'SAPPHIRE PRINCESS B2B'- Waitomo

Auckland City Sights - Mount Eden / Waitomo Glow Worm caves / Kiwiana Show

Introduction Indigenous Trails has a proven track record of providing quality and affordable Cruise Ship shore excursions of distinction in multiple Port locations around Aotearoa, New Zealand. We proudly introduce to our Visitors - 'Manuhiri Tuarangi' a 'brief snap-shot' of genuine 'Manaakitanga - Hospitality' for the time they are in Port, whilst understanding the importance of creating a more intimate and personalised environment. Indigenous Trails gives passengers arriving into Auckland on the Sapphire Princess - 15th & 31st October 2010 the opportunity to visit Waitomo Caves.

Description: Welcome ... to Auckland ... New Zealand's largest city. Your excursion starts with a visit to the highest volcanoe in Auckland, ‘Mt Eden', taking in panoramic views of the city and surrounds before heading south over the Bombay Hills into the ‘Mighty Waikato’ toward Waitomo. Enjoy the changing contours of landscape and country-side as we travel through rich farmlands arriving in the small township of Waitomo, one of New Zealand's premier destinations. First up will be a visit to experience a unique part of our pioneering history combined with a farm show. New Zealand's first Kiwi Culture Show with audience participation includes a range of bush animals. This exhibition has it all!  Your host will leave you in fits of laughter as you engage in a 'slice' of New Zealand's rural history. Animals from the bush include a 'kiwi bear' and a 'dancing pig' as well as farm animals and working  farm scenes. Thereafter, lunch will be enjoyed nearby before arriving for our ‘underground boat-ride’ of the ‘Waitomo Caves’. The ‘Waitomo Glow Worm Caves’ is a magnet for both local and overseas visitors. Thousands of tiny creatures radiate their unmistakable luminescent light in their cinema-like environment as expert guides provide informative commentary on the Caves historical and geological significance. On completion of this activity, we make our way back toward Auckland and your Ship. DURATION: 8 HOURS General information: This tour is suitable for all ages. Bottled water will be supplied on-board during the day  Tour times are determined by the arrival and departure times of Cruise Ship  We will make sure you will be at your Cruise Ship on time for departure This tour will be escorted by Maori Guides / Chaperones What to bring: Sunhat/cap Sunglasses Suncream  Reasonable walking footwear Camera Warm jacket Price:  $ 200.00 NZD / person click here to see exchange calculator Numbers: Minimum: 10 Maximum numbers: 25 Includes the following: Air-conditioned Coach transport from and to Ship Maori Guide / Chaperone Live commentary Bottled Water & refreshments onboard Morning Tea  Kiwiana Cultural Show Lunch Waitomo Caves – guided underground boat tour Good Service Tax Schedule for the day's tour: Pick up from the Ship - 08.00am Mount Eden Look-out Morning Tea  Kiwiana Cultural Show Lunch Waitomo Glow worm Caves Return to Ship - 17.00pm - 17.30pm

Terms and Conditions: This 'Cruise ship shore excursion' - "SAPPHIRE PRINCESS B2B - Waitomo" is available on the 15th and 31st October 2010 from the Port of Auckland ONLY: Bookings will be made on a 'First in Basis' (Limited seats available) In the event that your Ship should for any reason miss any of the Port(s) stated in this 'Cruise package' due to: Bad weather Unforseen mechanical failure of vessel  Indigenous Trails will fully refund your monies. In the event of any other occurance forcing you to cancel, our standard Cancellation Policy applies. No refund will be forfeited on commencement of any tour or combination of any tours. Meals All Indigenous Trails shore excursions come with lunch and in some cases morning & afternoon tea. Should there be any 'special' dietary requirements, please advise us upon booking. Payment: Pre-booked payment of this 'tour' can be made on our secure online booking engine or by cash payment on arrival. >> BOOK this tour <<