Countryside of New Zealand

Idyllic 12-Day New Zealand Private Tour for Seniors

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Customizable Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary to inspire a personalized trip designed with your travel specialist

Countries Visited

New Zealand

Places Visited

Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Blenheim...

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Suggested Duration

12 Days

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.

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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)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.

Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service

4.85 stars based on 1700 reviews.

Australia, New Zealand Tour Review: 13-Night Trip

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.

Australia, New Zealand Trip Review: Tasmania, Rotorua, Uluru,...

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.

Australia, New Zealand Travel Review: Wildlife, Hiking,...

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.

New Zealand, French Polynesia 75th Birthday Trip Review:...

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.

New Zealand, Fiji Travel Review: Canyon Swing, Glacier,...

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.

Australia, New Zealand Tour Review: Milford Sound, Melbourne,...

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.

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