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"The company is extremely professional, well organised and employs excellent guides. I would thoroughly recommend Marlborough Sounds."
LC

3 Day Ultimate Sounds Adventure

 

FAQ'S

How fit do I need to be?

You should be of moderate fitness to enjoy this trip. Each day you will be undertaking about four or five hours' activity. The pace is gentle and you can go as fast or as slow as you wish.

Why do we need a guide on this trip?

Because there are a lot of different equipment and logistical arrangements associated with this trip, your guide is not only there to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable trip, but also to assist with the set-up for each day. If you prefer to move at a quicker pace than the rest of the group, then you are welcome to go ahead and meet up with the group at designated points along the way. Likewise you may prefer to stay with the guide and enjoy their company and make the most of their knowledge.

How much mountain biking experience do I need?

We recommend that you have at least ridden some single tracks before. Just being able to ride a bike will not be sufficient experience to negotiate the track. Your guide will assist you with how to ride this section of the track, but they cannot prevent you from falling off and hurting yourself, therefore you do require some mountain biking experience to enjoy this part of the trip.

What is the accommodation like?

The bunkroom at Portage Resort Hotel has up to six beds in each room and you will be sharing with others, not necessarily from your group. The twin share en-suite option is in the Hillside Rooms which have a sea view.

What cooking facilities are there?

If you are staying in the bunkroom there are kitchen facilities for you. If you are taking the twin-share option, then you need to dine in either the bar or the restaurant for each meal. A packed lunch is included each day as part of the package.

How much are the meals at Portage Resort Hotel?

They range from around $15-20 for a bar meal, and up to $35 for a main meal in the restaurant.

 

“Look. You need to know that Sara made it a very special trip for me. She took time to show me flora,fauna, pointed out sights, slowed down for me, picked raspberries, cracked jokes, made good tea, picked kawakawa leaves..” NM

“Just enjoyed the whole trip. The walking and views, then the lodging and food in the evening. Thank you for organising such a fantastic trip.”
KM
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