4 7-Day Experiences in New Zealand, With the Price Beside Each

1.Small Group Southern Voyager 7 Days Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $1,525Our pick

Spend seven days touring the South Island with a small group of up to 18 people, a licensed guide-driver, hostel stays, six breakfasts, dinner, and onboard WiFi. You’ll visit Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef, Hokitika, and Arthur’s Pass. Guides such as Ben and Vendula are known for adding local tips and a social spirit.

“Such a fun week, Vendula our guide was such a babe, pretty good dancer too!!! Very well organised and felt so well looked after. Highly recommend to everyone, especially other solo travellers”

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2.Small Group Southern Loop 7 Days Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $1,491

You’ll travel from Christchurch through Punakaiki, Abel Tasman, Golden Bay, Marlborough and Kaikoura in a group of up to 14. Expect scenic drives, six nights of accommodation, breakfast, WiFi, a licensed guide, and optional activities such as kayaking and wildlife cruises. Guides may include Ben, Tom or Claudia.

“Remember to bring enough clothes if you are easy to feel cold, but Ben prepared us enough blankets in the van, so helpful.”

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3.Small Group Northern Voyager 7 Days Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $1,434Best value

This seven-day small-group trip from Auckland links the North Island’s big sights with flexible activities. You’ll hike, surf, visit geothermal parks, see Hobbiton, and stay six nights in hostels. Guides such as Ben and Tom are known for friendly, energetic leadership. Most paid activities, including Hobbiton and jet boating, cost extra.

“I had a great week exploring the North Island. I feel like I got to see a lot of things and learned a lot about the culture. We had about 16 people in our group, all very friendly. Our guide was also wonderful.”

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4.7-Day South Island Coastal Splendor Tour from Christchurch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $1,734

Travel from Christchurch to Greymouth on the TranzAlpine train, then continue by coach through Franz Josef, Wanaka, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Dunedin, and the Otago Peninsula. You get six nights in four-star accommodation, a Milford Sound cruise, Larnach Castle, wildlife cruising, and hotel transfers. The tour is independent, so drivers and groups may change.

“It was largely by public bus. I could have saved 900 by booking myself. The hotels booked were in a number of cases below the standard advertised. Too much travel in the number of days. Had I booked myself I'd have stayed at least two days in every place. I feel like it was a bit of a con really.”

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