10 BEST New Zealand Small Group Trips & Tours 2025/2026

Create your custom-made trip to New Zealand

Traveling to New Zealand? Chat with a local travel specialist who can help organize your trip.

Geoff VenningTravel Expert in New Zealand

Start planning your Trip

Recommended by

Super Sales

NZ Adventure South

(13 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

Had such an amazing time on the South Island NZ Tour - we went to a great range of places with a good amount of chill vs adventure activities and the people were all lovely. Would definitely recommend! º

AdventureActive and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Home-stay, Hostel

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Auckland, Queenstown, Wanaka, Mi

Auckland, Queenstown, Wanaka, Milford Sound, Te Anau, Tekapo, Lake Tekapo

Duration9 days

From

USD 1,224

USD 1,187

Saving

USD 37

View Tour

Super Sales

NZ Intro South

(9 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

What an awesome trip. So many cool activities included and lots of opportunities to do even more on your own! Alex, our guide, was very knowledgeable and fun! Id definitely recommend the NZ South Island trip if you like the outdoors, adventure, and adrenaline!

Active and outdoorAdventure

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Home-stay, Hostel

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Queenstown, Taupo, Milford Sound

Queenstown, Taupo, Milford Sound, Te Anau, Wanaka, Aoraki, Lake Tekapo

Duration9 days

From

USD 1,274

USD 1,236

Saving

USD 38

View Tour

Super Sales

NZ Intro 17 day

(41 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

I had an amazing experience with intro traveling the north and south island with James and Ben as my tour leaders. New Zealand is a beautiful place and our tour leaders were great. I would highly recommend this trip.

Caves

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Home-stay, Hostel

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Auckland, Queenstown, Lake Tekap

Auckland, Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, Aoraki, Wanaka, Milford Sound, Rotorua, Taupo, Huka Falls, Wellington, Christchurch

Duration17 days

From

USD 2,874

USD 2,788

Saving

USD 86

View Tour

Super Sales

NZ Adventure 17 day

(42 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

CavesWaterfallsCruise

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Home-stay, Hostel

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Auckland, Queenstown, Lake Tekap

Auckland, Queenstown, Lake Tekapo, Aoraki, Wanaka, Milford Sound, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington, Christchurch

Duration17 days

From

USD 2,774

USD 2,691

Saving

USD 83

View Tour

Ross Sea Odyssey - Douglas Mawson

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

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

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

View Tour

Subantarctic Discovery - Douglas Mawson

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

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

View Tour

All New Zealand Small Group Trips

6 Small Group Trips in New Zealand with 105 Reviews

Create your custom-made trip to New Zealand

NZ Adventure South

NZ Intro South

NZ Intro 17 day

NZ Adventure 17 day

Ross Sea Odyssey - Douglas Mawson

Subantarctic Discovery - Douglas Mawson

6 Small Group Trips in New Zealand with 105 Reviews

Europe

Asia

South America

Africa

North America

Oceania

Polar

Food, wine, events and nightlife

Adventure and sport

Wildlife, landscapes and nature

Boat tours, water sports and marine wildlife

Sightseeing, attractions, culture and history

Air tours, road trips and transfers

Beach, romance, getaways and relaxation

Special interests and hobbies

All New Zealand Small Group Trips

6 Small Group Trips in New Zealand with 105 Reviews

Create your custom-made trip to New Zealand

NZ Adventure South

NZ Intro South

NZ Intro 17 day

NZ Adventure 17 day

Ross Sea Odyssey - Douglas Mawson

Subantarctic Discovery - Douglas Mawson

6 Small Group Trips in New Zealand with 105 Reviews