Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience Tour in Rotorua
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Tour Code: 675786
$102.62per person
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2. The price of the product will vary according to the selected departure date, number of travelers. hotel/room type, upgrade items, additional services, etc. The actual price shall prevail when placing an order.
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Departure City
Rotorua
End City
Rotorua
Duration
3 hours
Language
English Live
Tour Themes
Cultural & Historical
Cultural & Historical:Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities
Accessibility
Not accessible
Not accessible:Tour does not have wheelchair accessible vehicles/attractions or allow service dogs
Highlights
• Hangi dinner buffet is included, and alcoholic drinks can be purchased
• Enjoy a guided bush walk to learn about native flora and fauna
• Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Rotorua
• Learn first-hand about New Zealand's indigenous Māori culture
Itinerary
Enter the world of Mitai Māori Village and embrace our history and culture. Watch our stories unfold through the dynamic scenes of our warriors paddling down Wai-o-Whiro stream, the melodious sounds of our instruments and entertainment from our performers including the haka. Satisfy your hunger with the traditional Māori Hangi and concluding your evening with a walk through our forest to see the ancient, fortified village learning the old ways of living and survival of our people and discover the natural resource Te Puna a Tuhoe, freshwater spring. The evening is not over until you glimpse the glow worms light up the banks of forest as the veil of darkness sets in. Nau mai, haere mai, whakatau mai – come and experience our world…
You're transferred from your accommodation in Rotorua after a personalized meet-and-greet and photo op with a Māori woman in traditional attire. Then learn some basic guidelines for entering the Mitai Māori Village, considered a sacred cultural and spiritual space to the Māori people.
In this bush setting of New Zealand's North Island, discover the history of the area once thriving with indigenous villages. You'll observe Māori warriors paddling a waka, or canoe, down the Wai-o-whiro stream, and visit the Fairy Spring for a look at freshwater eels, trout, and glowworms.
The evening's cultural entertainment includes a performance of games, songs, and dances including the haka, or war dance. Learn about Māori customs, including the medicinal uses of native plants.
Savor a selection of succulent dishes during a traditional hangi feast, with foods cooked underground in an earthen oven. Your dinner includes New Zealand meats and poultry along with vegetables and fresh salads. Top off your meal with buffet-style desserts. Drinks are available for purchase from the full bar.
Afterward, you're dropped off at your hotel.
【Mitai Maori Village】(90minutes, Admission Ticket Included)
Enter the world of Mitai, and learn about the history of this area which was once flourished in villages. See our fierce warriors in traditional dress paddle an ancient warrior canoe (waka) down the Wai-o-whiro stream.
Visiting Attractions
Mitai Maori Village
Meal
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Meeting & Transfer Info
End Point
New Zealand
Rotorua 3015196 Fairy Springs Road, Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand
Carpark available for vehicles and motorhomes onsite.
Transfer Info
Pickup point:Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, Lake End, Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand (Only for options of Cultural Experience w Pick Up). Meeting point: 196 Fairy Springs Road, Fairy Springs, Rotorua 3015, New Zealand. Carpark available parking for vehicles and motorhomes onsite. End point: This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What’s Included
Includes
Hangi served from a buffet alongside other side dishes and dessert
Courtesy transfers from local accommodation providers within Rotorua (limited places) (Only for options of Cultural Experience w Pick Up)
Participate in a short guided bush walk to learn of the flora and fauna and see glow worms
Spring Water / Tea & Coffee
Māori Cultural Performance
3 hour nightly cultural experience
Excludes
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Special Notes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.
Public transportation options are available nearby.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap.
Specialized infant seats are available.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Wheelchair accessibility is limited for the 'bush walk' - exit into the forest is via stairs. Viewing of the waka (canoe) is from a platform and you can go a short distance into the forest to view the old pā (village) and see the sacred spring below the forest. Unfortunately, you will not see the glow worms. (Note: there is some uneven surfaces).
Please note there is a small walk through the forest which has some steps and uneven ground in some areas.
Infant seats are subject to availability.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - warm comfortable clothing and walking footwear.
Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
This experience requires good weather. If it's canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service. This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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Cancellation Policy
Please see the Available Options section above for any details about cancellation policies.
Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.
Terms & Conditions
Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.
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