New Zealand Tours & Trips 2020

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Style Style Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.

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Lodging Level Lodging Level Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.

Physical Level Physical Level Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.

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Travel Style Travel Style Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.

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Solo Friendly Solo Friendly Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
No Single Supplement Trips where single supplement is usually not required for solo travelers.

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Premium New Zealand Encompassed

Intrepid Travel
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17 days
$ 568 / day
$ 9,660
From : $ 13,041
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Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. 2- Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Uncover the geothermal wonders of Rotorua during a guided visit to Te Puia, home to hot springs, geysers, mud pools, a Maori art gallery and a kiwi conservation centre.
  • Sip your way around Waiheke Island off the shores of Auckland during an Exclusive Experience, visiting three cellar doors to learn about their production methods and sample some seriously excellent wine.
  • Be amazed by Tongariro National Park as you spend the day exploring its volcanic landscapes, then retire to your chateau-style Feature Stay where you can sit back and soak in views of Tongariro’s dazzling peaks.
  • Experience some of New Zealand’s most spectacular scenery during your second Feature Stay on Milford Sound aboard a purpose-built vessel.
  • Discover the best of the Otago region during your Exclusive Experiences – a chef-led food and foraging tour, and an adrenaline-pumping jetboat ride down the Shotover River.
Visits:
Auckland, Christchurch, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Rotorua, Tongariro National Park, Wellington, New Zealand
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New Zealand Uncovered

Trafalgar
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18 days
$ 401 / day
$ 7,224
From : $ 8,886
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Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. 2- Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Highlights
  • Waikato District: Retired champion jockey Lance O'Sullivan and his wife Bridgette are your hosts for a Be My Guest lunch on their dairy farm in the North Island.
  • Lake Tekapo: Join your hosts, former farmers Angie and Stan Taylor, for afternoon tea in their home on the shores of Lake Tekapo.
  • Rotorua: Visit Whakarewarewa Living Village for insights into the lives of the Maori community and their special bond they share with their country, Aotearoa.
  • Rotorua: Immerse yourself in Maori traditions at a fun and entertaining evening, including a cultural performance and three-course seasonal meal meal at Te Pa Tu Maori Experience.
  • Wellington: Delve into New Zealand's national identity, exploring an expansive collection related to this country's culture and history at Te Papa, Museum of New Zealand.
  • Walter Peak: Get up close to farmyard animals on a guided walking tour at Walter Peak on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in the New Zealand high country.
  • Fiordland National Park: Help restore and conserve Pomona and Rona Islands as sanctuaries for native plants and animals.
  • Explore a brewery in Greymouth with a Local Specialist
  • Discover Auckland, Wellington, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Queenstown and Dunedin
  • Visit Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley in Rotorua
  • View the Southern Alps from the TranzAlpine train
  • Scenic Cruise on the Cook Strait, Lake Wakatipu, and Milford Sound
  • Tauranga: This hotel is owned by a local family whose dream it was to highlight the spectacular beauty and spirit of the Tauranga harbour.
Visits:
New Zealand
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New Zealand South Island Adventure

Intrepid Travel
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12 days
$ 360 / day
$ 4,324
From : $ 5,837
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Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. 3- Moderate
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Take in the magic of the spectacular Fox Glacier region weaving through rainforests and a walk around the shimmering Lake Matheson.
  • Witness the stunning, millions of years old scenery at the dramatic Pancake Rocks and the Hokitika Gorge, and spot fur seals at Cape Foulwind.
  • Soak up the silence of Milford Sound on a cruise across its waters – you’ll be left speechless by the hundreds of tumbling cascades and deeply forested mountains.
  • Cross the Foveaux Strait to unspoilt Stewart Island and spend two days cruising the bays and inlets to spot penguins and seabirds and walking along its forested coastal tracks in search of kiwis.
Visits:
Alps, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
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Active New Zealand

