Guided Hikes, Summer And Winter
Three tours, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $197 to $253.
Three guided walks are compared on this page, all departing from the Adrift base at 53 Carroll Street in National Park Village, with prices from $197 to $774.01. The two shared walks are priced per person; the private walk shows its price basis on the booking page. All three are offered in summer and winter, and mountain weather decides whether any trip goes ahead.
Private Guided Crossing Walk
7 to 9 hours · Adrift Tongariro
Private tour with gear.
from $774.01 Check availability →
Half-Day Guided Walk, Not Full Crossing
4 hours · Adrift Tongariro
Guided tour with gear.
from $197 per person Check availability →Common Questions
How Much Do The Guided Walks Cost?
The Half-Day Guided Walk starts at $197 per person and the Premium Guided Trek at $253 per person. The Private Guided Crossing Walk starts at $774.01, and its price basis is shown on the booking page. All prices are shown in USD.
How Long Does Each Walk Take?
The Premium Guided Trek takes 8 to 9 hours and the Private Guided Crossing Walk takes 7 to 9 hours. The Half-Day Guided Walk takes 4 hours and does not cover the full crossing.
What Is Included And What Should You Check Before Booking?
All three walks include a guide and gear, with crampons and ice axes supplied for winter conditions; the shared walks add a clothing and footwear allowance, and the private walk includes all clothing and footwear hire. Minimum age is 12 on the premium and private walks; check the half-day booking page for its age rule. Free cancellation applies to the two shared walks but not the private one, and the private walk does not offer Whakapapa Village and Ohakune transfers in winter.
How Do You Choose Between These Walks?
Take the Premium Guided Trek for the full crossing in a group of up to 60, or the Private Guided Crossing Walk for the same crossing with your own guide over 7 to 9 hours. The Half-Day Guided Walk suits a shorter day at 4 hours. Review scores are 4.6 from 241 reviews, 4.7 from 27 and 4.5 from 30, and mountain weather makes the final call on whether a trip runs.
Compare The Three Tours Side By Side
| Tour | Length | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrift Premium Guided Trek | 8 to 9 hours | $253 per person | ★ 4.6 (241) |
| Private Guided Crossing Walk | 7 to 9 hours | $774.01 | ★ 4.5 (30) |
| Half-Day Guided Walk, Not Full Crossing | 4 hours | $197 per person | ★ 4.7 (27) |
