What would be the cost of this tour with a private room? Site quotes USD 6649 for a shared room.

The private room option for this adventure is quoted at **US $9,348**. If you would like more details about what is included in the price (such as meals, activities, and transfers), or want to check alternative dates or room options, you can visit the adventure's tour detail page on TourRadar.

What happens if I book a Shared Room as a solo traveller but the tour cannot find someone to share the room with me?

If there is no other solo traveller that is able to room with you, you might have a single room. We might rotate the single room on the tour and you might have a roommate during the tour as we cannot guarantee that you have a single room throughout the tour without the Single Room upgrade.

How do I handle payment for my trip?

Payments can typically be made online through the booking portal or via other accepted methods as specified during booking.

Are there accommodations available before the tour begins?

Yes, you can book pre-tour accommodations at designated hotels or hostels, depending on availability.

What is the group size for the tour?

The group size varies, but it generally accommodates around 12 to 16 travelers for a more intimate experience.

What is the luggage limit for the trip?

The luggage allowance is one standard checked bag of 23kg plus a carry-on of 7kg.

How do refunds work for cancellations?

Refund amounts depend on how close to the tour date you cancel, with certain non-refundable deposits at various intervals.

Who is the tour operator?

G Adventures operate this trip in conjunction with National Geographic.

Can you accommodate special dietary needs during the trip?

Yes, we can accommodate your dietary requirements as needed.

I would like to enquire for Newzealand tours for Oct 2024 departure dates and are keen in this tour National Geography Journeys. We are a family of four, aged 52,47,18, and 14 years. We are fine with 12-14 days itinerary. 1. Private vehicle - does it refer to self drive or driver is included. None of us drive so this is one critical criteria for us. 2. Is the pick up and drop off from airport included? 3. Can you list down the optional items with prices for this itinerary so we can look through? We are vegetarians - no meat no seafood. Dont drive.

This tour is suitable for any travellers 12 and older so it would be a great fit for your family of 4. This tour is fully guided and comes with a driver so you will not have to drive at any point while on this trip. All transportation to included activities and accomodations is included in the tour. We don't offer airport pick up or drop off from the airports but it's very easy to take a taxi or a rideshare between the destinations. We can accommodate your dietary requirements as well.

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Journeys: Discover New Zealand National Geographic

12 days

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From Auckland to Queenstown

4.7

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The hotels were all of a good standard. Our overall tour guide worked hard to make sure everyone had a good time.
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Platinum Operator: National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures
Adventure & Adrenaline: Seek thrilling adventures that keep you moving
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Auckland
Start point
Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand (Hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel (CityLife Auckland)
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
Optional Activities
- Auckland Sailing: America's Cup Experience (Pre Tour) - 210 NZD per person
- Hobbiton Movie Set day trip (requires pre-night accommodation)
Day 2
Auckland - Waiheke Island
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (CityLife Auckland)
Included Activities
- Orientation with Expedition Leader
- Waiheke Island Wineries
Landmarks
Waiheke Island
Day 3
Auckland - Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Millennium Rotorua)
Included Activities
- Waitomo Cave Excursion
Landmarks
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Rotorua
Day 4
Rotorua
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional hangi lunch prepared in underground pit at Kohutapu Lodge)
Accommodation
Hotel (Millennium Rotorua)
Included Activities
- A day at Kohutapu
- Kohutapu Lodge Experience
Optional Activities
- Evening meal in Rotorua
- Hot Springs soak (50-360 NZD per person)
Landmarks
Whirinaki Rainforest
Kohutapu Lodge
Day 5
Rotorua - Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Distinction Christchurch Hotel)
Included Activities
- The National Kiwi Hatchery
- Orientation with Expedition Leader
Optional Activities
- Relax in hot pools fed by natural springs
Landmarks
National Kiwi Hatchery
Day 6
Christchurch - Canterbury Plains
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (BBQ lunch with locally sourced ingredients at working sheep farm)
Accommodation
Hotel (Distinction Christchurch Hotel)
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine Train
- Sheep Shearing Experience
Landmarks
Arthur's Pass
Canterbury Plains
Southern Alps
Day 7
Christchurch - Lake Tekapo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Woolshed Suites)
Included Activities
- Tekapo Dark Sky Experience
Optional Activities
- Christchurch Botanic Gardens visit
Landmarks
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Lake Tekapo
Aoraki/Mt Cook
Day 8
Lake Tekapo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Woolshed Suites)
Included Activities
- Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
- Aoraki/Mt Cook Kea Point Trek
Landmarks
Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
Aoraki/Mt Cook
Kea Point
Mount Sefton
Mueller Glacier Lake
Day 9
Lake Tekapo - Wanaka - Arrowtown - Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Queenstown Hotel)
Included Activities
- Orientation with Expedition Leader - Arrowtown
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Arrowtown starting at Lakes District Museum
- Explore historic miners' cottages and churches
- Visit Chinese Settlement
Landmarks
Wanaka
Arrowtown
Lakes District Museum
Chinese Settlement, Arrowtown
Day 10
Queenstown - Fiordland National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Queenstown Hotel)
Included Activities
- Fiordland National Park Wilderness Cruise
Landmarks
Fiordland National Park
Day 11
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Novotel Queenstown Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Earnslaw Steamship Cruise on Lake Wakatipu (115-269 NZD per person)
- Shotover Jet Boating (159 NZD per person)
- Vineyard Tour (189-265 NZD per person)
- Gondola Ride (66-215 NZD per person)
- Farewell dinner with Expedition Leader and group
Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Day 12
Queenstown
End point
Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand (Queenstown)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Jet boating
- Mountain biking
- Other adventure activities in Queenstown

