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Premium Tongariro Crossing Guided Group Walk

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Experience the majestic Tongariro National Park and feel the crisp mountain air as you follow your expert guide across the Tongariro Alpine Crossing for a view of the volcanic landscape during this 8-hour trek. Soak in the snowy white expanse in winter or the lush, blooming beauty during summer on your 19km hike. Learn about the secrets and history of the landscape around you. Travel through volcanic craters, mountain springs, and vivid emerald lakes - natural wonders that leave you inspired and breathless. Notice the gradual change in flora as you climb higher in altitude. Witness the grandeur of Mount Ngauruhoe, which lies between Mount Tongariro, Mount Ruapehu. Your guides are well informed and keep you safe by constantly assessing the weather and track conditions, timing for your personalised pick-up, and other little details to maximise your enjoyment.
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  • Professional and qualified guide/s
  • Footwear and clothing to supplement up to a NZD40 free allowance.
  • All winter equipment. Crampons and ice axes if required for winter conditions.
  • Transport between the start & end of the tour and the Adrift Tongariro base (National Park Village)
  • Beverages, bottled water, or snacks
  • Available at a surcharge
  • Return accommodation transfers from Taupo CBD, Turangi & Whakapapa Villages available at a surcharge
Departure Point

53 Carroll Street, National Park 3989, New Zealand

  • Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand
    A great one day walk
    540 minutes
  • Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand
    Stunning volcanic mountain
    60 minutes
  • Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre (Whakapapa Visitor Centre), Whakapapa, New Zealand
    Interesting information
    5 minutes
  • Adrift Tongariro, National Park Village, New Zealand
    Our base
    10 minutes
  • Mount Ngauruhoe, Turangi, New Zealand
    A steep volcanic mountain showcased on Lord of the Rings as Mt Doom
    60 minutes
  • 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
  • It is essential all clients phone the Adrift Tongariro base between 10:00am - 5:00pm the day prior to trip date to confirm tour departure time and discuss exact timings. +64 7892 2751. Each participant to fill out a waiver prior to arriving on site. Look out for your link or QR code in your inbox 3 days before your tour date.
  • 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.
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • 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.
Y2393HGrussellk
24 Mar 2025
The trip was well worth it. This has been on my bucket list for quite some time and did not disappoint. The knowledge, expertise and all round care undertaken by Stu and Tai, our guides was absolutely second to none! I would recommend this experience to anyone willing to challenge themselves - such a feeling of achievement at the end. However you do need a certain level of fitness and stamina. Do your research, prepare and train realistically and you will get the most from it. My only suggestion for improvement is that it would have been great to be able to buy a cap or T shirt as a momento of the event. I feel this an opportunity missed by the operator.
brooklands22
23 Mar 2025
Pros were that our guide was super friendly, concerned that we have the right gear, knowledgeable and very cheerful. Cons were that he seemed a bit insensitive to our pacing and a bit oblivious to some concerns about the slipperiness of the trail and the wind gusts. This may reflect more about us than him but still of note as there were only three of us on the guided walk. Overall a positive guide but I’d know to be more assertive next time.
vivianonholiday
22 Mar 2025
We’d arranged this in advance via a holiday company. The day before the weather forecasts were awful -on the day itself the shuttle buses to the start of the tour were cancelled to prevent independent walkers from attempting it, and even NIWA advice was that crossings “are not recommended today”. Adrift however insisted they were going ahead, they would not refund ( we asked). Even their ranger told us visibility would be awful and they would not be able to make the crossing, as indeed they hadn’t the day before. We backed out and lost our full payment but decided our safety was more important. To add insult to injury Adrift then, when asked for a refund by our travel company, said they’d offered us one when we’d spoken the day before the tour! ( we hadn’t even had a conversation the day before). This is extremely unusual for NZ - our sky dive, our dolphin swim - all gave full refunds on the day when conditions prevented activity from happening. Adrift are certainly naming themselves correctly.
This tour in North Island is organized by Adrift Tongariro

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