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8 New Zealand Luxury Adventure & Adrenaline Tours & Packages trips. Tours from 8 tour companies. 86 reviews.

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Juxtaposed New Zealand
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Juxtaposed New Zealand

By South of 34°
none
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They curate private, immersive adventures like no other in New Zealand, leaving you with life-long memories.
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Matakana & Muriwai
  • Spellbound Glowworm and Cave Tour
  • Te Puia
  • Hobbiton Movie Set & Farm Tours
  • Te Pā Tū
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Themes

Culinary & Wine, Local Immersion & Homestays

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19 days From$12,185

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New Zealand Overnight Wilderness Trip - 11 Days
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New Zealand Overnight Wilderness Trip - 11 Days

By Travel for All
preferred
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their accessibility specialists have traveled with their own disabilities so they have a deep understanding of how to accommodate different needs.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Christchurch
  • Mauria River
  • White Water Rafting
  • Buller Gorge
  • Lake Wanaka
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"I recently booked a trip to Mexico with Tarita for my family. I use a wheelchair and have two small children, and Tarita was a wealth of knowledge about which resorts would be both accessible AND kid friendly, which was awesome. Access was at the top of her list and she handled all the details. Really happy that I found her!"

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$5,795
11 days From$4,711
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New Zealand Adventure
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New Zealand Adventure

By National Geographic Expeditions
preferred
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Sea kayak among dolphins and fur seals on the coast of Abel Tasman National Park.
  • Trek across Franz Josef Glacier, exploring the maze of crevasses and towering icefalls.
  • Go tubing through caves lit up by glowworms.
  • Stargaze and watch for wildlife on an overnight cruise in glorious Milford Sound.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Train & Rail Journeys, Sailing, National Parks, High Adventure, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

What travelers are saying

"We booked a National Geographic expedition Holland and Belgium by River. The promotional literature promised a 14-day deposit refund window. The “invoice” was marked “non-refundable” deposit. We completed the National Geographic Traveler Information. About 8 days later we received the “Travel Agreement” to be signed. We both approved and signed the National Geographic documents. A Cruise Line Travel agreement was enclosed but had no signature line. This document contained language which was unacceptable. We submitted the signed NatGeo documents. The following day we canceled the trip due to the unacceptable Cruise Line language. Cancellation was made 12 days after booking and no deposit was returned. We were told on the phone that the refund deadline was triggered by the 14 day window OR signatures on the Travel Agreement which ever came first. This was NEW information. To date, we have received NO refund of our $1000. We cancelled our trip within the advertised 14 day window."

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12 days From$7,695
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New Zealand South Island Family Journey
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New Zealand South Island Family Journey

By Classic Journeys
none
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Walking from a rain forest on to Fox Glacier
  • Panning for gold
  • Cruising though spectacular Fiordland National Park

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Family Friendly, Train & Rail Journeys, Sailing, National Parks, High Adventure, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"This trip was fantastic from the very start with pre-trip arrangements through to the end of the trip. The Classic Journeys office was extremely helpful in answering questions and in accommodating a special request to fly between Isabela and Baltra/Santa Cruz instead of taking a long boat ride. The tour guide was nothing short of amazing. The hotels, the animals, the sites we saw, everything we learned, all of this was really special and fantastic. Cannot overstate how great this trip was."

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9 days From$4,995
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New Zealand: The South Island
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New Zealand: The South Island

By VBT Bicycling Vacations
premier
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Prepare to be dazzled by the staggering beauty of the South Island’s glittering lakes, lush forests, fertile farmlands, and alpine peaks.
  • Hike up a valley carved by the retreating ice of Franz Josef Glacier.
  • Spend a day at a wilderness resort, enjoying kayaking, canoeing, hiking—and perhaps strolling to a colony of glowworms.
  • Experience life on a working ranch and savor a home-cooked meal during a visit to a sheep and cattle station.
  • Sample local vintages during a wine tasting at a local estate.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Culinary & Wine, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

What travelers are saying

"This was the first organized tour my husband and I have ever joined, so we were not sure what to expect , but it turned out to be the best vacation we've ever had. The scenery and food were amazing. We stayed in beautiful hotels. Most of the riding was on paved bike paths so we hardly ever had to deal with car traffic. Our leaders, Andrea and Martin, were funny, informative , and so helpful. We are already planning to go back to Italy with VBT this summer."