Landmarks
Waiheke Island

Landmarks
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Rotorua

Landmarks
Whirinaki Rainforest
Kohutapu Lodge

Landmarks
National Kiwi Hatchery

Landmarks
Arthur's Pass
Canterbury Plains
Southern Alps

Landmarks
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Lake Tekapo
Aoraki/Mt Cook

Landmarks
Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
Aoraki/Mt Cook
Kea Point
Mount Sefton
Mueller Glacier Lake

Landmarks
Wanaka
Arrowtown
Lakes District Museum
Chinese Settlement, Arrowtown

Landmarks
Fiordland National Park

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu

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Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

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CityLife Auckland
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Millennium Rotorua
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Distinction Christchurch Hotel
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Woolshed Suites
Hotel
Days 7, 8
Novotel Queenstown Hotel
Hotel
Days 9, 10, 11

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Rating: 4.5(330 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 92%
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Traveler Moments

Traveler Reviews

4.7

Overall rating based on 9 Reviews

Itinerary
4.8
Transport
4.6
Guide
4.7
Accommodation
4.1
Food
4.3
Tour Operator
4.5

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Kathleen
March 31st, 2025
Great "stops" with lots of information and photo opportunities.
Traveled in March 2025
Jean
January 11th, 2024
The Guides for individual tours were knowledgeable and helpful, Our overall tour guide worked hard to make sure...
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Traveled in December 2023
E
Edwin
May 26th, 2023
Greg Bray, our CEO, was knowledgeable fun to be with and skilled at making necessary adjustments when needed. We had...
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Traveled in May 2023
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Kathy
November 7th, 2022
The tour itself was excellent. I was very frustrated however by the minimal communication. It was very difficult to...
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Traveled in October 2022
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PAUL
March 9th, 2020
great trip and tour of NZ
Traveled in February 2020
D
Diarmid
December 31st, 2019
The trip fulfilled my expectations; a good introduction to New Zealand, including both North and South islands. The...
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Traveled in December 2019
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MONICA
November 16th, 2019
The beauty of the the country and the tour organization made it fantastic.
Traveled in November 2019
A
Andy
October 21st, 2019
This was an excellent tour with a very knowledgeable guide (Jonno). We only had 6 people on the tour which allowed us...
This was an excellent tour with a very knowledgeable guide (Jonno). We only had 6 people on the tour which allowed us to get to know each other very well over the 12 day tour. The tour bus was very clean and our driver/guide kept us entertained during the entire trip. All transportation (bus, flight, train & boat) were well coordinated and we never felt rushed. Our guide always made good suggestions for lunch and dinner and we often ate together as a group. Overall a good experience that I would highly recommend for anyone wanting to see the most of both North and South islands over a 2 weeks period.Show more
Traveled in September 2019
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Alina
October 8th, 2019
Tour was a nice mix of beautiful landscape and fun physical activities, accommodations were clean and comfortable,...
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Traveled in September 2019

