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28-day The Very Best of New Zealand starting at £6,595pp
New Zealand offers so much. From breath-taking and sometimes other worldly landscapes to its vibrant Maori culture; its welcoming and laid-back lifestyle to the unique flora and fauna; the list is endless.
This tour is one of our most popular, with plenty of time to appreciate everything that New Zealand has to offer.
Distant Journeys’ Very Best of New Zealand tour takes in all the sights that would top anyone’s wish list with the addition of some lesser-known gems that many itineraries just wouldn’t have time to visit. For instance, we discover the Art Deco city of Napier as well as Blenheim, located in the heart of Marlborough, one of New Zealand’s famed wine regions. Arguably the highlight of the tour is an unforgettable cruise on Milford Sound.
The tour provides plenty of free time to explore as you please, and truly does showcase this wonderful country in all its splendour.
SAVE up to £592 per couple when you book any tour to New Zealand departing from September 2025 with an amazing homebound stopover from only £49 per person. Offers end 28th February 2025.
The following itinerary is for departures from October 2025 onwards, If you are travelling prior to this date, please click here to view itinerary.
Depart from the UK airport most convenient for you with Qantas & Emirates. London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stanstead, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Edinburgh or Glasgow. Alternatively, fly direct to Singapore with Singapore Airlines from London Heathrow or Manchester. No matter which airline or airport you choose, there will be no additional cost.
In-flight meals and drinks
Arrive into the wonderful city of Singapore and transfer to the four-star M Hotel City Centre, where we spend the next two nights. Occupying a great location in Singapore city centre, our hotel offers a warm welcome and a range of services alongside comfortable, contemporary accommodation.
In-flight meals and drinks
Alternative stopover
We have based days 2-4 of this itinerary on a stopover in Singapore. If you are flying with Qantas & Emirates, you may choose to stop in Bangkok or Dubai for the same price. Your stopover includes transfers, accommodation, daily breakfast and a city sightseeing tour. Flight timings will vary and will be advised at the time of booking.
Known as ‘the crossroads of Asia’, Singapore is a city where east meets west; a cosmopolitan melting pot with an inspirational identity. This morning, enjoy a tour of this wonderful city. Included is a stop at Merlion Park with impressive views of Marina Bay. See the historic Civic District, Thian Hock Keng Temple and the fabulous orchid gardens set within Singapore’s botanical gardens. Return to the hotel where the rest of our day is free to spend as we please. Perhaps explore the impressive Gardens by the Bay or enjoy high tea at Raffles Hotel.
Breakfast
A day at leisure in Singapore until it’s time to leave for our evening flight to Christchurch.
Breakfast, in-flight meals and drinks
If flying with Qantas & Emirates your flight will transfer via Australia before arriving into Christchurch. We transfer to the centrally-located Distinction Hotel Christchurch, where we spend our first two nights in New Zealand. On arrival we meet our local Coach Captain, who will be our driver and guide during our time in New Zealand.
In-flight meals and drinks
Considered the most English of New Zealand’s cities, today in the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake, Christchurch is in the midst of an epic rebuild that has completely reconstructed the city centre. This morning, we take a tour to see what this exciting developing city has to offer. We start our day with a visit to the Sign of the Takahe, a historical building on the edge of the city and continue to view the key landmarks of the city centre. From here we take a visit to the Botanic Gardens. Founded in 1863 with the planting of an English oak tree, the Christchurch Botanic Gardens contain an impressive array of flora and fauna. Our afternoon is at leisure to continue exploring this delightful city.
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We travel south, first making a stop at Oamaru, where we stroll through New Zealand’s best-preserved Victorian streets. A stop is then made in Moeraki to view a collection of huge spherical boulders which are scattered along a beautiful stretch of beach. Maori legend says that the boulders are gourds washed ashore from a voyaging canoe called Araiteuri, that was wrecked when it made landfall a long time ago. Scientists have discovered the boulders are actually calcite concretions, created about 65 million years ago, which have been raised from the seabed and uncovered one by one by the elements. We continue to the ‘Edinburgh of the South’, Dunedin is South Island’s second largest city and is considered New Zealand’s architectural heritage capital, with its lovingly restored Victorian and Edwardian buildings. Upon arrival, we check in to Southern Cross Hotel for a two night stay.
