- Number of tours
- 28
- Age Range
- 5-99
- Number of reviews
- 66
- Response rate
- 100%
- Response time
- 12 hours
Thrifty Tours Reviews (66)
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Adrian
Written on July 7th, 2024In my late 70’s and had one of the best experiences of my lifeThrifty Tours commented on this review
Hi Adrian, I am very pleased to hear that. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, much appreciated. You take care and we hope to see you again some time soon. Kind regards, Marissa - AB
Anonymous
Written on July 7th, 2024Made to feel very special. Looked after so well every day. Couldn’t fault anythingThrifty Tours commented on this reviewHello Adrian, I hope everything went well with your holiday. I am delighted to hear that the team made you feel special and well looked after, you are such a valuable client and you are most welcome. We thank you for sharing your experience with us. I hope you are safe and sound. Enjoy the rest of your holiday. Best regards, Marissa - LB
Lindsay
Written on May 27th, 2024The tour went really well. The co-ordination of the drivers everywhere we went was amazing. They were prompt,kind and very helpful. I could not fault them. …Read moreThrifty Tours commented on this reviewHello Lindsay, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us, we are delighted to hear that you had an amazing time touring the North Island of New Zealand and even further North to Paihia. We appreciate the recommendations, we hope to see you again and visit the South Island next time. Take care and all the best! Kind regards, Marissa - GC
George
Written on May 15th, 2024The tour was very enjoyable and well organised. Everything went like clockwork and we saw some beautiful and interesting scenery and learned elements of New Ze…Read moreThrifty Tours commented on this reviewHi George, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us, I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed your quick trip to the Bay of Islands and learnt about the Zealand's history. That is amazing! Thank you for your recommendations, this Bay of Islands tour is very popular, especially in summer. Enjoy the rest of your travels! Kind regards, Marissa - JP
Jean Luc
Written on April 1st, 2024Good trip and famous wiewsThrifty Tours commented on this reviewHi Jean, Many thanks for the feedback, it's fantastic to hear that you had a good trip to the stunning Bay of Islands! All the best and take care! Kind regards, Marissa 
Ana Maria
Written on March 16th, 2024Excellent attention!!!Thrifty Tours commented on this reviewHi AnaMaraLlugany, We are delighted to hear that you had a great time and thank you very much for the 5 stars! Kind regards, MarissaJackie
Written on January 19th, 2024I enjoyed this tour completely. I enjoyed each of the individual excursions and all of the travel and connections were coordinated perfectly.Thrifty Tours commented on this reviewHello Jackie, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us, we are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your trip and everything worked out really well. Kind regards, MarissaElizabeth
Written on January 10th, 2024It was good! A little too much of the same thing (geothermal tours and Māori villages). I would have rather gone for an afternoon at the Polynesian spa the afte…Read moreThrifty Tours commented on this reviewHello Liz, We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience and you enjoyed the glow worms and the Hobbiton Movie set tours. Your feedback is valuable to us, thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. All the best with the rest of your travels! Kind regards, MarissaKenia
Written on January 7th, 2024Every little detail was taken care of. Marissa, our organizer, was fantastic. She communicated in a timely and professional manner. It was a truly marvelous exp…Read moreThrifty Tours commented on this reviewKia Ora Kenia, We are delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic experience. Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review for us. It is my pleasure to help you make sure everything goes well and smooth. All the best with your travels and stay safe! Kind regards, Marissa- NF
Natalia
Written on December 12th, 2023I am so glad that we booked this tour with you. The pace of the tour was good, the drivers were super friendly, informative and accommodating. The coordination …Read moreThrifty Tours commented on this reviewHi Natalia, We are delighted to hear that you had a great time exploring New Zealand and the drivers were supper friendly, informative, and accommodating. We value your feedback and thank you very much for your time. Enjoy the rest of your travels. Kind regards, Marissa From Thrifty Tours New Zealand
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Questions & Answers
When is the best time to go to New Zealand?
New Zealand is beautiful in every season, but the best time to come really depends on what you would like to do. Please contact our Travel Experts for any recommendations and we will find a tour for you!
What is the South Island like?
If you love mountains, vineyards and dramatic scenery, then the South is the island you'll enjoy the most. With the Southern Alps running the length of the country you’re never far from some of the most remarkable views in the country. Renowned for it’s hiking, the South has five of New Zealand’s ‘Great Walks,’ multiple award-winning wineries, glaciers, rainforest, lakes and dusty plains. It is also home to the adventure capital of New Zealand, Queenstown!
What is the North Island like?
If you're more of a sun and sand kind of person, then the North Island is for you. It is significantly warmer than the South Island with many accessible surf beaches, coves and sheltered bays. The North is also home to geothermal Rotorua, all of New Zealand's active volcanoes, and the country’s capital city Wellington. It boasts the longest beach in New Zealand (Ninety Mile Beach) and its sub-tropical Bay of Island region is renowned for its white sand and crystal clear waters. Perfect for that tropical paradise!
Which island should I visit? The North, South or both?
This entirely depends on your travel times. Ideally, you would do both! Both islands are stunning and each island has unique individual attractions. However, if you have limited time we recommend choosing one island to thoroughly explore as opposed to trying to rush them both. There's always next time!
Do the coaches have toilets on board?
Thrifty has a fleet of modern coaches that have an onboard bathroom. However, for some travel periods, Intercity coaches will be used and these coaches do not have bathrooms on board. Please keep in mind that the coaches on all tours will usually stop every two hours on average for bathroom breaks and photo opportunities.
What time do the coaches leave?
Each tour has a different start and end time. Please contact our Travel Experts if you require a daily breakdown for the tour you are interested in.
What are the coaches like?
Thrifty has modern coaches that are fitted with superior suspension for comfort, air conditioning, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom. Please note that for some travel periods Intercity coaches will be used and therefore bathrooms may not be on board. Either way, the coaches are comfortable and guarantee you spectacular views!
What is an independent coach tour?
An independent coach tour is like a bespoke self-drive holiday without the driving. Where you would need to arrange your plans around an organised tour itinerary, Thrifty's customised coach tours are unique to you. They fit around your flights and any other commitments you might have while you are in New Zealand. Explore New Zealand your way!
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