Contiki
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10 days
$ 200 / day
$ 1,995
From : $ 2,693
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Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : N/A
  • N/A
  • Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
    Highlights
    • Te Kopikopiko o te Waka: A scenic view of Fox Glacier, plus the chance to hear the celestial story of the South Island’s origins – culture and beauty are about to collide in the best way.
    • Haast: Wander over swing bridges that hang above the most pristine aqua blue waters of Makarora River, and continue into lush native forests.
    • Wanaka: A lake town with views for days, surrounded by beech forests, alpine lakes, and wilderness glaciers.
    • Queenstown: Gather at Kawarau bridge to watch people jump off above clear waters and share in the adrenaline. Strap in or watch from the side? It's entirely your call (no judgement here).
    • Glenorchy: Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife as you hike up the side of this breathtaking mountain and bond with your group. This simply is a Queenstown must-do.
    • Arrowtown: A historic gold mining town, Arrowtown is known as one of the cutest towns in New Zealand, so see for yourself on a walking tour that covers all the best things to see in Arrowtown.
    • Twizel: Watch your reflection go past as you cycle along the shore of Mackenzie Basin, a mesmerising mirror-like lake.
    • Mount Cook: Get ready for an extra special buffet of local foods and flavours, sourced right here, made lovingly just for you and the crew.
    • Hooker Valley: The Hooker Valley track is one of NZ’s most picturesque hikes, ending with an unspoilt view of Mount Cook and the glacial valley below. Saving the best picture spot ’til last? If you say so.
    • Hokitika: Discover the rainforests of the south island from a whole new angle. 20 metres high and 450 metres long, this platform lets you get up close and personal to the beauty of the forest – and its local birds. You’ll also contribute to the regeneration of the forest, with the opportunity to plant a native tree included in your visit. Don’t miss your chance to climb to the top of Hokitika tower too.
    Visits:
    New Zealand
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    Contrasts Of New Zealand (Christchurch)

    Trafalgar
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    11 days
    $ 463 / day
    $ 5,093
    From : $ 6,264
    The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
    Travel Style : Array Mixed
    Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. 2- Easy
    Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
    Highlights
    • Hurunui: Step onto a working hill-country sheep farm. Experience what it is like to farm Merino sheep & Angus cattle in this beautiful part of the country. See the animals graze pastures in the open air and learn about where the best natural products come from.
    • Rotorua: Immerse yourself in Maori traditions at a fun and entertaining evening, including a cultural performance and three-course seasonal meal meal at Te Pa Tu Maori Experience.
    • Rotorua: Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa and learn about the work being done to save New Zealand's national bird.
    • Explore the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa in Rotorua, and Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve in Tekapo with a Local Specialist
    • Discover Auckland, Queenstown, and Christchurch
    • Visit Te Pa Tu Maori Experience in Rotorua, a dairy farm in the Waikato countryside and a sheep and cattle farm in North Canterbury
    • View geothermal activity in Rotorua
    • Scenic Cruise on Milford Sound
    • Lake Tekapo: This resort overlooks the pristine waters of Lake Tekapo in New Zealand's South Island.
    Visits:
    New Zealand
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    Ski New Zealand: 5 Day South Island Snow Explorer

    Intrepid Travel
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    5 days
    $ 351 / day
    $ 1,755
    From : $ 2,457
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    Travel Style : N/A
    Physical Level : Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment. 4- Strenuous
    Lodging Level : You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping. Basic (2*)
    Highlights
    • Enjoy five days of off-piste powder heaven in New Zealand’s famed Southern Alps.
    • Escape the bustling crowds of Queenstown and get a taste of New Zealand’s best and friendliest club fields.
    • Leave the beaten track behind and sample four epic mountains considered by locals as NZ’s best-kept-secrets: Porters, Broken River, Mt Olympus/Temple Basin and Craigieburn.
    • Whether you're an intermediate or advanced skier, our expert guides are always there to lead the way.
    • Stay 'on mountain' in the tiny ski hamlet of Craigieburn with the ski fields literally outside your front door.
    Visits:
    Alps, New Zealand
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    Highlights of the South Pacific with Fiji

