Private Tours & Trips in New Zealand South Island
Explore a wide diversity of private tours through New Zealand South Island. We have 97 tours that vary from 3 days to 21 days. With the greatest number of departures in January, this is also the most popular time of the year.
97 private New Zealand South Island tours with 1,675 positive reviews
Best of New Zealand: Maori Culture & Mountain Coastlines
"The trip was amazing!! So many things we did that were exclusive for G Adventures..."
- Destinations
- Auckland, Raglan, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington, Abel Tasman National Park, Westport, Paparoa National Park, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Te Anau, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Picton+8 more
- Age Range
- 18 to 39 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Adventure, Private, Group, Fully Guided, Moderate, Christmas & New Year+3 more
- Operator
- G Adventures
-15%- Tour length
- 21 days
- Price per day
- $125
- From $3,099
- US$2,634
You save: $464More informationNew Zealand: South Island Encompassed
"The itinerary was very good always busy but I would of liked an extra day in kaikora..."
- Destinations
- Wellington, Abel Tasman National Park, Westport, Paparoa National Park, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Te Anau, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Picton+7 more
- Age Range
- 18 to 39 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Adventure, Private, Group, Fully Guided, Moderate, Christmas & New Year+3 more
- Operator
- G Adventures
-15%- Tour length
- 16 days
- Price per day
- $122
- From $2,299
- US$1,954
You save: $344More informationNew Zealand Winter Adventure
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Ohau, Mount Cook, Mount Aspiring National Park, Wanaka, Queenstown, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, Haast, Westland Tai Poutini National Park, Franz Josef, Okarito, Paparoa National Park+9 more
- Age Range
- 16 to 90 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Private, Group, Partially Guided, Serious, Kayak & Canoe, Hiking & Trekking, Ski, Snowboard & Snow+5 more
- Operator
- Active Adventures
-10%- Tour length
- 14 days
- Price per day
- $302
- From $4,699
- US$4,229
You save: $469More informationSouthern Light from Christchurch - Top rated by National Geographic
"The scenery is amazing. Not the usual tourist track which makes is more relaxing..."
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Moeraki, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Te Anau, Queenstown+4 more
- Age Range
- 18 to 65 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Bicycle, Private, Group, Fully Guided, Easy, Christmas & New Year+3 more
- Operator
- Flying Kiwi
- Tour length
- 9 days
- Price per day
- $221
- From
- US$1,988
More informationEssence of the South Island
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Franz Josef, Makarora, Mount Aspiring National Park, Wanaka, Queenstown, Ben Lomond National Park, Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Manapouri+5 more
- Age Range
- 16 to 90 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Mountain Hikes, Private, Group, Fully Guided, Serious, Sightseeing, Historical, Christmas & New Year+6 more
- Operator
- Active Adventures
-10%- Tour length
- 8 days
- Price per day
- $472
- From $4,199
- US$3,779
You save: $419More informationSouthern Light from Picton - Top rated by National Geographic
"My trip was better than expected! I loved every day of it! First of all, the group..."
- Destinations
- Picton, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Moeraki, Dunedin, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, Te Anau, Queenstown+4 more
- Age Range
- 18 to 65 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Private, Group, Fully Guided, Moderate, Christmas & New Year+3 more
- Operator
- Flying Kiwi
- Tour length
- 10 days
- Price per day
- $212
- From
- US$2,121
More informationNew Zealand Explorer
- Destinations
- Auckland, Waitomo, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Christchurch, Mount Cook, Omarama, Queenstown, Milford Sound, The Remarkables, Kawarau Gorge, Arrowtown, Manapouri, Doubtful Sound+7 more
- Age Range
- 8 to 99 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Private, Group, Fully Guided, Easy+2 more
- Operator
- Indus Travels
- Tour length
- 9 days
- Price per day
- $178
- From
- US$1,599
More informationCycle New Zealand: Otago Rail Trail
- Destinations
- Queenstown, Clyde, Alexandra, Ranfurly
- Age Range
- 15 to 99 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island, Otago+1 more
- Travel Style
- Adventure, Private, Group, Fully Guided, Easy, Discovery+3 more
- Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- Tour length
- 4 days
- Price per day
- $219
- From
- US$875
More informationSouth Island Lick Tour
"This itinerary is excellent for 7 days. It takes you to south island must see places...."
