Carol Clapper, Pennsylvania, USAMarch 2020
New Zealand Trails Reviews
We think we’re pretty awesome at what we do. But don’t just take our word for it. Overall our average guest rating is 5 out of 5 and we are a 2021 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award winner!
Instead of us telling you how amazing we are, we figured we would let our past guests do it for us.
You can take a look at reviews from some of our amazing past guests below.
See what our former guests are saying to the world, check out our reviews on Facebook and Google. Otherwise, keep scrolling to see what all the fuss is about.
If you've got any questions about our trips, you can also call or email Jodi – she'd love to chat with you!
Mayo Friedlis, Maryland, USAMarch 2020
New Zealand guides gave it the magic touch.
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Debbie Webb, New South Wales, AustraliaMarch 2020
We had a fantastic trip and made some great friends.
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Julia Speer, Oregon, USAMarch 2020
The activities were amazingly beautiful and fun.
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Trish & Brian Dotzert, Ontario, CanadaMarch 2020
Our guides were such an important part of our holiday.
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Bill & Mady Cloud, California, USAMarch 2020
A great introduction to New Zealand's charm and impressive landscape.
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Sue Sturgess, New South Wales, AustraliaMarch 2020
Absolutely fantastic, loved every minute of it.
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Dan Lantz & Lauri Tadlock, Washington, USAMarch 2020
Jodi was clearly one of the best parts of the tour.
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Tammy Makela, Ohio, USAMarch 2020
Future trips definitely have a new standard to live up to.
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Miriam Tannen, New York, USAFebruary 2020
This was our first group tour, and it spoiled us for any others.
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Denny Grilliot, Colorado, USAFebruary 2020
The trip was so wonderful from the beginning.
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Debra Liu, North Carolina, USAFebruary 2020
There's nothing that isn't absolutely gorgeous about New Zealand.
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Lester Liu, Washington, USAFebruary 2020
The time that I had with New Zealand Trails will be one of the most unforgettable times in my life.
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Megan Small, New South Wales, AustraliaFebruary 2020
Our guide and the organization was outstanding.
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Deborah DuBois, Massachusetts, USAFebruary 2020
We saw more of the country than we would have if we had traveled by ourselves.
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Richard Ford, United KingdomFebruary 2020
You see the countryside and get under the skin of the country and its people.
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Glory Dole, Washington, USAFebruary 2020
Such a great adventure and introduction to NZ.
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Jill Dineen, Illinois, USAFebruary 2020
Such an adventure and wonderful experience!
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Mark Sager, Texas, USAFebruary 2020
Every single day was interesting, enjoyable, and completely different.
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Bruce Jentleson, Virginia, USAFebruary 2020
Truly one of the most enjoyable trips I have ever taken.
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Kerry Lambert, Utah, USAFebruary 2020
New Zealand Trails gave us the perfect tour.
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James Bennett, USAFebruary 2020
The service provided by Hayley and Finn exceeded my expectations.
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John Dondero, USAFebruary 2020
I thought tour groups were for old people. I was absolutely WRONG!
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Amanda Carlson, USAFebruary 2020
We loved our trip and cannot wait to come back.
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Carolyn Foster, New South Wales, AustraliaFebruary 2020
We couldn’t fault the service we received.
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Sandy Perry, Montana, USAFebruary 2020
The perfect balance between activities and leisure time.
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Mike Stevens, Massachusetts, USAFebruary 2020
One of the greatest vacations I have ever had.
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Tamar Bailey, Washington, USAFebruary 2020
Our guides went out of their way to make our time together perfect.
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Barbara Jentleson, Virginia, USAFebruary 2020
The trip exceeded our expectations in every possible respect.
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Kathy Chaten, Illinois, USAFebruary 2020
I am so glad I took the tour and saw all there was to offer.
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Travis Durnford, Alaska, USAFebruary 2020
This is one of the best guided trips we've ever done.
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Chris Stefanko, Michigan, USAFebruary 2020
I was especially happy with our tour guides - they were terrific!
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Meriel Howe, United KingdomFebruary 2020
I really enjoyed seeing more of the hidden treasures of the South Island.
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Claudia Isom, Florida, USAJanuary 2020
This trip was my #1 item on my post-retirement bucket list, in no way did it disappoint.
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Mark Moscato, Virginia, USAJanuary 2020
Words can't adequately describe the impact this trip made on me.
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Gerry Potter, Ontario, CanadaJanuary 2020
Thank you for the trip of a lifetime.
