Canterbury Trails

Do you enjoy travelling in genuine small group tours or exclusive privately guided tours? Your experienced, personal tour guide will show you the magnificent scenery of New Zealand with first class service and help you to experience New Zealand's unique natural heritage. Our local knowledge will ensure that you have the "best time" while here in New Zealand and have an experience to remember for a lifetime. Day tours from Christchurch and South Island tours.

Canterbury Trails is a leading Christchurch-based tour company offering unique, genuine small group, personalised & exclusive tour services.

Our guided tours are for those seeking a personal, relaxed, informative and interactive experience, with a range of day tours and extended multi-day South Island tours.

Superb alternative to coach, self-drive and limo tours, our adventures offer first class service, fine food, accommodations and guided walks. Fully escorted with local guides, customised 4WD "safari coaches", a maximum of six to eight guests per tour, giving an informative, professional and fun experience. Larger groups by arrangement.

* Day tours from Christchurch to:

Akaroa

Arthur's Pass

Kaikoura

Kaikoura/Hanmer

* Deluxe Nature and Wilderness Tours

9 Day South Island

14 day North/South Island (with Kiwi Dundee Adventures)

* Exclusive, private day tours

* Exclusive, private tailor-made S Island tours.

Previous guests have described out tours as luxury safaris!

Journeys of learning, discovery and adventure

Hours of Operation

0600hrs - 2000hrs, 7 days a week, 364 days a year (not open Christmas Day)

Methods of Payment

  • Visa
  • Mastercard

Phone:

+64 3 384 6148

Fax:

+64 3 384 6148

Pick-up Drop-off

Tours include pick ups and drop offs at Central City accommodation. Other locations available with prior arrangement. Pre-bookings essential.

Max Capacity

Normal maximum group size is 6 to 8 guests. Custom tours for larger groups by arrangement.

Part of Tour

Exclusive private tours and personally guided small group tours, exceptional alternatives to self drive tours and coach tours. Offering our guests first class service, comfort, security, integrity, safety and friendliness, we aim to give our guests a truly memorable visit to New Zealand, a visit that will be both relaxed and unique. Our small group guided tours are designed for the mature, active travellers who enjoy great personal service while walking in the wilderness, viewing wildlife, and meeting different New Zealanders every day. Experience the untouched natural splendour of New Zealand Explore the great New Zealand outdoors, swim with dolphins, watch an albatross soar out to sea Wander amongst mountains, along deserted beaches, over glaciers, through fiords, often all in the same day - with a Canterbury Trails tour.

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