For the Adventurer is the perfect New Zealand trip for the active traveler after an exciting adventure tour.
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Seize the day.







And the night, for that matter. Our Adventurer tours are perfect for active travelers who enjoy the convenience, camaraderie and enriched experience of guided, small-group travel. Shorter itineraries, the use of comfortable, mid-range accommodation and self-selected dining, however, mean one can sample some of New Zealand's best features in a way that fits a variety of travel needs. Days are filled with exciting shared adventures; evenings are left free to explore, making these the perfect trips for the young and young-at-heart.

the southern adventurer

Designed to fit within a one-week vacation, the Southern Adventurer tour gives access to some of the South Island's best activities and scenery in a compact, high-value tour. Whale watching, dolphin swimming, sea kayaking, jet boating, cave rafting, glacier hiking, and more are interspersed with breathtaking scenery and those special touches that make a Black Sheep experience so unforgettable.  Click here for a full itinerary.

tour highlights

  • share a sunrise with a whale
  • soak up sun and sauvignon blanc in Marlborough
  • swim with the playful dusky dolphins in Kaikoura
  • paddle the coastline of the Abel Tasman National Park
  • jet boat through a scenic river valley
  • explore a natural cave system
  • hike on a rainforest-rimmed glacier
start/finish: Christchurch/Queenstown
length: 9 days

Nine days of incredible adventure not enough?  Why not extend your time by two days with a magnificent Fiordland overnight cruise excursion.  Give us a call and we'll tell you more.