Breakfast and dinner
This morning, we enjoy a sightseeing tour taking in the city’s neo-Gothic churches, town hall, opulent theatres and other 19th century buildings. In the afternoon, why not join an optional wildlife cruise to the Otago Peninsula? Enjoy uninterrupted views of the world’s only mainland colony of royal albatross. We may also encounter sea lions, blue penguins and Hector’s dolphins.
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This morning, we say goodbye to Dunedin. Fresh, green farm scenery will accompany us to Balclutha, which has a distinctive arched concrete bridge. We travel onwards via Gore and Lumsden until we reach Te Anau. We spend tonight at the Distinction Hotel and Villas.
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Tour Highlight
Today we travel to the magnificent Fiordland National Park and to Milford Sound, which will undoubtedly prove to be one of our tour’s many highlights. Only when out cruising on Milford Sound can the sheer scale of the dramatic scenery be fully appreciated: towering peaks rise all around and spectacular waterfalls cascade into the calm waters below. Our cruise takes in the impressive Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Remember to keep a look out for dolphins as well as seals and penguins. In the afternoon, we travel to Queenstown, where a scenic drive takes us through a variety of landscapes – farmland, native tussock grasslands, lush beech forests and impressive glacial valleys. We spend the next three nights at the four-star Millennium Hotel.
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This morning, we take a tour to visit the nearby historic mining town of Arrowtown. The heart of its history is Buckingham Street, a procession of small-town heritage buildings that stretch into a tree-lined avenue of tiny miners’ cottages. Be sure to try a cream tea in one of the quaint tea rooms. In the afternoon, you are free to enjoy this wonderful Alpine setting. The thrill-seekers amongst us may wish to try the Shotover Jet – an exhilarating boat ride amongst the crags and boulders of the Shotover River canyon. For a more serene experience maybe stroll by the lakeside or take a gondola ride to the top of Bob’s Peak for a magnificent panoramic view of Queenstown.
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Queenstown smiles south across Lake Wakatipu into an incomparable alpine scene. Today has been left free to take advantage of the incredible variety of activities available in and around New Zealand’s most glamorous alpine resort. For a relaxing experience, follow Queenstown’s wine trail for an enjoyable day of wine tasting and sightseeing, or take leisurely cruise across Lake Wakatipu aboard the vintage steamboat TSS Earnslaw. For something a little more adventurous, a four-wheel drive adventure along the famous Skippers Road may be appealing.
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Enjoy incredible scenery today as we travel via Lake Dunstan, created by the mighty Clyde hydro dam in 1994. Continue along the shores of Lake Wanaka and across the Haast River Bridge and via Clark Bluff, along one of the most exciting scenic roads ever built. Later in the afternoon we reach Westland National Park and the Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier for our next two nights.
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A relaxing day to take in the beauty of Franz Josef and the surrounding area at your leisure. We will arrange a transfer from the Franz Josef township to the Franz Josef glacier valley. From here, we stroll through the amazing rainforest to a viewpoint, from which there is a wonderful view of the steep glacier valley and the glacier terminal in the distance. Weather permitting, we may also take an optional scenic flight, which is at an additional cost, over the glacier and the awe-inspiring Alpine region.
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Today, we begin our adventure towards Christchurch. We pass Lakes lanthe and Mapourika taking us alongside striking wild scree-scarred terrain with forests of Crimson Rata and Kahikatea. From Arthur’s Pass, we make the spectacular ascent up the western side of the Southern Alps, through thick native beech forest. As we descend every turn, offers spectacular views of the chiselled alpine landscape that take our breath away. Our journey continues through the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. We stay overnight at the centrally-located Distinction Hotel Christchurch.
