All-Inclusive
It’s important to note that our prices ALWAYS include 15% GST (Goods & Services Tax), which the New Zealand Government requires all businesses to charge.
Our standard pre priced tours are all inclusive from the time you step off the plane on day 1 until the last day of your tour, as outlined in the trip itinerary. These tours include all meals as listed in the tour itinerary*, as well as all activities, transport and boat transfers. This means that there are no hidden or unexpected costs, which ensure that our guests have a no hassle vacation.
Here’s a list of what’s included and what what’s not included in a standard pre-priced itinerary:
Price Includes
Expert leadership from experienced adventure guides
Accommodations (or a similar level) as noted in the itinerary
Daily activities and excursions as noted in the itinerary
Meals as noted in the daily itinerary*
Potable water, snacks, and fruit throughout
Arrival and departure day airport transfers
15% GST (Goods & Services Tax)
Price Does Not Include
Airfares (international and domestic) before and after the trip, any airport taxes, or excess baggage charges
Optional tips and gratuities to guides and support staff
Discretionary items such as alcohol, personal coffees/teas (except at breakfast) and sodas
Optional activities on our North Island tours (in the Bay of Islands, Rotorua, or Tongoriro National Park)
Optional activities in Franz Josef Glacier on our Ultimate South Island Tour (glacier heli-hike or scenic helicopter flight, both of which are weather dependent so can not be included in a prepaid itinerary)
Airport transfers if arriving outside Day 1 and departing outside the final day listed in the itinerary
Trip cancellation insurance or any other travel insurance
New Zealand Visa or New Zealand electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) for people from visa waiver countries. **
International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL)**
Changes to the itinerary due to unforeseen weather events that result in road closures or bridges being uncrossable. If this happens we will initiate Plan B
*Our standard pre-priced tours do not include one or two dinners/lunches during the trip to give guests flexibility and to have a break from group meals. Most guests appreciate this flexibility during a tour.
**Please refer to our Travel Requirements and Documentation page for information on visa requirements and the tourism levy.