    20 days
    $ 363 / day
    $ 6,959
    From : $ 9,395
    The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
    Travel Style : Array Mixed
    Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. 1- Very easy
    Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
    Highlights
    • Auckland : Orientation; excursion to Waiheke Island with winery visit and lunch
    • Waitomo: Visit Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    • Matamata: Visit the Hobbiton movie set from The Lord of the Rings trilogy
    • Rotorua: Visit Waimungu Volcanic Valley; enjoy a Maori cultural performance and Hangi dinner
    • Queenstown: Gondola ride to the top of Bob’s Peak for dinner; visit Fiordland National Park and cruise on Milford Sound
    • Melbourne: Sightseeing tour; visit Fitzroy Gardens; Colonial Tramcar Restaurant lunch
    • Mossman gorge : Dreamtime walk with indigenous guide
    • Port douglas : Great Barrier Reef cruise with choice of activities
    • Cairns: Visit Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
    • Sydney: Sightseeing tour; visit the Opera House; botanic gardens; and Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club; lunch at the North Bondi Returned Servicemen’s Leagues Club; Sydney Harbour cruise; farewell dinner at Waterfront restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour
    • Fiji : Sightseeing tour; visit the Garden of the Sleeping Giant and Viseisei Village; stop at Vuda Lookout, Namaka Market, and Sri Siva Subramaniya Hindu Temple; Monograms Local Host service
    • Experience the best of Australia and New Zealand on an unforgettable tour filled with fascinating wildlife, dramatic scenery, and the region’s favorite cities
    • In New Zealand, float by boat through the Waitomo caves under thousands of glowworms, visit the picturesque farm that brought the Hobbiton movie set of The Lord of the Rings trilogy to life, and find inspiration from the majestic beauty of Fiordland National Park, where you’ll cruise the stunning Milford Sound to experience its pristine natural setting
    Visits:
    Auckland, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Rotorua, Sydney, Waitomo, Australia, Fiji, New Zealand
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    Highlights of New Zealand

    Audley Travel
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    16 days
    $ 5,274
    Travel Style : Array Mixed
    Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. 1- Very easy
    Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
    Visits:
    Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, New Zealand
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    Best of New Zealand

    14 days
    $ 394 / day
    $ 5,439
    From : $ 7,343
    The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
    Travel Style : Array Mixed
    Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. 1- Very easy
    Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
    Highlights
    • Auckland : Sightseeing
    • Bay of islands: Visit the Waitangi Treaty House; scenic cruise
    • Rotorua : Traditional Hangi dinner and Maori cultural performance; visit Rainbow Springs and Te Puia; dinner at a local family’s home
    • Marton : Visit a local farm and enjoy a barbecue lunch
    • Wellington : Sightseeing including cable car ride; visit the botanic gardens and Te Papa
    • Interislander ferry : Scenic cruising across Cook Strait
    • Christchurch : Orientation
    • Tranzalpine train: Scenic train journey
    • Franz josef : Glacier Valley walk
    • Queenstown : Winery visit and tasting; visit Fiordland National Park; cruise on Milford Sound; farewell dinner
    • Experience the best of New Zealand on this unforgettable vacation filled with dramatic scenery, cultural exchanges, and the country’s top attractions
    • Your tour starts in Auckland, ends in Queenstown, and overnights along the way in the Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, and Franz Josef
    Visits:
    Auckland, Christchurch, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Rotorua, Wellington, New Zealand
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    Cultural New Zealand self-drive

    Audley Travel
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    23 days
    $ 7,055
    Travel Style : Array Full on
    Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. 2- Easy
    Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
    Visits:
    Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington, New Zealand
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    Premium New Zealand North Island

    Intrepid Travel
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    Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
    8 days
    $ 484 / day
    $ 3,868
    From : $ 5,222
    The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
    Travel Style : Array Full on
    Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. 2- Easy
    Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
    Highlights
    • Sip your way around Waiheke Island off the shores of Auckland during an Exclusive Experience, visiting three cellar doors to learn about their production methods and sample some seriously excellent wine.
    • Discover a magical underground world during a tour of the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, then experience the geothermal wonders of Rotorua, from bubbling hot springs to geysers and mud pools.
    • Enjoy a fascinating Exclusive Experience as you take a trip to Middle-earth and tour Hobbiton, where the iconic Lord of the Rings movies were shot.
    • Be amazed by Tongariro National Park as you spend the day exploring its volcanic landscapes, then retire to your chateau-style Feature Stay where you can sit back and soak in views of Tongariro’s dazzling peaks.
    • Get a special look at New Zealand’s trendy capital city, Wellington, during an Exclusive Experience on board a private catamaran, cruising around its delightful harbour.
    • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries.
    Visits:
    Auckland, Rotorua, Tongariro National Park, Wellington, New Zealand
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    Highlights of the South Pacific

