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Cambridge Treasure Hunt
What makes Treasure Hunt Punting a great Cambridge group activity?
Treasure Hunt Punting turns the College Backs into a group challenge with clues, river tasks and a prize to compete for. Groups can choose self-hire or chauffeured formats, making it a lively choice for team building, birthdays, hen parties and friends who want more than sightseeing.
Treasure hunt from £145
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1. Select the type of treasure hunt:
Self-hire
Do it yourself from £145
Chauffeured
Someone punting for you from £238
Are you looking to have a go at punting while solving the mysteries of Cambridge? Then the self-hire option is for you.
Do you want to lay back and relax while cracking Cambridge's secrets and let one of our punt guides steer the boat? Then a chauffeured treasure hunt is the right option.
Know before you buy ▾
Getting here ▾
- The minimum age for hiring a boat is 16 years old. If your party has members 15 years old or younger they must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or older.
- The maximum capacity of a 6 person self-hire punt is 6 people (5 passengers + 1 punter).
- Aim to arrive 15 minutes before your booking slot to allow time for checking in. For a self-hire treasure hunt, at check-in, you'll be asked to leave a contactless card hire deposit, then read and electronically sign our Conditions of Hire.
- Any changes to a booking can be made up to 48 hours in advance. Paid bookings, cancelled up to 48 hours in advance are eligible for a refund minus an administration fee equal to 30% of the booking's value up to a cap of £50 or a credit note for the full amount of the booking. We are unable to offer refunds less than 48 hours in advance except in cases of dangerous conditions.
- Once you've boarded your punt you'll receive a briefing from a member of our staff, after which your treasure hunt commences.
- Bookings are subject to our Terms & Conditions.
Please call us on 01223 359750 if you have any questions about your purchase.
Quayside Punting Station
Magdalene Bridge
Cambridge
CB5 8AB
Parking and Public Transport
More information on Cambridge parking and public transport to our locations can be found here.
2. Description:
This option includes around 2 hours of self-guided punting along the College Backs.
Highlights:
- Learn about Cambridge by solving its mysteries
- Have a go at punting
- See the famous sights of Cambridge
Prices:
- Adult £29.00
- Concession £26.00
- Child (under 16) £18.50
- Minimum charge of £145 for less than 5 adults.
Please contact our Bookings Team to reserve: on 01223 359750 or enquiries@scudamores.com.
2. Description:
This option includes a 1-hour guided punt tour along the College Backs.
Highlights:
- Learn about Cambridge by solving its mysteries
- Guided tour of the College Backs
- See the famous sights of Cambridge
Prices:
- Adult £34.00
- Concession £31.00
- Child (under 16) £20.50
- Minimum group charge of £238 for less than 7 adults.
- Minimum charge for additional boats is equal to the price of 5 adults - £170
One tour boat fits up to 12 passengers.
Please contact our Bookings Team to reserve: on 01223 359750 or enquiries@scudamores.com.
Have a question?
How many people can each boat hold?
Our self-hire boats hold up to 6 people and our chauffeured tour boats hold up to 12 passengers.
What is the start and endpoint of the treasure hunt?
The Treasure Hunt will start and end at: Quayside. Your treasure hunt will finish at the same place you started from.
How long is the experience?
Self-hire treasure hunt is approximately 2 hours and chauffeured one is 1 hour long.
What if the weather changes on the day?
All of our tours run as normal unless the river conditions are dangerous and we have to stop operating. As standard, we provide umbrellas and blankets on our chauffeured tour boats.
Can I move or make changes to my booking?
Any changes to a booking can be made up to 48 hours in advance. If you have any queries regarding your booking please get in touch with our Bookings Team directly at 01223 359750.
Any other questions?
Email: enquiries@scudamores.com
Phone: 01223 359750