New Zealand is known by travelers all over the world for its natural landscape, where nature enthusiasts can see glaciers, lakes, mountains, forests and beaches all in close proximity to each other. Beginning in Christchurch, travelers are greeted with a chance to immerse themselves with Māori culture, including learning a traditional dance and song of the Māori people. A tour of New Zealand’s natural landscape brings travelers across the country to visit its diverse yet temperate landscape. Travelers can see the Waimakariri River on a scenic train ride, hike by the icy tips of the Franz Josef glacier and explore the crystal blue waters of Wanaka Lake on the country’s South Island. A Trip Leader will accompany travelers and guide them throughout the journey. The trip is booked through Under30Experiences, which offers travel experiences for people between the ages of 21 to 35. This package costs $2,695 per person for 10 days of travel, and $2,495 for early booking.
Under30 Experiences caters to solo travelers and adventurous young adults ages 21-35, but they don’t enforce a strict age limit. They are a small team that loves sustainable travel by supporting local communities in an eco-friendly way. The company was founded 10+ years ago by co-founders Matt Wilson and Jared O’Toole. They were rated one of CATALYST PLANET’s 8 Best Sustainable Travel Companies.