THE 10 BEST New Zealand Tours for Experienced Travelers 2025/2026

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BudgetSimple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Mid-rangeComfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
PremiumUpscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.

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New Zealand's Southern Drift

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Explore New Zealand's stunning South Island on a small group tour. Embark on an unforgettable overnight cruise in majestic Milford Sound and explore adventurous Queenstown. Enjoy overnight stays surrounded by breathtaking mountains and lakes. From the shores of Lake Wanaka and Lake Ohau to the wild West Coast, this compact tour of the best of the South Island is a breathtaking journey of epic proportions.

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Christchurch

Duration9 days

From

USD 5,550

USD 5,384

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USD 167

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New Zealand Experienced Travelers Trips: New Zealand's Northern Gems

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New Zealand's Northern Gems

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From Wellington's vibrant charm to Rotorua’s geothermal wonders and Auckland’s harbour-side sparkle, every day brings new discoveries. Take a tour through Napier’s Art Deco streets, visit Rotorua, where bubbling mud pools, a traditional pounamu carving workshop, and a Māori cultural performance under the glow of the Pohutu Geyser, await. Discover an immersive All Blacks Experience in Auckland before heading to the breathtaking Bay of Islands and then celebrate it all at dinner with your new-found friends.

AdventureLocal culture

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Auckland, Wellington, Napier, Ro

Auckland, Wellington, Napier, Rotorua, Bay Of Islands

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Duration10 days

From

USD 4,860

USD 4,243

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USD 617

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Untamed New Zealand

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Experience the very best of New Zealand on this small-group adventure from Auckland to Christchurch. Highlights include an unforgettable overnight cruise in majestic Milford Sound, immersive Māori cultural encounters in Rotorua, a guided Art Deco walking tour in Napier, wine tasting at a boutique Wairarapa vineyard, and engaging local connections - from a fifth-generation beekeeper to the Pavlova Queen of Lake Tekapo. Add in aviation history, farm shows, and breathtaking landscapes, and you’ve got an untamed journey to remember.

Adventure

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Christchurch, Auckland, Lake Oha

Christchurch, Auckland, Lake Ohau , Queenstown, Milford Sound, Wanaka, Fox Glacier, Rotorua, Napier, Wairarapa, Wellington, Blenheim

Duration17 days

From

USD 10,365

USD 10,054

Saving

USD 311

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Ross Sea Odyssey - M/V Greg Mortimer

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Experience one of the most remote, historic sectors of the deep South in comfort on this exploratory expedition aboard the luxurious Douglas Mawson. Your journey begins in the subantarctic, where yellow-eyed penguins waddle through wizened rata forests and royal albatross nest amid megaherb moors. Cross the Antarctic Circle and cruise the pack ice, keeping watch for emperor and Adélie penguins porpoising along the ice edge, orcas patrolling for prey and snow petrels soaring against a backdrop of the vast Antarctic Ice Sheet. Embrace the spirit of adventure as you continue along the Victoria Land Coast and into the Ross Sea, where the Antarctic Ice Sheet flows into the world's largest floating ice shelf. These are historic waters, where the explorers of the Heroic Age staged their bold assaults on the South Geographic Pole. Hear the stories of their expeditions and attempt to land at some of their remarkably well-preserved huts. Navigate through gleaming pack ice - alive with Weddell and leopard seals, Adélie and emperor penguins Revel in the richness of the unique Ross Sea ecosystem - part of the Ross Sea Marine Protected Area Visit rowdy beaches - crowded with harems of New Zealand sea lions Explore rata forests - where rare yellow-eyed penguins can be found Reflect on the remarkable achievements of the Heroic Age explorers - visit some of their historic huts

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hut, Ship Cabin

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Dunedin, Ross Sea, Macquarie Island

Duration25 days

From

USD 36,590

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Ross Sea Odyssey - Douglas Mawson

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Polar expeditions and cruise

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hut, Ship Cabin

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Dunedin, Ross Sea, Macquarie Island

Duration25 days

From

USD 34,920

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Subantarctic Discovery - Douglas Mawson

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Discover the beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Australian and New Zealand Subantarctic Islands on this in-depth expedition to one of the most rugged regions of this part of the world. Witness rich endemic birdlife flourishing on Stewart and Ulva Islands, including the iconic brown kiwi and friendly flightless weka. Celebrate under the crimson blossoms of the flowering rata, affectionately known as the southern Christmas tree. Experience the majesty of Fiordland's deep Sounds and Zodiac-cruise the craggy coast of the Snares and wander through enchanting rata forests on the Auckland Islands, where you can spot endemic mollymawks and hear stories of the early sealers, settlers and explorers. Explore the antipodean subantarctic - a sanctuary for millions of breeding albatross, penguins and seals. Discover the delicate subantarctic ecosystem and albatross nesting ground - of mystical Campbell Island Visit rowdy beaches - crowded with harems of New Zealand sea lions Explore rata forests - where rare yellow-eyed penguins can be found

Polar expeditions and cruise

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Ship Cabin

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Dunedin, Macquarie Island, Stewa

Dunedin, Macquarie Island, Stewart Island, Fiordland National Park, The Snares

Duration15 days

From

USD 15,170

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All New Zealand Tours for Experienced Travelers

Page 5 of 62 Experienced Travelers Trips in New Zealand with 125 Reviews

Page 5 of 62 Experienced Travelers Trips in New Zealand with 125 Reviews

New Zealand's Southern Drift

New Zealand's Northern Gems

Untamed New Zealand

Ross Sea Odyssey - M/V Greg Mortimer

Ross Sea Odyssey - Douglas Mawson

Subantarctic Discovery - Douglas Mawson

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All New Zealand Tours for Experienced Travelers

Page 5 of 62 Experienced Travelers Trips in New Zealand with 125 Reviews

Page 5 of 62 Experienced Travelers Trips in New Zealand with 125 Reviews

New Zealand's Southern Drift

New Zealand's Northern Gems

Untamed New Zealand

Ross Sea Odyssey - M/V Greg Mortimer

Ross Sea Odyssey - Douglas Mawson

Subantarctic Discovery - Douglas Mawson