Sail through the towering fjords of Milford Sound, where sheer cliffs rise from deep waters and waterfalls tumble from above. Your guide helps you spot dolphins, fur seals, and maybe even a shy penguin, all while sharing the Māori legends of this sacred place. With a private boat or small group option, you can soak in the magic without the rush.
Explore the bubbling mud pools, steaming vents, and vibrant hot springs of Rotorua, a place where the earth feels alive beneath your feet. A local guide will walk you through Māori cultural sites and natural wonders, making the connection between land, legend, and people clear and powerful. It’s not just a place to visit—it’s a place to feel.
Take a short ferry from Auckland to Waiheke Island, where rolling vineyards overlook the sea and winemakers welcome you like old friends. Taste bold reds and crisp whites at boutique estates, paired with fresh local produce and good conversation. With your own guide and time to explore, it’s a relaxed, flavorful day with a view.
Spend time in a living Māori village, where you’ll be warmly welcomed into a culture rooted in storytelling, community, and connection to the land. Join in traditional crafts, share a hāngi meal, and listen to local elders speak about their heritage. Your guide ensures this experience is respectful, real, and truly unforgettable.
“Our trip to Madagascar was excellent, the drivers, local guides, the accommodations and the meals all exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend rough guides to help anyone plan their next adventure.”
Tina
03/08/2026
6-day solo trip to Portugal
“It was great to have the whole trip planned for me as I'd never been to Portugal before. All I had to do was explain what I was looking to get from the 5 days and a rough idea of the areas I wanted to see. Goncales was very detailed and booked me on appropriate tours.”
Allan
28/07/2026
63-day couple trip to Kazakhstan & Uzbekistan
“We had a wonderful trip around Central Asia. Travelling with our own guides and drivers to Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan we visited places we would have found difficult to organise on our own. Rough Guides introduced us a local company called 'My Silk Way Trips'. After detailed planning they suggested an excellent programme that exactly fitted our interests. The trip was excellent with friendly and knowledgeable guides who spoke perfect English.”
Tracy
22/07/2026
22-day solo trip to Jordan & Egypt
“Ahmed has been very proactive in assisting me with my itinerary for Egypt and Jordan. He listens to my questions, suggestions and initial ideas. He has been prompt in responding and altering accommodations and activities to help me achieve the trip of my dreams We are still a work in progress but getting very close to a final product. I'm very impressed with Ahmed's professionalism.”
Maureen
20/07/2026
18-day couple trip to Brazil & Argentina
“From the very first email enquiry to the last day of our holiday the service from Rough Guides was 100%. The itinerary planned was varied, there was no worry about logistics and every single guide and driver were extremely friendly and polite. We has a wonderful time exploring Argentina and Brazil. The time spent there was just not long enough, 2 and a half week. You need a month or more.”
Martin
13/07/2026
14-day family trip to Brazil
“Rough Guides matched us with a local tour company who arranged a spectacular two week adventure in Brazil. We stayed at excellent hotels, were provided wonderful tour guides and drivers and the itinerary was perfect. I cannot say enough positive things about our experience and trip.”