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Go to the West Coast of South Zealand
We had never been to New Zealand before and wanted to explore it on a bike. We not only biked, we also did some "wanders" and a little kayaking. The West Coast of th...
Great South Island Trip
Got to see a lot of New Zealand from Christchurch to Queenstown!
Amazingly beautiful!
Non stop, action packed adventure. Sensory overload for t...
A "once in a lifetime".....look no further!
Amazing experience, which can only be described as "a once in a lifetime trip". The South Island of NZL is like no other destination in terms of flora, fauna and maj...
Loved this adventure!
Fantastic trip! Stunning and pristine scenery, and fun combination of activities (biking, hiking, kayaking). As usual, the guides were warm, knowledgeable, energetic...
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Fantastic South Island Adventure
We very much enjoyed the diversity of activities that VBT offered, the beautiful South Island and our wonderful guides. We have previously traveled to NZ but this VB...
Wonders That Defy Description
A wonderful introduction to a marvelous country that left us hungry for more. The trip was a smorgasbord of sights and experiences that comprised a very rich reward ...
NZ GREAT Adventure
Exciting trip. NZ a gorgeous country, went above and beyond making it WONDERFUL
Could not have been more fun!!
Incredible trip!! Loved the guides!! It was all planned out. Perfect actually
Glad I Went
Great way to see New Zealand for the first time. Food, hotels and non bike related excursions were great. Biking was at times somewhat challenging if your not used t...
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Exciting & fun!
Great guides, lot's of interesting diversions, challenging off road rides, lot's of fun!
Gobsmacked!
This was our 16th VBT tour, it might very well be the best. Wonderful guides; wonderful scenery; wonderful experiences; wonderful country. The one downside was the g...
New Zealand-a great place to visit!
The trip was fabulous and especially the three tour guides (Wayne, Mark and Teresa) who went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful and memorable experienc...
South Island Immersion
This trip revealed scenery unmatched anywhere in the world. We went from tropical rain forests to glaciers to the ocean. The bike trails were great and the accommoda...
Worth the journey
We had a great time. It was challenging and fabulous.
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Loved New Zealand
We thoroughly enjoyed this VBT trip. New Zealand was amazing and we di...
Get to know New Zealand south island
A unique way to discover the different geographical features of the South Island is the Vbt bike and walk tour . From city life to rainforests and glaciers,the expie...
Expect to be Amazed
There are no words to describe how beautiful, how perf...
Breathtaking landscapes and marvelous hikes
We booked this trip a year ago and were marveled by the scenery, the people, rain...
New Zealand doesn’t disappoint!!!!
VBT never disappoints. Biking trails were challenging but can be done on e-bikes for novices. The addition of hiking and kayaking if you wanted, made this New Zealan...
Editor’s Take
What to Look for in Hiking Tour Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
The reviews given for hiking tours listed on Stride are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. Out of over 4,500 reviews, hiking tours come with a 99% recommended rating! Travelers love the variety of physical level, countries visited, and variation in activity offered on hiking and walking tours listed on Stride.
The majority of the 5 star rating reviews praised hiking tours for their value, guides, activities, lodging, transportation, and meals. Guides were favored for being accommodating of varying fitness levels. Travelers enjoyed the abundance of hiking and walking routes offered that explored beautiful scenery, landmarks, and historic sites. Some of the most highly rated hiking and walking tour locations are the Amalfi Coast in Italy, the Himalayas, and the Norwegian Fjords.
Those that were less impressed with hiking tours noted weather, group size, and a misrepresentation of physical level as reasons they did not rate the tour with a high score. When booking a hiking or walking tour, it is important to research the weather of the region depending on what season you are traveling in. This will help with choosing what hiking trip to take and what to pack.
Also make sure to look into tour group size and the physical level requirements recommended for the type of hiking or walking that will take place on the tour. Reaching out to the tour guide and company in advance is recommended to make sure what you are expecting is the type of hiking and walking tour they are offering. If you do these things, you, as similar to the vast majority of past travelers, will be sure to have an amazing and enriching outdoor experience on a hiking and walking tour!
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