Breakfast
After breakfast, we bid farewell to Christchurch and head towards the coastal town of Kaikoura, admiring the picturesque valley of Waipara, one of the country’s most notable wine regions, as we make our way north. Kaikoura means ‘crayfish’ in Maori, and the town is known as the crayfish capital of New Zealand. Kaikoura’s coast is also home to a variety of whale species, most prominently sperm whales, which can be seen year-round. This afternoon we have the option to take a whale-watching cruise, weather permitting, with the chance to see these magnificent creatures, as well as orcas, dolphins and other marine life. Later, we travel onwards to the township of Blenheim and our hotel for the night, the Scenic Hotel Marlborough.
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We Recommend – Kaikoura whale watching cruise
An opportunity to spot sperm whales, orcas, dolphins and other marine life.
This morning, we spend at leisure in Blenheim before a visit to a local winery for a chance to taste Marlborough’s world-renowned Sauvignon Blanc and other fantastic wines. We journey from Blenheim to Picton, and in the afternoon we leave South Island in our wake as we board the ferry for our inter-island cruise to New Zealand’s North Island. During the cruise, enjoy spectacular views as we depart Queen Charlotte Sound. With the possibility of birds and dolphins following, we make our way across the Cook Strait to Wellington. Upon arrival we re-join our coach and make our way to the Grand Chancellor Hotel James Cook, where we spend the next two nights.
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A Freedom Day to spend as we please. Wellington is compact, cultured and full of character. There are a whole host of excellent activities in and around Wellington. A visit to Te Papa museum is highly recommended, as it offers a fascinating insight into New Zealand’s rich history and cultural heritage. Alternatively, ride a cable car to Wellington’s beautiful botanical gardens or take a relaxing stroll through the city’s streets and waterfront.
Breakfast
This morning our journey continues north via the Kapiti coast and Hastings as we make our way to the Art Deco city of Napier, located in an area dominated by orchards and vineyards. Napier’s city centre has the feeling of a time capsule – the seamless line of 1930s architecture is quite extraordinary. One of the ways to enjoy the streetscape is on a self-guided tour. Our evening is spent at the delightful Scenic Hotel Te Pania, superbly situated on Napier’s seafront.
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Today we make our way along the Thermal Explorer Highway to Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake. We visit the impressive Huka Falls where the Waikato River suddenly narrows to a chasm less than 15 metres across and heaves its vast bulk over an 11-metre ledge to boil furiously in a deep semi-circular basin below. We continue to Rotorua, which is at the heart of New Zealand’s rich Maori culture. This evening, we attend a concert featuring traditional song and dance, including the world-famous war dance – The Haka. Also included is a buffet dinner. The next two nights are spent at the four-star Distinction Hotel.
Breakfast and dinner
This morning, we explore some of Rotorua’s most famous sights, including its tudor-inspired bath house. We continue to Te Puia, home to Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, to view its spouting geysers, bubbling mud pools and hissing fumaroles. During our free afternoon you may wish to take a scenic flight over Mount Tarawera or visit the Polynesian Thermal Pools.
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We travel north this morning, via Auckland, as we make our way to the pale sands and turquoise waters of the Bay of Islands. In the pretty seaside town of Paihia, the Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands will be our home for the next three nights
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Tour Highlight
Undoubtedly one of the highlights of this tour is a cruise around the Bay of Islands, as in our opinion, there’s no better way to see this picturesque area of New Zealand. We cruise via Red Head Passage to Cape Brett and Piercy Island and on to the famous ‘Hole in the Rock’. In these world-famous deep-sea fishing waters, it’s not uncommon to see schools of fish and dolphins. The return trip travels via historic Russell. It’s hard to believe that this quaint township was once known as the ‘Hell Hole of the Pacific’. As the afternoon has been left free, we have an excellent opportunity to take an optional visit to the grounds of the Waitangi National Reserve. It was here in 1840 that the British and Maori chiefs signed the Waitangi Treaty.
Breakfast
Today we have a full day at leisure, allowing you to do the things that really interest you. For example, there is the opportunity to join a fantastic optional trip to Cape Reinga. It’s a full-day excursion which visits the northern tip of New Zealand. Not only is this where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean, but it holds a special significance in Maori tradition as the place where Maori spirits return to their traditional homeland, Hawaiiki-A-Nui, via the roots of a lone – and still standing – 800-year-old pohutukawa tree. Other standout locations during the tour include the Te Paki sand dunes and a drive along Ninety Mile Beach, passing magnificent scenery along the coast.
