Testimonials – 2015

South Island Private Guided Tour – Family of 4

“The trip was fantastic and we had a blast. Weather was perfect and the itinerary including driving hours and breaks along with quality lodges and flexibility in the options were brilliant. I am extremely happy the way the trip worked out. Your company and operation is extremely efficient and professional and this is what i am sure makes you different compared to other operators and i am really that i went with you guys and nobody else. i have already recommended your name highly to my friends here in case they chose to visit New Zealand. The private tour works best for me because there is no set pattern and we can time things according to our preference, energy levels as well as interests. Also stops along the way for somebody interested in photography help extremely which are best possible in case of a private tour. Matt Hill was very friendly and well-versed with the terrain and never had no for an answer. i was impressed a lot by his enthusiasm and accommodating nature. It was a pleasure traveling with him. “

Raja Banerjee and Family – Thailand, December 2015

 

Exclusive North Island Guided Tour – Family of 5

“I’ve got to say that this probably is our best Christmas vacation so far. What is more amazing is that this trip almost would have never pushed through as we booked pretty late already. Kudos to Chris for making sure that this trip happened despite the circumstances, and for checking up on us from time to time to make sure everything was going well. As for our tour guide, we’ve had the pleasure of spending our Christmas and the rest of the holidays with Tom Stuart. In this day and age, anyone can just pickup a smart phone and claim to be a tour guide. However, no one can probably do it as Tom does. We witnessed his passion, sincerity and sense of humor in every single thing we did. In fact, the most memorable things we did were not even part of the itinerary. He went out of his way to make sure that we were having the best fun we could, as well as have the best kiwi experience. I won’t forget those spontaneous fishing trips, possum hunting, bush walks and stargazing. Most importantly, Tom brought us around as if he were a family member who have lived overseas, and he is definitely one of the things we will miss about New Zealand.“

Ralph Co and Family – Phillipines, December 2015

 

Privately Guided South Island tour – Family of 4

“First, thanks for being a great guide and taking care of my family on the tour. You took great care and attention with the fundamentals (safety, itinerary, meal stops and recommendations), which then made it easy for us to truly enjoy the places and sights you’ve shown us. You were great with the kids as well, and helped to challenge Yi Xiang (and in fact me too!) to try out new experiences. My family thoroughly enjoyed our NZ with you and look forward to coming back again when Yi Fei is a little older.”

Eng Wah and Family – Singapore, December 2015

 

9 Day South Island Self Drive Tour – Family of 5

“I am writing this to express our Big Thank you to you all – as we believe that without a big help from you, our South Island New Zealand Trip will not be as amazing as what we experienced. Thank you again Road Trip Team, without you, we may missed a lot of nice , spectacular places and view , many good restaurant of steak, gelato and burger and missed a great activities ! You have been a blessed and big help for us.”

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Nenden Augustina and family – Indonesia, December 2015

 

South Island Privately Guided Tour – Family of 6

“谢谢Road Trip安排会讲中英文的导游Simon一路带着我们，给我们介绍好吃的好玩的，让我们的旅途很欢乐，两个孩子都很喜欢Simon,甚至一直问我Simon会不会跟我们回墨尔本？我的父母也都很感激Simon这九天来一路平安地护送我们到机场。很高兴终于去了趟新西兰，看到如此美丽的景色，拍下了许多珍贵的照片。一家人都很兴奋满意，难忘的旅程，谢谢Road Trip, 谢谢Simon. 下次有再去，一定会再联络你们！

Thank you road trip arrangements speak English tour guide Simon carried us, gave us an introduction of delicious fun, let our journey was very joy, two kids are very fond of Simon, and even has been asking me Simon will not come back to Melbourne? My parents are also very grateful to Simon this nine days have a safe trip to escort us to the airport. Glad I finally went to the New Zealand, to see such a beautiful view, took many precious photos. Family is so excited, the satisfaction of the unforgettable journey, thank you, road trip, thank you, Simon. The next time there’s a go, I’ll contact you again before!”