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Beatty Chadwick, Delaware, USAJanuary 2020
Guides were extraordinarily attentive, helpful and skillful.
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Jonathan Thompson, AustraliaJanuary 2020
Deepened my understanding of the South Island.
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Jay Bryan, Pennsylvania, USAJanuary 2020
Can't imagine how the guides could have been any better!
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Jennifer Phy, Texas, USAJanuary 2020
I got to EXPERIENCE New Zealand, not just stand and take a picture.
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Virginia Reyta, Washington, USAJanuary 2020
Impressive and professional. I couldn't ask for more.
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Michael Phy, Texas, USAJanuary 2020
The best trip I've taken; and I've been to some neat places.
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Sandi Farkas Courney, Washington, USAJanuary 2020
Our guides genuinely cared about our experience and it showed.
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Deborah Severino, New York, USAJanuary 2020
We felt truly cared for and we want to do it again!
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Rosana Keleher, Maryland, USAJanuary 2020
New Zealand Trails provided an unforgettable experience.
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Cathy Atwell, Ontario, CanadaJanuary 2020
Thank you for being a big part of my trip.
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Alison Smyth, Northern Ireland, UKJanuary 2020
Each day was 'my favourite' until the next!
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Jean Ettridge, United KingdomJanuary 2020
I had a wonderful time, in a wonderful country, with wonderful people.
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Peter Keleher, Maryland, USAJanuary 2020
Overall it definitely exceeded my expectations.
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Leigh Blair & Luis Rivera, California, USAJanuary 2020
We could not have planned to do so much in such a short space of time.
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Helen McNeal, New York, USAJanuary 2020
Each of us felt like we were important and being looked after.
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Maggie Wright, United KingdomJanuary 2020
From the start everything fell into place.
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Douglas Nakamoto, California, USAJanuary 2020
The Pure South is a trip I will hold dear to my heart.
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Meighan Ash, North Carolina, USAJanuary 2020
Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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Marilyn Picchioni, New York, USAJanuary 2020
Trip of a lifetime that continues to resonate each day.
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Patricia Bowers, California, USAJanuary 2020
An experience I will never forget.
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Victoria Foster, UKJanuary 2020
Our guides had a genuine desire to make everyone's trip a memorable one.
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Scarlet Wong, Alberta, CanadaDecember 2019
It certainly was a trip to remember.
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Michael Pasick, Michigan, USADecember 2019
This is the most memorable and best trip we have ever taken!
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Patsy Reynolds, Florida, USADecember 2019
We came to New Zealand as tourists and we left feeling like family!
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Jenna Klos, Wisconsin, USADecember 2019
The most amazing experience I have ever had on a trip.
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Marilyn Picchioni, New York, USADecember 2019
Our guides showed us how much they love their country.
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Beth Lipson, Pennsylvania, USADecember 2019
The guides provided amazing knowledge about New Zealand.
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Marissa Lee, California, USADecember 2019
There were many nice touches that other tour companies overlook.
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Chinh Tran, Texas, USADecember 2019
The guides accommodated everyone perfectly.
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Holly Bartholomew, Utah, USADecember 2019
The diversity of the activities was perfect.
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Alan Millard, Victoria, AustraliaDecember 2019
I was more than satisfied at the experience.
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Gregg Knapp, Wyoming, USADecember 2019
The vacation of a lifetime and I will smile every time I think back on it.
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Mike Pritzl, Wisconsin, USADecember 2019
Our guides were so incredible, I can't even put in words how we felt about them.
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Annie Bull, AustraliaDecember 2019
It was truly a memorable trip and one I will always treasure.
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Wayne & Linda Parks, Texas, USADecember 2019
Our trip provided what we were seeking without making us feel as if we were "tourists".
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Bob Vreeland, Maine, USADecember 2019
Never did we imagine how great our guides would be.
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Jane Walsma, Missouri, USADecember 2019
It was an amazing trip and I am really happy that we decided to book with NZT.
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Gregg Knapp, Wyoming, USADecember 2019
I will remember every moment of this trip forever.
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Raylene Hadley, Utah, USADecember 2019
Our guides were so friendly, approachable and incredibly knowledgeable about NZ.
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Kristy Barkdull, Colorado, USADecember 2019
We loved our trip. It was well planned and executed.
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Carol Harlow, UKDecember 2019
A truly wonderful experience and a well put together trip.
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Heather Millard, Victoria, AustraliaDecember 2019
I felt like we were on a special adventure as a group... we had the inside track!
