Shortly after departing Los Angeles you will be served dinner and you will be given breakfast before landing in Auckland.

Relax, watch some movies, and try to get some sleep!

Please confirm with the airline at check-in that they have all your Frequent Flyer information on record (if applicable).

Travel by shuttle from the Airport to your vacation accommodation in Auckland, New Zealand.

Please note: For airport transfers – 2 suitcases per person, extra pieces may be charged at $5.00 per piece. Surfboards, Bicycles etc – $5.00 each.

Travel to your accommodation in Auckland, New Zealand, where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 1 night.

Enjoy your stay in Auckland’s tallest residential building with breathtaking bold views. Stretch out in the suite life beside Albert Park and inhale the sea air. You will feel at home in a downtown haven full of freedom and convenience. Take time to pause for a moment of ‘Wow’ as you walk through the lobby, a sleek century-old courthouse transformed for an impressive arrival. Once climbed by legendary French Spiderman Alain Robert, your towering hotel takes the meaning of ‘home away from home’ to new heights. Above it all, slide into a contemporary vibe and discover Auckland from the city centre. You have got culture, entertainment and the great outdoors on your doorstep!

Travel from Auckland to Rotorua on a full day sightseeing tour, taking in the underground wonders of the Waitomo Caves and the silver screen magic of the Hobbiton Movie Set.

Leaving Auckland in the morning, journey by luxury coach through the lush farmland of the Waikato and King Country regions. Hear about the history of the region from your local driver guide as you pass sites of interest, including Rangiriri, the location of a major battle in the Maori Land Wars in 1863.

Your first stop is at the small town of Waitomo, where you’ll enjoy a 45-minute guided tour through the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Travel through these underground limestone caverns, discovered in 1887, and hear how the amazing stalactites, stalagmites, and other weird and wonderful rock formations were formed over a period of 30 million years. Finish off your subterranean tour with a short but magical boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto, a spectacular cavern illuminated by thousands of tiny glowworms.

A picnic-style lunch is served on board the coach as we cross the Central North Island and enter Middle-earth! Just outside the rural township of Matamata is the private farm that was transformed into The Shire for Sir Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. Visit Hobbiton, home to Bilbo, Frodo and friends, and find out how the sets were created with a guided tour. You’ll get the chance to see Hobbit holes, the Mill, the Green Dragon Inn and many other structures created for the films. After your Hobbiton movie set tour, your tour continues to Rotorua.

Travel to your accommodation in Rotorua, New Zealand, where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 1 night.

Your luxury accommodation is perfectly located on the edge of the CBD overlooking mystical Lake Rotorua. Just a brief stroll to the Rotorua town centre, Polynesian Spa and other key tourist activities.

Offering modern comfort, these rooms are decorated in inviting tones and hues providing our guests with an enjoyable and relaxing stay. Featuring marble bathrooms and in-room amenities including air conditioning, mini bar, refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities, internet access, Sky TV, personalised message & wakeup service, work desk, radio/alarm, hairdryer, in-room safe, iron and ironing board.

*Upgrade to Lakeview available upon request

Visit an ancient Maori valley where geysers, mud pools and boiling waters still play after 40,000 years.

As direct descendents, your Maori guides will offer insight into their heritage, pride and values, that no other tour in New Zealand can match. Your guide will re-tell stories that have been handed down for generations while you experience a visual gallery of the myths and legends of the region. Make your way to the carving school where you are able to see the Maori students at work.

As the Kiwi bird has been at home in New Zealand for over 70 million years it is a fortunate experience to visit the specially designed Kiwi House, which takes part in the successful national breeding program, whilst listening to other song birds of the valley. Next you will be transported back to pre-European times as you walk through the recreation of a typical Maori village amoung a forest setting including the weaving house, sleeping and food storage houses, weapons and implements necessary to pre-European life. Lastly, enjoy a raw and powerful journey into a thermal wonderland some 40,000 years old as mud pools, hissing steam and geysers pay tribute to Mother Nature.
Operates
Wednesday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm, 90-minute guided tours at 10:30am and 1:30pm. Allow 2 hours.

Inclusions
-Access to Ahua Gallery, a range of collections including paunamu, wood carving, whale bone, stone and more.
-Geothermal Walk, 60-hectare landscape of uncovered natural bush, geysers and mud polls.
-Kiwi Conservation Center, get up-close-and-personal with one of New Zealand’s natural treasures.
-Maori Carving and Weaving, traditional art performed before your eyes.
-Maori Village, get a rare glimpse into how the Maori people lived prior to European settlement.
-Guided Tour, Discover Te Puia’s history and lineage with a personalized guided tour – each guide adds a personal touch to inspire and help visitors truly connect with the experience.

Travel by shuttle from your vacation accommodation in Rotorua, New Zealand, to the Airport.

Please note: For airport transfers – 2 suitcases per person, extra pieces may be charged at $5.00 per piece. Surfboards, Bicycles etc – $5.00 each.

Travel within New Zealand by domestic air from Rotorua to Queenstown (South Island).

Travel by shuttle from the Airport to your vacation accommodation in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Please note: For airport transfers – 2 suitcases per person, extra pieces may be charged at $5.00 per piece. Surfboards, Bicycles etc – $5.00 each.

Travel to your accommodation in Queenstown, New Zealand, where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 1 night.

It’s all about location! Your 4 star accommodations sits in a tranquil lakefront setting only a minute’s walk from the heart of Queenstown with shopping, restaurants, nightlife and activities all within easy reach. This fresh, modern hotel features rooms and facilities furnished with the finest comforts and conveniences. A place where you can relax with superb uninterrupted views of the lake, mountains and adjoining gardens. Comfortable and serene you will surely enjoy your stay here!

