Waitomo Glowworm Caves: Luxurious Small Group Tour

Embark on a private tour from Auckland to the enchanting Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Explore majestic caverns, marvel at stalactites and stalagmites, and witness a mesmerizing light display of thousands of glow worms.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.
What's Included
  • Stare up at thousands of glowing glow-worms above you
  • Fully guided return transfers from Auckland
  • Refreshments and water onboard
  • Marvel at awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites during the tour of the iconic Glow-worm Caves
  • Walk through the Cathedral Cave and experience the amazing acoustics
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Exclusive immersive activities and interaction with local communities
  • Boat ride on an underground stream through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • Built-in leisure time, to explore destinations as you wish
  • Witness the history created over thousands of years
  • On-board WiFi
  • Luxurious temperature-controlled transportation in a minibus
  • A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey
  • Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard the minibus
  • See more glow-worms than you could ever imagine all lighting up above your head
  • Be captivated by the thousands of magical glow-worms as you glide silently by boat
  • Admission to fully guided 45 minutes experience at Waitomo Glow Worm Cave
  • Unrivalled boat trip through the spectacular Glowworm Grotto
  • Immerse yourself in geology and history of the Waitomo caves with the help of a tour guide
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Pick up and drop off from port of Auckland
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Breakfast
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Experience the moment of magic on a luxurious small group tour from Auckland to Waitomo and marvel at thousands of glow worms located beneath the rolling green countryside of the Waikato, one of New Zealand’s prime farming regions. The subterranean cave system is most unforgettable sightseeing experience as you walk through majestic caverns, exploring limestone shafts, marvelling at the stalactites and stalagmites and ride a boat beneath thousands of tiny glow-worms inhabit the cave and put on a mesmerising light display likened to the twinkling night sky. This delightful and awe-inspiring experience includes a café style lunch before returning to Auckland.

  • 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.
  • No photography is permitted inside the Waitomo caves, and cameras and Go Pros cannot be taken on the tour.
  • No backpacks or large bags allowed in cave due to delicate formations.
  • Please do not touch the formation in the cave as it discoloured easily, please help us protect our cave.
  • You will join a group tour at Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Boat tour capacity is up to 23 people.
  • The caves are accessible to those with reasonable mobility, as there are good handrails and paths. There is no wheelchair access.
  • Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
  • This is a fully guided shore excursion tour. We only pick up from the port of Auckland and this tour operates on selected dates  and only when the cruise ship arrives in Auckland. 
Location
Auckland Central
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sarahvhorne
Feb 5, 2024
Glowworm Caves Tour - ExperienceKart were so great from start to finish. We were able to book a last minute private tour 18hrs prior to leaving! We were lucky enough to have Karthik as our driver and guide for the day. He was so knowledgeable and pointed out all the wonderful sites along the drive and was able to answer any questions we had about NZ. The transition to the glowworms caves was seamless and Karthik guided us through to our tour and then waited to meet us afterwards. I cannot rate this experience high enough and thanks to Karthik the experience was made even better.
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Lorrishiels
Jul 27, 2023
Waitomo Glowworm & Ruakuri Twin Cave Experience - Brilliant experience, Initially had booked one just one cave experience but so happy Karthik advised us about doing the two caves as they are completely different experiences but in very close proximity to each other. Karthik was a welcoming and friendly tour guide and the gift bag was a lovely touch! Highly recommend this company for any trips. Lorraine and Jamie
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