Grand Pacific Tour Reviews
The 229 Grand Pacific Tour reviews listed below are from past clients of Global Journeys that have travelled with Grand Pacific. Each review has been individually verified by our team.
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It was an easy booking process with our agent Juliette from Global Journeys - from the tour itself to the flight arrangements.
We did the 16 day Affordable Highlights Tour. Spectacular scenery everywhere! Great bus drivers with a wealth of knowledge. We had a couple of days of rain, which didn’t dampen our spirits. I was glad we did the South Island ...read more first as it was a lot more hectic than the North Island. Got used to the 6am wake up calls. We were on “tour” not holidays.
Accommodation was good, meals great. Plenty of attractions were included. The highlight of the tour was The Bay of Islands. We were taken through the hole in the rock and saw dolphins up close. All in all, highly recommended.
We did the 16 day Affordable Highlights Tour. Spectacular scenery everywhere! Great bus drivers with a wealth of knowledge. We had a couple of days of rain, which didn’t dampen our spirits. I was glad we did the South Island ...read more first as it was a lot more hectic than the North Island. Got used to the 6am wake up calls. We were on “tour” not holidays.
Accommodation was good, meals great. Plenty of attractions were included. The highlight of the tour was The Bay of Islands. We were taken through the hole in the rock and saw dolphins up close. All in all, highly recommended.
From go to whoa everything went smoothly, not a hitch. Would highly recommend everyone. Wonderful New Zealand a trip not to be missed. Easy planning and booking, and great driver and tour guide with an excellent company.
Thanks to Madeline at Global Journeys for arranging our travel. All went very smoothly. The tour with Grand Pacific was very enjoyable with knowledgeable and informative coach drivers. I was happy they were driving on some of the roads and not myself.
Excellent service by Global Journeys & Grand Pacific. The whole experience exceeded my expectations, from documentation, the travel pack, transfers, meals, accommodation, optional tours, and the knowledge and skills of the coach driver/guide. Highly recommended!
There were lots of trip highlights - the jet boat ride, steamship TSS Earnslaw, Colonel's Homestead BBQ Dinner, and the Gondola ride and Breakfast at the Skyline Rotorua (with luge rides!).
We had a wonderful time on our 10 day trip through the South Island. It was a large group - 48
people from all over the world. Everyone was always on time and on the whole the group was
very pleasant and easy to talk to and to have fun with.
The accommodation was very good and at Franz Josef was absolutely fantastic. The rooms at Twizel could ...read more certainly do with some updating, but the beds were very comfortable in all hotels. Food on the whole was very good, just got a bit tired of buffets. Some of the meals were excellent.
The South Island exceeded our expectation. It was just so scenic, green and beautiful. We would recommend Grand Pacific as a great Tour Operator and Global Journeys was fantastic to deal with. We would certainly book with Global Journeys again.
people from all over the world. Everyone was always on time and on the whole the group was
very pleasant and easy to talk to and to have fun with.
The accommodation was very good and at Franz Josef was absolutely fantastic. The rooms at Twizel could ...read more certainly do with some updating, but the beds were very comfortable in all hotels. Food on the whole was very good, just got a bit tired of buffets. Some of the meals were excellent.
The South Island exceeded our expectation. It was just so scenic, green and beautiful. We would recommend Grand Pacific as a great Tour Operator and Global Journeys was fantastic to deal with. We would certainly book with Global Journeys again.
Jemma at Global Journeys was very patient and accommodating in assisting with our booking. Grand Pacific was well organised and ensured we saw the best in our 10 days. Our only concern would be that a couple of times the fact that we were a three share group was an oversight in provisions in our hotel rooms.
We really enjoyed our trip around New Zealand's North Island. It is definitely a good time to see the north. It was quite warm and enjoyable. We travelled with different age groups and the people were very nice. The accommodation was varied and we really appreciated staying in the same place for two nights twice.
We would highly recommend touring ...read more with Grand Pacific. Their staff were very courteous and informative and their good sense of humour made the trip more enjoyable.
We were very satisfied with Jemma Rosen's handling of our booking also. Well done Global Journeys.