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We Recommend – Cape Reinga
Take a tour to Cape Reinga, at the top of the North Island, where the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea meet, followed by a drive along Ninety Mile Beach.
After breakfast, we leave the Bay of Islands. On the drive to the Waipoua Kauri Forest Reserve, we pass rolling hills dotted with dairy farms which give way to lush forest the closer we get to the reserve. There’s a chance to marvel at the gigantic kauri tree Tane Mahuta, or ‘Lord of the Forest.’ From here, we head south, crossing the impressive Waitemata Harbour Bridge and head into Auckland and the Grand Chancellor Hotel Auckland for our final two nights in New Zealand.
Breakfast
This morning, we take an orientation tour of the city. Known as the ‘City of Sails’, Auckland is New Zealand’s most populous city, with a beautiful waterside setting and a landscape dotted with volcanic hills. We drive along the stunning coastline of the Waitemata Harbour. In the distance see Rangitoto Island, a dormant volcano, dominating the horizon. Our afternoon is free to spend as we please. Perhaps take a trip to the top of Sky Tower; the panoramic views from the tallest building in the southern hemisphere are truly breathtaking.
Breakfast
All good things must come to an end, and this morning we transfer to Auckland Airport. Our flights to our chosen UK airport operate via Australia and Dubai if travelling with Qantas & Emirates, or via Singapore if travelling with Singapore Airlines.
Breakfast, in-flight meals and drinks
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If you would like to stopover on your way home we have a sensational stopover offer available from £49 per person for a stay in Singapore, Bangkok or Dubai. Alternatively, we have a relaxing Bali stopover available from £149 per person, or if you prefer to stay on Sentosa Island, from £179 per person. All you need to do to take advantage of this huge saving is book any departure from September 2025 by 28th February 2025. For more information on stopover prices, please click here.
This morning we arrive at our chosen airport, bringing to an end our incredible adventure.
In-flight meals and drinks
For the ultimate Australasian adventure, discovering the highlights of both Australia and New Zealand, why not combine the Very Best of New Zealand Tour with our Wonders of Australia or Very Best of Australia tours? Take a look at our selection of combined tours for full information.
Book your place on this tour by 28th February 2025 and SAVE up to £592 per couple on tours departing from September 2025. You can enjoy a two-night stopover on the homebound journey from as little as £49 per person (£98 single occupancy) in either Dubai, Bangkok or Singapore; a two/three-night stay in Hong Kong or Bali from only £149 per person (£258 single occupancy) or a two-night stay on Sentosa Island from only £179 per person (£298 single occupancy). The price includes two to three nights accommodation in a four-star hotel, full breakfast each morning and return airport to hotel transfers. Prices are valid on departures from September 2025 only, for more information on stopover prices, please click here.
Departure date | Price (pp) | Availability | Offer |
2025 | |||
10 January* | £6,895 | 7 ROOMS | – |
17 January* | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | – |
07 February* | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | – |
21 February* | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | – |
14 March* | £6,595 | 7 ROOMS | – |
12 October | £6,895 | JUST LAUNCHED | Two-night stopover from £49 per person |
15 December^ | £7,495 | JUST LAUNCHED | Two-night stopover from £49 per person |
2026 | |||
11 January | £7,295 | JUST LAUNCHED | Two-night stopover from £49 per person |
01 February | £7,295 | HALF FULL | Two-night stopover from £49 per person |
22 February | £7,295 | JUST LAUNCHED | Two-night stopover from £49 per person |
26 April | £6,995 | JUST LAUNCHED | Two-night stopover from £49 per person |
*These dates run using an alternative itinerary. Please click here to view the itinerary.
^This departure includes Christmas dinner in Queenstown and New Year’s Eve dinner in Wellington.
Prices: Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double room.
Single supplement:
January 2025 – March 2025: £1,875
April 2025: £1,545
October 2025 – February 2026 £1,995
April 2026: £1,595
Deposit: £1,000 per person if travelling in Economy Class, £1,950 per person if travelling in Premium Economy, and £3,750 per person for Business Class.
