Family Tour of Peru (11 Days)
Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Amazon
Family Tour of New Zealand
(9 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis) Taupo, Rotorua, Hawkes Bay, Queenstown, Milford Sound
This private luxury tour of New Zealand, ideal for families with older children, features the absolute best of New Zealand’s North and South Islands. Stay at exclusive lodges and enjoy daily activities that capture the essence of New Zealand: stunning landscapes, delicious food and wine, quaint villages, Maori culture, and thrilling soft-adventure activities.
Begin in Taupo at Huka Lodge, one of New Zealand's most acclaimed luxury lodges. During private touring in Taupo and nearby Rotorua, see some of New Zealand's most fascinating geothermal areas and historic sights, including active geysers, steaming lakes, live kiwis and Maori culture. Other options include a private cruise on beautiful Lake Taupo, a private fishing excursion, and biking, kayaking or rafting adventures. During free time, relax at the lodge, take walks along the Waikato River, or perhaps opt for a spa treatment.
Next, transfer to Hawkes Bay, New Zealand's most acclaimed food and wine region. Stay in an exclusive lodge set on 6,000 acres high atop Cape Kidnappers, and take in spectacular views of rolling hillsides, dramatic cliffs and the ocean beyond. Enjoy a full-day flexible private tour of artisanal food shops, Art Deco architecture and local villages. During a day at leisure, explore the many options available at your lodge, such as a tour of its working sheep and cattle ranch, a round on its acclaimed Cape Kidnappers Golf Course, a visit to the gannet seabird colony, going hiking or mountain biking on trails through the forest, or relaxing with treatments at the spa.
Continue to Queenstown and Blanket Bay, the South Island’s most exclusive luxury lodge. During private touring, enjoy the best of “the adventure capital of New Zealand.” Take a private helicopter flight over the rugged Southern Alps to spectacular Milford Sound, one of New Zealand's most iconic and dramatic landscapes. En route, land on a glacier high in the mountains, and admire views of the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Fiordland National Park. Also, take a thrilling Dart River jet boat safari into the untouched wild landscapes of Mt. Aspiring National Park, a backdrop for the Lord of the Rings films. During free time, enjoy views of Lake Wakatipu and the majestic Southern Alps from your lodge. Upon request, we can arrange additional activities in the region such as privately guided hikes, horseback riding, wine tasting, bungee jumping and more.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Arrive Auckland – Taupo
Assistance to domestic terminal for flight to Taupo. Private arrival transfer to lodge for 2 nights
Day 2
Taupo & Rotorua
Full-day private tour of region, e.g. Agrodome, historic sites, Wai-O-Tapu, biking, kayaking and fishing
Day 3
Taupo – Hawkes Bay
Private transfer to lodge for 3 nights with touring en route. Afternoon farm tour
Day 4
Hawkes Bay
Private tour of local cuisine, villages and wildlife
Day 5
Hawkes Bay
Private morning biking excursion
Day 6
Hawkes Bay – Queenstown
Transfer to airport and flight. Private arrival transfer to lodge for 3 nights
Day 7
Queenstown
Private Milford Sound flight excursion
Day 8
Queenstown
Dart River safari
Day 9
Depart Queenstown
Private airport transfer
Hotels
Taupo:
Huka Lodge
Hawkes Bay:
Farm at Cape Kidnappers
Queenstown:
Blanket Bay
Cost
Upon request
All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.
Call us at (800) 214-8144 for more information regarding the above tour, or to begin customizing your own itinerary.
