New Zealand remains a world apart and presents visitors with an abundance of untouched wilderness and pristine landscapes, all of which will be yours to enjoy on this 11-day luxury tour of Auckland, Rotorua, Napier, and Queenstown. From the North Island to the South, the country's fantastic cuisine, unparalleled natural beauty, and warm hospitality will be highlighted with a delightful balance of leisurely and active explorations of the beautiful country.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Auckland – The City of Sails
The City of Sails is an excellent representative of New Zealand, and you will be able to enjoy the city at your leisure during your inaugural day on this tour. From the Pacific Ocean to the Tasman Sea, this coastal community presents visitors with an excellent springboard into the beauty of the North Island. After arriving at the city's main international airport, a private transfer will whisk you effortlessly into the city center and to your conveniently located hotel. Here, you will have the remainder of the day to explore on your own.
What's Included:
Day 2
Auckland – Across the Hauraki Gulf
Day 3
Rotorua – Search for Glowworms
Day 4
Rotorua – Private Helicopter Tour
Day 5
Napier – Through Hawke's Bay
Day 6
Napier – In the Footsteps of the Maori
Day 7
Napier – Amble Through the Vines
Day 8
Queenstown – Adventure Capital of New Zealand
Day 9
Queenstown – Chasing Glaciers in the Alps
Day 10
Queenstown – Sipping Through Otago
Day 11
Queenstown – A Reluctant Departure
Trip Highlights
- Amble through the vibrant lanes of Auckland and enjoy the thriving nightlife and warm hospitality of New Zealand's largest city
- Snack your way through a food and wine tour on a visit to Waiheke Island, where terraced vineyards and scenic olive orchards offer their delicious refreshments to travelers
- Dive beneath the scenic surface of New Zealand for a subterranean tour of a geologic cave formation, where a private guide will introduce you to the thousands of glow worms that call this cave home
- Witness the abundance of craters and the legacy of volcanic activity that shaped the land as you travel through on a helicopter tour above Waikato
- Find your pace in the leisurely embrace of Hawke's Bay, where the scenic coastline will offer an outstanding environment to relax and bask in the ambient beauty
- Ponder the country's original inhabitants on a guided exploration of the Maori people to experience their rich culture and abundant hospitality
- Compare the Hawke's Bay wine with that you enjoyed earlier as you explore the numerous wine caves, vineyards, and wineries that produce some of the country's finest vintages
- Plunge into the stunning setting of Queenstown, New Zealand's adventure capital, and the perfect place to explore the country's great outdoors
- Chase the many glaciers of New Zealand's alpine region on a helicopter tour above Otago, where picturesque mountains and craggy peaks provide an excellent backdrop for adventure
Starting Price
$10,800 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of this Travel Agency
4.73 stars based on 79 reviews.
Zicasso’s tour planner created an amazing trip for us. He was quick to respond with initial planning and tailored the trip to our personal interests, thus creating a true customized experience. His expertise, advice, and recommendations were invaluable.
Our itinerary allowed us to see and do so much during our trip, including museums, galleries, Māori cultural experiences, a lake-side day spa, geothermal park, Hobbiton, Mount Cook, a harbor tour, Milford Sound, a scenic railway trip through the Southern Alps, hiking, and dining, etc.
We enjoyed each of the selected accommodations.
The New Zealand touring app was an amazing resource and contained perfect details for each excursion and accommodation check-ins. Questions that arose during the trip were always answered in a timely manner over the app. Essentially, the stress of planning a two-week, multicity road trip was eliminated and all the hours I would have spent planning this itinerary myself were avoided. I would highly recommend the company.
Reviewed By Michelle F.
"New Zealand and its people were spectacular, as was our trip. We felt well taken care of by Zicasso’s travel agent."
Reviewed By Clyde G.
"We were very pleased with the trip. It was exactly what we had in mind and everything went flawlessly."
Reviewed By Sandi O.
"The itinerary and app provided by Zicasso’s tour agent were great."
Reviewed By Susan W.
"The trip was amazing. I used Zicasso for the first time and was not disappointed."
Reviewed By Carol G.
"Our trip to New Zealand provided an extraordinary vacation that we thoroughly enjoyed."
Reviewed By Gerry K.
