Jen was fun and knew everything! Even if you had not seen any movies, the tour was engaging and interesting and gave you a real sense for the incredible variety of geography in NZ…and at each stop, she showed photo from movies to match precisely where you were. (Tour co. selects lunch site if do all day, would have liked healthier choice.)
It was all I’d hoped to see. Especially enjoyed the river ride. Tea and banana bread most welcome. Guides outstanding and friendly. I wanted a cloak and you were out of stock. BIG disappointment.
We went on the LOTR full day tour with Soap as our authentic and charming guide. The day was well run, stunning scenery, great storys and good 4x4 driving. It exceeded all of our expectations.
Hopi (Soap) was a great guide and driver who provided us with an excellent experience and tour! He also provided great insight into the Māori culture
Great day from start to finish!! Beautiful drive along the lake in a fun backcountry style 4WD. Our guide, Erin, was fun, informative, and a good driver. Great blend of pointing out LOTR sites, scenery stops, an a fun stop in the woods for tea/coffee while we donned hooded cloaks and played with a variety of LOTR swords. A high point for all LOTR nerds!! Afternoon was super fun 4WD trekking---fording streams and panning for gold!! Again, Erin did a great job. Fun for all ages!!