Angela Chen and Family – China, December 2015

 

Both Island Privately Guided Tour – Family of 5

“This was our first trip to New Zealand and The Road Trip had made it an unforgettable and pleasant experience. I started to make enquiries in August and the email respond was prompt. Everything was taken care of the moment we touch down at Auckland airport, till we depart from Christchurch on Christmas. The guide (Tom Stuart) was always early and making sure that the activities were confirmed before we arrive, so we didn’t have to waste much time waiting. Even when any activity was cancelled due to bad weather, Tom is quick to offer alternatives. Everything was tailored to us, and every details was looked into which resulted in our pleasant experience. Would strongly recommend to our friends who wants a hassle free experience.”

Andy Tan and Family – Singapore, December 2015

 

8 Day Privately Guided North Island Tour – Couple

“”My husband and I recently had the great pleasure of taking a tour of New Zealand with The Road Trip. We had a wonderful time! Our guide, Tom, was outstanding and made sure we saw all the most interesting and beautiful sites in comfort and with special attention to our personal interests. It was fantastic and we highly recommend The Road Trip to anyone lucky enough to be going to the gorgeous country of New Zealand!!””

Polly and Geoff Bloomingdale – USA, November 2015

 

14 Day South Island Self Drive Tour for 2

“I would have never been able to come up with the truly amazing things that this company did for me and my buddy on my own. They had everything and I mean everything planned out for us. All we were required to do was drive to each location. Hotels were all excellent. South Island is the most breathtakingly beautiful place that these eyes have ever seen. Thank you to the road trip for everything. I will be back for sure and will use The Road Trip again. This is a truly great business!”

Anthony Landeza and Jesse Taska – USA, November 2015

 

22 Day Best of Both Islands Privately Guided Tour – Couple

“We found the Road Trip by chance, and we are sure glad we did. It is always with trepidation when you send large sums of money to total strangers halfway around the world, but we have to say the Road Trip really was there all the way. We were lucky to get Matt Hill as our guide. He met us at 6AM at the airport and handled everything on the trip with professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, and most important, humor. Matt is a good driver, and it was a pleasure not to have to worry where we were going or how to get there. It didn’t take us long to want to adopt him as our grandson. We did arrange with Chris to stay in B&B’s and farmstays, explaining anything with ‘luxury, gourmet or spa’ was not what we wanted. The B&B’s and farmstays are, in our opinion, the only way to see a country, meeting the families, talking to people, immersing ourselves in the country. The places and people were all wonderful, and more than met our expectations. Wherever we stayed, the owners told us how much they liked Matt and the Road Trip. Our thanks to Chris, Alex, (for their help in arranging the activities and accommodations), Janelle (for her help in getting us a car with a trunk/boot), and especially, Matt for making this a trip of a lifetime!”

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Peggy and Bill Goldberg – USA, November 2015

 

Exclusive privately guided South Island Tour – Family of 6

“The Lim family would like to thanks The Road Trip team for helping us organised the most unforgettable & wonderful holiday in New Zealand. Everything were so well taken care by your team. The accommodation that were arranged were spacious and clean. Even when we decided last minute to cancel our initial decision to try out 2 days self-drive instead of the private guided tour were well arranged leaving nothing for us to worry for. We have Tom as our guide and he is AWESOME. He is professional, punctual and attentive. He can build good rapport not only with the adults but also the young children. My nephew and niece like their Uncle Tom very much. He is knowledgeable of his trade and know many nice places where we can have yummy food. And we love scrumptious food. What makes a good holiday? We think a good guide who also makes a good friend; someone whose company you enjoy, who can surprise and delight you, but who also knows when to leave you in peace. Our family members all agreed on our last night in NZ that these is our best and enjoyable holiday so far. The beauty of NZ is for sure, but the personal touch of Tom played a great part. A BIG THANK YOU to the team of The Road Trip. We hope to be back soon.”

Lim Chui Fun and Family – Singapore, November 2015

 

Luxury 9 day South Island Private Guided Tour – Solo Traveller

“”My trip in NZ is definitely one to be remembered. This is the first road trip I have done in quite a while. I am truly impressed by the way it turned out. I am quite satisfied with the service provided by the Road Trip. Quick respond for question and frequent update of the trip planning from the start mean you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the trip without all the advance planning. The true essence of a road trip is the ‘unexpected’. Weather, for example, may go against the plan. My guide, Alex Jones, has done a great job sorting out the little troubles we faced during the trip while looked for alternative swiftly. He is also a very knowledgeable guide. I have learnt a great deal of the culture, background, and folklores about NZ from him. I would highly recommend the Road trip to anyone interested in visiting this beautiful piece of land/lands.””

