Auckland : Visite privée des grottes jumelles Waitomo Spellbound Glow Worm
Description
Découvrez la magie des paysages de Nouvelle-Zélande avec notre Spellbound Glowworm Cave and Explorer Tour, idéal pour les amoureux de la nature et les amateurs d'aventure. Votre journée commence par un transfert privé depuis Auckland, offrant un voyage relaxant et pittoresque vers les grottes. À votre arrivée, rejoignez un petit groupe de 11 personnes maximum pour une expérience guidée. Faites un petit tour en van à travers une ferme parsemée de calcaire, puis errez dans les gorges de Mangawhitikau. Entrez dans la grotte des vers luisants, où des milliers de vers luisants illuminent la grotte comme un ciel étoilé. Profitez d'une promenade paisible de 20 minutes en bateau pendant que votre guide partage leur histoire fascinante. Ensuite, marchez le long d'un ancien lit de rivière sec jusqu'à Te Ana o Te Atua, la grotte de l'Esprit, connue pour ses formations calcaires spectaculaires, ses fossiles et ses gouffres naturels. Faites une pause thé ou café entre les grottes, entourées de paysages sereins. Sans restriction de photographie, il est parfait pour capturer des moments inoubliables.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Embarquez pour votre expédition privée depuis la plus grande ville de Nouvelle-Zélande. Alors que nous partons, votre guide lancera les aventures de la journée, jetant les bases d'une exploration passionnante. Procédez à une route pittoresque vers la région de Waitomo, serpentant à travers la campagne pittoresque de la Nouvelle-Zélande sur le chemin des grottes de vers luisants Spellbound. La durée du trajet de Auckland à Spellbound Caves est d'environ- 2 heures, et 30 minutes
Embarquez pour l'inoubliable Spellbound Glowworm Cave and Explorer Tour à Waitomo. Cette aventure unique offre une rencontre de près avec des vers luisants enchanteurs et un voyage à travers des grottes à couper le souffle, parfait pour les passionnés de la nature et les amateurs d'aventure. Commencez votre voyage avec un guide expert à travers des grottes envoûtantes. Découvrez les formations géologiques et l'histoire de ces merveilles naturelles. Émerveillez-vous devant les stalactites et les stalagmites époustouflantes lorsque vous naviguez dans des passages fascinants. Entrez dans la captivante grotte des vers luisants, où des milliers de vers luisants illuminent la grotte de lumière bioluminescente. Glissez silencieusement sur un petit bateau, regardant vers le haut des lumières étincelantes ressemblant à un ciel nocturne étoilé. Obtenez des informations sur le cycle de vie et le comportement des vers luisants grâce à votre guide averti. Imprégnez-vous de l'ambiance paisible et capturez de superbes photographies du paysage naturel.
Ressourcez-vous avec un délicieux déjeuner dans un restaurant local à Otorohanga (des suggestions vous seront fournies par votre guide), en savourant les saveurs régionales. (Le déjeuner n'est pas inclus dans le prix du voyage)
Réfléchissez aux aventures de la journée lors d'un retour tranquille à Auckland, en savourant les souvenirs des grottes enchanteresses et des vers luisants captivants. 3 heures de trajet pour retourner à Auckland Dépose à l'hôtel : Terminez votre journée avec un retour pratique à votre hôtel/hébergement à Auckland
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
- Si votre hébergement n'est pas encore confirmé, nous vous suggérons de sélectionner The SkyCity Hotel pour l'instant, vous pourrez le mettre à jour plus tard si nécessaire! - Nous offrons des ramassages pratiques à partir de certains hôtels. Si votre emplacement n’est pas répertorié, choisissez simplement l’option disponible la plus proche et rejoignez-nous là-bas. - Les prises en charge commencent jusqu'à 20 minutes avant l'heure de départ prévue. Soyez prêt et attendez dehors d'ici là pour un bon départ. - Les lieux de prise en charge sont planifiés en fonction de chaque visite et peuvent varier selon les jours. S'il y a des changements à votre place de ramassage, veuillez nous en informer à l'avance. - Nos guides font plusieurs arrêts et peuvent arriver dans un délai de 10 minutes. Pour que la visite se déroule dans les temps, nous vous recommandons d’être prêts 5 à 10 minutes à l’avance, car nous ne pouvons pas attendre les arrivées tardives. - Comme nos pick-ups à l'hôtel fonctionnent depuis le centre-ville de CBD, les clients situés près de l'aéroport ou du sud d'Auckland peuvent être pris en charge à The Sebel, Auckland Manukau au 16 Lakewood Court, Manukau City Centre, Auckland 2104,
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Sièges enfants avec besoins spéciaux disponibles
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Condition physique moyenne requise
Avis(20)
We had a delightful day with Wayne! He was patient and friendly with all on board. The tour was an amazing experience that we thoroughly enjoyed.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We’re so pleased to hear you had such a delightful day with Wayne. He really does have a wonderful way of making everyone feel welcome and relaxed, and we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to him. His patience, friendly nature, and genuine passion for sharing the experience with guests are what make tours with him so special. It’s fantastic to know you thoroughly enjoyed the day and created some great memories along the way. Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review — we truly appreciate it and hope to see you again on another adventure in the future!
