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New Zealand Tour & Trip Reviews
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An action-filled three weeks. The trip was well organised to fit so much in the time. I enjoyed the two days in Siberia the most; as well as Milford Sound and around...
It was such a wonderful experience
My trip to New Zealand did not disappoint! The tour guides that CharlieTheTraveler planned for the tours made me feel welcome and safe throughout the trip. I am very...
It was evident the company did everything it
CharlieTheTraveler’s tour of New Zealand was remarkable! It was evident the company did everything it could to keep their price low for me without compromising on an...
I was impressed
CharlieTheTraveler has a great price for the amount of amenities included for the New Zealand trip. I was impressed with the meals that were provided as they were au...
It was perfect!
What can I say about my trip to New Zealand? It was perfect! There were so many interesting activities, all of which were included in the price. CharlieTheTraveler p...
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I enjoyed walking around Christchurch and learning the history of the city
There was such a perfect balance of adventurous activities and educational tours that I felt immersed in all that New Zealand has to offer. CharlieTheTraveler picked...
Trip was so much fun!
I never thought of New Zealand as a place I would want to visit. However, as I was exploring highly rated tours, I read the tour provided by CharlieTheTraveler and i...
one of their trips
All of the positive reviews for CharlieTheTraveler made me really want to go on one of their trips. I decided to go on the New Zealand tour after seeing all that was...
Awesome trip!
Awesome trip! I would definitely go on this trip to New Zealand again. This company prepared me well for how to pack and specifically what to bring. Every aspect of ...
I enjoyed enjoying
I really liked every aspect of my trip to New Zealand. The company organized great activities for each day but also made sure we had enough time to explore on our ow...
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40 reviewsSelf-Guided / Independent Tour
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100+ reviewsGroup Tour
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100+ reviewsSmall Group Tour
4.9/5 Excellent
40 reviewsSelf-Guided / Independent Tour
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviewsPrivate Guided
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Planned a more perfect trip to New Zealand.
I don’t think I could have planned a more perfect trip to New Zealand. There was a decent balance of activities and there weren’t any issues I encountered. I never w...
Beautiful landscapes of the country
5 stars for a great trip to New Zealand! All of the activities were right up my alley as I enjoy adventure. I also loved that CharlieTheTraveler used the activities ...
My favorite part of the trip
The trip to New Zealand organized by CharlieTheTraveler was packed with active and fun activities! I had a blast on every tour we took, especially the flight tours. ...
A trip to New Zealand
A trip to New Zealand was on my travel bucket list, so I was excited to see it on the list of CharlieTheTraveler tours. I’ve seen so many great reviews of this compa...
Amazing sights
A few of my friends had taken a trip through CharlieTheTraveler last year and loved it so I booked the New Zealand trip with confidence. From the moment I booked the...
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I was impressed by the tour guide’s knowledge.
There are not enough good things I can say about my trip to New Zealand with CharlieTheTraveler. The day trips were fun, the food provided was delectable, and most o...
The tour was so cool!
I don’t travel often because I hate planning everything out. However, when I came across CharlieTheTraveler tours, I felt assured I would get a great trip for a low ...
My favorite part of the trip!
I am very picky when it comes to vacation, but the numerous positive reviews of all CharlieTheTraveler convinced me to book their New Zealand tour. It exceeded me ex...
It looked amazing
My friend and I wanted to go on an adventurous trip that kept us busy and wasn’t boring. In my research I had found this New Zealand trip from CharlieTheTraveler. It...
I loved learning about the history of the ship
I haven’t been able to stop raving about my trip and recommending this company to my friends and family. New Zealand is so beautiful and I think CharlieTheTraveler d...
Editor’s Take
What to Look For in New Zealand Tour Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Many tours in New Zealand are adventure based, so a sense of safety, guide knowledge and competence are very important factors for reviewers of New Zealand tours.
Even though New Zealand is quite small, it can be easy to try and cram way too much into the tour itinerary - including quite long drives to get from place to place. Be sure to read the itineraries for New Zealand tours carefully to get a sense of the transportation time, and number of days spent in each place. If you’re looking for a slower pace, you don’t want to be disappointed!
When reading New Zealand reviews, it’s also important to bear in mind that tours of New Zealand often include Australia as well. For those travelers who have to travel a very long way to get to the Oceania region (which is most people!), this can be an excellent way to maximize your vacation time.
However, it also has the potential to feel like you barely skim the surface of what these incredible countries have to offer. Negative reviews may have been hoping for a more relaxed pace, and ended up feeling hectic the whole time instead.
Accommodations in New Zealand are usually up to westernized standards, with plenty of amenities available. If you are camping or staying in small towns, of course, expect to deal with some factors like wildlife and weather.
If you want a professional take on traveling in New Zealand, see the Travelstride new Zealand Guide »
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