Full-Day Canyoning, Meal Included

Full Day Routeburn Canyoning Adventure from Queenstown

★ 4.9 56 reviews

from $245.96 per person

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Duration: 8 hours
Meeting point: Camp Street, Queenstown
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Canyon Explorers

Overview

Canyon Explorers runs this full day Routeburn canyoning trip out of Queenstown, and the day is built around a 25 minute uphill hike followed by time in the water. It is an eight hour experience with two professional guides, a group of up to 20 travellers, and a clear demand on fitness: everyone must be able to swim and have strong water confidence. Previous canyoning experience or something similar is preferred, which tells you the intended audience.

From there the group travels to the Routeburn area by private vehicle, a scenic transfer listed as part of the package. Wetsuits, helmets, waterproof footwear and all safety equipment are supplied, and a picnic lunch is included. Dietary requirements can be noted at the time of booking. Free trip photos are thrown in, so there is no need to worry about a camera in the canyon.

It suits fit travellers aged 15 and over, with anyone under 18 accompanied by an adult. It does not suit people with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions, and there is a weight limit of 120 kg. All medical conditions must be declared before departure.

Where this tour sits among 3 tours in Walks, Hikes And Canyoning listed here (from-price per person, USD)

Half-Day Nature Trail Walk$161.71
Full-Day Canyoning, Meal Included (this tour)$245.96
Full-Day Routeburn Hike, Meal$252.86

What's Included

Included

Wetsuits, helmets and waterproof footwear
All safety equipment
Picnic lunch
Two Professional guide
Scenic transport by private vehicle
Free trip photos
Admission fee

Not Included

Swimwear
Towel

Itinerary

Check in at Camp StreetMeet at the Canyon Explorers base at 37 Camp Street, Queenstown, by the scheduled trip time.
Scenic drive to RouteburnTransport to the canyon is by private vehicle and is listed as part of the trip.
Uphill hike to the canyonAccess involves a 25 minute uphill hike, and a good level of fitness is required.
Canyoning with guidesTwo professional guides lead the group through the canyon with all safety equipment provided, plus wetsuits, helmets and waterproof footwear.
Picnic lunchA picnic lunch is included. Dietary requirements should be advised at the time of booking.
Return to QueenstownThe activity ends back at the meeting point on Camp Street. The total duration is eight hours.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points are worth knowing before booking, since this trip has firm fitness and medical requirements.

$245.96from, per person

8 hoursduration

4.9across 56 guest reviews

20guests at most

What to wear. Wear a non-cotton thermal underlayer, merino or polypro. Swimwear to wear underneath and a towel for afterwards are not included, so bring your own.
Fitness required. Travellers need a strong physical fitness level. Everyone must be able to swim with high water confidence, and previous canyoning or similar experience is preferred.
Getting there. If driving, allow at least 15 minutes extra for parking and the walk to the meeting point.
Group and guides. The trip takes a maximum of 20 travellers with two professional guides. All medical conditions must be declared before departure.
Food and photos. A picnic lunch is included, with dietary requirements advised at booking. Trip photos are free, so there is no extra charge for images from the day.
Weather and minimums. Good weather is required. If the operator cancels for poor weather, or because the minimum number of travellers is not met, a different date or a full refund is offered.

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Common issues. The main limits are physical: the trip is not wheelchair accessible, is not recommended for travellers with back problems or pregnant travellers, excludes anyone with heart problems or serious medical conditions, and carries a 120 kg weight limit with a minimum age of 15. The day depends on good weather and a minimum number of travellers, and if either condition is not met the operator offers a different date or a full refund rather than a guaranteed departure. Swimwear and a towel are the two things you must bring yourself. Check the booking page for hotel pickup; the arrangement is check in at the Camp Street base with private vehicle transport for the trip.

Common Questions

Where Do I Meet The Tour?

If driving, allow at least 15 minutes extra and use the Ballarat St or Boundary St car parks. The day ends back at the same meeting point.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Scenic transport is by private vehicle for the trip from the Camp Street base. Check the booking page to confirm any pickup details before you travel.

What Is Included In The Price?

Wetsuits, helmets and waterproof footwear, all safety equipment, a picnic lunch, two professional guides, scenic transport by private vehicle, free trip photos and the admission fee are included. Swimwear and a towel are not, so bring your own.

Can Children Join This Canyoning Trip?

The minimum age is 15 years. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

How Fit Do I Need To Be?

A strong physical fitness level is required, partly because of the 25 minute uphill hike. All participants must be able to swim and have a high level of water confidence, and previous canyoning experience or something similar is preferred.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund applies if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, based on local time. Cancellations or changes inside 24 hours receive no refund and are not accepted. Weather cancellations or a shortfall in the minimum traveller numbers come with the offer of a different date or a full refund.