This tour was absolutely fantastic! Aaron and Shane were our 2 guides for the day and they were both brilliant! They were so friendly and knowledgeable and shared so much interesting information with the group. The journey to Waitomo and back from Auckland was long, but certainly not boring. There were comfort breaks along the way and Aaron pointed out lots of landmarks. The other guests on the tour were also great to chat to. The caves themselves were spectacular! The glowworms absolutely covered the ceiling and walls of the cave. It was like being in Avatar world. The short boat ride was mesmerising and Shane was more than happy to take and share photos. I loved that there was a section where photography was not allowed, as this really made the group fully immerse themselves and appreciate the nature and the amazing surroundings. The second cave was also super interesting with some incredible formations. Overall a fantastic day out. I recommend the tour to anyone who doesn't have a car and is based in Auckland, who wants to experience something truly beautiful and unique
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear you had a fantastic day with Aaron and Shane—they’ll be so pleased to know their friendliness, knowledge, and passion made such a positive impact. It’s great to hear the journey felt engaging, with plenty to see and good company along the way. We always aim to make the travel part just as enjoyable as the destination. The Waitomo caves truly are unforgettable, and your description captures the magic perfectly. That “Avatar-like” glowworm display is something special, and we’re glad you enjoyed the balance of capturing memories while also having time to fully immerse yourself in the experience. The second cave’s formations really do add another layer of wonder. Thanks again for your kind words and recommendation—it genuinely means a lot. We’d love to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
Had a magical time at the glowworm caves. Its a unique natural phenomenon and should be on every visitors itinerary. The drive from Auckland was scenic. Our tour guide Doug was both fun and informative at the same time. The limestone caves and stalactite formations were beautiful. We visited 2 caves with a break for tea and biscuits. . I would highly recommend this tour with Expedigo Tours for a wonderful experience.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a magical experience at the glowworm caves—it really is one of those unforgettable natural wonders that stays with you long after the visit. It’s great to know you enjoyed the scenic drive from Auckland as well; that journey is such a special part of the day. We’re especially happy to hear that Doug made the experience both fun and informative—he has a wonderful way of bringing the stories of the region to life. The limestone caves and their stunning stalactite formations are truly breathtaking, so we’re glad you had the chance to fully take them in across both cave visits. And of course, a relaxing break with tea and biscuits is always a nice touch along the way! Thank you again for your kind recommendation—it really means a lot to us. We’d love to welcome you back for another memorable adventure with Expedigo Tours in the future!
Great tour but a 2 hr drive coming and going
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit to the Spellbound Glowworm Cave. You’re absolutely right that the tour includes around a 2-hour drive each way, and we understand that this can feel like a long journey. However, we’re glad you found it to be an enjoyable part of the experience. The drive takes you through some truly beautiful and diverse scenery, which many guests find adds to the overall value of the day rather than feeling like just travel time. We also place a strong emphasis on making the journey as engaging as possible. Our guides are passionate about the region and aim to bring the drive to life by sharing local history, stories, and insights along the way. Their goal is to create a relaxed and interactive atmosphere, so the time passes quickly and remains interesting from start to finish. What truly makes the experience worthwhile for many of our guests is the time spent at the Spellbound Glowworm Cave itself. With smaller group sizes, a very knowledgeable guide, and the unique opportunity to take photos inside the cave, it creates a much more personal and memorable experience that really stands out. It’s great to know you found the tour worthwhile overall, and we appreciate you highlighting both the length of the journey and the experience itself. Thank you again for joining us — we hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure in the future!
