What you get on this adventure: An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area Eight days of hiking and exploration Accommodation for 7 nights (cabins, camping, and backcountry huts) Tents Luxury minibus transportation for the duration of the tour All activities outlined in the itineraries All meals outlined in the itineraries Wai-o-tapu Thermal Wonderland Pack-liner to keep things dry inside your backpack Kit bag to hold your spare gear when you’re out hiking Emergency first aid kit Thermarests Plates, cutlery, mugs, pots, etc. What’s not included: Transportation to Auckland Transportation from the endpoint of the tour Accommodations before and after the tour Meals not outlined in the itineraries Travel insurance Guide gratuities — optional

What equipment do I need to bring?

It’s best to bring two bags on your trip, a hiking backpack with an internal frame (minimum 50L) for overnight hikes, and a smaller daypack for day hikes. Several layers of wool, polypropylene and/or polar fleece will ensure you remain a comfortable temperature regardless of the weather. No cotton shirt hiking/kayaking in the wet, please! Cotton gets cold when wet and it’s difficult to dry. Clothing you should bring: Raincoat (gore-tex or similar) Thermal underwear (top and bottom, wool or polypropylene) Hiking boots or good hiking shoes Spare lightweight shoes or sandals Shorts or lightweight trousers (preferably quick-dry) Short-sleeved shirt (quick-dry, polypropylene or wool) Warm fleece/wool jersey (not cotton) Socks Warm hat or balaclava Sun hat Gloves or mittens (wool or fleece) Swimsuit Towel (lightweight travel towels are great) Extra socks and polypropylene layers are always handy—ensure you have enough warm items! Comfortable clothing for non-hiking days as well. Spare clothing can be left in the secure trailer when we are away on the hikes, so don’t worry about the extra weight! Note that there are only limited opportunities to do laundry during a tour, so quick-drying clothing is an advantage. Equipment you should bring: Backpack (minimum 50L) Sleeping bag (minimum 3 season, preferably down, lightweight, between 1-2 kg) Flashlight/headlamp Drink bottle or camelback (1L) Small daypack Sunscreen and sunglasses Insect repellent Personal toiletries, medication, and first aid Walking poles (optional) Gaiters (optional) This is what your guides will provide you with : Pack-liner to keep things dry inside your backpack Kit bag to hold your spare gear when you’re out hiking Emergency first aid kit Thermarests Plates, cutlery, mugs, pots, etc. Tents

How fit do I need to be?

While you don’t need any prior multi-day hiking experience for this tour, you still need to be fit, agile, and enthusiastic enough for 8 consecutive days of hiking 4-5 hours a day on average (8-9 hours on longer days). You can see the day-by-day breakdown in the itinerary. Keep in mind that you will be carrying packs weighing up to 10-12 kgs (22-26 lbs). You will also overcome altitude gains of up to 800 m (2,620 ft), covering some uneven terrain and river crossings. Finally, some tracks can be slippery or rough and there will be some off-track hiking and river crossings.

Group sizes and pricing

For this tour, the groups consist of up to 11 people, with a usual 11:1 guest-to-guide ratio. It takes a minimum of 4 participants for the tour to run. If you happen to be a solo traveler, you’re more than welcome to join the group! Travelers will be added until the minimum group size to confirm the trip can be guaranteed. Anyone over the age of 18 can join these multi-day hiking tours, while minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join on a case-by-case basis. They must, however, be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

Getting there and meeting location

To start this tour, most people fly into Auckland International Airport (AKL) . From there, you can take a bus, shuttle or taxi to the Auckland city center. You will meet your guide in the Sky Tower in downtown Auckland at 7am unless specified otherwise. This means that you should be in Auckland at least a day prior to the start of the tour, as it starts early in the morning.

Safety measures during the trip

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection . To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible , simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner ! Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered. Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

North Island | New Zealand

Ultimate Hut-Based North Island Hiking Tour

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Mt Tongariro in the Tongariro National Park.

