Monika made sure my New Zealand trip was wonderful
New Zealand | Nov 10 - Nov 23, 2025

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Sharon C.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

Trusting Monika with my trip was the best decision I could have made, she was so helpful throughout the planning process and during the trip. She picked excellent excursions that we throughly enjoyed and made all the arrangements necessary for the trip to go so smoothly. The was wise enough to pick hotels that were in walking distance to great restaurants and activities and was very helpful in accommodating my travel partner, who had a lot of allergies. I would absolutely recommend her for planning a trip to New Zealand.

Activity Reviews
Coach and Cruise to Milford Sound / Piopiotahi
Coach and Cruise to Milford Sound / Piopiotahi
Queenstown (NZ)

I wish I caught the name of our bus driver, he was so friendly and entertaining and took some great photos of me and my friend!

Quality of Experience
The views and the driver
Guides, Drivers and Staff
He was so friendly, funny and informative
Transport
The bus had some problems on the way back but that’s not anyone’s fault
Christchurch Tramway Restaurant
Christchurch Tramway Restaurant
Christchurch

Excellent food and amazing service

Quality of Experience
The quality and food portions were excellent
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The staff was so friendly and professional
Hell's Gate Experience (Geothermal site and Mud Bath and Sulphur Spa)
Hell's Gate Experience (Geothermal site and Mud Bath and Sulphur Spa)
Rotorua

It was raining but that didn’t detract from the experience

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Te  Pā Tū  - Maori Cultural Experience
Te Pā Tū - Maori Cultural Experience
Rotorua

Do not skip the experience, it's so educational, entertaining and the food was the best we had the entire trip!! The love, care and welcoming attitude that the performers have for visitors is unparalleled. The knowledge they provide leaves you deeply interested in Maori culture and the performances and food were excellent. The staff is so talented!! I would absolutely go back and do this again.

Quality of Experience
Food
best meal we had the whole trip
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Swim with dolphins
Swim with dolphins
New Zealand

I didn’t end up swimming and they arranged for us to take a boat ride instead where we still got to see dolphins

Glowworm Tour Nocturnal Adventure
Glowworm Tour Nocturnal Adventure
Rotorua

Stephen was incredible. His knowledge of the landscape and local flare and fauna was top notch. We had an absolutely incredible time and he takes beautiful pictures if you at a waterfall that he promptly emailed to us the next morning, do not miss this!!

Quality of Experience
you are in a small group and it does not feel touristy or commercial, its intimate and fun
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Stephen is an incredible tour guide, he's is so knowledgable and respects the environment and his patrons
Transport
he took us to see the sunset, looking over the lake before we went to see the glowworms
Skydive Taupo Tandem 12000 feet
Skydive Taupo Tandem 12000 feet
New Zealand

Staff was friendly and knowledgeable

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Monika Vinsova