New Zealand

Stop 1: Arrive Auckland

Begin your adventure in New Zealand’s largest city, where urban energy meets scenic harbors and volcanic peaks.

Stop 2: Check in to Hotel/Time to Relax and Freshen Up

Stop 3: Guided Tour of Auckland

Discover Auckland’s highlights, from waterfront views to cultural landmarks, on this city orientation tour.

Stop 4: Auckland Museum Guided Tour

Explore Māori and Pacific Island heritage through fascinating artifacts and exhibits that bring New Zealand’s history to life.

Stop 5: Overnight in Auckland, New Zealand

Marvel at a glowing underground world as you drift through limestone caverns illuminated by thousands of glowworms.

Stop 2: Black Water Rafting Adventure

This subterranean adventure will have you climbing, black water tubing, leaping, and floating through the Ruakuri Cave

Soar through native forest canopies while learning about conservation and sustainability.

Stop 2: Skyline Gondola to Mount Ngongotaha

Ride high above Rotorua for panoramic views of lakes, forests, and volcanic landscapes.

Stop 3: Te Pā Tū at Tamaki Maori Village

Step into Māori culture through storytelling, traditional performances, and a feast known as a hāngī.

Stop 1: Depart for Wellington

Travel south to the nation’s capital, where creativity, government, and culture come together.

Stop 2: Huka Falls

Witness the power of nature as the Waikato River surges through a narrow gorge to create New Zealand’s most visited waterfall.

Stop 3: Overnight in Wellington, New Zealand

Stop 1: Guided Tour of Wellington

Explore the highlights of this vibrant harbor city, from historic landmarks to hidden art-filled laneways.

Stop 2: Te Papa, the National Museum Guided Tour

Engage with interactive exhibits that bring New Zealand’s natural world, history, and identity to life.

Stop 3: Mt Victoria Observation Deck

Enjoy sweeping views of Wellington and the surrounding bays from this scenic lookout.

Stop 1: Ferry Across Cook Strait to Picton, on the North Island

Sail between the North and South Islands on one of the world’s most scenic ferry crossings.

Stop 2: Continue to Christchurch

Arrive in the South Island’s “Garden City,” where resilience and innovation meet natural beauty.

Stop 1: Christchurch Food Tour

Taste your way through local markets and eateries while learning about New Zealand’s culinary culture.

Stop 2: Hop on / Hop Off Tram Tour in Small Groups

Discover Christchurch’s history, architecture, and rebuilding projects aboard a charming heritage tram.

Stop 1: Travel to Lake Tekapo

Journey through the high country to this turquoise lake framed by snow capped peaks.

Stop 2: Pavlova Experience at a Private Home

Join a local host to bake and share pavlova, New Zealand’s iconic dessert, in an intimate cultural exchange.

Stop 3: Mt Cook National Park

Explore the alpine landscapes surrounding New Zealand’s highest mountain, Aoraki / Mount Cook.

Stop 4: Sir Edmund Hillary Centre

Learn about New Zealand’s legendary mountaineer and his inspiring achievements at this alpine museum.

Stop 1: Mackenzie Country

Travel through this region of vast plains, turquoise lakes, and star-filled night skies.

Stop 2: Lindis Pass

Take in breathtaking views of rolling tussock hills and rugged alpine scenery along this scenic drive

Stop 3: Te Anau

Relax by the tranquil gateway to Fiordland National Park, surrounded by mountain vistas.

Stop 1: Milford Road

Drive one of the world’s most scenic routes, winding through valleys, waterfalls, and rainforests en route to Milford Sound.

Stop 2: Cruise on Milford Sound

Sail past towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and maybe even dolphins in this stunning natural fjord.

Stop 3: Overnight in Te Anau, New Zealand

Stop 1: Arrowtown

Troll through this charming gold rush town, where history meets mountain beauty.

Stop 2: Arrowtown Chinese Settlement

Step back in time at this preserved 19th-century village honoring early Chinese gold miners.

Stop 3: Aerial Gondola to top of Bob’s Peak

Ascend high above Queenstown for sweeping views of Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps.

Stop 1: Wilderness Safari into the Mt Aspiring National Park

Venture deep into glacier-carved valleys on an eco-adventure that showcases pristine wilderness.

Stop 2: Dart River Jet Boat Tour

Speed along crystal-clear rivers surrounded by breathtaking mountains and ancient forests.

Stop 3: TSS Earnslaw cruise on Lake Wakatipu

Sail aboard a historic steamship and soak in the majestic scenery of Queenstown’s alpine lake.

Stop 4: Overnight in Queenstown, New Zealand