Waitomo Triple Cave Experience - Private Tour From Auckland

5.0
(2 reviews)

13 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover the magic of the Waitomo caves on this private luxury day tour known for their unique natural rock formations and glittering glowworms. With this combo tour, visit three caves in one day with a round trip sightseeing tour from Auckland included. Set sail along an underground river to admire the glowworms of Waitomo Cave, enjoy a guided walking tour of Ruakuri Cave, and marvel at stalactites and stalagmites during a guided visit to Aranui Caves. This epic delightful and awe-inspiring experience includes a delicious BBQ buffet lunch before we finish the trip.

What's Included

Private transportation
Complimentary High-Speed Internet on-board the minibus
Leave you open-mouthed, awe-struck and humbled by the sheer majesty of nature
Admission to fully guided 45 minutes experience Waitomo Glow Worm Cave
Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
Discover the stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones and decorative formations of Aranui Caves
Admission to fully guided 90 minutes experience Waitomo Ruakuri Cave
Luxurious temperature controlled transportation in a minibus
All Fees and Taxes
Walk through the Cathedral Cave and experience the amazing acoustics
Air-conditioned vehicle
Admission to fully guided 45 minutes experience Waitomo Aranui Cave
Encounter the Cave Wetas insects that are unique to New Zealand
Cafe Style Lunch Included
Be captivated by the thousands of magical glow-worms as you glide silently by boat
See more glow-worms than you could ever imagine all lighting up above your head!
Immerse yourself in geology and history of the Waitomo caves with the help of a tour guide
Boat ride on an underground stream through the Waitomo Glow worm Caves
Complimentary refreshments and water on board
Marvel at awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites during the iconic Glow-worm Caves
Marvel at the softly folding shawl-like limestone formations
Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
Go deeper into the story as you descend the dramatic spiral entrance
Discover Waitomo’s longest underground guided walking tour as you explore Ruakuri Cave
Marvel at unique rock formations, subterranean rivers, and thousands of glow-worms
A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
Breakfast
Dinner

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 13 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Auckland Central

    We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The Bombay Hills are a range of hills to the south of Auckland, New Zealand. Though only a small and seemingly insignificant range of hills, they lie at the southern boundary of the Auckland region, and serve as a divide between Auckland and the Waikato region. directly named after the ship Bombay, The ship itself was named after the Indian city of Bombay (now Mumbai). Bombay Means: a breed of black short-haired medium-sized cat.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Waikato region.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Te Awamutu calls itself the ‘Rose Capital of New Zealand’. During the blooming season, November to April, the garden next to the visitor centre is a technicolour dream as 2000 rose bushes turn on the charm.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Waitomo Glowworm Caves

    Be amazed by thousands of magical glowworms above as you glide silently by boat in the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. The enchanting Waitomo Caves have been attracting visitors for more than 120 years, thanks to their incredible limestone formations and luminescent glowworms. The subterranean cave system is located beneath the rolling green countryside of the Waikato, one of New Zealand’s prime farming regions. Your guided Waitomo Caves tour will be an unforgettable sightseeing experience as you walk through majestic caverns, explore limestone shafts, marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites and enjoy a boat ride through a grotto lit by thousands of tiny native glowworms. ​ Glowworm caves in New Zealand offer visitors the chance to explore dark caves that are lit up by thousands of tiny glowworms (scientifically known as Arachnocampa Luminosa) who shine bright as a way to attract their prey.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Offering a captivating blend of the most compelling subterranean experiences (including glowworms), it will leave you open-mouthed, awe-struck and humbled by the sheer majesty of nature. Begin the tour by journeying down through the spectacular, man-made spiral entrance, marvel at the softly folding shawl-like limestone formations and crystal tapestries while listening to the distant thunder of subterranean waterfalls. If you want to see glowworms up-close and personal and learn about their fascinating life, then this is the tour for you.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Join the guided walking tour through an enchanted forest and learn about the native New Zealand landscape and flora. Enjoy this educational tour as you discover some of Waitomo’s largest public stalactites, stunning rock formations and the infamous cave-dwelling weta colony. Discover the exquisite interior decorations that have to be seen to be believed. The high chambers, magnificent limestone formations and the pale brown, pink and white shades of the huge stalactites in the Aranui Cave are truly spectacular. Almost every corner of the roof and walls are adorned with fragile, sparkling forms in pale brown, pink and white in our most intimate cave system.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Auckland Central

    After an exhilarating fun-filled adventure experience at Waitomo, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland. We can also drop you at your accommodation in Waitomo if you are staying locally in the region.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
  • Easy and good fitness level required.
  • This is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended.
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