Recommended New Zealand tours
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Recommended New Zealand tours
Looking for a guided New Zealand tour that will deliver on your expectations? Our New Zealand tours specialist can help you to select the perfect tour for you. Directly below is a list of our top 10 recommended New Zealand tour operators for you to browse. Just click on the links to see the specific tours we recommend.
| Top 10 tour company |
Tour type | Max. size | Ave. age | Accom. types1 | |
| AAT Kings - Low-cost Escorted |  |
Sightseeing | 49 | 45 | 3-star hotels |
| AAT Kings - Premium Escorted | |
Sightseeing | 49 | 45 | 5-star hotels |
ANZ Nature Tours - French NEW! |
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French-speaking guided sightseeing with focus on nature | 9 | 50 | 3-star hotels, motels, farmstays |
NZ Nature Tours - German NEW! |
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German-speaking guided sightseeing with focus on nature | 12 | 50 | 3-star hotels, motels, farmstays |
| Evergreen Tours |  |
Sightseeing | 48 | 60 | 3-star hotels |
| Flying Kiwi Adventure Tours Updated! |  |
Adventure, bike tours | 24 | 30 | Hostels, tents, cabins |
| Grand Pacific Tours NEW! |
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Sightseeing, rail enthusiasts | 45 | 50 | 3-star hotels, 5-star hotels (Ultimate tour) |
| Great NZ Travel Company |  |
Sightseeing | 16 | 55 | 4-star hotels |
| Hiking New Zealand |  |
Sightseeing, special interests | 12 | 35 | Camping, cabins, hiking huts |
| MoaTrek Only two departures available in 2010 |
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Wine, food, off-the-beaten-track | 16 | 55 | 4-star-hotels, B&Bs, farmstays, resorts |
| Newmans - Premier |  |
Sightseeing | 48 | 45 | 4-star hotels |
| Newmans - Premier Plus | |
Sightseeing | 48 | 45 | 5-star hotels |
| Scenic Tours |  |
Sightseeing | 48 | 45 | 5-star hotels |
1 Star ratings are our own and are for indicative and comparative purposes. They do not correspond to any specific international hotel rating standard.
About New Zealand guided tours
Sit back and enjoy the ride while your tour guide takes you on a detailed tour through the unique New Zealand countryside. If you don't want to have to worry about driving on the left side of the road or organizing your New Zealand vacation, then a guided coach tour is the right choice for you. And at lunch times you will be able to enjoy the odd glass of delicious New Zealand wine without having to worry about drinking and driving.
We can offer you small or large group tours of differing styles: sightseeing, special interest, or adventure tours including bike tours.
Some of the tours cover both islands, while others cover either the North Island or South Island only. It all depends on how many days you can spend in New Zealand. We strongly recommend at least nine days for a South Island tour and at least 15 days for both islands. If you have 10 or more travellers in your group, Experience New Zealand can create a personalised goup tour for you.
New Zealand tours specialist
Leanne Duffield is our New Zealand guided tours specialist.
Is a guided tour right for you?
Guided tours are a fun and easy way to travel around New Zealand in both style and comfort. Everything is arranged for you and throughout your journey you will receive service with a smile and professional commentary which will enhance your guided tour experience.
We have a range of tours available for people of any age. It doesn't matter if you are looking for a sightseeing tour or an adventure tour, a large group tour or a small group tour, we can recommend the best tour for you.
Leanne Duffield
Tours and Transport Manager
Experience New Zealand Travel Ltd
Personalised New Zealand coach tours for large groups
Do you have a group of 10 or more who are looking for a truly personalised New Zealand tour with a guide matched to your groups interests? Experience New Zealand can organise personalised group tours and special interest tours for groups of ten or more. Just complete our group tour enquiry form and we will begin creating a personalised tour for your group at a very competitive price.
