather

Access to the crossing is weather dependent. Please check in with the experience provider at least one day before your booking date via email or phone to confirm weather conditions.

Dress Code

Avoid denim jeans. Prepare for the weather conditions including wet weather gear. Sturdy footwear is important. It is recommended that you bring sufficient supplies including food, water, first aid kit, toilet paper, sunscreen, and headlamp. Be prepared for all four seasons in one day in the Tongariro National Park volcanic environment where alpine weather conditions can change suddenly.

Location

The experience departs Turangi, Central North Island.