A river racing through a chiseled canyon in the lush rainforest of the Whirinaki Conservation Park

A panoramic image from above of Auckland, with the Sky Tower and CBD visible across Waitemata Harbor and the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

A mountain hut on Tongariro, New Zealand

From $2,240 ()

Duration

8 days

Season

November through April

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Your New Zealand Kiwi adventure far away from the maddening crowds and into the real New Zealand. From here, you’ll criss-cross the island and enter the vast wilderness stretching between pockets of civilization. Witness volcanoes, dip your toes in the mineral-laden lakes and hot rivers, make your way through lush rainforest and surrender yourself to the irresistible beauty of New Zealand’s landscapes. You’ll get a chance to explore Tongariro Alpine Crossing, heralded as one of the greatest day hikes on the planet and journey through mystical lands that inspired Lord of the Rings.

Adventure highlights

Learn about the indigenous cultures

Enter the faithfully reconstructed villages and feel your heart pounding to the beat of haka
Explore the Tongariro National Park

Witness the power of its geothermal peculiarities, bathe in natural hot rivers and enjoy the view of the imposing Huka Falls
Explore Jurassic-like rainforest

Pass beneath giant tree ferns and New Zealand’s iconic podocarp rainforest trees

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Itinerary

Experience the varied natural wonders of New Zealand’s North Island with a local guide over 8 days! Explore the peaks, jungles, volcanoes, and waterfalls of Whirinaki and other iconic areas along New Zealand’s bucket-list trails. Spend your evenings in cozy campsites and bustling huts, swimming in pristine lakes, eating delicious food, and sleeping under the starry skies.

We meet at 7am at the Sky Tower in downtown Auckland before heading south to Rotorua, with a café stop on route to fortify those who missed breakfast. Rotorua is renowned for its steaming thermal vents, bubbling mud-pools and stunning lakes. The area is also rich in Māori and early European history, including the violent 1886 Mt Tarawera eruption that buried a Māori village. We continue to Lake Tarawera, where we catch the noon water taxi to access the trail’s midsection. Here, we start a hike alongside the clear waters of Lake Tarawera, enjoying the shade that towering tree ferns and ignimbrite cliffs offer. Along the way, you can take a dip in the lake at one of the small pumice beaches. The trail offers glimpses of the expansive wilderness of forests, lakes, and volcanoes in the distance.

We spend the night at the Blue Lake camp by the lakeside, where we come together to prepare a meal. It’s an opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers and chat. Tonight, or in the morning, we’ll also organise our gear and pack our backpacks for the upcoming hike into the rainforest, ready for the next leg of our journey.

Hiking: up to 10 km/ 6 miles, 3 hours
Elevation: +480 m (1,500 ft), -380 m (1,200 ft)
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Blue Lake Holiday Park (either camp or cabins)
A leisurely start after packing all our kit and driving east, into the rugged forest ranges of Te Urewera. This is the traditional home of the Tūhoe (Māori tribe) and one of the last places to have been reached by European settlers. After about 2 hours of driving (picnic lunch on the way) minimum, we reach the Whirinaki Forest trail.

This is a preserved remnant of the vast forests believed to have covered the supercontinent of Gondwanaland more than 150 million years ago. Our first hike is an easy one, on a descending track through native beech forest, to a simple forest hut beside the stunning Whirinaki River. We cook up our meal together and either stay in the hut or camp nearby with an evening campfire and time to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Hiking: up to 8.5 km/ 5.3 miles, 5 hours
Elevation: +450 m (1,400 ft), -750 m (2,450 ft)
Lunch: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Whirinaki Hut (camp or hut)
This morning, our journey continues down the valley track. This wilderness is a hidden gem, far from the tourist crowds, so encounters with others are rare. Instead, we often have the privilege of spotting elusive blue ducks, robins, and hearing the distinctive call of the kaka, a large bush parrot. As we descend further into the valley, our path leads us beneath towering tree ferns and through some of New Zealand’s most magnificent podocarp rainforest trees.

For those who seek a little extra adventure, there’s an opportunity to explore a side track leading to an area of ancient rata forest. A 20-minute drive takes us to a cabin on a nearby rural property. Here you can enjoy a warm shower and unwind by the fire pit, sipping on a beer or wine.