Chris Liu – Hong Kong, October 2015

Exclusive 26 Day Best of Both Islands Self Drive Tour for 2

“Kia ora… I had always wanted to visit beautiful New Zealand; to extensively travel both the North and South islands. The trip I envisioned was to be packed with not just intimate encounters with nature but to include adrenaline filled adventures as well. In order to make this longtime dream come true, I was having a stressful time trying to organize a self-drive tour on my own. With less than a month left, I came across the Road Trip one fateful day and am forever thankful to have found you. I gave my bucket list to Alex and was so satisfied with the final itinerary he provided. Before the trip, both Alex and Janelle were always responding promptly to my questions, giving good suggestions and patiently accommodating my last minute changes. During our 26 days in New Zealand, my sister and I felt that Alex was there to support us when required. The A4 sized folder was clear, detailed, easy to follow and filled with fantastic tips and recommendations on sightseeing, restaurants, petrol stops, must-do activities, etc. We thoroughly enjoyed the warm interactions with our home/farm-stay hosts and being able to acquire a local’s perspective. Also, both my sister and I found the farm tour with Neil on his quad bike to be especially exhilarating. We had an awesome time in lovely New Zealand – witnessing breathtaking stunning scenery, participating in thrilling adventure activities, having close personal encounters with amazing wildlife. We will definitely recommend the Road Trip to our friends and relatives. Thanks so much for making it such an unforgettable experience for the both of us!!”

The Shim Sisters – Brunei, October 2015

 

15 Day Best of Both Islands Lord of the Rings Private Tour – Couple

“I can’t praise The Road Trip enough! From the minute we enquired about the trip we were in regular contact with the company and our guide. Everything was taken care of for us so it was a completely hassle free adventure from start to finish. Even when things didn’t go to plan (our helicopter ride was cancelled due to the weather) our guide Alex was quick to offer many alternatives and rebook highlights like this later in the trip. Everything was tailored to us right down to the restaurants, rooms and even the car. We requested 5* accommodation and that’s exactly what we got, unlike some companies who provide something closer to 3/4*. We had so much fun with our main guide Alex and also our trainee guide Tom who was with us for part of the trip. He was a mine of information telling us about all sorts of things from Maori culture to the best places for food and drink. Nothing was too much trouble and throughout the trip he offered many options for us and different plans to make the most of our time. I can’t fault the service from anyone from The Road Trip and would gladly recommend them. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with you again next time we’re in your part of the world.”

Shelley Jordan and Partner – UK, October 2015

 

Privately Guided Tour for 2 – Best of both islands – Couple

“We enjoyed our trip to NZ immensely. Everything was up to our expectations , people we met , food we ate, hotels we stayed, places we visited were very lovely. Thank you again for organizing this trip for us n hope to return to visit NZ again in the future.”

Rumphai Sangaunprasith and Federico Munoz – Thailand, October 2015

 

10 day Privately Guided South Island Tour for 2

“We both enjoyed our time in NZ. For me, this is the kind of holiday which I’ve always dreamt of. Fuss free and no planning needed on my part. I thoroughly enjoyed myself doing the bungy jump (first time), flying fox (first time) and ice sitting (first time also, my intention was to skate…..). I couldn’t believe that I completed all these thrilling activities within 1 day…. It was slightly disappointing that we didn’t get to see the glaciers (due to rainy weather) but Alex managed to fill up our day with other activities. The rest of the tour went smoothly without a hitch. The sights of the South Island were unforgettable to me. I would definitely recommend The Road Trip to my friends who plan to go to NZ (not on a budget). I would also book my future trips to NZ with The Road Trip (I plan to do so with my mom or ex Japanese boss & his wife). Alex was great as our guide. He entertained our many requests for good food. His recommendations were great. He was sporting enough to do The Fear Factory with us (I had a good laugh). Although he is young, he entertained us 2 aunties fairly well :)”

Joanna Wong and Claudia Leong – Singapore, July 2015

 

