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Central Asia 2024

30 Captivating Days
Departs 8 September, 2024

Escorted by Helen Tait

Explore the Old Silk Road. Kyrgyzstan - Kazakhstan - Tajikistan - Uzbekistan - Turkmenistan
Culture

Taste of Colombia 2024

18 Colourful Days
Departs 13 March, 2024

Escorted by Mandy Page
SOLD OUT

Taste of Colombia - Colour, Coffee & Chocolate
Japan Cruise

Eternal Japan and South Korea

12 days / 11 nights
28 April, 2024

Confirmed Departure

Set sail on an incredible voyage of discovery as we go on an expedition cruise of Japan.
Culture

Balkans 2024

23 Wonderful Days
Departs 4 May, 2024

Escorted by Mandy Page
Confirmed Departure

Six Balkan countries in one inclusive tour: Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Albania, North Macedonia & Bulgaria
E-Bike

E-Bike Italy, Austria & Slovenia

17 Active Days
Departs 10 June, 2024

Escorted by Mandy Page
SOLD OUT

E-Bike on the Alpe-Adria Bicycle Trail, one of the best cycling routes in all of Europe.
Luxury Train

Southern Africa Train Journey

19 Luxurious Days
Departs 18 August, 2024

Escorted by Jenni Shallard

Rovos Rail: The Most Luxurious Train in the World: Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe – Eswatini – Mozambique – South Africa
E-Bike

E-Bike Paris & the Loire Valley 2024

16 Active Days
Departs 27 August, 2024

Escorted by Mandy Page

Experience the enchantment of France like never before with our captivating E-Bike tour from Paris and through the Loire Valley
Culture & History

Central Asia 2024

30 Captivating Days
Departs 8 September, 2024

Escorted by Helen Tait

Explore the Old Silk Road. Kyrgyzstan - Kazakhstan - Tajikistan - Uzbekistan - Turkmenistan
Walking

Way of St James 2024

24 Refreshing Days
Departs 11 September, 2024

Escorted by Stu McGregor

A walking tour with a difference; follow the Camino for an inner and outer journey.
2025 Antarctica

In the Wake of Scott and Shackleton 2025

28 days / 27 nights
7 January, 2025

Expedition Dates:
7 January – 3 February, 2025
Confirmed Departure
2 February – 1 March, 2025
Confirmed Departure

Visit Antarctica's Ross Sea plus the New Zealand Subantarctic Islands and Macquarie Island

 

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Contact us on:

0800 868 748

info@toursdirect.co.nz

Tours Direct is 100% New Zealand owned and operated, specialising in escorted tours to some of the world's most exotic and intriguing destinations.

We have been in business for over 25 years and honed our skills crafting unique tours to delight the adventurous traveller. Our small group escorted tours are limited to a maximum of 20 travellers. So come on board for a fun, safe and exotic adventure with like-minded people.

Tour Reviews

  • Loved biking the rural roads, the countryside and viewing the farmers at work and their animals. Also the last biking day up the high Puy Mary and rocketing down the other side.

    E-Bike Southern France
  • We were so lucky with the weather, it was was perfect. You arranged that well!!!
    Well organised walk and amazing scenery. John the guide in Donegal was brilliant. The group we travelled with were well matched and we all got on exceedingly well. Everyday for me was a highlight. Great time of year to go also.

    Walking in Ireland
  • For me personally, excellent. Kept us on our toes, always something different to see round every corner, giving us a great range of experiences. Just enough down time for a quick nap and laundry duty

    Way of St James
  • For me every moment was a ‘highlight’ – the ‘journey’ thoroughly exceeded my expectations!

    E-Bike: Belgium & the Netherlands
  • We saw and experienced so much and not only the major highlights. All the extras made the tour for me.

    Central Asia
  • A very full itinerary which had been meticulously planned. Every day was varied and interesting. Flexibility was appreciated on days when the pace got a bit too much.

    Walking in Japan
  • The itinerary was very comprehensive. The extra things we managed to fit in such as white water rafting and archery were the cherry on the top. There was enough culture fitted in and we were lucky enough to see a dance practice in the Dzong in Punakha.

    Bhutan: East & West
  • Great – really liked that it was a small group, that we travelled almost always in same vehicle with same driver. The game parks etc were all different and contrasting, saw wonderful selection of animals and scenery – all we hoped for and more. Zanzibar was totally different, a great experience, definitely worthwhile

    African Safari
  • A good mix of travel and walking without hopping from one tourist site to the next which allowed us to explore and experience the local character, eg the visits to the ceramic workshops, the delta cruise, the Uros Island/Lake Titicaca experiences, the diversity of La Paz to name a few.

    South America
  • Wow, such a great tour – I loved being so close to the birds and animals. Highly recommend.

    Galapagos

Fully Vaccinated Requirement

All travellers joining this tour must be fully vaccinated. Your 'My Vaccine Pass' must be brought on the tour as proof of full Covid 19 vaccination.

It is important that the date of your final dose is at least 14 days before the tour departure date.

Fully Vaccinated Requirement

All travellers joining this cruise must be fully vaccinated. Your 'My Vaccine Pass' must be brought on the cruise as proof of full Covid 19 vaccination.