Hiking: 14 km/ 8.7 miles, 7 hours
Elevation: +430 m (1,400 ft), -650 m (2,100 ft)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: The Jail House Cabins
We start the day with a drive to the Volcanic Plateau and its myriad natural wonders. Explore an extraordinary thermal park, bathe in a natural hot river and view the impressive Huka Falls. Feel the spray here as the mighty Waikato River, New Zealand’s longest, plunges 11 metres into a stadium-like pool. Later we arrive at Lake Taupo, the largest lake in New Zealand. Incredibly, this 600 square kilometre crater lake was formed in 186 AD by the most powerful volcanic explosion in recorded history.

At Taupō, we grab our takeaway food and head to a lovely lake-side spot. Here we can relax on the unusual pumice beach and in summer enjoy an evening swim before continuing to our lodge accommodation near Whakapapa Village, Tongariro National Park.

Hiking: up to 3 km/ 2 miles, 1.5 hours
Elevation: +/-55 m (180 ft)
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation: Skotel Alpine Resort or The Park Hotel
Tongariro National Park is the oldest National Park in New Zealand and the fourth oldest in the world. In 1993, the park became a UNESCO mixed cultural and natural World Heritage Site. Although many hikers walk the busy one-day Tongariro Alpine Crossing, few explore the more remote and drier east side of this volcanic range. Enjoy our secret side trips and short cuts but rest assured we will hike the famous Tongariro Alpine Crossing, considered one of the world’s finest day walks, but at a less busy time of the day whenever possible.

We sort out gear and pack our backpacks ready for our two nights away. In the late morning, hike out of Whakapapa through tussock-grasslands and over the low saddle that cuts between the volcanoes Ruapehu and Ngāuruhoe. Late afternoon we arrive at the simple but modern Waihohonu Hut among patches of mountain beech forest beside a quiet stream. There are great mountain-views from the spacious common room.

Hiking: 15 km / 9.3 miles, 6 hours
Elevation: +/-300 m (1,000 ft)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Waihohonu Hut
The trail to the next hut takes just 3 hours, so we have the morning to explore. Either amble (about an hour) to the splendid Ohineopango Springs and visit a historic hut and then return to the hut for lunch, or we can negotiate an adventurous off-trail route over ash-moraine ridges and skirt lava cliffs to reach a viewpoint high above a remote lake. After lunch continue on, traversing stony desert to an alpine hut at 1,400m situated on the edge of an old lava flow.

We stop to enjoy fantastic views of the park’s three main peaks: Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngāuruhoe. The latter starred as Mount Doom in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings films. It’s an extraordinary landscape of active volcanoes and lava valleys. Evening provides an opportunity to share the hut with hikers from all over the world. Oturere ‘sardine tin’ Hut is small, quite busy, but still our favourite spot. We usually sleep in the hut, but sometimes we camp.

Hiking: 8 km/ 5 miles, 3 hours
Elevation: +650 m (2,100 ft), -350 m (1,150 ft)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Oturere Hut
We hike through a moon-like valley of lava flows and ash fields before climbing steeply to the remarkable Emerald Lakes, which have graced the covers of many guidebooks. From here we join the spectacular Tongariro Alpine Crossing. The next few hours of hiking takes us through an unforgettable wonderland of lava valleys, steaming craters and brooding volcanoes before our descent through bonsai-like alpine foliage and alongside mineral-infused streams. In good conditions, we have the option of climbing high on the volcanic peaks.

An evening drive takes us back to our lodge in the heart of the National Park—the perfect place to relax with a beer and enjoy million-dollar volcanic views before dining in the alpine village.

Hiking: 12 km/ 7.5 miles, 6 hours
Elevation: +500 (1,600 ft), -800 m (2,600 ft)
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation: Skotel Alpine Resort or The Park Hotel
Driving south, we leave the volcanoes to descend through the beautiful river valleys of the Rangitikei and along the coast to Wellington, where we arrive mid-afternoon after a café break. Wellington is so much more than just New Zealand’s capital. It is also the nation’s stylish hub for arts, culture, cafés and politics. Enclosed by hills and a harbour, this compact city has many attractions within easy walking distance.

Options include enjoying the National Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa) or watching the political shenanigans of the ‘Beehive’ (Parliament House). Many visitors immerse themselves in the vibrant café scene and the accessible downtown area.

