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We guarantee to beat any competitor self-guided tour package price or value by a minimum of 15% ("price-beat") as follows:
Note: By requesting the price-beat you are under no obligation to place a booking with us or proceed with the final tour package as the case may be.
Inclusions in travel and tour packages assembled by travel agents, tour companies, wholesalers, online travel promoters and others will all be different in some way. Packages will vary by inclusions, validity, suppliers, component type, standard, terms and conditions etc ("package components"). We will have access to most suppliers and types of inclusions as well as alternatives.
Our objective in a price-beat situation is to assemble a package containing similar and/or higher standard package components to that which you present to us. We guarantee to offer at least 15% more total value or a price that is 15% lower than the competitor quote. Any package components that are exclusive to specific suppliers to which we do not have access will not be included.
The above and following terms and conditions apply to travel plans and tour-package pricing requested from and supplied by Travel Directions Pty. Ltd. trading as Kiwi Escapes and are subject to change without notice. These conditions are to be read in conjunction with our standard booking conditions.
The price-beat must be requested before you place a booking with any other tour or travel agent, online booking agent or tour operator direct in relation to the subject package.
A price-beat may be requested by providing information regarding the competitor quote and your requirements to an employee of the company who performs a reservations or travel consultant role ("company contact") as follows:
Your assigned travel agent will contact you to discuss and confirm the details then will submit a travel plan for approval.
A self-guided tour is by far the most affordable way to see New Zealand. It suits singles up to small groups perfectly.
We help you plan and organise everything so you can enjoy a stress-free, happy holiday.
Our self-guided tour packages suit singles, couples and small groups of friends of all ages.
Self-drive is the ideal way to see New Zealand. The alternatives are to roll up at the airport and "wing-it", or join a fully-guided tour. Fully-guided tours are great for couples and (especially) singles who would prefer to travel with a group. However New Zealand can be discovered very enjoyably under your own steam.
We guarantee to beat any competitor self-guided tour quote or value by a minimum of 15%. Read more.
We guarantee to beat any competitor self-guided tour package price or value by a minimum of 15% ("price-beat") as follows:
Note: By requesting the price-beat you are under no obligation to place a booking with us or proceed with the final tour package as the case may be.
Inclusions in travel and tour packages assembled by travel agents, tour companies, wholesalers, online travel promoters and others will all be different in some way. Packages will vary by inclusions, validity, suppliers, component type, standard, terms and conditions etc ("package components"). We will have access to most suppliers and types of inclusions as well as alternatives.
Our objective in a price-beat situation is to assemble a package containing similar and/or higher standard package components to that which you present to us. We guarantee to offer at least 15% more total value or a price that is 15% lower than the competitor quote. Any package components that are exclusive to specific suppliers to which we do not have access will not be included.
The above and following terms and conditions apply to travel plans and tour-package pricing requested from and supplied by Travel Directions Pty. Ltd. trading as Kiwi Escapes and are subject to change without notice. These conditions are to be read in conjunction with our standard booking conditions.
The price-beat must be requested before you place a booking with any other tour or travel agent, online booking agent or tour operator direct in relation to the subject package.
A price-beat may be requested by providing information regarding the competitor quote and your requirements to an employee of the company who performs a reservations or travel consultant role ("company contact") as follows:
Your assigned travel agent will contact you to discuss and confirm the details then will submit a travel plan for approval.
Self-guided New Zealand holidays can include some guided activities. Fully-guided tours involve a driver guide or tour manager and follow a set itinerary. The main differences are:
| Self-guided or fully-guided? | Self-guided | Fully-guided | Comments |
| Custom-planned itinerary |  |
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We help you plan your ideal trip |
| Stop wherever you want to look around | |
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Take your time getting surprises along the way |
| Flexible accommodation options | |
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You can choose hotels, resorts and lodges from our top-class options |
| Flexible selection of activities | |
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Choose from a range of activities or do very little |
| Flexible timetable | |
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No early starts unless you want them |
| No need to fit in with a group of strangers | |
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If you are outgoing a group can be great * |
* Meeting new friends will add to your enjoyment when travelling with a group. So it is a matter of how important flexibility is to you.
When you book your New Zealand holiday with us you get these benefits:
Each self-guided package is a "template" that can be customised to suit you. We use the closest match as the starting-point for your itinerary.
Having as much as possible planned in advance avoids the wasted time and frustration that comes from continually trying to make decisions on-the-fly.
Your itinerary however should allow plenty of flexible time.
If you are a 100% DIY (do-it-yourself), experienced trip organiser, then you might not need us. However there are plenty of traps and pitfalls for the unwary.
Our job is to make sure your trip runs smoothly and that you get to see and experience everything you want.
