Expedition Overview
Our 14 Days New Zealand Grand Tour traverses both the North and South Islands. Stand on glaciers, hike through temperate rainforest, cruise Milford Sound, and experience Maori culture first-hand.
Stay in premier lodges and boutique hotels, with private guided excursions that unlock New Zealand’s most dramatic alpine and coastal landscapes.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive Auckland to Rotorua
Depart 7:30 AMArrive in Auckland, transfer to Rotorua for geothermal exploration and a traditional Maori hangi feast.
Solitaire Lodge
Dinner
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Day 2: Fly to Queenstown & Lake Wakatipu
Full DayFly south to Queenstown, the adventure capital, and relax with a sunset lake cruise.
Eichardt's Private Hotel
Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3: Milford Sound Helicopter & Cruise
ReturnHelicopter flight over the Southern Alps to Milford Sound for a private boutique cruise beneath Mitre Peak.
Eichardt's Private Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
What's Included & Excluded
Included in Your Expedition
- All accommodation as per itinerary
- Professional English-speaking local guide
- All activities and excursions as listed
- Airport/hotel pick-up and drop-off
- All ground transportation during the tour
- Bottled drinking water during activities
- All local taxes, permits, and entrance fees
- Domestic flights between islands
- Helicopter excursion over Southern Alps
- Milford Sound cruise
- Private 5-star lodge stays
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Visa fees
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
- Optional activities not mentioned in itinerary
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless stated
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all private vehicle ground transport and the domestic inter-island flight are included.
Traveler Reviews
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David L.
"The trip of a lifetime. The helicopter over Milford Sound was simply indescribable."
