New Zealand · VIP
Good vip tours fill up over summer; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Queenstown luxury coach plus a Milford Sound cruise past waterfalls and seals, with possible dolphins and penguins. Scenic stops, mobile ticket.
“Brad our driver was superb and knowledgeable. The views were fantastic, and the movie on the return trip was really good!”
Luxury Tiua catamaran on Lake Taupo with Māori rock carvings, a swim stop, all-weather comfort, and a fully licenced bar.
“We were lucky enough to be the only people booked onto the trip and we had the most fantastic time! Danny and Liam we’re fantastic out on the boat, told us all about the carvings and were able to answer any questions we had. We even got to stop off and do a little fishing, which was so much fun. Better luck next time Liam! Thank you so much for an amazing experience, I can’t recommend it enough!”
E-bike rental plus a return luxury shuttle for the Lake Dunstan Cycleway, from Cromwell to Clyde, 42 km of easy gravel riding.
“Loved the ride, it can be a bit hairy in places. Probably more suited to riders with a bit of experience.”
Wai Ariki in Rotorua offers a 2 hour Māori inspired hot springs spa with blessings, mineral pools, Fire and Ice, mud lounge, and steam.
“C’était vraiment super , 2h c’est court tant il y a de chose à faire . Je m’attendais à un bain de boue mais il te donne un bol de boue mélangé avec du miel . En vrai l’activité est top au final et le prix est vraiment correct. Je recommanderais plutôt de rester 2h de plus”
Luxury minibus day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton and Rotorua: guided Shire walk, Te Puia Maori culture lunch, Lake Rotorua sights.
“Part of the tour— Hobbiton—was fine. The tour there was handled by professional guides who did a great job. The rest was a giant miss. The pick up was fine, the van a bit tight but relatively comfortable. There was minimal commentary, a short bit of background at the beginning. Once Hobbiton ended, and we got to Rotorua, it was a mess. A new driver joined the tour and while pleasant he really was clueless about the schedule. The tour broke into several different activities and time was spent retrieving them from their different locations. With so much travel time, that added to the time in the bus and made…”
Private Auckland Airport to city transfer with meet-and-greet name board, air-conditioned ride, WiFi, water, and parking included.
“Max we’ll transfer driver Roger was great. He was there waiting for us. As we drove to our hotel he made sure we were informed on what things we should try to visit. He was very helpful and an excellent driver.”
Ride the 42 km Dunstan Trail from Cromwell to Clyde with bike hire, e-bike help, and a luxury shuttle in 5 hours.
“The most amazing bike trail, scenery, and experience. Fantastic service, Fantastic tour... highly recommend✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️”
A private 4-hour Auckland luxury tour with a dedicated guide, harbour views, beaches, Devonport and North Head. Pickup and water included.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Auckland's sights especially as it was a wet day and we would not have otherwise seen very much of this lovely city. Our guide was punctual, thoughtful and respectful. He took us to places I had not found in my research including Cornwall Park which was beautiful (a working farm with public access). Our guide was quite flexible and we were very happy with all we saw and did. He provided snacks, water and umbrellas for those stops which involved a short walk. He shared many interesting facts about the city. Unfortunately, we did not get to enjoy a Chocolaterie as it was not…”
Small-group Kiwi VIP backstage tour in Franz Josef, with kiwi incubation, live Tuatara, and conservation stories, plus coffee and shopping.
“Leider keine jungen Kiwis oder Eier zum Ausbrüten da; sonst sehr informativ”
Luxury 11am minibus from Auckland to Hobbiton, 2-hour guided walk, small group, Waikato drive, Green Dragon drink stop.
“In the van, it was full with 9 passengers and our driver, Andy. Great drive and time flew as everyone participated in the various conversational topics. The driver, Andy drove us to Hobbiton and got us our tickets. He did not conduct the actual tour. On the roundttip drive, Andy would share about the various places we passed by on the drive. The actual Hobbiton tour was conducted by Hobbiton stuff. Our Hobbiton guide, Lola, was very knowledgeable about the movie set. A lot of information regarding: filming, set, stories, tibbits, etc. Highly recommend the tour and tour company, Flexi Tours NZ.”
Private crater rim walk from Christchurch on Banks Peninsula: luxury SUV pickup, Godley Head 8 km loop, food and poles included.
“We had a fantastic experience on the Crater Rim walking tour! We had perfect weather for our hiking / walking tour and Nicole, our tour guide, was amazing! We were very fortunate to have bonus views of the snow-covered Southern Alps frRead more”
Luxury small-group Auckland and West Coast tour with volcano views, rainforest, black-sand beaches, and Māori culture, plus lunch.
“Both guides were very knowledgeable and interesting. There was a lot to see and the tour got quite long but I don’t know what I would have wanted to miss.”
Private luxury sedan or van transfers in Auckland with meet-and-greet, onboard WiFi and chilled water, for up to 2 passengers.
“We were leaving Auckland for a cruise and had a lot of luggage so we booked this company based on reviews Kris was terrific to work with. He suggested a larger car to accommodate all the items you need when you are traveling for three Read more”
Luxury private Auckland city tour for up to 2 with snacks, bottled water, and chauffeured stops at Mt Eden, Museum, Tamaki Drive, and Devonport.
“Kris drove us around Auckland and gave us an incredible tour. He is most knowledgeable and designed the tour to give us an overview of the city. Everything about the tour was first class and he is to be recommended. We signed up the next day for him to take us to the airport. Wonderful experience overall”
Private luxury car with a driver in Auckland, fully custom. Unlimited kilometers, flexible stops, and the option to hit Hobbiton or Rotorua.
“Silva was kind, attentive, flexible and available. He gave us good suggestions and information. If you ever need a driver or a guide in Auckland, we recommend Silva.”
From the fiords to the geothermal belt, sorted by what you want to do with the day.
