A partir de Auckland: Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Tour
Descrição
Descubra as maravilhas da Nova Zelândia com nosso Spellbound Glowworm Cave and Explorer Tour. Perfeito para amantes da natureza e aventureiros, este passeio oferece uma mistura de bioluminescência e beleza natural que irá cativá-lo. Comece sua aventura com nosso guia especializado guiando você por cavernas fascinantes. Aprenda sobre fascinantes formações geológicas e história enquanto se maravilha com impressionantes estalactites e estalagmites. Entre na encantadora Gruta Glowworm, onde milhares de vaga-lumes iluminam a caverna com sua luz mágica. Desfrute de um sereno passeio de barco de 20 minutos, admirando as luzes que lembram um céu noturno estrelado. Obtenha informações sobre o ciclo de vida dos pirilampos e o significado ecológico com seu guia experiente. Este passeio único é ideal para quem deseja uma experiência de perto com os pirilampos e entusiastas da fotografia, já que não há restrições para fotos nas cavernas. Experimente tudo isso como parte de um grupo pequeno e íntimo de apenas 11 convidados.
Opções de passeio
Itinerário
Embarque em sua expedição da maior cidade da Nova Zelândia. Ao partirmos, seu guia dará início às aventuras do dia, preparando o terreno para uma exploração fascinante. Prossiga com um passeio pitoresco até a região de Waitomo, serpenteando pela paisagem cênica da Nova Zelândia a caminho das Spellbound Glowworm Caves. O tempo de viagem de Auckland até as Spellbound Caves é de aproximadamente 2 horas e 30 minutos
Embarque no inesquecível Spellbound Glowworm Cave & Explorer Tour em Waitomo. Esta aventura única oferece um encontro de perto com pirilampos encantadores e uma viagem por cavernas de tirar o fôlego, perfeitas para entusiastas da natureza e aventureiros. Comece sua jornada com um guia especializado por cavernas fascinantes. Aprenda sobre as formações geológicas e a história dessas maravilhas naturais. Maravilhe-se com impressionantes estalactites e estalagmites enquanto navega por passagens fascinantes. Entre na cativante Glowworm Grotto, onde milhares de vaga-lumes iluminam a caverna com luz bioluminescente. Deslize silenciosamente em um pequeno barco, admirando as luzes brilhantes que lembram um céu noturno estrelado. Obtenha informações sobre o ciclo de vida e o comportamento dos pirilampos com seu guia experiente. Mergulhe no ambiente tranquilo e capture fotografias impressionantes da paisagem natural. Beneficie de uma experiência personalizada com os nossos passeios em pequenos grupos, garantindo uma aventura mais íntima e envolvente.
Recarregue as energias com um delicioso almoço em um restaurante local em Otorohanga (sugestões serão fornecidas pelo seu guia), saboreando sabores regionais. (O almoço não está incluído no preço do passeio)
Reflita sobre as aventuras do dia durante um passeio tranquilo de volta a Auckland, saboreando as memórias das encantadoras cavernas e dos cativantes pirilampos 3 horas de viagem de volta a Auckland Desembarque no hotel: Termine o seu dia com um desembarque conveniente em seu hotel/alojamento em Auckland
Destaques
O que está incluído
Locais e horários de recolha
- Se o seu alojamento ainda não foi confirmado, sugerimos selecionar The SkyCity Hotel para agora - você pode atualizá-lo mais tarde se necessário! - Nós oferecemos pick-ups convenientes de hotéis selecionados. Se sua localização não estiver listada, simplesmente escolha a opção disponível mais próxima e conheça-nos lá. - Pick-ups começam até 20 minutos antes do horário de partida previsto. Por favor esteja pronto e aguarde fora até então para um início suave. - Os locais de recolha são planejados com base em cada passeio e podem variar por dia. Se houver qualquer alteração no seu local de recolha, por favor avise-nos com antecedência. - Nossos guias fazem várias paragens e podem chegar dentro de uma janela de 10 minutos. Para manter o passeio no horário, recomendamos estar pronto 5-10 minutos antes, já que não podemos esperar por chegadas tardias. - Como os nossos pickups do hotel operam do centro do CBD, os hóspedes localizados perto do aeroporto ou do sul de Auckland podem ser recolhidos no The Sebel, Auckland Manukau em 16 Lakewood Court, Manukau City Centre, Auckland 2104,
Avaliações dos viajantes
Informações importantes
- Assentos infantis disponíveis
- Não recomendado para viajantes com problemas cardíacos
- Requer condicionamento físico moderado
- Você precisa ser capaz de caminhar por pelo menos 40 minutos de cada vez sobre terreno suave e caminhos. Não escalamos nem cravamos em nenhum lugar em nossas cavernas. Não há escadas nas nossas cavernas. Para aqueles com preocupações de mobilidade, você precisará subir 40cm para dentro e para fora de um van de trânsito e para baixo 40cm para dentro e para fora de nossa raft. Não aceitamos cadeiras de rodas ou quadros de caminhada. Se você está preocupado ou não sabe se sua aptidão é adequada, entre em contato conosco.
Avaliações(222)
Beyond my expectations. Both our guides, Wayne and Ross, knew their subjects well and had a good sense of humor. The setting, the glow worms and the cave experience were amazing.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that the experience exceeded your expectations. Wayne and Ross will be thrilled to know their knowledge and sense of humor helped make your visit so enjoyable. It's great that you loved the cave, the glow worms, and the unique atmosphere of the setting. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure soon!
