Private Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided HIke
Worthy of a place on anyone’s bucket list. The volcanic crater of Mt Ruapehu and its milky blue waters are an impressive sight, making this a hike to remember. The lake changes colour from an amazing deep green to pale blue to solid dark grey depending on the craters temperature.
Run exclusively for you and your family or friends, private tours are more flexible and can accommodate different fitness levels and avoid weather-exposed sections. We guide all year, summer and winter, with snow up until the end of December. This is a fantastic snow experience using crampons and ice axes. Please note this is not a track and is less stable walking than on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Options
Summer Full Day Guided Hike
Private Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided Hike: Summer 26 September – 31 March 8:00am - 5.30pm
What's included in Private Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided HIke
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Mt Ruapehu
Mt. Ruapehu is the highest (2797m) of the three active andesitic volcanoes in the Tongariro National Park. The last eruption on Mt. Ruapehu was in 2007. Join us for lunch on top of the North Island highest volcano from where you can gaze down into the geothermal waters of the crater lake.
Inclusions
- All additional boot and clothing hire.
- All winter equipment. Crampons and ice axes if required for winter conditions.
- Live tour commentary provided in English.
- Experienced and qualified private guide
- Transport between the start & end of the tour and the Adrift Tongariro base (National Park Village)
- Beverages, bottled water, or snacks
- Available at a surcharge
- Private accommodation transfers from Taupo CBD, Turangi & Whakapapa Village available at a surcharge
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- It is essential all clients phone the Adrift Tongariro base between 10:00am - 5:00pm the day prior to trip date to confirm tour departure time and discuss exact timings. +64 7892 2751. Each participant is required to fill out a waiver prior to arriving on site. Look out for your link or QR code in your inbox 3 days before your tour date.
- A minimum of 2 people is required for this tour to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Tour starts and finishes at the Adrift Tongariro Base. Transport between the Adrift Tongariro base (53 Carroll St, National Park Village)
- Please note this is not a track and is less stable walking than on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
- This walk requires a good level of fitness. The terrain is uneven and steep in places. It is possible to take the walk as far as Knoll Ridge Cafe if you are concerned about your fitness.
- During winter and times of snow, surface conditions will vary from day to day. Crampons and ices axes are required and your guide will provide instruction on how to use them correctly.
- All transfers meet at the Adrift base the morning of the tour where our guides will check everyone in, go over the days trip conditions and assess and provide the required equipment, and additional clothing and boots if needed.
- Transfers from Taupo, Turangi, Ohakune and Whakapapa Village are available on request for an additional charge. All transfers require a minimum of 2 people. We do not offer Ohakune transfers in winter.
- Minimum age is 12 years.
- Summer Gear List: Water (1-2 litres), Personal medications (e.g. Asthma Inhaler, blister protection etc), sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, backpack per person, hiking boots/shoes, walking trousers, 1 light top and 2 warm top layers (wool, merino, thermals, fleece, soft shell etc. are good layers), Waterproof raincoat.
- Winter Gear List: Water (1-1.5 litres), Personal medications (e.g. Asthma Inhaler, blister protection etc), sunscreen, sunglasses, backpack per person, hiking boots, thermal longs and/or walking trousers & over-trousers, 3 warm top layers (wool, merino, thermals, fleece, soft shell etc. are good layers), Waterproof raincoat, Warm hat and gloves.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
It is essential that all clients phone the Adrift Tongariro base between 10:00am – 5:00pm the day prior to the tour date to reconfirm tour departure time and discuss exact timings and weather impacts. +64 7 8922 751 Each participant is required to fill out a waiver prior to arriving on site. Look out for your link or QR code in your inbox 3 days before your tour date. Safety regarding, weather, avalanche, ice and hypothermia are taken into consideration when securing our exact route for the day. For full terms and conditions including cancellation, postponement and weather policy please visit our website adriftnz.co.nz