Upgrades Available: Garden View Room, Lakeview Room

Head into the mountains to see the unmatched beauty of the South Island of New Zealand. Mountain vistas, secluded lakes and golden grasslands are revealed along the way, while warm hospitality adds home comforts and a touch of indulgence. The trail will follow the trout-filled Oreti River and loops around the Eyre Mountains offering endless mountain views.

Day 1: Leave Queenstown around 9am and start your journey with a cruise on Lake Wakatipu to get to the beginning of the Around the Mountains Trail. Your tour leaders will meet you at Walter Peak Station ready to fit you to your bikes and set you on your way. Head away from the lake enter the Von Valley and ride through amazing mountain scenery down to Mavora Lakes and Lord of the Rings film sights. We then shuttle you to Te Anau to stay the night.

Day 2: After breakfast, ride the stunning new riverside Te Anau to Manapouri Trail. Then, choose where to rejoin the Around the Mountains Trail to finish the day by riding to your accommodation in Mossburn.

Day 3: From Mossburn, follow the cycle trail down to Lumsden before turning north and heading up the east side of the Eyre Mountains. We have a few options today so the amount of cycling you complete will depend on the weather and the energy of the group. At the end of the day we take you to the lovely Kingston Homestead to enjoy a social dinner using some of our local produce.

Day 4: From the Kingston Homestead, follow the undulating purpose built cycle trail through farmland down the valley to finish where you ended the day before, completing your journey Around the (Eyre) Mountains. After loading the bikes on the trailer, we take you on to Lawrence ready for the Clutha Canyon Combo.

Day 5: Ride the Clutha Gold Trail through farmland and alongside the magnificent Clutha River, including a stop in the town of Roxburgh. Finish the day by riding over the Roxburgh Dam to stay at the lovely Lake Roxburgh Lodge.

Day 6:Your last day and a top favorite day of riding for many people. Ride from your accommodation to enter the Roxburgh Gorge, New Zealand’s “Grand Canyon.” Enjoy the remoteness and dramatic scenery complemented by a fun jet boat ride in the middle of this amazing trail. Finish the days riding on the Clyde River Trail followed by a celebratory drink in Clyde before driving to Queenstown. Expect to be back in Queenstown by 6pm.

E-bike upgrades available

Includes:

5 nights accommodation
All meals included (lunch on day 1 through lunch on day 6). Dinners are high quality with local produce and lunches are delicious “all you can eat” picnics
Transfers to/from Queenstown
Cycle equipment including 29er front suspension mountain bike with gel seat
Supported with an experienced local tour leader
Scenic lake cruise between Walter Peak Station and Queenstown
Scenic jet boat ride through the Roxburgh Gorge

Tour dates:

Select dates November through April. Please contact us for exact departure dates.

Travel to your accommodation in Queenstown, New Zealand, where you will be staying whilst on vacation for 2 nights.

It’s all about location! Your 4 star accommodations sits in a tranquil lakefront setting only a minute’s walk from the heart of Queenstown with shopping, restaurants, nightlife and activities all within easy reach. This fresh, modern hotel features rooms and facilities furnished with the finest comforts and conveniences. A place where you can relax with superb uninterrupted views of the lake, mountains and adjoining gardens. Comfortable and serene you will surely enjoy your stay here!

Upgrades Available: Garden View Room, Lakeview Room

Doubtful Sound is a beautiful fiord; three times longer than Milford Sound and a surface area ten times larger with twisting arms. With its rugged peaks, verdant rainforest and twisting, hidden inlets, Doubtful Sound will take your breath away.

The only way you can to get to Doubtful Sound is to cruise across the picturesque Lake Manapouri, followed by a bus trip over Wilmot Pass – New Zealand’s most expensive (and majestic) road.
Pause along the way to experience the dense Fiordland rainforest and view Doubtful Sound glistening below. This isolation makes this fiord a very special place, only those in the know get to see.
Once you arrive, you will board the Patea Explorer for a 3-hour cruise on Doubtful Sound – a spectacular pristine fiord. During the cruise, your knowledgeable and friendly skipper or nature guide will share with you their passion for the region. They’re always ready to answer questions, point out landmarks and provide all the information about the varied wildlife you may see, including dolphins, fur seals, and the rare Fiordland crested penguin.
Following the cruise, return to your Queenstown hotel by luxury coach.

Operates:
Daily
Departs 6:55am, Returns 7:30pm (approx.)

Includes:
– Transport by coach to/from Queenstown accommodation
– Lake cruise
– Fjord cruise
– Wildlife viewing
– Insightful commentary by nature guide

Need to Know:
Wear waterproof/warm clothing and non-slip shoes. Please bring sunglasses, sunscreen and camera. Due to the multi-leg journey and floating wharf access, guests will need to have a reasonable level of mobility. Because of the length of the tour, please bring a packed lunch. Food and drink available for purchase onboard.

Photo Credit: Tourism Media

Travel by shuttle from your vacation accommodation in Queenstown, New Zealand, to the Airport.

Please note: For airport transfers – 2 suitcases per person, extra pieces may be charged at $5.00 per piece. Surfboards, Bicycles etc – $5.00 each.

Travel within New Zealand by domestic air from Queenstown to Auckland (North Island).

Today depart Auckland and fly to the USA. Enjoy an in-flight dinner and movie with arrival in the USA. Note: you will be traveling back across the International Date Line. Gain that day back you lost on the way over, you actually arrive in the USA on the same day you leave Auckland.

Note: Flight may include a stop over in Australia.