Multi-day journeys
How a multi-day journey works
Our journeys of two to four days link Christchurch, Marlborough, the West Coast, Aoraki Mount Cook, Queenstown, Fiordland and Dunedin, with your own guide and vehicle throughout. Here is what to expect.
On the road
Who travels with us?
Your party alone, with one driver-guide from the first morning to the last, in one of our luxury vehicles. The pace, the stops and the walks are shaped around you and the weather.
What does a typical day look like?
Most days start at your accommodation between about 7:30 and 8:30 am and end at your next stop at about 5:30 pm, with stops for photos, short walks, lunch and tea along the way. Your guide adjusts the day to the weather and to you.
Which meals are included?
A café lunch and a picnic morning or afternoon tea on every touring day. Breakfasts and evening meals are not included, and there are no meals on a free day. Tell us about any dietary needs when you book.
What happens to our luggage?
Your luggage travels with your guide in the vehicle, even on the days you ride the TranzAlpine, so you only carry what you need for the day. More on luggage.
Where you stay and what to budget
Where do we stay?
Accommodation isn't included in any of our prices. Most guests book their own, and we recommend places on the route and plan each day around where you stay. If you'd rather we booked it for you, we can arrange it as part of your journey. Your guide's own accommodation and meals are always included. How accommodation works.
What does a journey cost, and what should we allow for beyond it?
Each journey page shows a price per person, based on two guests travelling, and for three or more we quote your party's price. Beyond that, allow for your accommodation, breakfasts and evening meals, and any optional activities. What to allow beyond the tour price.
What if we need to cancel?
Journeys follow our multi-day terms, set out in our cancellation policy.
Can you design a journey around us?
Yes. Tell us your dates, who is travelling and what you would love to see, and we will design the journey around you. How a tailored journey works, or see our journeys.
Still have a question?
Our questions and answers page answers the questions guests ask most. Or tell us who is travelling and when, and we will come back to you with ideas.
Or call us on +64 3 384 6148, or email info@trails.co.nz.
Updated November 2026