It is important that the date of your final dose is at least 14 days before the cruise departure date.

Booking Conditions
Cancellations
Inclusions
Variations
Travel Insurance
General Information
Health & Fitness
Covid 19 Vaccinations
Terms & Conditions

  • Booking Deposit of $750 per person
  • Final Payment Date: 16 December, 2021

  • Between 44 – 31 days, 50% of tour cost
  • Less than 30 days, 100% of tour cost
  • No refunds will be made after travel has commenced

  • 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Accommodation in 4.5 star boutique hotels
  • 2 wine tastings
  • E-Bike and a helmet
  • Full technical and back up support with a vehicle and an experienced driver/guide
  • All shuttles as per itinerary
  • Luggage transfers
  • Services of a Tours Direct Tour Leader
  • Airport transfers

  • Domestic airfares
  • Travel Insurance

To safeguard your deposit and tour payment in the event of you having to cancel your reservation or curtail your tour, we highly recommend you take out travel insurance.

call us on 0800 868 748 if you like a travel insurance quote

The bike trails in the Hawke’s Bay are easy to ride and generally flat and smooth. Introductory Level.

If you have never ridden an E-Bike before we can help you learn, usually in 15 minutes. These trails are great to build confidence and increase your riding skills.

Needless to say the fitter you are the more you will enjoy the rides. Most days, 2 – 3 hours on an E-Bike (with frequent breaks).

All clients and support crew are required to be fully vaccinated.

Extensive Terms and Conditions are outlined in the free Information Pack

Booking Conditions
Cancellations
Inclusions
Variations
Travel Insurance
General Information
Health & Fitness
Covid 19 Vaccinations
Terms & Conditions

  • Booking Deposit of $750 per person
  • Final Payment Date: 31 January, 2022

  • Between 44 – 31 days, 50% of tour cost
  • Less than 30 days, 100% of tour cost
  • No refunds will be made after travel has commenced

  • 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Accommodation in 4.5 star boutique hotels
  • 2 wine tastings
  • E-Bike and a helmet
  • Full technical and back up support with a vehicle and an experienced driver/guide
  • All shuttles as per itinerary
  • Luggage transfers
  • Services of a Tours Direct Tour Leader
  • Airport transfers

  • Domestic airfares
  • Travel Insurance

To safeguard your deposit and tour payment in the event of you having to cancel your reservation or curtail your tour, we highly recommend you take out travel insurance.

call us on 0800 868 748 if you like a travel insurance quote

The bike trails in the Hawke’s Bay are easy to ride and generally flat and smooth. Introductory Level.

If you have never ridden an E-Bike before we can help you learn, usually in 15 minutes. These trails are great to build confidence and increase your riding skills.

Needless to say the fitter you are the more you will enjoy the rides. Most days, 2 – 3 hours on an E-Bike (with frequent breaks).

All clients and support crew are required to be fully vaccinated.

Extensive Terms and Conditions are outlined in the free Information Pack

Inclusions
Variations
Booking Conditions
Cancellations
Travel Insurance
General Information
Health & Fitness
Covid 19 Vaccinations
Terms & Conditions

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TAANZ Member

Tours Direct Ltd is a member of the Travel Agent’s Association of New Zealand (TAANZ).

All members must meet strict membership and financial criteria for the protection of you, the consumer.

Small group tour experts

We want to make sure that we provide a personalised service to each one of our tour members and keep a friendly atmosphere during the trip. We keep the group size small – a maximum of 20 tour members.

Our tour leaders are all kiwis and are committed to sharing fun and memorable experiences with all our tour members.

Carefully Crafted Itineraries

Richard works with Mandy on planning a portfolio of magical new travel experiences. They both take to the road researching new and interesting places.

Each of our itineraries is a culmination of vigorous research, tapping into our local knowledge experts in each new destination, seeking out comfortable, good value accommodation and finding those local secret highlights along the way... making each tour a cultural, fulfilling and fun experience.

Good Value

We are a small NZ owned and operated travel company with minimal overhead costs. We offer fully escorted, inclusive tours which are good value for money.

Inclusions

  • All meals, including a pre-show dinner at Dockside Restaurant on the Wellington waterfront
  • Entrance fees
  • All transport by comfortable, air conditioned coach (maximum of 18 travellers)
  • Services of your knowledgeable guide
  • Quality accommodation chosen for a “sense of place”

Variations

  • Domestic airfares
  • Travel Insurance

Inclusions

  • Return airfares from Auckland (please ask us about flights from other airports – there could be a price adjustment).
  • All meals
  • Entrance fees
  • All transport by comfortable, air conditioned coach (maximum of 18 travellers)
  • Services of your knowledgeable guide
  • Quality accommodation chosen for a “sense of place”

Variations

  • Land Only price on application
  • Travel Insurance

Inclusions

  • All meals
  • Entrance fees
  • All transport by comfortable, air conditioned coach (maximum of 18 travellers)
  • Services of your knowledgeable guide
  • Quality accommodation chosen for a “sense of place”

Variations

  • Domestic airfares
  • Travel Insurance