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New Zealand Private Tours — Made Easy
Build a private tour itinerary and see an instant estimated price.
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Manta makes planning private tours across New Zealand easy and transparent. Every journey is yours alone — a dedicated local driver-guide, hand-picked accommodation and a route built around your pace, from Auckland and Rotorua to Queenstown, Milford Sound and the glaciers.
Your tour, your way
Three ways to book your private New Zealand tour
Whether you know exactly where you want to go or would love expert guidance, choose the way that suits you.
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Build your tour from scratch
Choose your stops, nights, stays and activities in our custom route calculator and see instant, transparent pricing as you go.
Build My Tour - 2
Start from a recommended itinerary
Pick one of our recommended New Zealand itineraries and make small tweaks to the pace, stays or activities.
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Plan it with our team
Not sure what suits you? Tell us about your trip and we'll curate a personalised private itinerary with you.
Talk to Our Team
A better way to plan
Why choose Manta?
Local expertise
New Zealand specialists and experienced driver-guides bring each place to life.
Clear from the start
Instant estimates and transparent pricing make it easier to plan with confidence.
One helpful contact
We coordinate the moving parts and manage the logistics, so your planning stays stress-free.
A little inspiration
Popular itineraries
8 days
8 Day South Island Glaciers & Lakes
Arrive in Christchurch, cross the Southern Alps to Franz Josef, travel through Wānaka to Queenstown, then return to Christchurch.
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7 days
7 Day North Island Highlights
Travel from Auckland through the Coromandel's beaches, Rotorua's geothermal landscapes and Lake Taupō before finishing in Wellington.
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10 days
10 Day North Island & Bay of Islands Discovery
Pair the Bay of Islands with the Coromandel, Rotorua and Lake Taupō on a private journey from Auckland to Wellington.
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14 days
14 Day North & South Island Discovery
From Auckland's harbours and Rotorua's geothermal heart to the Cook Strait, Kaikōura's coast, West Coast glaciers and Queenstown's alpine lakes.
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Choose your backdrop
Featured destinations
Combine stops on the North Island, South Island or both. Each place shows how long travellers usually stay and the best time to visit — add any of them to your private itinerary for an instant estimated price.
North Island
Auckland
2 to 3 nights · Best time: November to April
Waiheke Island wineries · Sky Tower · Piha and the Waitākere Ranges
Explore Auckland
North Island
Rotorua
2 nights · Best time: Year round
Hobbiton Movie Set · Te Puia geothermal valley · Redwoods Treewalk
Explore Rotorua
South Island
Franz Josef
1 to 2 nights · Best time: October to April
Heli-hike on the glacier · Lake Matheson reflections · West Coast glow worms
Explore Franz Josef
South Island
Queenstown
3 nights · Best time: Year round
Shotover jet boating · Gibbston Valley wineries · Skyline gondola and luge
Explore Queenstown
South Island
Lake Tekapo
1 to 2 nights · Best time: Year round
Dark Sky stargazing · Church of the Good Shepherd · Mount John Observatory
Explore Lake Tekapo
South Island
Kaikōura
1 to 2 nights · Best time: Year round
Whale watching · Swimming with dusky dolphins · Peninsula Walkway
Explore KaikōuraGood to know
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private New Zealand tour cost?
Most private tours fall between NZD $400 and $700 per person per day, covering accommodation, private transport, activities and your guide. Budget trips start near $250 per person per day and luxury lodge journeys begin around $1,200.
Can I customise every aspect of my tour?
Yes. You choose the destinations, the order you visit them, how many nights you spend in each, your accommodation level, activities, meals and transport. Nothing about the itinerary is fixed.
Can I choose my own accommodation?
You select an accommodation level in the tour builder and we book properties in that band. If you have specific hotels or lodges in mind, tell us in your request and we will price those exact properties.
Can I add activities?
Every destination in the builder lists the activities we operate there, and you can add or remove them at any point. Anything you want that is not listed can be added when we confirm your itinerary.
How quickly will my booking be confirmed?
You receive an instant estimate the moment you build your itinerary. Our team checks live availability and confirms your final itinerary and price within 24 hours.
Ready to plan your private New Zealand tour?
Build your own route with instant pricing, start from one of our recommended itineraries, or talk to our team and we'll help you shape the perfect trip.