    17 days
    $ 368 / day
    $ 6,059
    From : $ 7,453
    The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
    Travel Style : Array Mixed
    Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. 1- Very easy
    Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
    Highlights
    • Auckland : Orientation; excursion to Waiheke Island with winery visit and lunch
    • Waitomo: Visit Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    • Matamata: Visit the Hobbiton movie set from The Lord of the Rings trilogy
    • Rotorua: Visit Waimungu Volcanic Valley; enjoy a Maori cultural performance and Hangi dinner
    • Queenstown: Gondola ride to the top of Bob’s Peak for dinner; visit Fiordland National Park and cruise on Milford Sound
    • Melbourne: Sightseeing tour; visit Fitzroy Gardens; Colonial Tramcar Restaurant lunch
    • Mossman gorge : Dreamtime walk with indigenous guide
    • Port douglas : Great Barrier Reef cruise with choice of activities
    • Cairns: Visit Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
    • Sydney: Sightseeing tour; visit the Opera House; botanic gardens; and Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club; lunch at the North Bondi Returned Servicemen’s Leagues Club; Sydney Harbour cruise; farewell dinner at Waterfront restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour
    • Experience the best of Australia and New Zealand on an unforgettable tour filled with fascinating wildlife, dramatic scenery, and the region’s favorite cities
    • In New Zealand, float by boat through the Waitomo caves under the brilliance of thousands of glowworms, visit the picturesque farm that brought the Hobbiton movie set of The Lord of the Rings trilogy to life, and find inspiration from the majestic beauty of Fiordland National Park, where you’ll cruise the stunning Milford Sound to experience its pristine natural setting just as the Maori and European explorers did hundreds of years ago
    Visits:
    Auckland, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Rotorua, Sydney, Waitomo, Australia, New Zealand
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    Cycle New Zealand: Otago Rail Trail

    Intrepid Travel
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    Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
    4 days
    $ 241 / day
    $ 962
    From : $ 1,299
    The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
    Travel Style : Array Full on
    Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. 3- Moderate
    Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
    Highlights
    • Cycle the spectacular Otago Central Rail Trail, the oldest rail trail in the country and voted 'New Zealand's Favourite Ride' for the past two years.
    • Ring along flat, traffic-free paths alongside some of the South Island's most stunning scenery.
    • Begin your journey in Queenstown, an outdoor paradise set among the stunning Southern Alps of New Zealand.
    • Experience firsthand the famous hospitality of New Zealanders on a trail built specifically to cater to cyclists.
    • Cycle in the company of an experienced guide as they share their unique perspective of this fascinating region.
    • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, World Bicycle Relief. Donations provide school kids, health workers, and farmers in far-out areas with bicycles that provide access to education, healthcare, and income.
    Visits:
    Queenstown, New Zealand
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    Premium New Zealand South Island

    Intrepid Travel
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    Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
    10 days
    $ 472 / day
    $ 4,716
    From : $ 6,367
    The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
    Travel Style : Array Full on
    Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. 2- Easy
    Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
    Highlights
    • Experience some of New Zealand’s most spectacular scenery during your Feature Stay on Milford Sound aboard a purpose-built vessel.
    • Savour the flavours of the Otago region with a chef-led food and foraging Exclusive Experience on an expansive and stunning New Zealand deer station.
    • Take an exhilarating jetboat ride on the Kimi Akau (Shotover River). This Exclusive Experience takes you deep into the spectacular Shotover Canyons, with the Ngai Tahu - the Maori people of this land.
    • Enjoy a ranger-guided walk around the aptly named Blue Pools that feed the Makarora River and learn about the important work of the Aspiring Biodiversity Trust to reduce predators and save some of New Zealand’s rarest species.
    • Take a 'backstage tour' of the West Coast Wildlife Centre, helping bring the critically endangered Rowi and Haast tokoeka kiwi back from extinction. Come face-to-face with these rare creatures.
    • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries.
    Visits:
    Christchurch, Milford Sound, Queenstown, New Zealand
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    New Zealand Northern Trail (Northbound)

    Intrepid Travel
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    Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
    10 days
    $ 322 / day
    $ 3,215
    From : $ 3,954
    The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
    Travel Style : N/A
    Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. 2- Easy
    Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
    Highlights
    • Begin your journey in New Zealand’s creative and cosmopolitan capital, Wellington. Your local leader will show you the best of the city, including Weta Workshop of Lord of the Rings fame.
    • Admire the out of this world landscapes of Tongariro National Park, from emerald green lakes to soaring volcanic peaks. If you’re up for the challenge, tackle the famous Tongariro Crossing.
    • Discover the diversity of Rotorua, from unbelievable geothermal activity to rich Maori culture. Visit a Maori village for a hangi dinner and traditional haka performance.
    • Hang out or hang ten in Raglan, a laidback town and surfing hotspot. Hop aboard a boat cruise around Raglan to watch the sunset and tuck into a classic Kiwi fish and chips dinner.
    • Soak up the natural beauty of the Coromandel Peninsula, including a visit to Hot Water Beach, where all you need is a spade to create your own natural hot tub.
    Visits:
    Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
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      Exploring the quaint shores, coffee shops, and restaurants as well as an adventure activity or two in beautiful Queenstown.

