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- 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
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 20 - 50
- All Ages Welcome
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Cruise on the magical waters of mystical Milford Sound
- Journey past crystal clear lakes and towering mountains
- Admire the awe-inspiring beauty of Franz Josef Glacier
- Enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi dinner and performance
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to Christchurch
- Day 2 Christchurch - Franz Josef/Waiau
- Day 3 Franz Josef/Waiau - Queenstown
- Day 4 Queenstown Free Time
- Day 5 Queenstown - Te Anau
- Day 6 Te Anau - Dunedin
- Day 7 Dunedin - Omarama
- Day 8 Omarama - Christchurch
- Day 9 Christchurch - Picton
- Day 10 Picton - Wellington
- Day 11 Wellington - Rotorua
- Day 12 Rotorua Free Time
- Day 13 Rotorua - Auckland
- Day 14 Auckland - Bay of Islands
- Day 15 Bay of Islands Free Time
- Day 16 Bay of Islands - Auckland
- Day 17 Farewell from Auckland
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
Ibis Hotel Christchurch
HotelDays 1, 8Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Hotelday 2Copthorne Hotel and Resort
HotelDays 3, 4, 14, 15Distinction Luxmore Hotel
Hotelday 5Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
Hotelday 6Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
Hotelday 7Picton Yacht Club
Hotelday 9Travelodge Wellington
Hotelday 10Ibis Rotorua Hotel
HotelDays 11, 12Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre
HotelDays 13, 16
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
Operated by
AAT Kings
Number of tours
393
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 3 days
Response rate
95%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- JCJanet· May 18th, 2024Tour was good, driver and guide excellent, but the hotel in Auckland was lacking.Show moreTrip date: February 2024
- RSRosmijati Elizabeth· December 12th, 2019AAT King’s service was very good, it’s worth for the money to spend. Tour guide was very good, Sarah. The driver was careful and strict for our safety.Show more
AAT Kings commented on this reviewHi Rosmijati, thanks so much for sharing your wonderful feedback. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time discovering New Zealand with AAT Kings. We hope we can welcome you on board again in the future.Trip date: November 2019 - BSBarbara· October 17th, 2019Gina was a great tour guide....knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She made everyone on the tour feel special. I will cherish my memories of New Zealand and Gina.Show moreAAT Kings commented on this reviewHi Barbara, thankyou for your feedback. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your holiday with us, and that Gina was such an important part of your experience. We hope to see you again soon on another AAT Kings holiday!Trip date: September 2019
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- S
Sheila
Asked on November 22nd, 2023I am 73, in reasonable shape. But I use a small portable mobility scooter on walks due to a spatial disorientation syndrome. 15 kg. It folds flat and is easy to transport. Will go on all terrain except for gravel. I require a hotel room without stairs. Can you accommodate me on this trip?
AAT KingsOperator•Written November 2023Thank you for reaching out! We will need to confirm with our operations team to see if we can accommodate this request. Are you planning on travelling with someone that can assist you?
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Tim
Asked on December 5th, 2022We need help to find a package to go from Christchurch to Queenstown, Milford Sound, Te Anau, Dunedin, Oamaru, Lake Tekapo, and returning to Christchurch. We want to know about the cost, including hotel and meals.
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2022
We have shorter duration tours. We offer a 10-day itinerary, Contrasts of New Zealand. We also have a few 14-day itineraries; New Zealand Vista, New Zealand Marvel. We do not currently offer any 12 day itineraries.
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Antonio
Asked on April 21st, 2022Are hotels 3 star? 4 star? Is there opportunity to visit Lord of the Rings filming locations? We do not eat pork. Is this an issue (e.g. at the BBQ)?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written April 2022
All hotels are 3-4* accommodation. This tour visits many locations that were shot for the Lord of the Rings movies. If you are asking specifically about Hobbiton, the tour does not allow for time for this excursion. If you are interested in Hobbiton, we recommend booking an extra night in Auckland and booking the excursion separately on that last day of the tour. For not eating pork, this won't be an issue. The tour can cater to dietary requirements.
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Georgia
Asked on December 4th, 2018Do I need to advise you if I have any mobility issues or a serious medical condition?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
Its essential you advise our team of Travel Experts at the time of booking if you have any mobility issues or serious medical conditions, so that we can ensure, as much as possible, your needs are met on your tour. Unfortunately due to space considerations on this tour it is not possible to accommodate motorised scooters and non-collapsible wheelchairs.
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Kenneth
Asked on December 4th, 2018Do you cater for special dietary requirements?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
If you have a special dietary requirement such as gluten-free, vegetarian etc please advise our team of Travel Experts at the time of booking to ensure the tour operator can do their best to accommodate your request.
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Tracy
Asked on December 4th, 2018When will I receive my travel documents?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
Your travel documents will be posted to you in a travel wallet which will contain your documents and luggage tags to you approximately four weeks before your departure date.
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Ellen
Asked on December 4th, 2018Can airport transfers be arranged?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
Arrival and departure transfers can be arranged for you once you have a confirmed booking. Please contact our team of Travel Experts if you would like a transfer added to your tour booking or for more information.
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Tammy
Asked on December 4th, 2018I am travelling alone, is there a single supplement?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
If you are a single traveller you can either choose to share a room with another guest of the same gender at no extra cost or if you prefer the privacy of your own room you can pay a single supplement to upgrade to a single room. If you would like to book a single room please make sure to choose this option on the booking page or simply contact our team of Travel Experts.
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Leah
Asked on December 4th, 2018Am I able to bring my children on this tour?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
Children are welcome on all AAT Kings tours however they are required to be a minimum age of 5 years or older. It is recommended that if you are travelling with children to consider whether the itinerary is suitable and in particular the activities involved.
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Belinda
Asked on December 4th, 2018Where do I meet the tour and tour manager?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
Your tour will start from a centrally located hotel on day 1 of the tour, as this hotel is subject to change it is recommended to contact our team of Travel Experts for more information once your booking is confirmed.
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