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Luke
Asked on May 14th, 2026
What would be the cost of this tour with a private room? Site quotes USD 6649 for a shared room.
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2026
  The private room option for this adventure is quoted at **US $9,348**. If you would like more details about what is included in the price (such as meals, activities, and transfers), or want to check alternative dates or room options, you can visit the adventure's tour detail page on TourRadar.
M
Martha
Asked on May 6th, 2026
What happens if I book a Shared Room as a solo traveller but the tour cannot find someone to share the room with me?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written May 2026
  If there is no other solo traveller that is able to room with you, you might have a single room. We might rotate the single room on the tour and you might have a roommate during the tour as we cannot guarantee that you have a single room throughout the tour without the Single Room upgrade.
J
Júlia
Asked on January 26th, 2025
How do I handle payment for my trip?
Payments
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
  Payments can typically be made online through the booking portal or via other accepted methods as specified during booking.
A
Alex
Asked on January 3rd, 2025
Are there accommodations available before the tour begins?
Accommodation
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
  Yes, you can book pre-tour accommodations at designated hotels or hostels, depending on availability.
M
Melissa
Asked on November 13th, 2024
What is the group size for the tour?
Group size
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
  The group size varies, but it generally accommodates around 12 to 16 travelers for a more intimate experience.
A
Adrian
Asked on November 11th, 2024
What is the luggage limit for the trip?
Transport
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written November 2024
  The luggage allowance is one standard checked bag of 23kg plus a carry-on of 7kg.
A
Ana Cristina
Asked on October 1st, 2024
How do refunds work for cancellations?
Payments
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024
  Refund amounts depend on how close to the tour date you cancel, with certain non-refundable deposits at various intervals.
J
Jeff
Asked on August 2nd, 2024
Who is the tour operator?
Operator
Tour Details
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2024
  G Adventures operate this trip in conjunction with National Geographic.
Мартин
Asked on June 26th, 2024
Can you accommodate special dietary needs during the trip?
Meals
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024
  Yes, we can accommodate your dietary requirements as needed.
B
Brittany
Asked on June 2nd, 2024
I would like to enquire for Newzealand tours for Oct 2024 departure dates and are keen in this tour National Geography Journeys. We are a family of four, aged 52,47,18, and 14 years. We are fine with 12-14 days itinerary. 1. Private vehicle - does it refer to self drive or driver is included. None of us drive so this is one critical criteria for us. 2. Is the pick up and drop off from airport included? 3. Can you list down the optional items with prices for this itinerary so we can look through? We are vegetarians - no meat no seafood. Dont drive.
Age Range
Meals
Tour Details
Transport
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024
  This tour is suitable for any travellers 12 and older so it would be a great fit for your family of 4. This tour is fully guided and comes with a driver so you will not have to drive at any point while on this trip. All transportation to included activities and accomodations is included in the tour. We don't offer airport pick up or drop off from the airports but it's very easy to take a taxi or a rideshare between the destinations. We can accommodate your dietary requirements as well.
- B
  Brittany
  Traveler•Written June 2024
  Is there anyway you can customise and end this tour at Christchurch as our flight bk will be from Christchurch.
- B
  Brittany
  Traveler•Written June 2024
  Can please include the price for helicopter or heli hike glaciers?
- National Geographic Expeditions with G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024
  We sell these tours as pre-packaged itineraries. This trip finishes in Queenstown. If your flight is from Christchurch you will need to find alternative transportation to get there. The quickest way is to fly from Queenstown to Christchurch. There are also buses but they will take up to 8 hours. National Geographic does not partner with companies that operate flying tours so we don't have exact prices. We have 7 spaces left on the 20th Oct - 31st Oct date. There is only 1 spot left on the 27th Oct - 7th Nov date.

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