Hiking: 1 km / 0.6 miles, 1-2 hours
Meals: Breakfast

Ultimate Hut-Based North Island Hiking Tour

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Meet your guides

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Malcolm O’Neill

Malcolm is the co-owner and North Island Operations Manager of Hiking New Zealand. Even before he could walk, he was carried through New Zealand wilderness in a pack on his father’s back. Since those early days, he has hiked, climbed, sea kayaked, a mountain biked throughout the country and the globe. Malcolm squeezed in time to get a degree in physical geography and co-authored a guidebook, Classic New Zealand Adventures. Based in Auckland Malcolm keeps the North Island team singing and itineraries humming.

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Daniel Murphy

Daniel is the co-owner and South Island Operations Manager of Hiking New Zealand. He started out as a hiking guide in Spain in the 90s, and later on he became a backcountry guide in New Zealand. Daniel has the enviable job of tour research and development, so he’s always on the go. Other than hiking, he loves spending his time mountain running and biking.

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Hiking New Zealand

Hiking New Zealand is a small, but very dedicated team specializing in matching adventurous travelers with their dream holidays, both in New Zealand and beyond. They are passionate about active travel, wild places, and their conservation, and extremely enthusiastic about sharing their wilderness discoveries with their guests.

Accommodation & food

Accommodation

You will have “wild nights” and nights in civilisation. With wild nights, you are truly in the wilderness, staying in backcountry huts or camping in locations that may be several hours away from the nearest road or populated area. Other nights you will stay in cabins, lodges, or camp by the vehicle. Huts and campsite fees will be covered by your guide.

For huts and camping you can either bring your own bag and liner or rent it from your guide, but you’re responsible for bringing your own private camping equipment.

Regarding bathroom facilities once you’re in the wild, there will be long drop (pit) toilets. There will also be rivers or lakes nearby for a swim, sometimes even natural hot pools! The trip is set up so after a couple of nights of “roughing it out” in the wild, you will stay somewhere where you can enjoy a shower and even do your laundry.

Where you'll stay

Blue Lake Holiday Park is a campground with great facilities surrounded by bush and beside a small lake, Lake Tikitapu, where you can take a swim. You’ll either camp or get cabins.

Whirinaki Hut is a 25-bunk Department of Conservation hut with living area and a spacious kitchen complete with cosy fire. The hut is superbly located, tucked into a clearing of beech trees alongside the Whirinaki River. Cool down with a refreshing swim in the river! Camping sites can be found in the large grassy area just in front of the hut.

The Jail House is a small set of cabins and units beside Tony and Hayley’s (who operate the shuttle service to the trailhead for us) rural home. A couple of showers, bathrooms and a fire pit to sit around. Simple and completely out in the countryside.

Located in Whakapapa Village at the foot of Mount Ruapehu, Skotel Alpine Resort offers a friendly informal atmosphere. Stay in the comfy Backpacker rooms, twin and sometimes triple share. Sheets and towels are provided, and bathroom and kitchen facilities are communal. Or you’ll stay at The Park Hotel in the nearby National Park town, with twin and sometimes triple person share, ensuite rooms. Sheets and towels are provided.

Waihohonu Hut is a modern 28-bunk Department of Conservation hut located on the Tongariro Northern Circuit Great Walk. Facilities are basic but comfortable, with bunk beds, mattresses, wood stove, common room, and toilets.

Oturere Hut is a 26-bunk Department of Conservation hut located in Tongariro National Park. Facilities are basic but comfortable, with bunk beds, mattresses, wood stove, common room, and toilets.

Food

Meal times are a great time to get to know your fellow travellers better, sit back, and enjoy the amazing surroundings, and enjoy some great food! Everybody has a turn with the preparation and cooking of meals: barbecues, salads, pancakes, curries, pasta, stir-fries, hangi…

Vegetarian meals are no problem. On “wild nights”, the group will normally eat pasta and rice meals. There’s always lots of hiking food as well—chocolate, nuts, raisins, biscuits… Vehicles carry a full range of cooking equipment including gas burners, woks, frying pans, and cooking pots. When you go on an overnight hike, the group will cary a portable stove.

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daneapalmer (source: TripAdvisor)

This tour was absolutely amazing. Our guide (Justin) was extremely knowledgable, friendly, and fun! He planned the adventure around the weather and everyone’s needs. This was an unforgettable experience and I highly recommend it.

