Published on Jan, 2025
This was the most amazing trip I took in New Zealand!
The entire day was so perfect - we started with some amazing views of Pukaki, the hikes were so comfortable and stunning and the views were to die for.
The trip was exceptionally well planned - I'm glad we did this from Tekapo and not Christchurch, since it gave us so much time to do all the hikes (especially Hooker valley, which is beautiful) and spend lots of time at the Hermitage hotel, which had stunning views with lunch!
Our guide Rin Taro was so nice, he took souch care of each and every person on the trip. Sunscreen, caps, shades, water, snacks, even hiking poles - he literally had it all! He was extremely knowledgeable and even told us about alternative tracks in case we got tired. And the coolest thing was his knowledge of BTS and the band's trip to Tekapo - he knew literally everything and gave us so many insights into the area!
It was an unmissable must do trip for anyone in New Zealand - #1 for me.