River Bend
1 guided hike + 1 night heli-glamp + 2 nights at base camp
from $25,750 NZD (for a private group of up to 5)
A dream riverside heli-glamp, stunning fire-cooked food by the masters from Base Camp Kitchen, a nearby magical mossy forest with incredible hiking options. Nobody else to be seen anywhere, just you and your private group.
ALL INCLUSIVE
PACKAGE INCLUDES
- 1 Night Glamp
- 2 Nights at Base Camp
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All
Meals
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All
Drinks
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Fire Cook
Host(s)
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Professional
Guide(s)
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Technical
Gear
- Heli Transfers
WHO IS THIS FOR?
- For small private groups
- Normal everyday fitness
- No requirement for previous experience
AVAILABILITY
- All year, 7 days a week
GROUP SIZE
- Groups of up to 5 people (maximum 15 guests in 3 modules)
TRANSFERS
- Our adventures are designed as self-drive experiences. Guests make their own way to and from Base Camp, and to and from the start and finish points of their adventure
- Prefer not to drive? Private transfers between Queenstown and Base Camp, and between Base Camp and your adventure departure or return point, can be arranged on request (additional charges apply)
WHAT TO EXPECT
- We help you with your packlist pre arrival
- Briefing and gear check at Base Camp when you check-in
- Heli transfers
- The hiking terrain will be selected for weather and will be tailored to suit your particular group’s fitness and experience. The terrain is backcountry with no marked trails. We like to keep it within normal everyday fitness requirements and you require no previous experience
- Fire-cooked meals at your glamp
- The incredible team from Base Camp Kitchen will be preparing all your meals
- Drinks included
- Heavy canvas glamp tent(s)
- Wood fired tent heater(s)
- Traditional canvas bed rolls with goose down and linen
- Staff will sleep in their own tents nearby
- There is a toilet tent
- Your accommodation will be private for you and your troupe
- An authentic and unforgettable wild nature experience
ITINERARY
DAY ONE
- 3:00 pm: Check in at Base Camp, gear check & briefing
- Drinks & dinner at Base Camp Kitchen ahead of your night at Base Camp
DAY TWO
- Breakfast at Base Camp Kitchen
- Briefing from your guide
- Heli transfer / 4 hour hike
- Arrive at your traditional glamp for your fire-cooked dinner and a night to remember
DAY THREE
- Wood-fired glamp breakfast
- Heli transfer back to The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp for showers, sauna & some free time
- Debrief, drinks & dinner at Base Camp Kitchen ahead of a night in your private hut at The Great Glenorchy Alpine Base Camp
DAY FOUR
- Breakfast at Base Camp Kitchen
- 10:00 am: Check out
ADVENTURE SAFETY
- Your safety is our priority. It is important you understand the risks and hazards before you decide to book your adventure with us. Learn more about your safety in the outdoors here
- Feel free to ‘Book a call’ or enquire to discuss any concerns with us
HOW TO BOOK
1. BOOK A CALL
We’ll listen and discuss a few good options for you
2. CONFIRM THE PLAN
Once we’re all clear on the plan, we’ll invoice you for the deposit
3. PREPARE FOR YOUR TRIP
We make this easy. We’ll help with your pack list and any other requirements
4. BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
You will receive an invoice for the outstanding balance to be paid pre-arrival. Please see our Terms and Conditions
5. PRE-ARRIVAL GOOGLE MEET
We like to touch base about 2 weeks before your scheduled check-in time to go over gear, the plan in detail and to make sure you are as excited as we are