Flight upgrades: Upgrade to Premium Economy on selected routes from £2,295 per person return. Upgrade to Business Class from £4,995 per person return.
New Zealand visa: Travellers to New Zealand are required to obtain a visa (NZeTA). For more information on applying for your visa and the associated costs, please refer to our FAQ’s.
Important Information: Prices and flight upgrades are subject to fuel surcharges and the availability of flights. The correct price will be confirmed before you book. Full Booking Conditions are available here.
Our escorted holidays to New Zealand are designed to include so much in the price of your tour. And the even better news is that on the Very Best of New Zealand tour, a great deal of what you’ll do and see is already included in the price. That’s all your scheduled international flights, overseas transfers, expertly chosen hotels, daily breakfast, experienced local coach captains, and many unforgettable excursions, including a cruise on Milford Sound, are already taken care of.
All the hotels on our escorted tours to New Zealand are carefully selected by our travel experts to ensure they meet their high standards. Over the many years of working in the travel industry, they’ve come to understand exactly what elements of a hotel work best on a touring holiday, with location and quality being paramount. So throughout your touring holiday in New Zealand, rest assured that we’ve aimed to provide top accommodation, without it costing you the earth.
Discovering New Zealand with Distant Journeys gives you the perfect blend of an escorted tour experience, and the freedom to explore as you please. While we ensure you’ll see all the highlights of New Zealand, we also make sure you can personalise your touring experience to suit your interests. Maybe you’d like to sail an America’s Cup yacht in Auckland harbour or enjoy a winery tour in Central Otago? Well, during Freedom Days, you can choose from a range of activities to spend the days as you please.
And for the majority of experiences you don’t have to decide before you leave the UK – you can let your local Coach Captain know what you’d like to do up to the day before.
The majority of the optional excursions will be booked locally with your Coach Captain, but there are some that must be pre-booked before you depart the UK due to limited space and we suggest these are pre- booked at least 3 months prior to departure and no later than 30 days prior. Any requests within 30 days of departure will be subject to a 5% surcharge if they can be confirmed. Correct prices will be advised at the time of booking.
If you’ve taken advantage of one of our two night stopovers on your journey home from New Zealand you may want to make the most of your short stay in these exciting destinations by taking an optional excursion or two.
After all, who could visit Singapore without a trip to the world-famous and historic Raffles Hotel for afternoon tea or a Singapore Sling? Or if you’re in Bangkok, the Grand Palace with its beautiful Temple of the Emerald Buddha is a must-see. In Bali why not take a sunset cruise, or discover the islands beautiful mountainous interior. And if Dubai is where you’ll spend the last two nights of your holiday, why not enjoy one of them feasting Bedouin-style on a Desert Safari?
Bus out from Dunedin in the afternoon. Travel along the beautiful Otago Peninsula Roads to Wellers Rock Wharf. From here we cruise out of the Otago Harbour, to Taiaroa Head. Enjoy uninterrupted views of the world’s only mainline nesting place of royal albatross. Watch as these huge birds glide in from the ocean and soar high above their hillside nest sites.
From NZD $116 (approx. GBP £54) Read More >The Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour is the perfect optional excursion for nature lovers. It includes transport to the Otago Peninsula, an Otago Harbour cruise on the ‘Monarch’ and a visit...
From NZD $220 (approx. GBP £104) Read More >Highlights: Glow worm caves Boat ride Te Anau is one of the best places to see glow worms in New Zealand, with hundreds of thousands of colourful glow worms lighting...
NZD $135 (approx. GBP £64) Read More >Experience the true untouched beauty and awe inspiring scenery of New Zealand’s South Island on a Franz Josef Glacier helicopter tour. This helicopter ride over the Franz Josef Glacier sweeps...
From NZD $340 / GBP £179 Read More >The grandeur of Skippers Canyon is one of New Zealand’s best kept secrets. Located in Queenstown’s backcountry, this spectacular canyon, carved out by the mighty Shotover River, winds sinuously alongside...