We would highly recommend touring ...read more with Grand Pacific. Their staff were very courteous and informative and their good sense of humour made the trip more enjoyable.
We were very satisfied with Jemma Rosen's handling of our booking also. Well done Global Journeys.
We had a wonderful time with Grand Pacific's 16 day tour of both islands. Our coach captains Alec (South) and Kevin (North) were excellent value. The knowledge that they passed on to us was fantastic, without such commentary our holiday would have been less enjoyable.
The pace was pretty much full on, but none the less very worthwhile. Airport pick ...read more up in Christchurch by Vicki was excellent and she was very helpful with escorting us to our hotel. Overall the hotels were good and there was enough food for everyone.
The pace was pretty much full on, but none the less very worthwhile. Airport pick ...read more up in Christchurch by Vicki was excellent and she was very helpful with escorting us to our hotel. Overall the hotels were good and there was enough food for everyone.
From day one everything went like clockwork. Global Journeys were very helpful and well organised. I loved their website for its efficiency and helpfulness prior to the trip.
On landing in Christchurch we were met by a representative of our tour company even though it was after midnight and were delivered to our hotel with a smile. Our coach driver ...read more was very knowledgeable about the history and destinations of the South Island. The accommodation was good and the food well presented and of a good quality. I would definitely travel with this tour again.
On landing in Christchurch we were met by a representative of our tour company even though it was after midnight and were delivered to our hotel with a smile. Our coach driver ...read more was very knowledgeable about the history and destinations of the South Island. The accommodation was good and the food well presented and of a good quality. I would definitely travel with this tour again.
Grand Pacific tour guide Tony, and driver Andrew, were excellent. So entertaining and knowledgeable. The
coach was very comfortable as was the hotel accommodation. Global Journeys were very efficient with the booking. It was an awesome holiday.
coach was very comfortable as was the hotel accommodation. Global Journeys were very efficient with the booking. It was an awesome holiday.
Overall, excellent. Our first visit to the South Island and we loved all the natural beauty. The accommodation was very good to excellent, as was the food they provided (with one exception: our 2nd dinner in Christchurch seemed to be all their leftovers!).
This was an unescorted tour, meaning that our driver needed to do double-duty - but it WAS ...read more promoted as an economy tour! Our driver was Maori so we learnt a LOT about Maori history and customs. On the whole, the stories were good but several travellers felt it was too much!
This was also a 9-day tour AND a 16-day tour: those who booked the 16-day version shared their first 9 days with us, then went on to Picton for several days on the North Island. We weren't told about this upfront and found out only after we joined the tour. Would it have made a difference? No, but it would have been nice to know in advance.
The one thing that we would have liked more of was photo stops. We did have them but, due to time constraints, we also missed many, many opportunities to create photo memories and had to content ourselves with a quick snap through the coach windows.
The other thing worth mentioning is that we only had the one 2-night stop on this tour (Queenstown). We understand that it was deliberately a short tour with a lot of ground to cover but it made us think that next time we'll book a slightly longer tour that includes more than the one 2-night stop.
This was an unescorted tour, meaning that our driver needed to do double-duty - but it WAS ...read more promoted as an economy tour! Our driver was Maori so we learnt a LOT about Maori history and customs. On the whole, the stories were good but several travellers felt it was too much!
This was also a 9-day tour AND a 16-day tour: those who booked the 16-day version shared their first 9 days with us, then went on to Picton for several days on the North Island. We weren't told about this upfront and found out only after we joined the tour. Would it have made a difference? No, but it would have been nice to know in advance.
The one thing that we would have liked more of was photo stops. We did have them but, due to time constraints, we also missed many, many opportunities to create photo memories and had to content ourselves with a quick snap through the coach windows.
The other thing worth mentioning is that we only had the one 2-night stop on this tour (Queenstown). We understand that it was deliberately a short tour with a lot of ground to cover but it made us think that next time we'll book a slightly longer tour that includes more than the one 2-night stop.
We really enjoyed our trip. The two bus drivers were excellent. Capable and informative, good natured and friendly. The accommodation was very good and the food excellent in all cases.
