8-14 Day Group Tour Itineraries

This is your personalised showcase of New Zealand's most iconic attractions, all from the luxury of a 20 seat Business Class coach. Cruise on Lake Wakatipu and Milford Sound. Take the TranzAlpine rail journey and see the city sights of both the North and South Islands. Enjoy sumptuous dinners with remarkable surroundings in Queenstown and Rotorua.

Experience the Best of New Zealand’s South Island in a small group on the Ultimate Coach. Journey on the world-renowned TranzAlpine, enjoy a 3-night stay in magical Queenstown, visit unique regions such as Invercargill and The Catlins plus relax on an unforgettable overnight cruise on the fiord of Doubtful Sound.

The Grand Explorer trip is at the very pinnacle when it comes to adventurous yet indulgent travel. Your days will be spent extensively exploring our magnificent National Parks and hiking the very best, and most exclusive parts of our Great Walks, all with your talented, knowledgeable, and local New Zealand guide at the helm. You’ll be out IN nature, experiencing the real New Zealand, rather than watching it rush by. 

Let us guide you through some wonderfully remote wilderness area’s while traveling with an intimate small group. Comfort is key so you choose if you want a stroll along the beach or strenuous alpine hike – the choice is yours. And at the end of the day you get to enjoy all the comforts of home in our quality lodges and accommodation.

Enjoy exclusive access to some of the most remote areas of the South Island as you walk, cruise, jet-boat and helicopter into New Zealand’s beautiful backcountry. Day walk on New Zealand’s Great Walks, cruise Doubtful Sound, explore beautiful UNESCO World Heritage areas and discover parts of New Zealand that many visitors don’t get to see. This is the finest walking trip there is. 

National Geographic Journeys are built on meaningful encounters with people and places, interactions with knowledgeable local guides, and the freedom to roam. This unique itinerary blends fun and hands-on exploration with opportunities to forge human connections with people we meet. Usually limited to 16 or fewer travellers, this immersive trip are accessibly priced and offer more free time and choices—with the structure and security of traveling in a small group.

A Maximum of 22 Guests to Share your Journey... Discover New Zealand on this Inspiring Journey through the natural treasures of the South Island. From the still waters of Milford Sound and snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps to the rolling hills of Central Otago, delve into the beauty of landscapes that have remained unchanged for millennia.