Ultimate North Island Adventure
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Highlights
- Hike Cape Brett
- Visit Ruapekapeka Pã site
- Cruise Poor Knights Islands
- Hike Tongariro Alpine Crossing, soak in hot pools
- Hike Rainbow Mountain, hike to Huka Falls
- Hike Northland coastline
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- All guiding services Two experienced guides per trip. In New Zealand you'll have a lead guide and a co guide. All accommodations A range of hotels, lodges, chalets, inns, sheep stations and backcountry huts, depending on which trip you choose. All meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner on all days, except where indicated on the itinerary (usually 1 day per trip is a free day, allowing you to choose your own dining location). All activities Hiking, kayaking, biking, rafting, scenic flights, jet boating and more! All transport Airport transfers. When you're not travelling under your own steam, they'll be comfortable air-conditioned vans to stretch your legs.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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