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9 days From$5,045
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New Zealand: Wild West Coast
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New Zealand: Wild West Coast

By MT Sobek (Mountain Travel Sobek)
none
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Experience the singular beauty of the West Coast on a one-of-a-kind journey designed by our seasoned local guide
  • Come face-to-face with shimmering walls of ice on a half-day hike at Fox Glacier and a day hike in Mount Aspiring National Park
  • Take an exhilarating rafting trip through Buller Gorge, paddle unspoiled Okarito Lagoon and go sea kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park
  • Hike for two days on the iconic Queen Charlotte Track, with a stay at legendary Furneaux Lodge
  • Explore the remote and beautiful Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area by jetboat, a wilderness hike, and scenic helicopter flight!

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, National Parks, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"First, let me say our tour guide Tomomi S. is hands down THE best tour guide I’ve ever had - knowledgeable, fun and made great efforts to ensure that we were comfortable and happy (MTSobek tour guides are independent contractors. Tomomi also works for other Adventure/Tour companies) Secondly, Japan is beautiful, clean and the Japanese people are very welcoming. The hiking in the national parks was amazing. It could have been a truly five-star experience if MtSobek had not cut corners so egregiously. The website said (at the time) group tours are 5-22 people. The tour gets canceled if the minimum is not met. When I paid there were TWO other people booked-a mother and daughter duo. Shortly before our departure date I called to see if the tour would be cancelled. I wanted my money back but Mt Sobek was “pleased to say that the trip would not be canceled”. In other words, I could not get a refund. At the last minute a guy named Matt signed up so there were four of us. Five days into the trip Matt left and took a train back to Tokyo. I said to him “You realize Mt Sobek is not going to refund you”. He said, “I don’t care, Mt Sobek scammed us.” With tax, the tour costs $11,645 for 13 nights. For that price there is an expectation that the accommodations Mt Sobek chooses would be decent and clean. We all fully expected a ‘traditional Japanese experience’ which often means no private bath and 8 out of the 13 nights we slept on futon mats on the floor. However, Mt Sobek consistently booked us in the cheapest Ryokans (hotels) in each area in which we travelled. Most of these hotels were unclean and very out-dated. One Ryokan they booked us in was listed on a hotel website for $40 USD/night when there were much nicer accommodations nearby for $100 USD/night. (The Japanese yen is way down, the luxury Park Hotel in Tokyo was $200 USD/night. A comparable hotel would have been about $800/night in Austin.). We were the only people staying in several hotels that accomadated many more people. The most egregious example of MtSobek’s booking the cheapest rooms is when we were booked at a large traditional ski lodge at the base of a spectacular mountain. It was beautiful on the website but had two very different wings. One wing was modern, clean and beautiful with simple beds. The other wing was very old (similar to a cheap Motel 6 that had not been updated since the 1970’s). The carpet and bathrooms were disgusting and like many of the Ryocans where we stayed the futon mats seemed as though they had not been cleaned In 30 years. Only after our tour guide checked us in did we realize we had been booked in the cheap rooms. I asked Tomo why. Immediately someone from MtSobek reached out to me and said, “gosh, I’m sorry you did not realize you were going to have a traditional Japanese experience”. Really? “Traditional” experience depends upon one’s budget. In the US, “traditional” to some people may be the Marriott, a Motel 6 or the Four Seasons Hotels. We were paying for a Marriott experience and received the one-star Motel 6 experience. Upon arrival in Tokyo I expected to be met at the airport by a driver (as many tour companies do). However, several days before our arrival dates in Tokyo, MtSobek sent an email telling us how to locate taking a city bus from the bustling Tokyo airport. That is interesting if you do not speak Japanese. MtSobek cleverly uses great photography and elaborate descriptions of the national parks and the hiking while using terms like “traditional Japanese experience with tatami-mat sleeping” to disguise sub-standard accommodations. At one point we were looking on-line at the very hotel where we were staying and did not even recognize it from the website pictures. The hiking was amazing. The group size was disappointing with just the three of us. I would absolutely recommend a hiking tour through Japan, just not with MtSobek."