Apart from being a bit rushed on the South Island leg I cannot fault the trip. I would like to have had more two night stops, particularly in Christchurch. Beautiful ...read more place.
Apart from being a bit rushed on the South Island leg I cannot fault the trip. I would like to have had more two night stops, particularly in Christchurch. Beautiful ...read more place.
New Zealand is certainly a beautiful country, and a great way to see it is with Grand Pacific. The accommodation and food were all excellent and so much of the countryside we travelled was quite spectacular.
The mornings were a little early (6am), sometimes after late dinners. This made things a bit difficult when many on the coach became sick, ...read more including our guide, who carried on regardless and did her best for all of us. Some of us found the coach on the north island too cold, particularly if we were sitting towards the back. Overall, a good trip.
We found booking with Global Journeys very easy, and Juliet was a delight to deal with. She answered any queries immediately and making the process worry free, as well as saving quite a lot of money. Thank you to Global Journeys.
The mornings were a little early (6am), sometimes after late dinners. This made things a bit difficult when many on the coach became sick, ...read more including our guide, who carried on regardless and did her best for all of us. Some of us found the coach on the north island too cold, particularly if we were sitting towards the back. Overall, a good trip.
We found booking with Global Journeys very easy, and Juliet was a delight to deal with. She answered any queries immediately and making the process worry free, as well as saving quite a lot of money. Thank you to Global Journeys.
I would suggest that all accommodation should have a separate shower as I found it onerous to climb into a bath tub to shower. I would have liked the Maori experience in Rotorua to have been in a Maori village; however the concert was very good.
Our bus family were all very good, we all got along very well and everyone was prompt and punctual in ...read more making the arranged bus departure times. Our Coach Captains were very professional and excellent drivers. They were nice people, easy to get along with and very knowledgeable and informative guides.
The itinerary covered was very good and we got to see and experience a lot of New Zealand in a short period of time. The tour was very well arranged and organised by Global Journeys and I would have no reservations in recommending Global journeys to family and friends.
Our bus family were all very good, we all got along very well and everyone was prompt and punctual in ...read more making the arranged bus departure times. Our Coach Captains were very professional and excellent drivers. They were nice people, easy to get along with and very knowledgeable and informative guides.
The itinerary covered was very good and we got to see and experience a lot of New Zealand in a short period of time. The tour was very well arranged and organised by Global Journeys and I would have no reservations in recommending Global journeys to family and friends.
Had a fantastic time in both the south and north of New Zealand. Hit rain, but when on holidays what does a bit of rain do? Accommodation was good, just keep an open mind. Drivers on both islands were exceptional drivers and very informative.
We have never taken a coach tour prior to this experience and were impressed with the Coach Captain's knowledge, cleanliness of the coach and his apparent enjoyment in sharing his favourite stops (including some not on the Itinerary) and very bad NZ dad jokes! (ha ha).
He read the clientele well and was accommodating to all on board. We had a great ...read more group of fellow travelers.
Accommodation overall was pleasant (not five star however clean and restful) and we enjoyed a variety and an over abundance of food. Albeit we were not prepared for the hectic pace and early morning starts, but as our captain explained we were on tour not holiday and it soon became the norm.
Sights and travel itinerary were well planned with some favourites being the coach drive into Milford Sound & the Sound itself, an unexpected lock down at Fox Glacier due to land slides, Helicopter ride over Fox Glacier, Larnach Castle, Penguin and Seal wildlife enclosure (we actually saw Penguin chicks) and fell in love with Christchurch.
Thank-you Global Journeys for a hassle free booking and holiday, we met and made many new friends.
He read the clientele well and was accommodating to all on board. We had a great ...read more group of fellow travelers.
Accommodation overall was pleasant (not five star however clean and restful) and we enjoyed a variety and an over abundance of food. Albeit we were not prepared for the hectic pace and early morning starts, but as our captain explained we were on tour not holiday and it soon became the norm.
Sights and travel itinerary were well planned with some favourites being the coach drive into Milford Sound & the Sound itself, an unexpected lock down at Fox Glacier due to land slides, Helicopter ride over Fox Glacier, Larnach Castle, Penguin and Seal wildlife enclosure (we actually saw Penguin chicks) and fell in love with Christchurch.