Linda M (source: TripAdvisor)

In 5 days there is a lot packed in, but the pace feels about right. Lots of lovely walks, with the Tongariro crossing the last and most spectacular. Very good accommodation and meals along the way. A thoroughly enjoyable way to see the natural beauty of the north island.

Bytown (source: TripAdvisor)

Our experience with Hiking New Zealand, (Northern Portion ) and most particularly our guide, Justin, couldn’t have been better. Despite the unpredictable weather Justin assessed and reassessed the best routes and days in order to make our hikes successful. His knowledge of all things environmental added an element of interest we had not anticipated. Additionally , Justin was a great cook and an affable companion to our small group. It was an excellent experience and we would recommend Hiking New Zealand to anyone wishing to explore the beauty of New Zealand.

nadine_emmenegger (source: TripAdvisor)

I enjoyed an unforgettable, amazing and well organised week with Hiking New Zealand. Our guide Grace did a brilliant job in bringing us New Zealand’s nature and practical tipps for this outdoor adventure closer. In a small group of 6 we discovered remote, stunning places which you might not visit on your own, cooked tasty meals and had lots of fun. Recommendable from A to Z!

Old_guy_and_wife_11 (source: TripAdvisor)

Having made other plans for the South Island, we were thrilled that Hiking NZ offered a separate trip in the north. Our trip could not have been better. Because we are older (in our 70’s), we had some anxiety about whether we could do the hiking and whether we would hold others up. These concerns turned out to be unwarranted. Yes, on some hikes we were slower than some of our companions. This didn’t seem to phase either the other guests or our guides. Eva served as “sweep” and saw that we made it to the end of each hike without incident. For those of us at the back, she served as a lovely companion.
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing was the highlight for us, and, with Justin and Eva guiding, we managed the hike, including the few hundred yards of scree that had been on our minds for days. Hikes and activities other than Tongariro exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed keeping very busy.
The food and accommodations were terrific. We hadn’t expected such luxury.

Ian Caddy

We certainly were given a very high adventure experience – some of the weather was very challenging, but it certainly made it a very memorable trip, especially the first day of the Northern Tongariro Circuit!
Justin was a truly wonderful guide- very knowledgeable, very caring and constantly thinking of how best to keep us safe & well

Things to know

What you get on this adventure:
- - An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - Eight days of hiking and exploration
  - Accommodation for 7 nights (cabins, camping, and backcountry huts)
  - Tents
  - Luxury minibus transportation for the duration of the tour
  - All activities outlined in the itineraries
  - All meals outlined in the itineraries
  - Wai-o-tapu Thermal Wonderland
  - Pack-liner to keep things dry inside your backpack
  - Kit bag to hold your spare gear when you’re out hiking
  - Emergency first aid kit
  - Thermarests
  - Plates, cutlery, mugs, pots, etc.
What’s not included:
- - Transportation to Auckland
  - Transportation from the endpoint of the tour
  - Accommodations before and after the tour
  - Meals not outlined in the itineraries
  - Travel insurance
  - Guide gratuities — optional
It’s best to bring two bags on your trip, a hiking backpack with an internal frame (minimum 50L) for overnight hikes, and a smaller daypack for day hikes.

Several layers of wool, polypropylene and/or polar fleece will ensure you remain a comfortable temperature regardless of the weather. No cotton shirt hiking/kayaking in the wet, please! Cotton gets cold when wet and it’s difficult to dry.

Clothing you should bring:
- - Raincoat (gore-tex or similar)
  - Thermal underwear (top and bottom, wool or polypropylene)
  - Hiking boots or good hiking shoes
  - Spare lightweight shoes or sandals
  - Shorts or lightweight trousers (preferably quick-dry)
  - Short-sleeved shirt (quick-dry, polypropylene or wool)
  - Warm fleece/wool jersey (not cotton)
  - Socks
  - Warm hat or balaclava
  - Sun hat
  - Gloves or mittens (wool or fleece)
  - Swimsuit
  - Towel (lightweight travel towels are great)
Extra socks and polypropylene layers are always handy—ensure you have enough warm items! Comfortable clothing for non-hiking days as well. Spare clothing can be left in the secure trailer when we are away on the hikes, so don’t worry about the extra weight! Note that there are only limited opportunities to do laundry during a tour, so quick-drying clothing is an advantage.

