Aotearoa, (Māori for New Zealand) is a diverse country with a rich blend of cultures, fascinating geological landscapes and unique flora and fauna. The locals, known as Kiwis, enjoy a laid-back lifestyle and no-one is ever further than a few hours drive from a beach, a mountain or a lake. On this tour we discover a small paradise at the bottom of the world – where you will indulge in fine wine and food, meet indigenous Māori for in-depth cultural learning and witness stunning scenery from extinct volcanoes to hot springs and lush green pastures.
Here's a day-by-day itinerary of the trip.
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Situated in "The City of Sails", The Fable Hotel will be your home while you are in Aukland. The luxurious hotel is close to quaint boutiques for unique souvenirs.
Hidden Lake Hotel has been designed for comfort and built to take advantage of its countryside setting. Sitting on the banks of Hidden Lake, you can enjoy a cup of coffee from your balcony.
The closest hotel to the geothermal pools, The Pullman Hotel will be your home while we explore this iconic location.
It's the most beautiful country in the world, according to almost anyone who’s ever been there.
New Zealand has it all! Big Cities, beaches, geothermal pools, mountains, lakes, an ancient indigenous culture and so much more!
A small group experience
Local New Zealand driver/guide – Marie Coles
Transportation in private air-conditioned 12-seater vehicle
Sightseeing entry and local guides as specified above
Accommodations at unique, 4-star or better hotels
All meals (except where indicated), including beer & wine with dinner.
Airport transfers on Day 1 and 8
Wine tastings
A helicopter flight and a ferry ride
International airfare to Aukland
Additional wine, beer, and/or spirits beyond what’s offered at meals
All personal souvenirs
Travel Insurance (required)
Spa Treatments
The tour starts and ends in Aukland. You will find that most clients can arrive from US or further afield on Air New Zealand with flights direct to Auckland.
The trip officially starts on the afternoon of March 18th, but if you are traveling across an ocean to get to New Zealand, you may want to consider arriving a day early so you have time to relax and get acclimated to the local time zone. If you do decide to arrive early, please let us know and we will take care of booking your room for you and make sure that you are kept in the same room as you will be in when the trip starts.
We will have a zoom call about 6 weeks before the trip starts to discuss all that information and give you a packing list. Here is a great website that we love that will help you with packing and travel trips.