Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

If you seek an adventure tour that plays with your senses and provides an unforgettable thrill then this tour is for you. Choose between the Black Abyss or the Labyrinth and let the fun begin!

Itinerary
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Stop At: The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co., 585 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo Caves 3977 New Zealand

The Labyrinth
This popular tour involves a combination of walking and floating on an inner tube through a unique underground river system. As you prepare for your adventure your professional guide will ensure you are properly equipped and teach you some fun techniques before you climb down into nature's underground network for an enjoyable cave tubing experience of a lifetime! Streams spill, twist, turn and join to build a river canyon. Glide with the water as it drops down the hidden waterfall and tumbles down rocky chutes before sliding through vaulted limestone galleries to finally emerge into the dazzling green Waitomo forest.

Prepare to be amazed at the naturally occurring decorations within the cave including stalactites and stalagmites. This exhilarating journey also provides a spectacular visual display of glowworms.
At the end of your experience enjoy a hot shower, hearty soup and bagel.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3943 New Zealand

Includes: caving and walking, cave tubing (black water rafting), glow worms, small waterfall jump

Stop At: Ruakuri Cave, Waitomo Caves 3977 New Zealand

The Black Abyss
Feel the adrenaline as you abseil into the dark, seemingly bottomless depths of Ruakuri Cave. Zipline through a gallery of glowworms and climb underground waterfalls as you test your limits on this truly unforgettable journey.

For the ultimate in adventure caving tours, look no further than the Black Abyss. Descend into the seemingly bottomless depths of Ruakuri Cave before zip lining through a gallery of illuminating glowworms on this unforgettable journey. Begin your journey by abseiling into the depths of mysterious Ruakuri Cave.

Explore the subterranean world and discover what lives under the ground in Waitomo Caves as your experienced guides weave you through a glowworm-studded wonderland. Zipline through a gallery of glowworms and jump off cascading underground waterfalls as you test your limits on this truly unforgettable journey. Our trained guides will give you abseil training before you begin your descent underground. After you’ve discovered true adventure in Waitomo, warm up with a hot shower and some hot soup on bagels, on us.

Duration: 5 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Due to high demand and limited capacity if you are late or miss your scheduled tour time your ticket(s) are forfeited and non refundable. New bookings will incur the full tour cost and are subject to availability"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"You must check in 30 minutes before the tour departs"
"Please note: the minimum age for following tours are:"
"The Black Abyss: 16 years of age"
"The Labyrinth: 12 years of age"
"Near public transportation"
"Please note: the Black Labyrinth tour is a beginner level caving adventure, almost anyone can give it a go!"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Bring swimwear & a towel"
"All participants on this tour must weigh at least 45 kilograms"
"Water temperature is approximately 10 degrees Celsius"
"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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Duration: 5 Hours
Start location: The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co, Waitomo, 585 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Abseiling techniques training (if option chosen)
• The use of equipment such as tubes, wetsuits, boots, helmets, abseiling devices (if option chosen) and safety equipment
• Complimentary hot shower

Not Included

• Entry to Waitomo Cave Museum
• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Facilities