1 January 0001
New Zealand has always been on my bucket list and has always had the potential to be the proverbial trip of a lifetime. With such high expectations, there was great danger of reality falling short. With Veronika Vermeulen of Aroha Tours at the helm, there was never any chance of that happening.
Veronika curated the most amazing trip that showcased the beauty, the culture, and the people of New Zealand. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable and proud of her adopted home country, she is also an excellent listener, constantly looking for ways to improve your experience, even as the trip is unfolding. She masterfully created an action-packed itinerary of unique locations and experiences that delighted our group of 12 from the Tampa Bay Florida area. She struck the perfect balance between keeping us all on track and allowing us the flexibility to be spontaneous.
Some of my personal highlights are listed below:
• Kaikoura Peninsula – both the coastal hike and the Kaikoura Kayak tour
• Scenic Glacier Flight with Air Safari, Franz Josef
• Scenic cruise and nature walk with Franz Josef Wilderness Tours
• Ridgeline 4WD Hills Country Station Tour, Wanaka
• Fiordland Helicopter Tour
• Fiordland Discovery overnight cruise on Milford Sound
• Fiordland Historic Cruise in Te Anau on the Motor Yacht Faith
Well done, Veronika and Aroha Tours! You exceeded my wildest expectations and made the New Zealand adventure truly special. It was the trip of a lifetime!
