New Zealand’s awesome landscapes, lush forests, amazing wildlife and pleasant climate make it a haven for many outdoor activities, and a great place to unwind. 

Geographically New Zealand is a young country very much still developing – in fact here you find the only Alps in the world that are still growing. 

And while the stunning landscape is its most well known asset, what makes New Zealand such a special experience is the combination of the people, culture and adventure you can experience in that landscape.

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 Revised: 26 Apr 2004

 

  Tours
INDEPENDENT TOURING MODULES - (I.T.M.)    
Independent Touring Modules (I.T.M.) are the best touring and holiday options of the independent traveler in New Zealand. They offer the flexibility of independent modules using daily schedule coach services or rental vehicles. We offer a selection of prepared itineraries with pre-booked accommodation at great value rates! Included in each I.T.M. are either Self-Drive or Seat in Coach transportation (air, rail and Interisland ferry are included, if specified, in some itineraries), accommodation, sightseeing and activities. Accommodation We is offered in a selection of 3 standards: TOURIST - QUALITY - SUPERIOR. Because ITM are based on Daily Seat in Coach transport or Self-Drive by car, you can choose to travel how and when you want to travel. Simply select the itinerary that is suitable in content and in duration and services may be added or removed to create a personalized holiday.

SELF-DRIVE PROGRAMS  
New Zealand is a fairly small country, with just about everything accessible through an excellent road system, making self-drive programs the best way to independently travel and discover! The tours we offer listed here are pre-planned suggested itineraries with accommodation in either regular hotels, lodges or Unique and Boutique properties, all include car rental and start from major cities. On the Unique and Boutique programs the emphasis is on the style and/or historical interest of each property with personalized service and good food and wine.

SEAT IN COACH TOURING   
New Zealand is a fairly small country with an excellent network of daily coaching services. These services offer hotel pickup and drop off, full sightseeing commentary and an excellent standard of modern well equipped coaches. These packages are designed around daily coach services providing the ultimate in flexible touring.

CLASSIC ESCORTED JOURNEYS   
These programs will allow you to experience New Zealand's of landscapes from Fiordland to Spirit’s Bay at at its best. All itineraries are inclusive of first class hotel accommodation, most meals, transfers, sightseeing, led by highly trained, professional Tour Directors selected for their expert knowledge and operated by a luxury fleet of motor-coaches driven by professional and experienced drivers for the safest and most comfortable travel experience in this fascinating land.

ACTIVE TOURS & ADVENTURE DISCOVERIES 
New Zealand's spectacular and varied natural environment of lush forests, amazing wildlife and pleasant climate, as well as its friendly and adventurous people, provides excellent opportunities to participate in a huge range of activities. Land, air and water adventures abound: from thrilling bungee jumps to gentle hikes through scenic native bush, from the most exciting kayaking to fishing and sailing, from hot air ballooning to parapenting, New Zealand offers a huge range of outdoor activities. If you have a specific interest interest in nature and want to fully discover it, we can help. 

ALL TOURS IN THE COUNTRY
A quick way to access our database and check all tours available in the country. This includes all regular and private city tours!

CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS
As specialists on this destination, we can prepare "the" specific itinerary you desire with the exact services you need. If you would like to have "your own" itinerary, contact us and advise us of all your requirements. We will prepare a sketch itinerary, advise of feasibility of the visits requested, and submit an estimated rate for the customized programs without any obligation. Upon acceptance of the program, we will book the services, including air if you need, and mail you all vouchers and a complete customized day per day program to see you off on "your own tour"!
 
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