Grand Pacific Tour Reviews

This was our third coach trip with Grand Pacific having previously done both Islands on what was then called the mid range tour. Last year we completed the Ultimate Tour of the South Island and followed with the Ultimate Tour of the North Island this year. We have nothing but good to say in relation to our trips with Grand Pacific and would highly ...read more recommend either of the Ultimate Tours with a slight leaning towards the South Island. Having said that, our driver / guide (Megan Forrest) was outstanding and very professional & knowledgeable in all aspects. All included meals were of a very high standard. We as a group of 20 mixed very well with no complaints. The standard of vehicles for our pick up in Auckland and drop off in Wellington was 5 star. Our booking experience with Global Journeys was without a hitch and we would certainly use them again.

I’ve been back just over a week from my wonderful trip to NZ - & promised I’d let you know how my tour with Grand Pacific went. I think the words “amazing & fantastic” would cover it & I highly recommend this tour to anyone. Paying extra to do the Ultimate Tour was well worth while. Our driver & tour leader Lyndsay was excellent, very knowledgeable, ...read more organised & funny, & we knew exactly what we were doing & when we were doing it. His driving skills with that big, magnificent coach were superb!

Our hotels were of a very high standard (the best of them all being “Distinction Dunedin” - where we each had a suite of 3 rooms & our own washing machine & dryer!). The only complaint heard re our hotels was that a couple of the showers were over baths - which for access & safety reasons, were not favoured by some of the older travellers in our group. Our meals & choice of courses was wonderful - from our buffet breakfasts to our 3 course dinners each night, there was always a wonderful choice that showcased the very best of NZ food. I’m sure we all put on weight (& I’m very glad I packed some elastic waisted pants!!).

The itinerary was well paced & thought out, with so many of NZ’s main attractions & stunning scenery included & there was plenty of opportunity to do optional extras during free time. Having two night stays in some places was great & we always had regular opportunities to stretch our legs & use the loos when travelling. As with all group tours, I imagine the people you’re travelling with can make a huge difference to your enjoyment of it - & I was lucky to be blessed with a fantastic group of 19 other travellers from all around the globe. Everyone mixed, we all got on well, had many laughs & all watched out for each other, & as a first time older solo traveller (I lost my husband 2 years ago) - this really made my trip.

I do remember telling my husband some years back that you’d never ever find me on one of those “geriatric coach tours” - but things change, & I’ve now done it & absolutely loved it!! Only problem is that this tour has set the bar very high for any future tours I may do! Thanks so much for organising it for me Georgie.

Our coach catering for 32 passengers was the perfect size enabling true comfort throughout the tour. An enjoyable group of travelling companions. Hotels were comfortable but we were disappointed to encounter non stand-alone showers on a number of occasions. Standing inside a bath did not feel safe. We struck the lottery having Brenda as our tour guide ...read more and Alex as our driver. Nothing was too much effort and they are certainly wonderful ambassadors for the Company. We hope to travel with Global Journeys again and look forward to Tracey once again being our booking agent.

Everything about this trip was fabulous. The tour operator (Linda with Grand Pacific), the accommodations, the food, and that amazing luxury coach! All of the locations were breathtaking. We met some wonderful people -- we all got along so well that we are all still in touch. We would love to tour with this company again. (GJ. Fantastic photo Pamela ...read more and Craig!)

Excellent trip, well looked after by Global Journeys then could not fault Grand Pacific Tours for our tour. All that was mapped out for us happened without any issues. Would recommend to any persons wishing to holiday, especially to New Zealand.

We booked a tour with Grad Pacific tours through Hannah at Global Journeys and it was luxury all the way on an ultimate New Zealand small group touring coach and it was the best holiday we have ever had. We did not want to come home and We will be going again next year as All the people we travelled with were great to get along with and every person ...read more organizing the tours were very professional.

I travelled with my friend to NZ for this tour of both the North and South islands. It was a wonderful holiday and very well organised. The Tour Leader Jo Moore and Coach Captain Andrew Brown were exceptional. The inclusion of two day stays scattered through the tour was welcomed. I was getting a bit over the daily pack/unpack/wake-up calls and bags ...read more out. The accommodation was very good. All in all it was a fabulous holiday and I would thoroughly recommend Grand Pacific Tours.

Excellent trip. I am a solo traveller and in the past this meant being relegated to smaller and lesser rooms etc despite paying extra - not so here, accommodation was enjoyable and comfortable. I was also lucky as there were a great bunch of people on our trip. Great fun and beautiful scenery. We were kept suitably entertained on our journey by both ...read more Paul and Malcolm - who shared their knowledge and appreciation of the beautiful South Island. Highly recommended.

