Recent Traveler Reviews
Here is a selection of the most recent reviews of the Black Water Rafting Waitomo Caves Tour submitted by actual travelers. Read what travelers liked, what they loved, and what they thought could be improved.
our family group of eight had a wonderful time . the course was challenging in parts but such an unreal experience that it well worth it. i can sometimes be a little claustrophobic but no worries here at all. the guides were helpful and informative with a bit of humour attached.definately recommend it
Reviewed by: Richard S, January 2011
A must do in Waitomo. The guides were incredible and the entire experience was unreal. Although claustrophobic I had a really lovely time inside the cave. The water was freezing but it didnt take too long to get used to it. Watching the glowworms was spectacular.
The only not so great thing - We ended up purchasing a CD of photographs at the end of the tour - but they werent of great quality.
It was an awesome tour and the guides were fantastic!! But we did spend a lot more time in the water than I expected and it was very very cold.
Reviewed by: Mary Kristen D, USA, August 2010
What a way to see the caves and the glowworms. Really Amazing, despite the cold water
Reviewed by: John V, Netherlands, August 2010
We had a great time. Our guides, Jed and Tom, were very professional, funny and friendly. While the tour was more active than expected, it was an awesome experience and a lot of fun. Not for the claustrophobic or those who don't like to be cold. I would definitely do this again!
Reviewed by: Katrina A, USA, June 2010
Cold water but you do have a wetsuit and the glow-worms are lovely! Dont really have to be able to swim for this, your inner tube does most of the work.
Reviewed by: KylieS, United Kingdom, May 2010
The tour was absolutely awesome, I highly recommend it! However, Viator did not book our trip with the company like they said they would, and we had problems even though it was prepaid! I will never use Viator again!
Reviewed by: Brooke S, USA, August 2009
Totally cool! Great guides, great experience, very fun! Would do it again!
Reviewed by: Kirsten B, April 2007
Great experience, adventurous, thrilling and fun at the same time!
Reviewed by: Anonymous, November 2006
Had a great time and was really looking forward to this adventure. Jumping backward into the river was a little scarry but ok. Glad we practiced before we needed to do it for real in the cave.
Reviewed by: dale m, March 2012
