Why Join a Guided New Zealand Hiking Tour?
Are you dreaming about a New Zealand hiking holiday? Looking around at different options for your trip of a lifetime? Perhaps you have never been on a guided tour before and would like to find out more? If you're not sure if a guided trip like this is for you, here is what people tell us they appreciate most about joining one of our guided New Zealand hiking tours.
1. Learn and be inspired
If you are interested in learning about the destinations you visit then this is probably the top reason for joining a guided tour and something that guests constantly give us positive feedback on. Throughout the day on hikes and in transit, your guide provides a commentary on all aspects of New Zealand - ecology, history, geography, society, economy, etc. In the evenings or at any other time, he or she is available to answer your questions, even slightly random ones! Here's a tip to see if you've got a great guide - if you ask a question they don't know the answer to (it does happen!), your guide says they don't know the answer but will find out for you and actually does - that's a great guide.
Our super-guide Shona showing guests our native flora on a guided New Zealand hiking tour.
2. Meet like-minded individuals
Why do we travel? For most people, it's to experience different places, cultures and people than their own. On a small-group guided hiking tour you'll be in the company of like-minded people from a variety of backgrounds - if they're on the same tour you're bound to have something in common. The variety of people on our hiking tours means your curiosity in people will be piqued for sure. Joining a small group hiking tour is a great option for people travelling alone to make friends too - instant friends and travel companions.
3. Get off the beaten track
This really applies to the word 'small' in the phrase 'small-group hiking tour'. One of the main reasons we operate hiking tours with a maximum of fourteen guests is so that we can experience the best New Zealand has to offer and avoid the crowds. An example of this is our overnight experience at Martin's Bay on our World Heritage Walking Tour - situated deep in Fiordland National Park right on the Tasman Sea, a fully serviced lodge that only sleeps 16 people. When we stay here we have the place to ourselves - this is one of the highlights of the tour and we simply would not be able to stay here if we travelled in larger groups. This also applies to the type of restaurants we visit, just like in your hometown, some of the best restaurants are small and simply can't take large groups.
You'll explore the New Zealand backcountry on our Kiwi Classic.
4. Saves you stress and time
We all know that organising and booking travel takes time and local knowledge is worth its weight in gold. While some people enjoy researching and booking every single element of their holiday themselves, if you are the type of person who prefers leaving that to someone else then a guided tour is perfect. We'll organise every element of your holiday, take care of anything unexpected that occurs along the way and make sure you have all the information and support you need before you leave home.
5. Unparalleled safety and support
New Zealand is a relatively safe country to visit, so we're more talking about things like outdoor safety and driving. As you love walking in the outdoors you are looking forward to the great countryside New Zealand has to offer but this is not without its risks. Travelling in a guided hiking tour means your guide is aware and monitoring any potential hazards - we have audited safety plans, trained guides and procedures to follow in an emergency. Not having to drive will also add to your enjoyment, New Zealand roads are very scenic but also probably very different from what you are used to at home. On a guided tour, you're leaving it all to a pro. Your guide and the team behind them are always there to help, from making a nice hot cuppa for morning tea to helping you find that rare bottle of New Zealand wine for a friend back home to deal with anything unexpected on your trip, you're in good hands.
Our priority is to keep you safe on your adventure of a lifetime.
If you'd like to find out more about the trips we offer or you'd simply like to chat with one of our local experts then don't hesitate to get in touch. You can also grab a copy of our FREE BROCHURE HERE.
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