Equipment you should bring:
- - Backpack (minimum 50L)
  - Sleeping bag (minimum 3 season, preferably down, lightweight, between 1-2 kg)
  - Flashlight/headlamp
  - Drink bottle or camelback (1L)
  - Small daypack
  - Sunscreen and sunglasses
  - Insect repellent
  - Personal toiletries, medication, and first aid
  - Walking poles (optional)
  - Gaiters (optional)
This is what your guides will provide you with:
- - Pack-liner to keep things dry inside your backpack
  - Kit bag to hold your spare gear when you’re out hiking
  - Emergency first aid kit
  - Thermarests
  - Plates, cutlery, mugs, pots, etc.
  - Tents
While you don’t need any prior multi-day hiking experience for this tour, you still need to be fit, agile, and enthusiastic enough for 8 consecutive days of hiking 4-5 hours a day on average (8-9 hours on longer days). You can see the day-by-day breakdown in the itinerary. Keep in mind that you will be carrying packs weighing up to 10-12 kgs (22-26 lbs). You will also overcome altitude gains of up to 800 m (2,620 ft), covering some uneven terrain and river crossings. Finally, some tracks can be slippery or rough and there will be some off-track hiking and river crossings.
For this tour, the groups consist of up to 11 people, with a usual 11:1 guest-to-guide ratio.

It takes a minimum of 4 participants for the tour to run.

If you happen to be a solo traveler, you’re more than welcome to join the group! Travelers will be added until the minimum group size to confirm the trip can be guaranteed.

Anyone over the age of 18 can join these multi-day hiking tours, while minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join on a case-by-case basis. They must, however, be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
To start this tour, most people fly into Auckland International Airport (AKL). From there, you can take a bus, shuttle or taxi to the Auckland city center.

You will meet your guide in the Sky Tower in downtown Auckland at 7am unless specified otherwise. This means that you should be in Auckland at least a day prior to the start of the tour, as it starts early in the morning.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!
A 25% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 95 days prior to departure. For bookings within four (4) months of the departure, full payment is required.

Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies.
- - If Client cancels the Booking anytime prior to ninety-five (95) days before the departure, Client gets an 80% refund of the deposit back.
  - For cancellations twenty-one (21) to ninety-four (94) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of eighty percent (80%) of the full trip price.
  - For cancellations twenty (20) to eleven (11) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the total amount paid when Booking.
  - After that deadline, Client is not entitled to any refund. Any reimbursable expenses arising out of the Booking incurred by Guide prior to the date of cancellation (including but not limited to plane tickets, car rental payments, and lodging or transportation fees) are non-refundable as soon as they are incurred by the Guide.
Secure your spot for the following season with a 10% deposit! This tour gets sold out very quickly, but with early-bird booking, you’ll be the first one to know. Pick the month that suits you best and we’ll let you know once the dates are live—don’t risk missing out on your bucket list adventure!
- - Only 10% of the total amount should be paid as a deposit upon booking. This deposit is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another 57hours adventure anytime in case the dates don’t suit you.
  - Once the set dates for the following season are live, you can confirm your booking by the end of this year by paying another 25% of the total amount.
  - The final balance is due 3 months (95 days) prior to departure.
  - Once the trip has been confirmed, the regular cancellation policy applies.
Secure your spot for 2025 with a 10% deposit! This tour gets sold out very quickly, but with early-bird booking, you can rest assured you’ve booked your dream adventure in time.
- Only 10% of the total amount should be paid as a deposit upon booking. This deposit is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another 57hours adventure anytime in case the dates don’t suit you. This can be done by the end of the year.
- Another 20% needs to be paid by the end of this year.
- The remaining balance is due 95 days prior to departure.
57hours partners with Redpoint Travel Protection, offering you a fully integrated program with a single point of contact for all your needs, from emergency services to travel assistance and protection claims. We highly recommend purchasing a comprehensive protection policy from Redpoint, which will protect you both before and during your travels. Before your departure, your investment is protected by the trip cancellation benefit. Once you depart, your policy provides coverage for trip interruption, medical assistance and rescue, baggage loss, trip delay, and more. Once you complete booking with 57hours, we'll create bespoke quote for you (and your group), making sure you're fully protected for the adventure ahead.