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New Zealand Kayaking and Yoga Adventure
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New Zealand Kayaking and Yoga Adventure

By The Travel Society
none
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Experience Guided kayaking in some of the most spectacular scenery in the world (most afternoons) -no kayaking experience required!
  • Enjoy Daily morning classes with Elly MacDonald, one of Toronto's top teachers
  • Elly teaches and practices a combination of Restorative, Hatha, Vinyasa, Power, Flow and Meditation
  • Two special afternoon workshops conducted by Elly
  • Plenty of free time to roam the stunning grounds and explore on your own - this is an extraordinarily beautiful place to really get away from it all and learn how to breathe again

Themes

Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Jill is a delight! From the initial conversation our experience was nothing but pleasurable! Every question was responded to quickly and thoroughly. Our Tanzanian Safari was beyond wonderful. Flights, accommodations, cuisine and our guide was 5 star plus! We look forward to many more wonderful adventures!"

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New Zealand: South Island and North Island
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New Zealand: South Island and North Island

By Sights and Soul Travels
none
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Queenstown, Christchurch and Auckland
  • Jet boat ride on the Shotover River
  • Goldrush village of Arrowtown
  • Wild Earth Vineyards
  • Cruise across Lake Wakatipu on board the 1912 vintage steamer
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Themes

Local Immersion & Homestays, Small Ship Cruise, Women Only

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Juxtaposed New Zealand
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Juxtaposed New Zealand

By South of 34°
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They curate private, immersive adventures like no other in New Zealand, leaving you with life-long memories.
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Matakana & Muriwai
  • Spellbound Glowworm and Cave Tour
  • Te Puia
  • Hobbiton Movie Set & Farm Tours
  • Te Pā Tū
Show more

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Local Immersion & Homestays

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19 days From$12,185

Generous cancellation

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New Zealand Overnight Wilderness Trip - 11 Days
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New Zealand Overnight Wilderness Trip - 11 Days

By Travel for All
preferred
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their accessibility specialists have traveled with their own disabilities so they have a deep understanding of how to accommodate different needs.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Christchurch
  • Mauria River
  • White Water Rafting
  • Buller Gorge
  • Lake Wanaka
Show more

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"I recently booked a trip to Mexico with Tarita for my family. I use a wheelchair and have two small children, and Tarita was a wealth of knowledge about which resorts would be both accessible AND kid friendly, which was awesome. Access was at the top of her list and she handled all the details. Really happy that I found her!"

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Oct 2023

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New Zealand's adventure - a Rousing Success

Unexpected wildlife and plant growth, and land features constantly, with breathtaking beauty, and with an air of untouched freshness. Oh, and the cycling was excitin...

Tour:  New Zealand: The South Island

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Patti

Oct 2023

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Wonderful and Varied Adventure

This is an excellent trip with a great variety of activities and adventure. A train into the mountains, biking, hiking, kayaking, glaciers, ocean, rainforest, and po...

Tour:  New Zealand: The South Island

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Patti

Oct 2023

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Wonderful and Varied Adventure

This is an excellent trip with a great variety of activities and adventure. A train into the mountains, biking, hiking, kayaking, glaciers, ocean, rainforest, and po...

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bettyj

Oct 2023

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New Zealand

Guides were terrific and NZ is beautiful. The biking on t...

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Oct 2023

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Really fun trip

New Zealand is a beautiful country with really fun and interesting people. But the trip leaders made this an exceptional experience. The trip was well organized and ...

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