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Black Abyss Tour

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The Black Abyss is the ultimate Waitomo adventure and is the caving tour of choice for natural born adrenaline junkies everywhere. Descend into the seemingly bottomless black depths of the glowworm studded Ruakuri Cave. This five hour expedition combines abseiling the 35 metres tomo (hole), climbing, whizzing down a flying fox and cave tubing underneath glow worms into one unforgettable journey. An exhilarating caving experience, blended with the magic of abseiling, flying fox, climbing and floating through unique underground river system. Slip spider like down into the black, seemingly bottomless depths of Ruakuri Cave and a roller coaster ride of everything caving has to offer. Explore and tube through ancient glowworm studded stream ways. Designed for people with a moderate level of fitness, the five hour invigorating journey includes a snack and a minimum of two hours exhilarating underground adventure. At every stage you're accompanied and supported by experienced caving guides from The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. who know and love this totally unique and mind blowing environment.

Highlights

Abseiling training Abseiling 35 meters Caving (Ruakuri cave) and walking Cave tubing (black water rafting) Flying fox Climbing Waterfalls Glow worms Jumps

Itinerary

Descend into the seemingly bottomless black depths of the glowworm studded Ruakuri Cave. This five hour expedition combines abseiling the 35 metres tomo (hole), climbing, whizzing down a flying fox and cave tubing underneath glow worms into one unforgettable journey. An exhilarating caving experience, blended with the magic of abseiling, flying fox, climbing and floating through unique underground river system. Slip spider like down into the black, seemingly bottomless depths of Ruakuri Cave and a roller coaster ride of everything caving has to offer. Explore and tube through ancient glowworm studded stream ways.

Includes

Wetsuits Footwear All activities Complimentary hot soup and bagels after tour