7 Day Privately Guided North Island Tour – Family of 5

“Our nine days vacation in New Zealand’s north island was magical ! We always knew that New Zealand was a beautiful country famous for its nature but we were still blown away by what we actually experienced when we actually travelled through the country. The countless and endless vistas of mountains and rolling hills totally enveloped us in awe. In the past, we had usually chosen the bus ride tour as our preferred method of spending our vacation. However, overtime we felt that many times we ended up feeling fatigued and just totally exhausted even before our vacation came to an end because of all the packing and unpacking as we move from one hotel to another. Not to mention the early hour wake up call ! We decided to try out something different this time and managed to come across Road Trip in our search for something unique and a bit more adventurous holiday. Turns out, we made the right decision. We totally enjoyed our little private tour with Road Trip and our guide, Ryan, was marvelous. He not only possessed a good driving skill and adequate knowledge of the local culture but was only quite fun to spend time with. A private tour is great because we got to pull over at certain spots during our travel that would just be impossible to be done on a bus tour. Our three daughters had a blast and we are certainly looking forward to our future adventure with Road Trip.”

Peter Pandjang and Goup – Indonesia, July, 2015

 

13 day Exclusive Privately Guided Tour – Family of 11

“We would like to say thank you for organizing such a fantastic tour. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment and are so impressed with all aspects of the trip, it was everything you promised and more than we expected … and we want to thank you for your fantastic service, patience and prompt response to all of our questions leading up to the trip. The quality of the travel arrangements, the accommodation, the food recommended, the level of knowledge and engagement of the leader; all excellent. We especially want to say how much we enjoyed the whole trip with Alex. He is an absolute treasure and a real asset to your business. I was surprised that such a relatively young person would shoulder so much responsibility. And his personality is excellent too. He always puts us at ease along the trip.Just like a friend to us. We really miss New Zealand, such a beautiful country. More than we can express with words.”

Soesanti Oeij and Group – Indonesia, July 2015

 

12 day North Island Privately Guided Tour for 2

“We had toured South Island, privately guided by The Road Trip ( TRT ), for 11 days in Dec’14/ Jan’15. We concluded in that review that, should we decide to return to NZ, we will choose TRT again. Well we just did that ! Chris, with Janelle, prepared the itinerary for the 13 days North Island private guided tour, diligently. We did the Auckland- Paihia- Waipoua- Auckland- Whitianga- Rotorua- Tongariro- Wellington- Auckland route. Our guide-cum-driver, Dave was polite, helpful and kind….very professional too ! He drives carefully and knows the roads well. I wish I was 30 years younger ! I would have loved to do the cycle tour with him…he’s the expert ! The pace of the tour was dictated by us and Dave was most obliging. We had a fabulous holiday and can confidently say that we have seen New Zealand in depth & comfort…..courtesy The Road Trip ! Thank you Chris, Janelle & Dave for looking after us.”

Syed and Niloufer Manzur – Bangladesh, July 2015

 

10 Day South Island Privately Guided Tour – Family Group of 10

“I must say that Alex did a phenomenal job from beginning to end. We were a bit worried before the trip about the tour guide knowing that we would be spending the entire time together with him and that he would be leading the way, but throughout the entire trip and by the time the trip was over everybody had only praise and great things to say about Alex. He was always there for us, helping us, preparing for us, calling places for us, driving us wherever we needed and just making sure everybody was comfortable and had what they needed at all times. His knowledge about all the places that we went to was great and we loved how he was there to answer all our questions at any time and didn’t feel the need to constantly talk and talk like some other tour guides etc… Anyway we all had an amazing unforgettable trip and we would like to thank you and Alex for everything and wish you much luck and continued success in the future!”

The Michaan Family – Brazil, July, 2015

 

14 Day North & South Island Self-drive Tour – Best friends

“I still thank my lucky stars that I found TheRoadTrip during a travel fair. Chris had been extremely patient in forming up our itinerary just one month before the trip. This has saved us lots of time while I had to prepare for my examinations. Having the accommodation, vehicle rental and activities booked for us are possibly the best way to have a fuss-free vacation. The vehicles were new and roomy and the accommodation was great. Instructions on each day’s itinerary are clear and I’m pretty sure there are some photo-spots or interesting stops that we would have missed if we are to plan the trip ourselves. My friend and I had a fantastic graduation trip, and this would not have been possible without the team from TheRoadTrip! I’m already planning to have another trip to New Zealand in another 2-3 years and I would definitely trust TheRoadTrip to offer a great experience again! Thanks guys!”