From NZD $220 (approx. GBP £104) Read More >New Zealand has a reputation for producing some on the world’s best wines and a visit to some of the countries amazing boutique wineries in the Central Otago region, is...
From NZD $239 (approx. GBP £112) Read More >The only jet boat Queenstown operator allowed on the Dart River, the Dart River Jetboat Wilderness Safari is an exhilarating and spectacular journey deep into the heart of the world-renowned...
From NZD $349 (approx. GBP £164) Read More >There are few experience as exhilarating, and as quite literally breath-taking as a ride on a Shotover Jet in Queenstown. The ‘Can you handle the canyons?’ jet boat ride experience...
From NZD $169 (approx. GBP £80) Read More >Get a taste of New Zealand’s farming lifestyle at Walter Peak High Country Farm. Situated on picturesque Lake Wakatipu’s south-western shores, the farm is the perfect place to spend a...
From NZD $189 (approx. GBP £89) Read More >Go behind the scenes of some of the best-loved movies in history with this tour of the Weta Workshop near Wellington, a studio famous for creating some of the movie...
From NZD $99 (approx. GBP £47) Read More >A visit to Te Papa museum is highly recommended, as it offers a fascinating insight into New Zealand’s rich history and cultural heritage. Wellington: National Te Papa Museum is...
From NZD $35 (approx. GBP £17) Read More >Nestled on the shores of Lake Rotorua lies the Polynesian Spa – a geothermal bathing retreat, where you can experience wellness sourced from Rotorua’s very own backyard. Renowned for its...
NZD $30/ GBP £16 Read More >Setting out from Rotorua, your Hobbiton Movie Set Tour starts with a scenic drive across to Matamata where your local driver guide will provide informative commentary and share stories about...
From NZD $229 (approx. GBP £108) Read More >Visit Rotorua’s most remote destinations by your choice of either helicopter, fixed wing aircraft or even floatplane. Popular flightseeing options include exploring New Zealand’s Mount Tarawera which is the site...
From NZD $185 / GBP £98 Read More >This excursion offers a great way to travel to the top of New Zealand to experience its beauty, history and scenery. Not only does it avoid you needing to take...
NZD $460 / GBP £253 Read More >During your trip to New Zealand, be sure to venture to the very top of the North Island to Cape Reinga. The rolling hills of Northland's rural countryside, breath-taking coastal...
From NZD $175 (approx. GBP £82) Read More >Experience stunning panoramic 360˚ views of the city from 220 meters high. The Sky Tower has now been part of Auckland’s sky line for 19 years and is the tallest...
NZD $32 / GBP £17 Read More >Immerse yourself in Auckland’s harbour setting with dinner on a beautiful boat. During an enchanting dinner cruise in Auckland, you will soak up your destination’s atmosphere from the peace of...
From NZD $160 (approx. GBP £75) Read More >This whale watching tour offers an exciting up-close encounter with Whales. A whale, as defined by the Marine Mammals Protection Regulations 1992, means all species commonly known as whales; and includes baleen whales, sperm whales, beaked whales, killer whales and pilot whales. This tour focuses on locating and spotting the Giant Sperm whale.
From NZD $175 / GBP £82 Read More >The Indonesian island of Bali is renowned not only for its beauty but also for its ancient temples. Tirta Empul temple is among the most famous, its waters said to...
USD $56 / GBP £51 Read More >Discover the ‘real’ Bali and escape off the beaten track with this small group tour to the centre of Bali, visiting mountains, farms, ancient villages and temples. There’s more to...
USD $48 / GBP £44 Read More >Bali is one of the world’s most beautiful islands, and the Bali Hai cruise is one of the best ways to see the island in all its splendour, taking it...
USD $66 / GBP £60 Read More >Discover ancient temples, meet the local wildlife and explore the countryside of inland Bali with this half-day Mengwi Temple, Monkey Forest and Tanah Lot tour. It’s one of several optional...
USD $58 / GBP £53 Read More >Discover the real Bali with an immersive evening of culture, dance and food on this evening tour to Bali’s Uluwatu temple. If you decide to visit Bali on a homebound...
