Private and Custom Tours

Explore the South Island with a private driver-guide and a journey shaped around your plans.

Private Multi-Day Tours and Charters from Queenstown

Some journeys call for more than a set itinerary. Whether you’re exploring the South Island over several days or need a dedicated vehicle and driver-guide for your own plans, we’ll help you make the most of your time.

Choose the places you want to visit, take the time to enjoy the stops that interest you, and leave the driving and logistics to us. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll help plan your journey.

Straight road through the Mackenzie Country towards Aoraki Mount Cook
Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo, with lupins in flower
Snow-capped Southern Alps above the Mackenzie Basin
Road through tall beech forest on the way to Milford Sound
Lake Wakatipu reflecting the sky beside the Glenorchy road
  • Private multi-day journeys across the South Island, from a few days to a few weeks
  • Bring your own itinerary, or let us help create one
  • Private charters available for 4, 8 or 12 hours
  • Your own vehicle and experienced driver-guide
  • Flexible arrangements to suit your interests and plans
  • Personalised service, with every journey priced for your requirements

Multi-Day Touring

Discover more of the South Island, at your own pace.

From the dramatic landscapes of Fiordland to the alpine scenery of Aoraki / Mt Cook and the rugged West Coast, a private multi-day journey gives you time to explore beyond the usual stops.

Travel with your own driver-guide, who can take care of your journey from start to finish. Bring an itinerary you’ve already planned, or work with us to create one. Whether your interests lie in scenic drives, local experiences, walking, photography or simply taking your time along the way, we’ll help plan a journey around the places and experiences that matter to you.

With trips ranging from a few days to a few weeks, you can travel in a way that suits your plans, with the flexibility to spend more time in the places you love and discover more along the way.

Planning a South Island journey? Tell us where you’d like to go, and let’s start planning.

Tour van driving a lakeside road through golden hills

Want to know more before you book?

Download our tour brochure for the full itinerary, inclusions and important information.

Road through tall beech forest on the way to Milford Sound

Private Charters

Your plans, your vehicle, your driver-guide.

Whether you’re planning a day of sightseeing, arranging transport for a special event or organising travel for a production or corporate group, a private charter gives you a dedicated vehicle and experienced driver-guide for your group’s needs.

Choose from 4, 8 or 12-hour charters, with the flexibility to plan your day around your schedule and requirements. We can help coordinate the route, timings, transport arrangements and the right vehicle for your group, so you can focus on the day ahead.

Private charters are suitable for a range of purposes, including:

  • Sightseeing and exploring the Queenstown region
  • Private transfers and transport between destinations
  • Weddings and special events
  • Film, television and production work
  • Photography trips
  • Corporate travel and group transport
  • Simply having a dedicated vehicle and driver-guide available for the day

Whatever you have in mind, tell us what you need and we’ll help work out the right arrangements for your group.

How to Enquire

Every journey is different, so we plan and price our multi-day tours and private charters around your requirements.

Send us an enquiry with your dates, group size and what you have in mind. For multi-day touring, include any places you already know you want to visit. For a private charter, let us know how long you’ll need the vehicle and what it’s for.

We’ll review your plans and come back to you with a tailored quote and the next steps.

Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo, with lupins in flower

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you plan a multi-day trip for us?

Yes. Bring us an itinerary you’ve already planned, or let us help create one. We’ll work with you to shape a journey around your interests, pace and travel plans.

Where can a multi-day tour go?

We offer private touring across New Zealand’s South Island, including Queenstown and Fiordland, Aoraki / Mt Cook, the West Coast and beyond. Your itinerary can be built around the places you want to explore.

How long can a multi-day tour be?

Your journey can range from a few days to a few weeks, depending on your plans and the places you’d like to visit.

How long can we charter a vehicle and driver-guide for?

Private charters are available for 4, 8 or 12 hours, giving you flexibility for a range of activities and travel requirements.

What can a private charter be used for?