This tour goes to Spellbound Glowworm Caves for a 2 1/2 hour tour that includes the glowworm cave and a second cave. You spend a lengthy time experiencing the glowworms. The second cave has a fascinating history. This is not a flashy, touristy destination, rather it is a beautiful experience with genuine people. Our driver, Wayne, was fantastic - pointing out sites along the long drive. We stopped for coffee at a bakery in the morning and in a small town for a bite after the caves. This tour by this company is well worth the drive. The landscape views alone are amazingly beautiful.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're so glad you enjoyed the Spellbound Glowworm Caves and appreciated what makes them so special—the chance to experience the glowworms in a more intimate and authentic setting. It's great to hear that Wayne helped make the journey enjoyable with his local knowledge and commentary along the way. The scenery on this route really is spectacular, and we're pleased you enjoyed the stops for coffee and a bite to eat as well. Thanks again for your kind words, and we hope to see you on another adventure soon.
Spellbound were an amazing Glow work operator. My elderly parents 80 and 84 were amazed at how they were treated. The smaller group allowed for a better experience. They have access to an amazing cave on a private property which made the experience all the more special. 100% would recommend this company
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience. It’s especially heartwarming to hear that your parents, at 80 and 84 years young, felt so well looked after throughout the tour. Creating a welcoming and comfortable experience for guests of all ages is something we care deeply about, so your kind words mean a great deal to us. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the smaller group size and found it enhanced the overall experience. Having access to the private cave allows us to offer a more intimate and special encounter with the glowworms, away from the larger crowds, and we’re thrilled that this made such a positive impression on you and your family. Thank you again for your recommendation. Knowing that you would recommend us so highly is the greatest compliment we could receive, and we hope to welcome you and your family back for another memorable adventure in the future.
Aaron was great, punctual for picking us up in the various spots and was super knowledgable on everywhere we went. The tour itself was very well managed, thanks a million! Would highly recommemd!
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience on the tour. Aaron will be delighted to know his punctuality, knowledge, and care helped make your day enjoyable and seamless. It’s wonderful to hear everything felt well organised and well managed. Thanks again for joining us — we truly appreciate your support and hope to see you again on another adventure soon!
This was very much worth the drive to and from Auckland. Aaron provided detailed information along the way. Our group got to see not one but two caves. The glowworm caves were amazing. The tour guide at the Waitomo caves was also very informative. I can't recommend this tour enough.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear the tour was worth the journey from Auckland and that you had such a memorable experience. Aaron will be so pleased to know you enjoyed his commentary and the detailed information he shared along the way. Seeing two caves in one trip really does make the experience extra special, and we’re thrilled you were amazed by the glowworm caves. We’ll also pass your kind words on to the Waitomo guide. Thank you again for your recommendation — it truly means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
Fantastic tour with knowledgeable guides, some walking, but can opt to be driven, glow worm experience is mesmerizing and so peaceful
Thanks for the great feedback—we’re really glad you had such a good time. Our guides will appreciate the kind words, they love sharing what they know. It’s nice to hear the flexible pace worked for you too. And yes, the glow worms are pretty unforgettable—so calm and quietly stunning. Glad it was a highlight for you!
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 also 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 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 this awesome review—it really means a lot! We’re so glad you had such a great day with Aaron and Shane; they’ll be stoked to hear your kind words. It’s great to know the journey felt enjoyable, not just the destination, and that you connected with the group along the way. The caves really are something special, and we love how you described that “Avatar world” feeling—it’s exactly what makes the experience so memorable. We’re also happy you appreciated the chance to unplug and fully take it all in. Thanks again for recommending us, and we’d love to have you back on another adventure someday!
Our guide was very friendly and supportive. You might want to bring a small towel to wipe off water drops that fall on your head or clothes.
Thanks for sharing this! Glad to hear your guide made you feel well looked after—that always makes a big difference on the day. And that’s a great tip about bringing a small towel too, especially around the caves where those little drips can catch you by surprise. Appreciate you pointing that out for future travellers, and thanks again for joining us!
The Spellbound cave experience is unique. We saw hundreds and thousands of glow worms on the cave ceiling. The tour includes a 20-min boat ride, with glow worms above us shining like blue stars, the experience felt surreal. The cave tour guide showed us how to take pictures and he also took pictures of us with the glow worms. Highly recommend this tour. However, I would only give one star to the driver who took us to the cave, his name is Dean. The drive was long - 2.5 hours one way. He did not tell us any fun facts at all. The whole time he chatted with a female traveler sitting next to him. When he talked to her, he often turned his head and looked at her, which made me nervous. I hope he would keep his eyes on the road the whole time. Maybe he was distracted by the chatting, he made a wrong turn and then he went to a wrong place to pick up people, which costed a 30-min time waste and we ended up being late for the cave tour.
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review. I’m really glad to hear how much you enjoyed the Spellbound cave experience—it truly is something special, and that moment out on the boat with the glow worms overhead does feel almost unreal. Great to hear the guide helped you capture it as well—that always makes it even more memorable. I do want to sincerely apologise for the experience you had with the drive. What you’ve described isn’t the standard we aim for, especially when it comes to safety and making sure the journey itself is enjoyable and informative. I completely understand how that situation would have made you feel uncomfortable, and also how frustrating it must have been to lose time and arrive late because of the wrong turns. Your feedback is really important, and we’ll be following this up directly to address it properly. We want every part of the day—from pickup to drop-off—to feel smooth, safe, and engaging, and it’s clear we fell short here. Thank you again for highlighting both the positives and the areas we need to improve. We truly appreciate it.
I had a great time. Amazing day trip from Auckland, and David was an excellent guide. I really enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend.
Thanks so much for your kind words—so glad you had such a great day out with us from Auckland! It’s awesome to hear you enjoyed the tour, and I know David will really appreciate the shoutout. He’s one of those guides who genuinely loves what he does, so it’s always nice when that comes through in people’s experiences. Really appreciate you recommending us as well—it means a lot. If you’re ever back this way, we’d love to have you join us again for another trip.
