New Zealand Self Drive Tour Reviews

 

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Here’s what our guests have to say about First Light Travel.

We have over 1000 five star online reviews - We are the highest rated New Zealand based travel agent and we have been around for nearly a quarter century!

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Groet Marcel

5
Tongariro Crossing
Rotterdam

We we feel so lucky to have traveled to your beautiful country "New Zealand . The Milford track ( Fjordland NP South Island) is the best and greatest walk in the world. No doubt about that. 
First light travel is a reliable , very experienced company , with excellent tips and advice. Organising , the best custom- made -trips is their challenge: And they are good at it.

Thank you Judith and First Light Travel for your fantastic advice and dedication to make this trip the best we ever made. 

Groet Marcel - Rotterdam


Murray Acheson

5
White Island Volcano
USA

First Light Travel made sure we were going to do and see things to our travel hearts desire. Intense planning with Chrissy and the information she provided were second to none. Our driver for 3 weeks was Dmitry. He seemed to anticipate our every need. There was nothing too much for him to get accomplished and he made sure we did not have any worries. Also booking air arrangements was a breeze through FLT and their office in Los Angeles

Murray Acheson - USA


Britta, Daniel, Judith and Gerrit

5
Caving Waitomo
Germany

Hi First Light Travel, today was just amazing! We made the lost world epic 7-hour caving trip. We had really nice guides and a great small group. It was well organised and a lot of fun! Now we are waiting for our bodies to stop feeling sore. Tomorrow we are going to visit the Hobbits and are already excited to do this!

Britta, Daniel, Judith and Gerrit - Germany


Richard & Cathleen Magg

5
Glacier Snow Walk
USA

I kind of "fell into" dealing with First Light Travel when looking at websites trying to find things to do during our 6 weeks in New Zealand when we weren't on the Milford/Routeburn Tracks. The initial quick response really impressed me. Also the speed at taking our jumbled list of potential things to do and turning it into a thorough agenda with lodging and activities mapped out, yet free time to explore on our own (with a list of suggestions) was quite impressive. The add-ons of things that we didn't think we could afford (like the glacial helicopter ride, Doubtful sound cruise and Alpine Safari) were some of the highlights of the vacation. Also, the quick contact on any booking issues or changes made us feel like we were the only customer.

Richard & Cathleen Magg - USA


Karen & Douglas Paciotti and Family

5
Happy Clients New Zealand
USA

I can't say enough good things about dealing with First Light Travel and Kasey !!!! I wanted this trip to be extra special and it was that and more ! She listened to what I wanted and created a trip accordingly. My family was not ready for trip to be over , we recommend New Zealand and First Light Travel to everyone !

Karen & Douglas Paciotti and Family - USA


Jeni, Jason, Sam and Anna Brett

5
Tauranga Falls
USA

Shelley, Thank you so much for planning our wonderful holiday in New Zealand. We all had wonderful experiences and it really was the adventure of a lifetime. The attractions and accommodations you planned were all excellent and the itinerary and voucher system worked so smoothly!

Thank you also for arranging the lovely weather, it was absolutely beautiful for the full two weeks. Highlights of the trip were our rafting excursion with Hamish and our stay at Within the Bays B&B; Hans and AnneMarie are just delightful. We loved how many of the tours and activities are small and private. We loved getting to know our NZ hosts and spend good, quality time together as a family. We have all fallen in love with New Zealand. We'll be back for sure - we haven't seen the South Island yet!

Thanks again, 


Jeni, Jason, Sam and Anna Brett USA


Julie Baher & Family

5
Rob Roy Glacier
USA

Kasey, Thank you for planning a wonderful trip for us. It was absolutely amazing and we had great weather too! Here are a bunch of pics of us having fun on our trip . We will be sure to refer you to folks we know because you provided Wonderful service and very efficient, even with the time zone difference!!

Julie Baher & Family - USA


Audra Clark

5
Coromandel
USA

Hello Kasey, Here are some pictures from the trip. I can not thank you enough the trip was amazing New Zealand is beyond anything we ever expected and you made so easy for us to do everything we wanted to do stress free and it was amazing. I took the liberty of leaving a very good review on Facebook as well as filling out the feedback form you sent. I will definitely send anyone I know that is planning a NZ trip your way. 

Thank You again so much!!

Audra Clark USA


Christine Turner

5
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USA

Dear Jo,

I wanted to send you a little something to treat yourself with for doing everything you did for me. You planned me the most incredible trip. You made all of my dreams come true and far exceeded my expectations. My ‘Soul Searching’ Holiday to New Zealand was the best 4 weeks of my life. There is no way that I would have been able to do any of it without you.

I truly enjoyed working with you while planning the trip and our keeping in touch while I was on the trip. I hope that you feel rewarded regularly and take pride in what you do because you are damn good at it. I haven’t met you in person but what I do know of you is truly wonderful. I will never be able to express how grateful I am towards you.

I wish you greatness and happiness in every passing day. I hope life is good to you as you have been to me.

Thank You Jo!

Please keep being you and doing whet you do.

Best Wishes Always

Christine Turner - USA


Ryan, Holly & Alexandra Cammidge

5
Camping in New Zealand
USA

I absolutely adored my time working with First Light Travel. From the first email I sent with a general inquiry all the way to the end of my vacation and arriving home, everything was smooth, clear and felt custom tailored for me! Shelley went above and beyond answering all my questions and explaining the process. As for the vacation itself, the memories and photos will last a life time. She hooked me up with a hiking vacation with a guided group and it was everything I wanted and more! I was even able to spend my birthday in Mount Cook Village, it was phenomenal!

Ryan, Holly & Alexandra Cammidge (USA)



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