Cepheus Chan and Group – Singapore, May, 2015

 

8 Day North & South Island Privately Guided Tour – Family of 4

“We’re back and settled in reality. Thanks for planning and setting up everything for us in New Zealand. Everything about our tour was amazing and my family and I enjoyed every minute of it! Alex, as you probably do already know is just brilliant! He was great with my family and he was very well informed about everything we did. He knew just how to handle situations well! We will definitely recommend you guys to others. Thanks so much for everything again!”

Adrianne Pereira and group – Malaysia, June, 2015

 

20 day South Island Self Drive Tour

“I wanted to let you know that the arrangements you and your team at The Road Trip made for us on our recent trip to the South Island was outstanding. Although we asked for “mid-range” priced accommodations, we were pleasantly surprised that 18 of our 19 nights were spent at properties that were at or above what we expected….several being rated as 5 star properties. Additionally, the travel schedule along with all of the activities pre-arranged by you, went off without a hitch and I can’t imagine we could have packed in much more. We all felt that the trip plan that you tailored for us gave us the opportunity to see and experience as much of the South Island as possible in 3 weeks yet not feel like we were being rushed. Thanks for the effort on our behalf and you can be sure that we will refer anyone we know who may be considering going to New Zealand to consider using your services.”

Randy Shoff and group – USA, May, 2015

 

43 Day North & South Island Self Drive Tour – Couple

“We had an absolutely brilliant time in New Zealand. You did a fantastic job, booking all of our transport, trips and accommodation. You listened carefully to exactly what we wanted and merged your ideas with ours to ensure that we saw as much as we could in the 6 weeks without ever feeling rushed. A number of the hosts at the accommodation commented on your professionalism. Many thanks again!”

Hilary and David Nieberg – UK, March 2015

15 Day South Island Self Drive Tour – Family of 3

“Just a quick email to thank you and your team for a great service. We had a fantastic time in your beautiful country, and having the road trip taking care of the majority of the organisation made a big difference. We followed many of your recommendations – all worth it. The accommodation you arranged was perfect. We are already talking about a return to NZ. Thanks again for everything.”

Joanne Walton and Family – Singapore, March 2015

 

5 Day Private North Island Tour – Group of 5

“I didn’t want to let too many days go by without telling you about our Road Trip. We all had a fantastic time — the last-minute changes to the itinerary worked well and we were able to squeeze in all our requested stops, plus a few unexpected surprises. Ryan was the perfect host. In fact, I think we’ve officially adopted him into the family. He has just the right touch — providing interesting information about the places we were going, playing a few road games and helping DJ the best road trip music. We enjoyed our serendipitous stops at unexpected waterfalls and the Alpaca farm. Really, the whole experience was fun and relaxing, despite the ground we covered. I want to especially commend Ryan for how tactfully he helped my mother-in-law, who is 83. She is pretty spry, but Ryan was always there, at her elbow, whenever she had to negotiate a tricky set of stairs or an uneven patch of ground. As a result, Gilda was able to take part in every activity. Besides his many other talents, Ryan’s a wicked Snooker player. I think we’ve all improved our game a bit. The Road Trip is a fantastic way to travel and see our beautiful country. So glad we found you! And I really appreciate the effort and attention you and your staff put into making it memorable.”

Abby Letteri and Group – USA, April 2015

 

South Island Self Drive Tour – Family of 3

“Your self-drive tour concept is fantastic. Best thing in travel since invention of budget airlines;-) Me and my wife love travelling solo but recently neither of us have time to research the travel destination, book hotels etc ourselves. So when I found your ad on newzealand.com this was exactly what we needed although I never heard of this concept myself. You guys execute it so well with well thought out route, the tips in provided A4 folder where really detailed and very useful. The founder Chris met us personally at the airport and subsequently he and his staff provided on the phone assistance when needed. The last day farm stay was unique experience, family was very friendly we had great experience including shearing the sheep. South Island scenery blown us away and I am hoping to return there some day and surely see more of New Zealand. The only little regret I have is renting SUV – roads are so great next time I will upgrade to Holden Commodore 🙂 As for Road Trip I already recommend them to couple of my friends in Shanghai and I would surely use their service again. Thanks a lot for great holiday – we had lot of fun!”

