“Grand Journey” is a lofty title to live up to, but New Zealand makes it look easy. Tucked away at the bottom of the world, New Zealand crams more history, adventure and jaw-dropping natural beauty into its 270,000 sq. km (167,770 sq. mi.) than the human brain can process. Down here, the wildest extremes occur every day: mammoth volcanoes tower over fetching farmlands; the mighty Pacific pounds the shores of peaceful coastal towns; centuries-old Maori traditions live on in communities flavoured with hints of colonial England. Exhilaration and relaxation are your constant companions on this trip, where a luxurious lodge and a bottle of the local vintage await after a long day of hiking and biking. Some would call that “grand”; we call it “truth in advertising.”

Here’s a sample of what you can expect on your custom-designed Bespoke New Zealand Grand Journey. Intrigued? Contact a Bespoke Trip Designer for further details.

Day 1 Let the incredible seismic beauty of Rotorua’s volcanoes, geysers and crater lakes take your breath away
Day 2 Bike and hike the day away, then spend the night in a marvelously-appointed treehouse suite at Treetops Lodge
Day 3 Take a ride through the famous wine country surrounding Hawke’s Bay
Day 4 Visit a gannet colony before settling into a tasting lunch featuring those world-renowned “Gimblett Gravels”
Day 5 Take a scenic helicopter flight over the spectacular Rimutaka Range
Day 6 Get a hands-on taste of farm life with a private sheep-shearing tutorial
Day 7 Take an optional bike ride or relax the day away on the luxurious grounds of Wahrekauhau Lodge & Country Estate
Day 8 Visit Christchurch, dubbed by many as the most English city outside of England
Day 9 Bike or walk through the rolling hills near your colonial home-turned-boutique hotel
Day 10 Hike, jet-boat or bungee-jump in Queenstown, the Adventure Capital of the World
Day 11 Join us for a special surprise to celebrate our New Zealand adventure (sorry, that’s all we can say)
Day 12 Breakfast and ka kite in Queenstown