      Hiking one or more of New Zealand’s world-famous “tracks” -- Milford, Routeburn or others -- to challenge yourself on mountain terrain while enjoying panoramic views.

      Going on a thrilling white water rafting adventure tour down Buller Gorge.

      Making your way through a dark glow-worm cave on New Zealand’s South Island, with the worms glowing like stars on a cave-roof “sky.”

      Sailing Milford Sound in New Zealand’s southern Fjordland, one of the world’s most spectacular boat trips.

      Walking through the Whirinaki rainforest on New Zealand’s North Island in the company of a Maori guide while learning about the flora and fauna and tribal history.



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    • Meals 5.0

    Everything is always well done and planned by the tour guides. They are so on top of everything and know their facts - even if they don't they're so graceful about making things happed and flexible.

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    Operator ACIS

    Cruise Noorwegen IJsland juni 2023

    5.0
    • Value 5.0
    • Guide 5.0
    • Activities 5.0
    • Lodging 5.0
    • Transportation 5.0
    • Meals 5.0

    Wij hebben 3 weken een fantastische cruise gehad met de Zuiderdam naar Noorwegen, IJsland, Schotland. Het eten was heerlijk, onze hut prima, 2 keer per dag schoongemaakt, zeer vriendelijk personeel, en goede service aan boord. Alleen 's avonds bij het diner soms in de rij staan, werd erg ingewikkeld via de computer gekeken waar je kon zitten, terwijl er genoeg ruimte was. Dit is een verbeterpunt. En het tenderen liep soms niet vlot. Maar volgende keer weer HAL.

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    Operator Holland America Line

    Great support from start to finish

    5.0
    • Value 5.0
    • Guide 5.0
    • Activities 5.0
    • Lodging 5.0
    • Transportation 5.0
    • Meals 5.0

    Great support from start to finish. Good itineraries and fun activities.

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    Operator ACIS

    I LOVE ACIS

    5.0
    • Value 5.0
    • Guide 5.0
    • Activities 5.0
    • Lodging 5.0
    • Transportation 5.0
    • Meals 5.0

    I LOVE ACIS! Having traveled with other companies, I believe ACIS is the best in the biz. I have taken several trips with them and plan to continue. This last summer one of my students noted how much better their experience was with this trip versus a trip the previous year with another company. Time is the most valuable commodity in travel. ACIS finds central lodging, saving valuable time!

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    Operator ACIS

    Sweet as' South Reverse

    5.0
    • Value 5.0
    • Guide 5.0
    • Activities 5.0
    • Lodging 5.0
    • Transportation 5.0
    • Meals 5.0

    I thought this tour had a fantastic itinerary. What better way to experience Queenstown as a single traveller, that joining up with a group of like-minded individuals that will cheer you on as you nervously take your first bungee jump. Franz Joseph was gorgeous as we were lucky enough to get up in the air and onto the glacier. We got bad luck with the Milford Sound given a road closure due to snow. Maybe this could be earlier in the itinerary in case it needs to be adjusted? Regardless, New Zealand is beautiful. The stop at the Real Country Farm was fantastic! Some hands on activities, learned a lot and got to meet a variety of adorable animals!

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    Operator Contiki

    Saga der vikingen

    5.0
    • Value 5.0
    • Guide 5.0
    • Activities 5.0
    • Lodging 5.0
    • Transportation 5.0
    • Meals 5.0

    Topcruise tot & met . Verbleven in vista suite . Toni & zijn tweede hand kwamen 2 keer per dag kamer opruimen . Na de uitstappen gingen we heel graag naar het Dutch café , ook allemaal toppers daar . Hamza in het hoofdrestaurant deed alles om het naar onze zin te maken . Hoop zeker nog met jullie te cruisen . Sorry als ik de namen van al die mensen die onze vakantie vergeten ben niemand deed onder . Prachtig ship , lekker eten mooie uitstappen . Mijn quote is 5 sterren waardig .

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    Operator Holland America Line

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