New Zealand High End Tours Reimagined

Luxury, Premium, and Ultra Luxury itineraries curated for the most discerning of travelers seeking the extraordinary.

Step out of the Ordinary with South of 34° New Zealand Journeys

Compare our Three New New Zealand Tour Tiers

These are New Zealand’s first and only privately curated fixed-itinerary tours with the freedom and flexibility to choose your tour’s start date, offering the convenience of expert planning at the time optimal for the traveling group.

The uniqueness continues, as South of 34° high-end tours ensure expert curated discoveries, immersive experiences, acclaimed accommodation, refined guest support, and meaningful connections for lifelong memories.

PremiumLuxuryUltra Luxury
Private Curation
Exclusive & Immersive Activities
Unique-to-You Experiences
Prestigious or Boutique Stays4* - 4.5*> 4.5* > 5*
Fixed Itinerary Custom Start Date
Small Group of 4–10 Adults4-104-84-6
Concierge-feel Support9am-5pm7am-7pm7am-10pm

Luxury Journeys Itineraries

Quintessential New Zealand

9 days /
8 nights
$14125 (USD)
From Auckland’s cultural encounters and ancient Whirinaki rainforest to volcanic Mt Tarawera, Queenstown leisure, and Wanaka’s private alpine adventures — an intimate, fully curated New Zealand itinerary.

Enchanting New Zealand

11 days /
10 nights
$15180 (USD)
Experience an intimate and layered journey in South Island with luxury cruise in Milford Sound & scenic heli return, Central Otago’s private wine, Kaikōura’s marine life, and starlit Mt Cook.

Fabulous New Zealand

14 days /
13 nights
$15585 (USD)
Discover New Zealand in full: culture, wilderness, and wonder, woven into a seamless luxury journey from Auckland to alpine South, with caves, coasts, and fiords.

Premium Journeys Itineraries

New Zealand: A Southern Immersion

13 days /
12 nights
$9670 (USD)
From alpine rail into Glacier Country to Doubtful Sound, Otago’s rare wildlife, and Aoraki Mt Cook — a curated South Island immersion of landscapes, encounters, and rhythm.

New Zealand: A Timeless Classic

13 days /
12 nights
$9935 (USD)
From Auckland’s coasts and glowworm caves to Rotorua’s culture, Queenstown, Milford Sound, and glacier country — a curated journey of discovery, depth, and timeless connection.

Ultra Luxury Journeys Itineraries

New Zealand: A Rare World Apart

9 days /
8 nights
$19050 (USD)
An exclusive itinerary through Auckland’s native forests, Wairarapa’s coastal seclusion, and Wanaka’s high country — intimate, private, and deeply New Zealand.

Why South of 34° New Zealand Journeys are Unrivaled

Flexible Start Dates & Convenience

  • Fixed itineraries offer meticulously pre-planned routes, rare insights and experiences, eliminating travel-planning stress while ensuring highlights are covered.
  • Flexible or rather custom start dates enable privately curated experiences without the rigidity of standard group tour timetables, adapting travel to availability and preferences.

Unique Small Group Tour Benefits

  • Small, adults-only group allow for more intimate and tailored experiences, exclusive access to luxury venues, and the chance for more personal interaction and  meaningful connection.
  • Tours can travel in unique ways, access rare behind-the-scenes activities or enjoy rare destinations not feasible for larger tour groups, providing a sense of exclusivity.

Unmatched Value and Rare Access

  • Shared experiences of such privately curated and exclusive experiences are stronger and better than when traveling alone, creating Group bonding and memories.
  • Even with a fixed itinerary, small groups can benefit from adjustments-on-the-go or spontaneous opportunities, further enhancing the appeal.

High-Touch Driver-Guide Service

  • All logistics, support, and arrangements are managed by New Zealand-resident travel experts, offering that “just arrive and enjoy” feeling that appeals to discerning travelers.
  • Driver-Guides and other on-site professional guides provide deep and authentic local insight, intimate cultural access, and real-time support.

South of 34° Journeys provide a privileged blend of curated luxury with the freedom to choose when to go and with whom to share this ultimate experience.

South of 34° Journeys — where tours end, our Journeys begin

This is unrivaled New Zealand luxury travel curated for the discerning traveler.

South of 34° Journeys eliminate the generic, the mass-produced, and the budget compromises so typical of tours. Our New Zealand tours are scrupulously hand-crafted, ensuring every detail meets the highest standard of luxury, exclusivity, and personalization. Designed for those who expect more, each itinerary is tailored to your aspirations, never recycled or off-the-shelf — guaranteeing that your New Zealand adventure is as unique and exceptional as you are.

All South of 34° Journeys are limited in guest numbers — ensuring intimacy, rarity, and exclusivity for discerning travelers.