Mirek Dabrowski and Group – China, February, 2015

 

South Island Privately Guided Tour – Couple

“Our time on the South Island of New Zealand over early January (2015) was simply a time of absolute magic – The people, the food, the accommodation, the shopping and yes, yes, yes the amazing scenery from Christchurch through to Queenstown and further out to Milford Sound. We were constantly surrounded by beauty of nature and the love given by man to take care and preserve. As much as we were ever so keen and excited about starting our trip we were so much more not wanting to leave. To say that we want to return is a total under-statement. The South Island is truly one big postcard of breath taking beauty! Much of what we achieved came about through the fantastic help of “The Road Trip” team (in particular, Chris). All the selections and the level of detail put into our itinerary simply spoiled us with so much. Punting on the Avon River, taking a helicopter up onto the Franz Josef Glaciers, through to sleeping over-night on the calm waters of Milford Sound. However, the big difference during our time away came through the support of our private tour guide, Alex. He simply was there for all our needs whether it be at 6am or 10pm. All was done without fuss and always with a smile and always with our best interest being paramount. Alex allowed us to maximise every minute of our time away to either be extremely busy with booked outings (such as the Funyak Safari on the Dart River), taking a nap (or two) whilst he drove ever so well (especially watching out for the many one vehicle bridges) from place to place through to finding a place for us to attend Sunday Mass. He has a love of his country which he passes over with as much or as little as you want to take-on-board. He was on top of every detail (including all those that we raised on the spot) from the time he was waiting for us at the airport through to our departure and so this allowed us to gain so much more out of our trip (he took away the hassles and gave us the pleasures). Thank you Chris and Alex!”

Ronnie and Bibiana Zahra – Australia, January 2015

 

9 Day South Island Exclusive privately guided tour – Group of 10

“All our folks were having great time during our recent trip. We are all retired and some of us have visited many places in the world. This trip is certainly among the most enjoyable one. We like your itinerary that offers different scenery and activities. The accommodations were excellent. The natural beauty we encountered everyday was spectacular and breathtaking. We all come back with wonderful memories and still talk about it a lot.”

Helena Ding and Group – China and the US, March 2015

 

North & South Island Tour – Family of 4

“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our first trip to New Zealand an enjoyable and unforgettable one. We really enjoyed our stay at the nice motels and spent a wonderful days with breathtaking views at the lakes, rivers, forests and mountains of New Zealand. It’s a heaven on earth. I have brought back rich and everlasting memories. The homestay with Mc and Kim were wonderful although it’s a bit awkward with the dogs around. Special thanks to Alex who have been very cooperative, a good driver and an efficient guide throughout the trip. We would certainly recommend The Road Trip to our friends for a personalized trip to New Zealand.”

Norsiah Abd Aziz and Family – Malaysia, February 2015

 

8 Day South Island Tour – Group of 3

“We are back in Singapore and doing great! Hope everything is well on yours and Alex’s side too. We have a real enjoyable New Zealand trip with your company ‘The Road Trip’. We would like to thank Alex for being a wonderful, responsible and attentive tour guide. The trip was very relaxing with nice weather, beautiful sceneries and good arrangment by ‘The Road Trip’ ( comfortable car, good cafes/restaruants recommendation and fantastic accomodation especially oaks shore resort at queenstown). The only regret that we have is that we should have extended our days to visit the North Island of New Zealand as well! Shall look forward to exploring the north island with ‘The Road Trip’ in soon future, hopefully with Alex as our guide again 🙂 Will certainly recommend ‘The Road Trip’ to our peers who are looking for a private and hassle-free tour.”

Mei Xing Quek and Group – Singapore, March 2015

 

South Island Self Drive Tour – Couple

“Travel to New Zealand was one of the best experiences we’ve had and we still keep dreaming of those beautiful moments. The decision to self drive was a good one especially because “The Road Trip” made all the bookings and provided us with a detailed itinerary so we could plan in advance. Driving for 10 days continuously was easy with the details they provided. We had clear directions and hot spots of places. Chris was really helpful and responded quickly to all our calls. I would highly recommend The Road Trip to everyone!”