Thank-you Global Journeys for a hassle free booking and holiday, we met and made many new friends.
Great trip but me maybe we are getting too old to get on and off the coaches. The one non-air conditioned hotel was a real bummer. Chris did a good job.
This was our fifth tour through Global Journeys, as always all went smoothly, will gladly use GJ again and highly recommend. Jemma, is a "gem" worked to get the fairest price for us and to help with any query.
The tour, our second one with Grand Pacific Tours of NZ was 14 days cruise and 5 days land and all went without a hitch. This was our first ...read more long ocean cruise, we were on the Celebrity Solstice and not sure what to expect. From the online profile to being greeted at Sydney Cruise Terminal among a vast crowd, we were still treated like a welcome guest.
For first time cruisers it was mind blowing. The whole experience was basking in opulence. The whole ship worked so smoothly from dining to resting to being entertained, and to the food (especially desserts!). All onshore excursions were great to get to whether at dock or over water in a tender, they were all an adventure. To see so many capital cities from the water made for great photos. And the sounds on the South Island, breathtaking.
The land tour involved a flight back to the South Island where we met Mike our local driver and a fount of knowledge. The accommodation was superb, nice rooms with good views, well positioned to walk around the areas.
The only downside is we didn't get to go on the Trans Alpine Train. There was a weather warning for a small cyclone approaching, helicopters were grounded and the train was cancelled. With this weather and Mikes know how he suggested we leave a bit earlier than due, good job! Saw what occurred and the damage caused to buses where we were a short time earlier. All grateful, however the train operators reimbursed us our fares on the same night for a storm out of their control. All in all a great tour to do again in winter.
The tour, our second one with Grand Pacific Tours of NZ was 14 days cruise and 5 days land and all went without a hitch. This was our first ...read more long ocean cruise, we were on the Celebrity Solstice and not sure what to expect. From the online profile to being greeted at Sydney Cruise Terminal among a vast crowd, we were still treated like a welcome guest.
For first time cruisers it was mind blowing. The whole experience was basking in opulence. The whole ship worked so smoothly from dining to resting to being entertained, and to the food (especially desserts!). All onshore excursions were great to get to whether at dock or over water in a tender, they were all an adventure. To see so many capital cities from the water made for great photos. And the sounds on the South Island, breathtaking.
The land tour involved a flight back to the South Island where we met Mike our local driver and a fount of knowledge. The accommodation was superb, nice rooms with good views, well positioned to walk around the areas.
The only downside is we didn't get to go on the Trans Alpine Train. There was a weather warning for a small cyclone approaching, helicopters were grounded and the train was cancelled. With this weather and Mikes know how he suggested we leave a bit earlier than due, good job! Saw what occurred and the damage caused to buses where we were a short time earlier. All grateful, however the train operators reimbursed us our fares on the same night for a storm out of their control. All in all a great tour to do again in winter.
We really enjoyed the whole trip, both Islands but especially the South Island. Hectic and early starts but that is typical of all bus tours we have done. We had a full coach of 48 for the south but some left on the north. If you drove yourself you wouldn't see a quarter of we did and saw. We had 2 excellent drivers, one for each island, also one being ...read more Maori which helped with the history and culture. Most of the hotels were good, there are always some minor issues. All the included meals where very good, with plenty to eat. We were very lucky with great weather, low to mid 30's in the south.
We were very lucky when the massive storms hit most of NZ we were heading north on the North Island and missed it.
Grand Pacific is a very good company, very organised. Only minor issue, for the first six days we had twin beds as requested, but then changed to a double bed. I was told we were lucky for those days because we had a double room booking which isn't twin beds. However it was corrected and all OK. Thanks for your help, and will look at booking again with you in the future.
We were very lucky when the massive storms hit most of NZ we were heading north on the North Island and missed it.
Grand Pacific is a very good company, very organised. Only minor issue, for the first six days we had twin beds as requested, but then changed to a double bed. I was told we were lucky for those days because we had a double room booking which isn't twin beds. However it was corrected and all OK. Thanks for your help, and will look at booking again with you in the future.
