New Zealand

Your 24-hour Tour Director will meet you at the airport and remain with your group until your final airport departure.

Before you see Rotorua, you may smell it first: sulfur. It’s a fitting introduction to a city shaped by geothermal forces. Rotorua offers a striking look at volcanic activity, with steam rising across the city from several thermal areas. One of its geysers erupts multiple times each day, sending water high into the air.

Enjoy a fun, educational experience set on scenic farmland, where students learn about New Zealand’s sheep breeds through a lively, world-famous show, followed by time in the Farmyard Nursery.

Explore Rotorua’s geothermal and cultural landscapes on a guided visit through Whakarewarewa Valley. See bubbling mud pools and steaming vents, visit a thermal reserve, and learn how Māori communities live alongside this environment. Observe kiwi in a nocturnal habitat and see traditional carving and weaving at the Māori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Ride the Skyline Gondola up Mt. Ngongotaha for views over Rotorua, its lake, and the surrounding volcanic landscape. From above, see the city, geothermal valleys, and distant peaks, gaining a clear perspective on how the region’s natural features connect.

Experience Māori culture through a traditional hāngī feast, where food is cooked using natural geothermal steam. Vegetables and meats are wrapped in leaves and slow-cooked underground, offering insight into an age-old, community-centreed cooking tradition.

Visit the largest forest on New Zealand’s North Island. Kaingaroa Forest is privately owned and one of the world’s oldest softwood plantation forests, offering insight into modern forestry practices.

Explore Wellington on Tour Director–led sightseeing that highlights the capital’s history, geography, and culture. Ride the iconic Wellington Cable Car to panoramic views, stop at the Mount Victoria Lookout for sweeping vistas over the harbor, and visit the Wellington Botanic Garden to explore native plants and landscaped gardens in the heart of the city.

Explore New Zealand’s national museum through innovative, interactive exhibits that highlight the country’s natural environment, Māori culture, art, and history. Opened in 1998, the museum follows a bicultural philosophy that emphasizes living stories behind its collections and the preservation of cultural heritage. The name Te Papa Tongarewa means “container of treasures,” reflecting its role in safeguarding New Zealand’s identity.

Explore Antarctica’s extreme environment through immersive, hands-on experiences, including a simulated Antarctic storm and a ride in a Hägglund vehicle. The Penguin Encounter offers a close look at rescued Little Blue Penguins, with insight into their behavior, rehabilitation, and care.

Experience the thrill of navigating Antarctica's icy terrain aboard the Hägglunds, an all-terrain amphibious vehicle. This adventure offers a taste of the challenges faced by scientists, with expert drivers ensuring a safe yet exhilarating journey over hills, crevasses, and through water.

Set out on a whale-watching cruise in Kaikōura to observe marine life in its natural environment. The region is known for year-round sightings of giant sperm whales, along with dolphins, seals, and seabirds. Expert guides share insight into Kaikōura’s unique underwater ecosystem. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

Located in the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps, Arthur’s Pass National Park is known for its dramatic mountain scenery, alpine flora, and native wildlife. Established in 1929, it was the South Island’s first national park and showcases the region’s rugged natural landscape.