Welcome to New Zealand and 12 days of volcanic hot springs, immense fjords, luxurious vineyards, and surreal journeys in nature. Here, you can immerse yourself in nature and culture, explore otherworldly landscapes, and travel at your pace. Handcrafted for senior travelers, this luxurious five-destination adventure covers an excellent diversity of experiences on the North and South islands. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the show in Middle Earth and beyond.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Auckland – Spa Relaxation
Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city and possesses its largest airport. It is a convenient place to fly in and out of New Zealand and marks the northernmost point of your 12-day experience. A local guide will greet you at the airport for a short transfer to the harborfront and your waterside hotel. Nothing will be planned for today as you ease into New Zealand and rest after your flight. Your hotel hosts a superb on-site spa, and you can soon be beneath a spell of bliss. All you have to do is step out of your hotel and you will find a series of bars and restaurants along the promenade, as well as insatiable views toward wading yachts and distant islands.
What's Included:
Day 2
Auckland – Beautiful Day Trip
Day 3
Rotorua – Evening With the Maori
Day 4
Rotorua – Volcanic Hot Springs
Day 5
Wellington – Middle-earth’s Volcanoes
Day 6
Wellington – The World’s Cutest Capital City
Day 7
Blenheim – Dolphins and Scenic Splendor
Day 8
Blenheim – New Zealand’s Finest Wine Region
Day 9
Queenstown – Mountains and Lakeside Bliss
Day 10
Queenstown – The Wonders of Fiordland
Day 11
Queenstown – Laid-Back Discovery
Day 12
Queenstown – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Experience a surreal natural world on a full-day scenic helicopter adventure around Fiordland National Park
- Indulge in fine flavors with a two-night stay in Blenheim and the Marlborough vineyards
- Escape to the beautiful island of Waiheke, which is a laid-back place to ease into New Zealand after your flight
- Explore South Island’s magnificent scenery with customized private tours with three days in Queenstown
- Savor a cultural evening with a local Maori community in Rotorua, which is the country’s Maori heartbeat
- Enjoy two of the country’s ultimate journeys: a first-class train ride through North Island’s volcanic center and a cruise in Marlborough Sounds
- Lounge in some of the country’s finest spas and spend an afternoon at one of Rotorua’s volcanic hot springs.
- Immerse yourself in Wellington, which is perhaps the world’s most charming capital city and a place of color on the tip of the North Island
Starting Price
$13,700 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.85 stars based on 1700 reviews.
We very much enjoyed our time in New Zealand and Australia. The tours were all very good. Zicasso's travel agent and our tour partner were very responsive and helpful throughout the planning phase and while we were on vacation.
The only feedback we have is that the hotels selected, other than the hotels in New Zealand, did not have the amenities we were hoping to get from four-star properties. We'll do a better job of indicating what we need in hotel selections moving forward, but we thought the hotels could have been a notch better than they were.
Reviewed By Tim G.
We absolutely loved so much of our trip! My kids’ (ages 11 and eight) favorite activities were luging in Rotorua, NZ, and the sunset camel ride in Uluru, AU, while my husband and I were enchanted by Hobbiton and enjoyed exploring a glowworm cave with the owner's father! We all loved Tasmania.
There were a few hiccups. However, we were very happy with all the support the Zicasso travel company's team provided in real time to help us get back on track.
The overall trip was fantastic. My husband and I appreciated having the team support our adventures, both the highs and the lows. The team members were detailed-oriented. This trip exceeded our expectations and we’re incredibly grateful for their expertise in curating such memorable experiences.
Reviewed By Sivly R.
The trip was awesome; the trip of a lifetime! We saw/experienced everything we could imagine. The trip reflected all of our wish-list items. Zicasso's travel specialist was very accommodating to our ideas and was very detail-oriented. We didn't have to worry about a thing on this vacation.
Reviewed By Sharon B.
We had a fabulous time celebrating my 75th birthday in New Zealand and Bora Bora. Zicasso's travel specialist was fantastic to work with. She was very responsive to all of our questions and concerns and even checked in with us numerous times while we were on the trip. I'd highly recommend her and the travel company when traveling to New Zealand or French Polynesia.
Reviewed By Paul S.
Zicasso's travel specialist worked with us every step of the way to create an amazing itinerary filled with adventure in New Zealand and luxurious relaxation in Fiji. She helped us adjust the itinerary until it was just right. Unfortunately, there were a couple of excursions that were impacted by the weather and other logistics, which impacted our experience, but it was not her fault and she was willing to try to find other options.
Reviewed By Stephanie G.
Great trip! Zicasso's travel planner was responsive to our needs and put together an enjoyable trip. It was organized, with all documents in order and no surprises!
Reviewed By Lisa D.