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The Southern Drift (Small Groups)
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
They understand that true luxury lies not only in lavish hotels and gourmet dining but also in the immersive experiences that leave a lasting memory.
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Christchurch: Experience the striking natural landscape of the South Island as you travel on the TranzAlpine. Famous as one of the world’s great train journeys, you can enjoy the remarkable scenery from the ice-fed Waimakariri River to the magnificent Canterbury Plains.
  • Hokitika: Visit the coastal town of Hokitika, where you’ll find stunning scenery and a cool, arty vibe. Hear about its rich history, from the discovery of New Zealand jade through the many tales from the gold rush in the 1860s.
  • Franz Josef: Experience the mighty natural wonder of the Franz Josef Glacier and what the ice age must have felt like. The sheer enormity of these giant ice puzzles will leave you spellbound as you explore the area with your Local Expert.
  • Makarora: Visit Makarora, a great base point to explore the beauty of the Southern Alps. Your Travel Concierge will take you on an orientation of the town where you can admire remarkable scenery and hear more about its history.
  • Haast River: Enjoy the unique blend of thrilling speed and calm comfort on a Haast River jet boat safari. Zip past untouched forests and snow-capped mountains in your fully enclosed cabin while you hear beguiling tales of the wilderness communities of the valley.
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Cultural

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Bucket List New Zealand (None)
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4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their value for money is incredible for the exceptional experiences they offer.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Our tour guide was fabulous and the tour itinerary was fun and well organised.."

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Bucket List New Zealand and Australia (None)
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4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their value for money is incredible for the exceptional experiences they offer.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural

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"Our tour guide was fabulous and the tour itinerary was fun and well organised.."

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New Zealand Explorer
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Visits

Abel Tasman National Park, Alps, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Mount Cook, Nelson, Queenstown, Rotorua, Tasman National Park, Wellington

Highlights

  • Discover the beaches of Abel Tasman and cruise on the Doubtful Sound
  • Explore art deco Napier and enjoy wine tasting at Hawke's Bay
  • Walk to glaciers and discover volcanic White Island

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"Overall, The Shogun Trail tour was excellent, contrasting the busy cities with the more rural Japan in the Hirado area. We used a variety of transport including, boat, bullet train, trams and local buses as well as private buses. It allowed us to experience a wide variety of Japanese culture. Our tour leader, Karique, was fantastic and went above and beyond the call of duty when arranging things for our group. He was friendly and knowledgeable about all things Japanese - he felt more like a friend than a tour leader! The accommodation on the tour was generally ok - the hotel rooms were very small with little or no storage, which meant that we had to live out of our suitcases for virtually the whole trip. This may be just how Japanese hotel rooms are though! The ryokan in Hakone was great - a real highlight of the tour, and the Japanese owners there were lovely!"

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Jewels of the Bay (Superior)
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By Trafalgar
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"Our tour guide, Caroline, was really really good. She was very informative and took good care of us. The trip itself was fabulous… They filled each day with lots of exciting things to do and see. I loved the smaller towns like Bruges and Ghent. I loved seeing the windmills and I specially loved the tulips… The tulips were absolutely spectacular. Each place we visited was filled with so much history and the architecture of the buildings was amazing. I really enjoyed this trip and highly recommend it."

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New Zealand Panorama
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By Trafalgar
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

"Our tour guide, Caroline, was really really good. She was very informative and took good care of us. The trip itself was fabulous… They filled each day with lots of exciting things to do and see. I loved the smaller towns like Bruges and Ghent. I loved seeing the windmills and I specially loved the tulips… The tulips were absolutely spectacular. Each place we visited was filled with so much history and the architecture of the buildings was amazing. I really enjoyed this trip and highly recommend it."

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Contrasts of Australia and New Zealand
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By Trafalgar
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Hurunui: Step onto a working hill-country sheep farm. Experience what it is like to farm Merino sheep & Angus cattle in this beautiful part of the country. See the animals graze pastures in the open air and learn about where the best natural products come from.
  • Rotorua: Immerse yourself in Maori traditions at a fun and entertaining evening, including a cultural performance and three-course seasonal meal meal at Te Pa Tu Maori Experience.
  • Cairns: Join us to plant some trees which will help in the restoration of rainforest in Far North Queensland.
  • Rotorua: Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa and learn about the work being done to save New Zealand's national bird.
  • Explore National Kiwi Hatchery in Rotorua, and Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve in Lake Tekapo with a Local Specialist
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Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Our tour guide, Caroline, was really really good. She was very informative and took good care of us. The trip itself was fabulous… They filled each day with lots of exciting things to do and see. I loved the smaller towns like Bruges and Ghent. I loved seeing the windmills and I specially loved the tulips… The tulips were absolutely spectacular. Each place we visited was filled with so much history and the architecture of the buildings was amazing. I really enjoyed this trip and highly recommend it."

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The Long White Cloud (Small Groups)
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
They understand that true luxury lies not only in lavish hotels and gourmet dining but also in the immersive experiences that leave a lasting memory.
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

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Cultural

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Highlights of Albania

As always Explore has succeeded in putting together a tour that gives you a good feel for the country you are visiting and its people and culture. There were place...

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Highlights of Albania

Excellent trip with a great leader and itinerary.

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Highlights of Albania

Mixed feelings. Fabulous countryside, mountains & valleys, rivers & greenery. Lovely churches, mosques, museums & old Roman remains. But towns in 1st w...

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Lovely trip, beautiful country, nice people, good food,...

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Guide Tedi and driver Tony - brilliant team who were proud to show us their lovely country. Nothing was too much trouble for either of them. Tedi was mature way bey...

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