Valentina and Ivan Fernandes – Australia, February 2015

 

5 Day Privately Guided North Island Tour – Group of 6

“Just a note to say we had a great time 🙂 Thank you for making all the arrangements – we had a fabulous time. All of us enjoyed our road trip very much. We wish also to thank Alex for a job well done! He made our trip extremely pleasant and was always there for us. We will definitely look you guys up again on our next trip – we are looking to doing a South Island one next time round!”

Karen Lim and Group – Singapore, March 2015

 

14 Day Privately Guided North & South Island Tour – Couple

“This past January, 2015, Kathy and I spent two glorious weeks touring the beautiful country of NZ. We selected The Road Trip and Alex was our guide/driver. We frequently travel, but agreed this trip is in the top five. Yes, NZ is a stunning country with mountains, waterfalls, geysers, glaciers, etc. What made the trip unique was the ease of planning such a comprehensive itinerary using their suggestions. We enjoyed all the B&B’s but our favorite was the farm stays. The time spent with Alex, was fun and by the end of the trip we considered him a new friend. We had flexibility to make changes during the trip, and always had lots of options to choose from. We never felt rushed while taking photos, hiking, dining, or viewing sights. Alex was very considerate of our needs and we reminisce about the times we stopped for a flat-white. One of our favorite moments was our last night in Queenstown. Alex recommended Pedro’s House of Lamb takeaway for dinner. Our hostess at the B&B put out plates and wine glasses. Kathy and I with Alex shared a bottle of wine from Gibbston Valley with the delicious lamb and view of Queenstown. Thanks to The Road Trip and Alex we have wonderful memories of our trip to NZ.”

Kathy Lerner and Janice Ruggieri – USA, January 2015

 

11 Day South Island Private Guided Tour – Couple

“Chris Cameron of THE ROAD TRIP arranged our itinerary of the 11 day private tour of South Island. We interacted over the email. Chris was always prompt, patient, polite & understanding with our numerous queries and in a short time we had an interesting and comfortable privately guided itinerary. We were received at Christchurch airport by 21 year old Matt, who was full of energy and bonhomie. We had a compact SUV at our disposal. Matt is a careful driver and we never felt the rigours of the 250 to 300 kms of daily driving, spread over 9 days ! Both of us have been traveling regularly, twice a year over two decades, and are fortunate to have visited many countries, but South Island is the jewel in our crown of toured countries. The combination of green rolling meadows, mountains, pristine lakes, Tasmanian sea and Pacific ocean makes the South Island unforgettable and alluring; and to top it all, if you have warm and friendly people with a helpful and smiling driver cum guide… what more can you expect from a holiday ! Being a foodie, the delicious lamb shanks and tender Angus steaks, made our dinners worth remembering ! If we return to New Zealand we will opt for THE ROAD TRIP again….need we say more !!!!”

Syed and Niloufer – Bangladesh, January 2015

 

5 Day Private South Island Tour – Couple

“Our five day tour with The Road Trip took us from Christchurch, through the beautiful forests and mountain range of the Franz Josef Glacier, through the picturesque Lake Wanaka, and finished up in ‘The Adventure Capital of the World’ — Queenstown. We had a fantastic time exploring the many scenic walks that New Zealand has to offer. There were many highlights along the way, one of which was the glacier helicopter ride and a 3-hour walk on the glacial ice, where “crampons” had to be used on boots in order to keep us from falling! Another great experience was the beautiful evening walk led by our guide Ryan through the Okarito forest on the West Coast, a serene and peaceful experience. Throughout the week, we benefitted greatly from the Road Trip’s suggestions of both the scenery to be awed by and the hotels to rest and revive in. We were very lucky to have as our guide Ryan. He is a young man who cheerfully accommodated our spontaneous decision changes, and who added greatly to our enjoyment of NZ through his obvious pride in and love of the flora and fauna, and his knowledge of NZ’s history. He even played us a great concert on the guitar on the last night. Thanks Road Trip – we had a great holiday!”

David Morawetz and Partner – Australia, January 2015

 

Testimonials 2014

 

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