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Lorna Johnson, Scotland, UKNovember 2019
I have had the most wonderful time in New Zealand.
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Courtney Corda, California, USANovember 2019
The Masterpiece Tour was a perfect blend of activities.
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Mary & Peter Feero, New Brunswick, CanadaNovember 2019
The people were fantastic.
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Sue MacMaster, New Hampshire, USANovember 2019
Exceptional in every sense of the word.
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Carole Van Dyke, North Carolina, USANovember 2019
Our trip was well-organized and very professionally executed.
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Michele Harrod, AustraliaNovember 2019
Definitely the best tour company from start to finish I have ever dealt with.
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Paul & Barb MacGregor, Iowa, USANovember 2019
An excellent overview of New Zealand.
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Anne & Marv Vander Beek, Washington, USANovember 2019
Our guides were so enjoyable and knowledgeable.
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Charlie Gingo, Vermont, USANovember 2019
Masterpiece was just that = "A Masterpiece."
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Ed Elmore, Virginia, USANovember 2019
I loved the country, your staff, all the New Zealanders I met, and the vibe of our group.
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Patricia Smith, Colorado, USANovember 2019
We have traveled to many places in the world, but this trip really stands out.
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Michelle Crenshaw , Florida, USAOctober 2019
I will tell anyone who cares to listen of the remarkable tour New Zealand Trails provides.
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Susanne Wilson, AustraliaOctober 2019
The words AMAZING, great and wonderful can't even describe the nature and the experience!
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Deb Alesantrino , Ladenburg, USAApril 2019
We could not think of a way to improve it.
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Miranda Grace, Massachusetts, USAApril 2019
I honestly don't know if you could improve this trip.
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Ian Scantlebury, Bristol, UKApril 2019
This was the most awesome holiday I have ever had.
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Narelle Sommerfeld , Cooee Bay, AustraliaApril 2019
I am already recommending this tour to family and friends.
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Karen & Kirk Armour , Chicago, USAApril 2019
It was a delight to explore New Zealand with NZ Trails.
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Rita Magyar , Beecroft, AustraliaApril 2019
I have traveled around the world but this trip was truly the best of all.
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Larry Lee , United StatesApril 2019
The best traveling/activity experience of my 74-year-long life.
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Heather Sturrey , Coquitlam, CanadaApril 2019
This trip was so magical and epic.
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Neil Burke, Ontario, CanadaApril 2019
The choices included in our tour were perfect.
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Brian Smith, Port Colborne, CanadaApril 2019
I have been on many group trips and so far this was the best.
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We absolutely loved the Sweet North itinerary.
Kathy & Geoff Randall Torquay, UK
February 2018
We absolutely loved the Sweet North itinerary. We fully appreciated the incredible attention to detail, the work that went on behind the scenes and the guiding was superb.
Photos of Kathy and Geoff's trip
Sue & Martin Arrowsmith, Derby, UKMarch 2019
Excellent mix of locations and activities.
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Peter Lovance, Wisconsin, USAMarch 2019
We saw and experienced the best of New Zealand.
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Barb Hall, CanadaMarch 2019
You really excelled at making this customized trip a once in a lifetime experience.
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MaryAnn Dombrowski, Wisconsin, USAMarch 2019
All the details were taken care of.
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Janet Smuga, New Jersey, USAMarch 2019
We could never arrange the equivalent on our own.
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Mark Rivet, Ridgeway, CanadaMarch 2019
We had a great time and the trip was well worth the cost.
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MaryAnn Leynes, Nevada, USAMarch 2019
I would not hesitate recommending this trip to anyone.
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Jason Sattar, California, USAMarch 2019
Our guides were the best part of the trip!
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Gary Dew, CanadaMarch 2019
Traveling in a small group was much better than going solo
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Peter Bartkus , Edmonton CanadaMarch 2019
New Zealand Trails was in a class of its own.
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Ruth & John Schmid, California, USAFebruary 2019
Beyond anything we could have dreamed.
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Donna & Jim Humphreys, Colorado, USAFebruary 2019
Thank you for giving us a trip of a lifetime!
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Vic Chaney, California, USAFebruary 2019
This trip was one of the best I have been on.
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Chris & Bob Fitzgerald, Oregon, USAJanuary 2019
We so appreciated being out of the “tourist” spots!
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Roberta & Martin, Oklahoma, USAJanuary 2019
We would recommend this trip to others.
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Louise & Anne, CanadaJanuary 2019
This trip was everything, and more, that we had hoped for.
