Andres, travelling solo for the first time, made friends from the first minute on the bus and found New Zealand — especially the South Island — beautiful throughout. Drivers Ben and Hendrick were friendly, professional, and clearly enjoyed the job. He held back a star because he felt the price was steep for the level of accommodation and breakfast, and thinks Wild Kiwi could negotiate better rates on activities, since prices matched what you'd pay booking them independently.

An awesome tour with Jordie as guide. The weather wasn't great, but the group still made the most of it thanks to a well-planned itinerary.

Akhil found the tour excellent overall, with a fantastic guide who gave great recommendations and took good care of the group.

Guide Ben is funny and caring, going out of his way to take the group to places he knows they'll enjoy. The reviewer would recommend him without hesitation.

Guides Ben and Tom made this the best tour experience Harriet has had, thanks to their deep local knowledge, friendly personalities, and responsible approach. The group size struck the right balance for getting to know fellow travellers, and a highlight was the return stop in Christchurch for dinner and rugby together. The pace left plenty of room for activities and photos, and several of the hostels even had hot tubs. She came away with genuine friendships and a strong recommendation for the company.

Kristen had an incredible time with Wild Kiwi, seeing the best of New Zealand on a well-planned and smoothly run itinerary. Guides Ben and Claudia were excellent, and she'd travel with them again without hesitation.

Guide Ben went well above expectations, genuinely getting to know everyone in the group. His unmatched knowledge of New Zealand came through in creative ways, like a playlist of Kiwi artists, and he helped the group bond through introductions and games. He drove safely, joined in the fun on his nights off, and was, overall, a great person to travel and learn from.

Yajuan praised Big Ben at Wild Kiwi for providing clear, timely booking details and being easy to reach by email and phone. As a first-time TourRadar user, the process gave real peace of mind before the trip even started.

The best seven days on the Southern Loop tour, which exceeded expectations exploring the Upper South Island. Highlights were swimming with dolphins at Kaikoura and visiting Abel Tasman National Park. The vehicle was comfortable with plenty of room and WiFi, and the pace allowed for lots of walks and activities at each stop. Wild Kiwi comes highly recommended.