USD $67 / GBP £55 Read More >Thailand has over 26,000 temples or Wats (local name). This Half Day City and Temples tour will bring you to three of the most distinguished temples in Bangkok, beginning with Wat Traimit, the temple of the Golden Buddha.
From THB 2,150 (approx. £48) Read More >Bangkok’s Grand Palace Tour is a “must see” for all visitors to Bangkok. The Grand Palace complex, built in 1782, includes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) and is unquestionably one of the wonders of the world today.
From THB 2,250 (approx. £50) Read More >A glimpse of everyday life in Thailand can be seen at the Damnern Saduak floating market, situated around 100km south west of Bangkok. This Bangkok floating market can be explored on a unique Bangkok floating market tour. You’ll take an exhilarating narrow long-tailed speedboat ride through the marshes and stilt houses, which leads you to the Damnern Saduak Market.
From THB 2,930 (approx. £65) Read More >Highlights: Fly over the iconic tower - Burj Khalifa! Explore sites of Jumeirah Beach and downtown Enjoy a helicopter tour over Dubai by flying from the most famous man-made island,...
From USD $215 Read More >For a magical and memorable evening, join us on a Dubai Desert Safari tour. Leave behind the hustle and bustle of the city and venture into the mysterious desert in the trained hands of your safari guides.
From USD $150 Read More >To truly experience the vibrant heartbeat of Singapore, immerse yourself in the pulsating urban life of the Civic District. A heady blend of old and new, the precinct is home to a trove of cultural gems, hip bars and unforgettable feasts.
From SGD $168 (approx. GBP £99) Read More >Chinatown has come a long way since the early days when Chinese immigrants made this enclave their home. Filled with a sprawling myriad of shops and eateries, bustling with colourful and exciting activities set against a backdrop of rich history and heritage, Chinatown is not to be missed, especially in the evening when everything really comes alive.
From SGD $168 (approx. GBP £99) Read More >Discover birds-eye view of the city and Marina Bay from the top of Marina's Bay Sand's Skypark. Enjoy one complimentary drink at CÉ LA VI Kiosk, Level 56, Marina Bay Sands Skypark, Hotel Tower 3. Experience the breath-taking view of the city lights, before moving onto the picturesque Marina Bay area where you experience Gardens by the Bay under the moonlit sky.
From SGD $168 (approx. GBP £99) Read More >Highlights: Afternoon Tea at Raffles Tour Description: The Afternoon Tea ritual, much like Raffles Hotel, Singapore, was fashioned in the 19th century. A cherished tradition since its founding in Great...
From SGD $118 (approx. GBP £70) Read More >Recently voted one of the Top 10 Indoor Gardens of the World, the Gardens by the Bay is also Singapore’s number 1 attraction according to Trip Advisor. Featuring more than 1 million plants from more than 5,000 species, Gardens by the Bay in Singapore is a must-see destination filled with wonders from around the world.
From SGD $60 (approx. GBP £36) Read More >The Singapore Night Safari is world’s first. Set in 40 hectares of secondary jungle, the mystery and drama of the tropical jungle after dusk unfolds at the Singapore Zoo Night Safari.
From SGD $148 (approx. GBP £87) Read More >Homebound Stopover Offer – SAVE up to £592 per couple!
Enjoy a homebound stopover from as little as £49 per person when you book one of our Australia and/or New Zealand tours departing from September 2025. Choose from either Singapore, Dubai, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Sentosa Island or Bali. Offer ends 28th February 2025.
It really does pay to book early, as these stopovers usually cost up to £690 per couple for two nights’ accommodation in a four-star hotel, with full daily breakfast and airport transfers.
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Early booking offers are for Australia and/or New Zealand tours departing from September 2025. The saving of up to £592 per couple is off the price of the homebound stopover, which normally costs up to £690 per couple. This offer is based on specific flights and booking classes and is subject to availability at the time of booking. Homebound stopover options vary depending on tour and airline chosen. All offers valid until 28th February 2025.
An excellent introduction to New Zealand. The tour includes beautiful scenery, interesting towns and cities, an insight into Maori culture and a chance to enjoy the great outdoors. I would highly recommend this tour
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