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The Caulson Family , New York, USAJanuary 2019
Our NZ Trails Familymoon was a trip of a lifetime for us.
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Marcia Tewell, Colorado, USAJanuary 2019
I have no idea how to make it any better!
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Dani Folwarczny, USAJanuary 2019
I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
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Daisy Rosner, Maryland, USADecember 2018
The guides made our trip very special.
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Barbara L Grear, USADecember 2018
The customer service was exceptional from start to finish.
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The Backer Family, Nebraska, USADecember 2018
What we dreamt of all year truly came to pass!
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Michael & Tracy Kennedy, USADecember 2018
The worst part about it was having to leave!
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Pam & Terry Myers, Idaho, USADecember 2018
We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the trip!
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Kim Daubman, Pennsylvania, USADecember 2018
This trip exceeded my expectations.
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Jonathan Marshall, USANovember 2018
Thank you for the fine experiences & memories.
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Ron & Angela Hooper, USANovember 2018
We enjoyed going to out-of-the-way places.
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Jan Smith, Buckinghamshire, UKNovember 2018
It met my expectations in all ways.
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Alison & John Price, AustraliaOctober 2018
I can’t think of a better way to experience NZ!
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Sharon Strawbridge, AustraliaOctober 2018
My partner and I absolutely loved our trip.
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Mark & Jane Brossart, Minnesota, USAMarch 2018
We will cherish wonderful memories.
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Kathy & Geoff Randall, Torquay, UKFebruary 2018
We absolutely loved the Sweet North itinerary.
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Tom & Sarah Francis, Colorado, USADecember 2017
Unique accommodation and activities.
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Laura Salvay, California, USADecember 2017
The personal attention will never be matched.
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Jim & Gillian Anderson, CanadaNovember 2017
One of the best trips we have done.
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Ann Senkevich, California, USANovember 2017
I will highly recommend New Zealand Trails.
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Paul & Paula Knox, Wisconsin, USANovember 2017
The best guide we have ever encountered.
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Katherine & Paul Becker, California, USAMarch 2017
Thank you for helping us enjoy the vacation of a lifetime.
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Tom & Louise Rhode, Montana, USAFebruary 2017
Thank you for our recent trip of a lifetime.
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Carol Elfverson, AustraliaFebruary 2017
The guides were by far the best I've ever encountered!
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Patrick & Judy Ongena, Texas, USAFebruary 2017
The lunches every single day were the BEST!!
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Judy Ongena, Texas, USAFebruary 2017
Little surprises that set NZ Trails miles ahead of anyone else.
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David Nelson, Utah, USAFebruary 2017
Like I was a visiting a magical land with some friends.
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Nigel & Dawn Johnson, UKFebruary 2017
Great people, great life stories, great humour, brilliant company.
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Tim O'Shea, CanadaFebruary 2017
I will recommend NZ Trails to others with pride.
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Helen Herzberg, California, USAJanuary 2017
Could not have had a better experience.
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Jim & Joyce Morgan, Utah, USAJanuary 2017
We had an absolutely wonderful vacation!
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Gillian Wood & Charlie Pick, UKJanuary 2017
Our trip exceeded our expectations.
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Shawn Aebi, Washington, USADecember 2016
We are still reeling from the stunning views.
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Ellen Goldstein, California, USADecember 2016
It really was as promised, the trip of a lifetime!
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Denice Stouffer, California, USANovember 2016
One of the best trips I have ever been on.
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Linda & Joe Miller, Colorado, USANovember 2016
We thoroughly enjoyed our Sweet North tour.
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Richard & Christine Beebe, USANovember 2016
Far superior to any guide experience we have had.
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Donna Coster, AustraliaJanuary 2016
All the inclusions made it value for money.
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Nancy & Einar Seadler, USAJanuary 2016
We can’t say enough good things about New Zealand Trails.
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Julia Lindemann, GermanyFebruary 2015
The highlight of my holiday in New Zealand.
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Andrew & Jocelyn Wood, AustraliaJanuary 2015
New friends and fabulous memories.
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Bob McBroom & Kathy Flynn, USAJanuary 2015
The top vacation we‘ve ever been on.
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Pamela Anstee, AustraliaJanuary 2015
The trip definitely exceeded my expectations.
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Sandy & Cameron Godfrey, USANovember 2014
The World Heritage tour is perfect in every way.
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Cathy Tanner, CanadaFebruary 2014
Focus on the fun without worrying about the details.
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