Charters can be arranged for sightseeing, private transfers, weddings, events, film and production work, photography, corporate travel and other private transport requirements, or simply having a dedicated vehicle and driver-guide available for the day. Tell us what you need and we’ll discuss the best arrangements for your group.

How much does it cost?

Each multi-day tour and private charter is priced according to your itinerary, duration, group requirements and other arrangements. Send us an enquiry and we’ll provide a tailored quote.

How do we book?

Start by sending us an enquiry with your dates, group size and what you’d like to do. We’ll discuss your requirements and come back to you with a quote and the next steps.

Stories From Happy Adventurers

Felix Fong
2 months ago
We highly recommend Lucy! She was such a friendly driver and shared so much amazing local culture and highlights along the way. She took us to the private farm to see cattle and sheep, and walked us through how sheep shearing works in real life. The hiking route she picked was perfect — not too hard, not too easy. She also taught us loads about the native bush and trees. It was such an unforgettable experience with her!
Mona He
2 months ago
The bespoke hike Sarah and her team put together for us was great. Combining 4 separate walks we saw lakes mountains and much more. Thank you! Lucy and Lee were fantastic on the hike and shared their local history and botanical knowledge with us. Could not have asked for a better day for a team bonding hike. Thank you.
Rose Maisano
6 months ago
We had Lucy Snelgrove as our tour guide for a private hike on the route burn trail and she was amazing 🙂 we came from the US and didn’t have rain jackets. Knowing it would be rainy, she had extra jackets and ponchos for us, made our hike sooo much more enjoyable! She kept a great pace and was very knowledgeable about the trail, plants and birds we saw along the way. Would very highly recommend!! We had some extra time and instead of bringing us back to our hotel right away, she went out of the way to bring us to some more view points to check out the beautiful scenery.
Kirsten Mackey
7 months ago
My husband and I took a tour through a section of the Routeburn track and we had a great time! Lucy provided us with so many interesting facts about the area and was a great guide! We thoroughly enjoyed our walk through the track and would definitely recommend!
Phileas Fogg
11 months ago
My wife and I spent a fantastic day in Paradise Valley, guided by Charles. A journey through fairytale locations. Now we understand why The Lord of the Rings was filmed here. We come from a big city. Unspoiled places like those we saw today, where the sound of silence and the absence of people reign supreme, are a unique opportunity. Charles showed us places that are technically impossible to reach on our own. Breathtaking views, views of the lake, mountains with snow-capped peaks, forests, valleys... it's almost impossible to describe the details. Even the photographs don't do the reality justice. Congratulations to Charles, thank you very much.
Syd Gernstein
2 years ago
My wife and I had a full day Milford Sound tour with Charles. We could not have scripted a more perfect day of travel. Of course, the trip to Milford Sound was fantastic. The journey itself was great—we stopped at a ton of viewing points, one more beautiful than the next. And I really don’t have words to describe how impossibly beautiful Milford Sound itself is. But it was Charles who truly tied this day together and made it so memorable. Charles is everything you’d want in a travel guide—knowledgeable, interesting, and an amazing conversationalist. He also is just the consummate professional: the day was perfectly timed so that we were constantly doing things without ever feeling rushed. My wife and I have had an amazing time in Queenstown. Seriously, if we had any more time here, what we would do would be an absolute no-brainer: book another tour with Charles. In sum, I can’t recommend Charles more highly. A class act.
Sharon F.
2 years ago
Charles Fraser was the ultimate professional guide. He was totally knowledgeable & informative on all aspects of New Zealand. He knew so much about the country, its culture, its people, and the history. We spent two days with him & had a most memorable time hiking & exploring Milford Sound & the countryside of New Zealand. He is remarkably upbeat & happy and you feel like you’ve known him forever. He made a most favorable impression on us, and made the day’s exciting. We will never forget his graciousness. We highly suggest hiring him and his company to experience the very best of New Zealand.

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