Can you please let me know what hotel is included and the rate if we need to upgrade to the next level?

Currently, we have a premium motel included for this tour (Silver Fern Suites & Spa), but can modify this tour to a 3* or 4* hotel. What is your preference?

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2 Day Waitomo Caves and Rotorua Tour from Auckland

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Super easy and convenient. Good itinerary.
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Silver Operator: Thrifty Tours
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

Auckland
Waitomo
Rotorua

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Highlights

Admire the Te Puia Maori Arts & Crafts in Rotorua
Enjoy a Maori concert and dining experience
Bask in the mystical wonder of the Waitomo Caves

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Day 1 Auckland to Waitomo Caves to Rotorua Deluxe experience, evening dinner and Maori experience
Day 2 Full day to explore Rotorua then return to Auckland

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Food
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3.0
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MC
Margaret
· February 13th, 2025
Super easy and convenient. Good itinerary. Our guide Bunty was funny and kind.
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Trip date: February 2025

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2 days

2 Day Waitomo Caves and Rotorua Tour from Auckland

From Auckland to Auckland

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Asked on January 24th, 2025
Can you please let me know what hotel is included and the rate if we need to upgrade to the next level?
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- Thrifty ToursOperator•Written January 2025
  Currently, we have a premium motel included for this tour (Silver Fern Suites & Spa), but can modify this tour to a 3* or 4* hotel. What is your preference?

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