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Wanaka, Lake Wanaka, Franz Josef
- Age Range
- 18 to 39 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Private, Group, Fully Guided, Easy, Discovery, Sightseeing, In-depth Cultural, Christmas & New Year+6 more
- Operator
- Haka Tours
- Tour length
- 7 days
- Price per day
- $173
- From
- US$1,213
More informationNew Zealand South Island Family Holiday
- Destinations
- Queenstown, Wanaka, Te Anau, Stewart Island
- Age Range
- 10 to 99 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Family, Bicycle, Private, Group, Fully Guided, Moderate, Explorer+4 more
- Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- Tour length
- 7 days
- Price per day
- $245
- From
- US$1,715
More informationSouth Island Snow Safari
"We loved our time snowboarding in New Zealand's South Island! Our group was mostly..."
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Mount Hutt, Lake Tekapo, Lake Ohau, Lake Wanaka, Wanaka, Cardrona, Queenstown, The Remarkables+2 more
- Age Range
- 18 to 65 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Adventure, Private, Group, Fully Guided, Serious, Discovery, Sightseeing+4 more
- Operator
- Haka Tours
- Tour length
- 7 days
- Price per day
- $217
- From
- US$1,517
More information10 Day - South Island Tour (All Inclusive with activities)
"I thoroughly enjoyed my 'Kiwi Experience', excellent way to travel round the gorgeous..."
- Destinations
- Wellington, Picton, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Wanaka, Queenstown, Franz Josef+2 more
- Age Range
- 18 to 65 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Private, Group, Fully Guided, Easy, Discovery+3 more
- Operator
- Kiwi Experience
-20%- Tour length
- 10 days
- Price per day
- $112
- From $1,402
- US$1,122
You save: $280More information7 Day - South Island Tour (All inclusive with activities)
"Had such an incredible time with Kiwi Experience and met some friends for life. Would..."
- Destinations
- Wellington, Picton, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Wanaka, Glenorchy, Queenstown+2 more
- Age Range
- 18 to 65 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Private, Group, Fully Guided, Easy, Discovery+3 more
- Operator
- Kiwi Experience
-10%- Tour length
- 7 days
- Price per day
- $136
- From $1,053
- US$949
You save: $105More informationSouthern Spotlight
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Omarama, Dunedin, Te Anau, Queenstown, Franz Josef
- Age Range
- 5 to 99 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Private, Group, Fully Guided, Easy, Coach / Bus, In-depth Cultural, Christmas & New Year+5 more
- Operator
- AAT Kings
- Tour length
- 9 days
- Price per day
- $297
- From
- US$2,670
More informationSouthern Spectacular
"Fantastic! We love the country, view much more , it amazing"
- Destinations
- Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, Twizel, Oamaru, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Arrowtown, Lake Wanaka, Franz Josef, Hokitika, Paparoa National Park+9 more
- Age Range
- 5 to 99 year olds
- Country Region
- New Zealand South Island
- Travel Style
- Wildlife, Private, Group, Fully Guided, Easy, Coach / Bus, Christmas & New Year+4 more
- Operator
- AAT Kings
-20%- Tour length
- 10 days
- Price per day
- $296
- From $3,701
- US$2,961
You save: $740More information
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"This is the best tour I have done so far in my travelling. It is very well organized..."
Best of New Zealand: Maori Culture & Mountain Coastlines"The itinerary was very good always busy but I would of liked an extra day in kaikora..."
New Zealand: South Island Encompassed"New Zealand is the shining star of this trip. Stunningly beautiful. Chilly in late..."
Southern Light from Christchurch - Top rated by National Geographic"This tour was truly amazing; I don't good enough words to describe how awesome everything..."
Southern Light from Picton - Top rated by National Geographic"Great taste of NZ South Island it was a quick tour so didn’t expect too much time..."
South Island Lick Tour"Burto had to take over from Jenny ? because she was sick but it was seamless .Weather..."
South Island Snow Safari
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- Discovery (87)
- Adventure (77)
- Christmas & New Year (67)
- Partially Guided (48)
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- Hiking & Trekking (25)
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