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- Gold Operator
- AAT Kings
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 20 - 50
- Age range 5 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Cruise on the magical waters of mystical Milford Sound
- Admire the awe-inspiring beauty of Franz Josef Glacier
- Enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi dinner and performance
- Journey past crystal clear lakes and towering mountains
- Immerse yourself in the cultural traditions of Dunedin
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to Auckland
- Day 2 Auckland - Rotorua
- Day 3 Rotorua Free Time
- Day 4 Rotorua - Wellington
- Day 5 Wellington - Picton
- Day 6 Picton - Christchurch
- Day 7 Christchurch - Omarama
- Day 8 Omarama - Te Anau
- Day 9 Milford Sound/Piopiotahi Day Trip
- Day 10 Te Anau - Queenstown
- Day 11 Queenstown Free Time
- Day 12 Queenstown - Franz Josef/Waiau
- Day 13 Franz Josef/Waiau - Christchurch
- Day 14 Farewell from Christchurch
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre
Hotelday 1Ibis Rotorua Hotel
HotelDays 2, 3Travelodge Wellington
Hotelday 4James Cook Grand Chancellor
Hotelday 4Picton Beachcomber Inn, Picton Yacht Club
Hotelday 5Picton Beachcomber Inn
Hotelday 5Ibis Hotel Christchurch
HotelDays 6, 13Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
Hotelday 7Distinction Luxmore Hotel
HotelDays 8, 9Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown
HotelDays 10, 11Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Hotelday 12
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 50 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
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AAT Kings
Number of tours
279
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- KMKathleen· March 3rd, 2025Optional activities should be scheduled in advance and not as the tour progresses. That way we can know whether or not we can get the activity. If not, it can be scheduled online. I had no access to these activities from Tour Radars website and didn’t know they existed. Luckily I scheduled on my own and got to see what I wanted. Others did not.Show moreTrip date: February 2025
- LFLorne· February 25th, 2025Excellent, guide and driver were exceptional.Show moreTrip date: February 2025
- BBBob· March 16th, 2024New Zealand is a land with many places to see. It is a place rich in sites and in history, owing to the fact that two separate cultures have occupied the space. Fortunately our tour director and guide Chantavee was excellent at explaining both the history and providing context to the sites. I did not lower my reading due to the fact that the bus ride just sucked; it was a necessary part of the overall experience.Show moreTrip date: February 2024
- TTTran Trong· December 24th, 2023Excellent tour with experienced Tour Director and Driver from AAT Kings. All excursions with estimated costs should be provided in the ads for the tour so as reader can plan and budget for the overall cost; not just providing these excursions and estimated costs a short period before the Tour.Show moreTrip date: December 2023
Ichiko· January 24th, 2023Good schedule, good accommodation, good tour conductor, good driverShow moreTrip date: January 2023- DHDavid· February 23rd, 2020Both the tour guide and driver were excellent as was the quality of both the breakfast and dinner meals. However, with the exception of the Agrodome and the final evening’s farm presentation of a working sheepdog, most of the rest of the tour was average. It certainly didn’t help that the entire Milford fiord tour was cancelled. I am curious as to the size of the promised rebate in view of the importance of “highlight” of the entire tour.Show more
AAT Kings commented on this reviewHi David, thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed travelling with our Travel Director and that you enjoyed the meals on the tour, but we are sorry to hear that other parts of the Guided Holiday did not... Show moreTrip date: January 2020 - Jane· February 18th, 2020Great time & good food!Show moreAAT Kings commented on this reviewHello Jane, Many thanks for taking the time to provide us with feedback on our New Zealand Vista tour. We are glad you enjoyed your holiday with us and thanks for sharing your photos. Hope to see you soon on another tour. Many thanks, AAT Kings
Trip date: February 2020 - LILeopold· January 13th, 2020I am very very heapy - excellentAAT Kings commented on this reviewDear Leopold, Thanks very much for your review of our New Zealand Vista tour and we hope to welcome you back on board again in the future. Thanks, The Team at AAT KingsTrip date: December 2019
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- M
Michelle
Asked on March 28th, 2025I am a vegetarian and would like to have a vegetarian option for my meals.
AAT KingsOperator•Written March 2025Once you confirm your booking, we will be happy to request vegetarian meals for all included meals during the tour. Your dietary request will be forwarded to the Travel Director in advance. However, we recommend kindly reminding them of your requirements upon meeting them.
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Torsten
Asked on January 20th, 2025How far is the Hotel Ibis from Christchurch Airport and what are the transit options?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written January 2025
Hotel Ibis Christchurch is 10 kilometers from Christchurch Airport. You can take a taxi, and there's also a shuttle running every 30 minutes from the hotel back to the airport.
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Marisa
Asked on August 12th, 2024How are the tour activities on the last day in Christchurch scheduled concerning flight departures?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written August 2024
Your tour in Christchurch concludes with breakfast on the last day, and you are free to depart anytime suitable for your schedule.
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Pat
Asked on July 13th, 2024Is it possible to use a credit card for transactions during the tour?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written July 2024
Yes, credit cards are widely accepted for transactions during the tour. This includes payments for optional experiences.
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Martin
Asked on June 21st, 2024Can I switch my tour date to avail of a discount without a penalty?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written June 2024
Switching tour dates to avail of discounts without a penalty is generally not allowed once a booking is held. Any changes typically involve a cost penalty.
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Jimmy
Asked on June 12th, 2024Are transfers included from Auckland airport to the first hotel?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written June 2024
Airport transfers are not typically included in the tour package. You will need to arrange your own travel from Auckland airport to the starting hotel of the tour.
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Jeanette
Asked on June 7th, 2024Can I pay for optional experiences with a credit card while on tour?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written June 2024
Yes, you are able to pay for optional experiences with a credit card directly while on tour.
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Josephine
Asked on April 30th, 2024I want to book an extra night in Auckland for February 10th when we arrive. I would like it to be at the same hotel where we will be staying on February 11th. I have read that the tour will begin at Holiday Inn Express in the CBD of Auckland, but under the list of accommodations, VR Queen is listed as the hotel. Can you let me know so that I can be sure we do not have to change hotels?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written April 2024
While it's unlikely, please be aware that hotel arrangements are subject to change prior to departure. If you're considering booking a pre-night, you can always make your reservation directly with AAT Kings. Rest assured, should any unforeseen changes occur, we'll ensure you're seamlessly transitioned to the correct hotel.
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Eva
Asked on April 28th, 2024Can I stay an additional night at the Holiday Inn Express Auckland City?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written April 2024
You can book an additional night at the Holiday Inn Express Auckland City; however, you will be charged an extra night's fee.
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Eileen
Asked on March 26th, 2024Is transportation from the hotel to the airport at the beginning or end of the trip included in the price?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written March 2024
This tour does not include airport transfers, so each guest will have to arrange a taxi/shuttle on their own.
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