Absolutely amazing tour through the highlights of New Zealand. Tour guide and bus drivers were fabulous and organised everything really well. Tour participants were all lovely - overall a fabulous holiday and would definitely recommend to anyone!

This was an excellent tour - well paced, encompassing great scenery and with three relaxing cruises to enjoy. Accommodation was very good, with helpful staff and comfortable rooms. There was an occasional glitch with new or untrained staff, but that is the way of it in Covid recovery times. The Ultimate coach was very good, although the seating needs ...read more to be re- thought to give room for leg rests to be used. Highly recommended with obvious attention to detail by Grand Pacific.

Large group of 48 - absolute amazing time, great food, great accomodation, great people.... Krissy tour leader was exceptional. Can't recommend her enough. Tour content was amazing - especially liked the 2 night stays in most places. Well done.

Our tour with Grand Pacific, was a signature tour with an extremely comfortable bus, and a group of approximately 30. Although arriving a day early and leaving New Zealand a day after the tour ended we were provided with airport transfers which were prompt and efficient.

We toured both the south and the north island and were looked after very well ...read more by the tour guide and bus driver. We saw most of the highlights of New Zealand, a beautiful country with lots to see. The distances travelled on the South island were long, but the scenery beautiful and the hotels comfortable. North island was less arduous, and the scenery again beautiful but different to the South. The booking process with Hannah as usual was pleasant and efficient.

Having done this trip previously I kind of knew what to expect. This time around I took my wife for a belated honeymoon. While we both enjoyed the tour it was a bit difficult for my wife especially with the early morning wake ups which you had to expect when you are on an organised tour. She also found the options available for the breakfast and dinner ...read more buffet didn’t really cater for her too much but she is a fussy eater but I had no issues with the food. I ate everything and put on a few kilos to show for it. Overall the trip was great. We met lots of great people & the tour director and driver were really helpful and friendly and the views everywhere we went were amazing - a photographer’s dream!

The Grand Pacific Classic Showcase tour of New Zealand was absolutely fantastic. The tour was well organized and the optional activities well worth doing. The accommodation was great and meals enjoyable. Our Tour Director arranged everything and our coach drivers were amazing. A coach tour is an enjoyable way to see the country and make friends. New ...read more Zealand is a beautiful country with so many exciting adventures. Georgie at Global Journeys managed the booking and kept us updated in difficult times due to Covid but I would certainly recommend them for any travel arrangements.

Grand pacific arranged a great trip for us and we would have no hesitation about travelling the Grand Pacific again. In our opinion, Early Autumn is the best time of year to do this trip. The accommodation was great and of a high standard. Our fellow travellers were a mix of great people from several countries around the world, which made a good mix ...read more of people who all got on well together. Our coach drivers commentary and service was excellent, which just made the trip REALLY GREAT. Many thanks to all that helped arrange this trip and service.

Grand Pacific are a very well organised tour company and give a great overview of New Zealand. Our tour guide Kerrie was exceptional and was very good in giving us our next days schedule well in advance as well as each towns attributes on arrival. She cared for all her group. Our coach drivers were very knowledgeable and friendly - always willing to ...read more assist in any way. Accommodation was also very good with luggage being sent to our rooms each day. Great service. Overall would recommend this tour of New Zealand.

Grand Pacific Tours were fabulous to holiday with. I would travel with them again. Quality hotel accommodation was provided with breakfasts and most evening meals included. The inclusion list of train trips, museums and other places of interest was impressive for the price. Booking through Global Journeys was seamless.

Tour was great although it did get disrupted with Covid but from the start Hannah was great with all documentation needed and the Grand Pacific Tour was good value for money.

The highlights for me were the sandboarding on an optional day trip to Ninety Mile beach, visiting Hobbiton in the rain, going on a luge down Mount Rotorua and cruising through the Hole in the Rock during a Bay of Islands tour. A major downside was flying in after 1am into Auckland and not being met at the airport to be transferred, as promised by ...read more the tour company, to SkyCity Hotel, which cost me about $100 for the taxi. I was re-imbursed for this a week later, though.

All the accommodation was fine including the fire drill at 7am in our Rotorua Hotel. The meals were all of a high standard. Due to the cyclones and floods that had occurred just before the tour began, we missed out on a number of sights and venues, however, Tour Director Barry, went out of his way to ensure we experienced the places that we could get to. I intend doing another NZ tour, but include both islands, in the next 2 years. Hannah, from Global Journeys, was efficient in setting up the tour and keeping me informed pre-departure, and I will continue using GJ for future tours.

Both Marg and I had a great New Zealand Holiday. A big thank you to Jemma at Global Journeys for all the assistance she provided to us. This was our second holiday to New Zealand with Grand Pacific, our tour guide Kris and bus driver Alex were great. We had a great holiday and would go with Grand Pacific and Global Journeys when planning our next ...read moreholiday.