
Monika Vinsova
"Travel is an investment in yourself" is the quote that inspires me for many years now and I love to share my knowledge with others as I believe travelling truly is one of the best ways experiencing the life.
I am passionate about tailoring your best memorable trip in New Zealand - one of the most beautiful countries that I am honored to live in for 5 years now. I am based in Queenstown known as the "Adventure Capital of the World". I love an active lifestyle mixed with relaxation. I spend usually my weekends hiking, snowboarding, surfing, finishing with a yoga, relaxation massage or spa. I am a big food and wine lover and I like to recommend our travelers the best restaurants and wineries across the country.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"I am specializing mainly in self-guided tours all over New Zealand. I design unique itinerary where every part of the trip has been created individually to suit your style, taste and budget. I like to show my travelers the hospitality of the locals and I am selecting for them unique boutique style of accommodations, cozy B&Bs and luxury lodges that will stay in their memory. I will custom tailor all types of travels from romantic, active/adventures, wildlife, scenic, wellness to golf trips, you name it!
I will assist you during your trip, and I am looking forward to hearing your stories. The most important is that I make your dream travel in New Zealand comes true. "
How did you get involved in travel?
"Since the young age I had itchy feet and was interested in discovering world. Meeting people from different cultures, learning foreign languages and exploring different types of landscapes lead me to choose tourism as my career. Born and grown up in Czech Republic, I moved to France to fulfill my dream to learn French and connect with its culture and people. Over there, I enrolled my university studies in international relations and after graduating I went travelling around Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia where I started my career in a tourism. I am constantly dreaming of discovering new places and continents, making new friends and absorbing the atmosphere of the place. "
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"There are definitely many, but one particular will always stay in my memory and in my heart as I love nature and wildlife. Probably two years ago when I was road tripping, I decided to visit Stewart Island located on very bottom of the South Island in New Zealand. The landscape and sceneries were amazing with bunch of rare species of birds. After my scenic hike around Ulva Island - which is a must do, I laid down on an empty little beach peacefully and start falling asleep. Suddenly, I heard splashing water noise and opened my eyes and looked in front of me. A big creature was coming out of the ocean. First, I thought was a diver as the head was black, but it was coming out too fast, I start running away as I got scared but soon, I realized it wasn't human but a sea lion that was going for his usual beach break. He didn't mind me and the other person staying on the beach, and he start sunbathing just few meters from us on the sand. I have never seen sea lion so close, and it was amazing to see how naturally he was behaving. Ulva island will stay in my heart because the place and the wildlife over there are really authentic and rare nowadays. "
Monika's favorite itineraries and travel advice
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Recent trip reviews for Monika
We enjoyed working with Monika and kimkim for our trip to New Zealand
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Apr 7 - Apr 28, 2025

Hi Monika!Thankyou for organizing such a won...
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Apr 17 - May 1, 2025
Hi Monika!
Thankyou for organizing such a wonderful trip for us!!! We loved
1. All the cities you guided us towards
2. All the hotels; all lovely
3.all the activities!!! Special shoutout to doubtful sound cruise; train ride and hike to Arthur’s pass ; food tour in ? Napier; Māori cultural event and more!!!
4. It truly was( as my 14 year old grand niece said after she went to a Taylor swift concert) “ a life altering event”
Thankyou for your guidance and your hard work!!
Kelly ( aka Elisabeth) and Bruce Sutter

Hi Kelly and Bruce!
Thank you so much for your wonderful message! I'm thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing time. It’s fantastic that the cities, hotels, and activities all lived up to your expectations.
I’m so happy I could help make your experience unforgettable. Thank you again for trusting me with your trip! Wishing you many more incredible adventures ahead.
Warmest regards,
Monika
Had a fantastic time. Loved where Sir Edmund ...
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Apr 17 - May 1, 2025
Had a fantastic time. Loved where Sir Edmund Hillary practiced for his famous assent to Mt. Everest. Loved New Zealand’s meat pies in Queenstown.

Dear Brian,
I’m so glad to hear you had a fantastic time! Mt Cook is truly a special place, and it’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the iconic meat pies in Queenstown as well.
Thank you again for sharing your experience—I’m so happy everything went well!
Warm regards,
Monika
Just returned from the trip of a lifetime to New Zealand
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Apr 17 - May 1, 2025


Wow, thank you so much for the amazing message, Cindee !
It was such a pleasure putting this trip together for your group, and I’m absolutely thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed it—from the glowworms to Doubtful Sound and everything in between! Your kind words truly mean a lot, and I’m so glad it all came together just right.
Wishing you many more unforgettable adventures ahead!
Warmest regards,
Monika
A Trip of a Lifetime
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Mar 17 - Apr 7, 2025


Dear Edward and Jen,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so glad to hear that your return to New Zealand, Edward, was everything you had hoped for, and that you were able to share those special experiences with Jen this time around. It was a real pleasure putting your trip together, and knowing that each moment created lasting memories makes it all the more rewarding.
Thank you again for trusting me with your adventure. I wish you many more incredible journeys ahead, and I’d be delighted to help whenever New Zealand calls your name again.
Warmest regards,
Monika
A fabulous three weeks in New Zealand!
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Mar 28 - Apr 17, 2025


Dear John & Wendy,
Thank you so much for your lovely message — I’m absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic three weeks in New Zealand! It was truly a pleasure helping you craft an itinerary that brought together such a wonderful mix of places, activities, and memorable experiences.
Thank you again for allowing me to be part of your journey. It was a real joy working with you both, and I’d be delighted to help again if New Zealand ever calls you back.
Warmest regards,
Monika
An Amazing Adventure
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Feb 25 - Mar 18, 2025

The whole trip was amazing. It was so great having our cars, rooms and activities all booked in advance . Everyone we had contact with was exceptionally curtious, helpful and prompt.
We particularly enjoyed the Doubtful Sound excursion but all were very memorable.

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Mark! I’m so glad to hear you had an amazing trip and that everything—from the cars to the rooms to the activities—worked out smoothly. It’s awesome that the Doubtful Sound excursion was such a highlight for you! I really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and I’m so happy our team was able to make your trip special.
I hope we’ll have the chance to help you plan another adventure soon!
Kind regards,
Monika
Monica was great to work with
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Feb 25 - Mar 18, 2025

Monika was so helpful in planning our NZ hone...
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Feb 16 - Feb 27, 2025
Monika was so helpful in planning our NZ honeymoon! She really paid attention to what activities would be more/less important to us while keeping our budget in mind. Everything we did was absolutely wonderful - we couldn't have planned a better trip. We're so grateful for such an amazing trip!

Hi Lucy and Ken! Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure planning your NZ honeymoon, and I’m so glad everything turned out wonderful. I'm thrilled we could create such a special trip for you both!
I hope you'll consider Kimkim for your future adventures!
Take care,
Monika
NZ 2025
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Mar 10 - Mar 19, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words, Jacob! It was such a pleasure working with you and Emily to tailor the trip just the way you wanted. I'm so glad you enjoyed the accommodations—I always love finding those special, unique spots that add something extra to the experience! Your patience throughout the process made it so much easier to get everything just right.
I'm so happy you had a great time, and I hope you’ll use Kimkim for another future adventure!
Take care,
Monika