A fantastic experience all round. My tour operator david was a fantastic character, you could tell he was incredibly passionate about new zealand and it was heartening to hear someone speak with such honesty, really enjoyed spending the time with him. And the actual tour of the glowworm caves was an excellent experience with a very knowledgable guide called ross, who was well invested in the local area and proud of it too which really speaks to the passion surrounding the experience. Well worth the visit, a great days trip offering the very best of what new zealand has to offer.
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review—this really means a lot to us. We’re so glad you had a fantastic day all round. David will love reading this; his passion for New Zealand really does shine through, and it’s great to hear that came across and made your time with him so enjoyable. It’s also wonderful to hear you had such a great experience in the glowworm caves with Ross. He’s incredibly proud of the area and what he does, and it makes all the difference when that passion is shared with our guests. We’re really pleased the day felt like a true highlight of what New Zealand has to offer. Thanks again for joining us—we’d love to have you back anytime.
The tour was fantastic; loved every minute ago. The driver and tour guides were extremely knowledgeable.
Thanks so much for your kind words—we really appreciate it! So glad to hear you loved every minute of the tour. Our guides will be happy to know their knowledge made a difference to your experience. It means a lot to us that you had such a great time, and we hope we’ll see you again on another trip
Dean was an excellent driver and guide, watched out for everyone and very entertaining. The Spellbound tour was amazing, we were truly "spellbound".
Thank you for the lovely review. We’re so glad you had such a great day. Dean will really appreciate your kind words. He has a great way of keeping everyone comfortable, making sure no one is left out, and adding a bit of fun along the way, so it’s nice to hear that came through during your trip. And “spellbound” is exactly how we hope people feel after that cave experience! It really is something special drifting through the caves surrounded by glowworms. Thanks again for joining us — we’re so pleased you enjoyed it.
Thanks for a wonderful tour! Deane is very cheerful, he really kept the group’s spirits up. Definitely recommended!
Thank you so much! I’m really glad you had a wonderful day. Deane does have a great way of lifting the mood and keeping everyone smiling — it’s nice to hear that made a difference for your group. Thanks as well for the recommendation, that truly means a lot to us.
We went with another couple and had a great time, the glow worms was an amazing experience and well worth the drive (it's a long 3 hour drive). The drive through the countryside also gave us a wonderful look of New Zealand. The glow worm tour guide & driver were informative & interesting. Glad we took the tour!
Thank you for sharing this — it sounds like such a special day. I’m so glad you and your friends had a great time together. The glowworms really are something else — photos just don’t do them justice. And yes, it’s a bit of a journey, but that countryside drive is part of the magic too. Rolling hills, farmland, little towns… it’s a beautiful slice of New Zealand along the way. It’s lovely to hear your guide and driver made the experience even better with their stories and insights. So glad you decided to take the tour — and that it was worth the drive!
This was our last excursion of a 5 week trip and we were really surprised at how wonderful it was. We had done another excursion with glowworms, but also kayaked on that excursion and it was fun, but this with the small group and wonderful guides was absolutely magical. It was a long drive to get to it, but well worth it and our driver Dean was terrific, the size of the group made it very comfortable and we stopped along the way at a little cafe that was great as well. Overall this was one of our favorite experiences of our trip. Thank you, this deserves 10 stars.
Thank you so much for choosing to spend the final excursion of your five-week adventure with us — that truly means a lot. We’re especially grateful to hear it stood out as one of your favourite experiences. It’s wonderful that the small group atmosphere and our guides made it feel so special and magical, particularly after you’d already experienced glowworms elsewhere. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Dean — he’ll be thrilled to hear he helped make the long drive enjoyable. We’re so glad the café stop and the relaxed pace added to the day. “10 stars” is high praise — thank you again for such generous feedback. Safe travels, and we’d love to welcome you back someday.
