From towering snowcapped mountain ranges and verdant forests to sparkling glaciers and turquoise lakes, the landscapes of New Zealand’s South Island are some of the most dramatic on the planet.
When it comes to exploring the untouched beauty of this breath-taking island, officially named Te Waipounamu, the specialists at Alpine Luxury Tours provide an exceptional tailor-made experience to make all guests’ dreams come true. That is why the panel of expert judges at Luxury Lifestyle Awards (LLA) has selected Alpine Luxury Tours as the winner of an illustrious award in the category of Best Luxury Tours in New Zealand for 2022. A well-deserved accolade for a company that always goes the extra mile to make every customer’s experience truly unforgettable.
The family-owned and operated company is based in Queenstown, an area known for its spectacular natural beauty across dense forests, snow-capped mountains, and vast plains. The town makes the perfect base to explore this breath-taking region with some of the planet’s most dramatic and varied landscapes. Bordered by the Southern Alps on one side and the shores of sparkling Lake Wakatipu on the other, the area, known as New Zealand’s adventure capital, is equally stunning in summer as it is in winter.
The team of knowledgeable guides at Alpine Luxury Tours prides itself on making every adventure unforgettable in this unique and beautiful destination. They offer bespoke experiences that can be tailor-made to suit every client’s needs and tastes and, with their in-depth local knowledge, can help them discover hidden gems and local secrets along the way with a flexible itinerary.
The range of bespoke experiences includes private transfers, sightseeing, wine experiences at the many world-class wineries in the region, helicopter flights over glaciers, mountains and lakes; boat tours, climbing mountains or glaciers, skiing in the winter season, and hiking through the pristine natural bush and untouched forests with towering waterfalls and abundant bird and animal life.
There’s also a good selection of five-star hotels and luxury accommodations, vibrant cafés and nightlife, fine dining restaurants, golf courses, and ski fields to discover, too.
The country of exceptional beauty has many highlights. The Southern Alps run the entire length of the island and are home to the magnificent Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain at 3,742 meters. Visitors can also discover the pristine natural habitat of Staircase Creek and the spectacular Earnslaw Burn, which was the location for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, and Alpine Luxury Tours have the exclusive landing rights to, so there’s excitement around every corner.
The West Coast is the narrow strip of land between the South Island’s Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea, and is the longest region in New Zealand, stretching from cold and snowy coast to the sunny forests of Kahurangi. Its most well-known destinations are the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, the perfect base camp for glacier exploration. The scope for intrepid exploration is endless.
Fiordland National Park is in the southwest of the island, a place of extraordinary beauty and remoteness dubbed the eighth wonder of the world by Rudyard Kipling. The steep-sided Milford Sound is one of its top attractions. The Abel Tasman National Park in the north is known for its trails and ocean kayaking, while Queenstown is famed for adventure sports like bungee jumping and skiing. For animal lovers, the waters are filled with whales, fur seals, dolphins, and penguins, and distinctive birdlife populates the forests. There’s so much to discover.
Guests can opt for a scenic drive in the comfort of a luxury Mercedes SUV or Mercedes van, helicopter flight, or take to the waters for a cruise. They can breathe in the crisp mountain air on an invigorating hike, enjoy a picnic under the numerous waterfalls and dramatic glaciers and experience the incredible warmth and hospitality of the locals, all while being guided by the experts through a truly remote and unforgettable wilderness getaway in luxury and style.
For more information about Alpine Luxury Tours and its incredible range of destinations and experiences on offer, visit alpineluxurytours.co.nz.
LLA is a global award selecting, recognising, celebrating and promoting the best luxury goods and services all over the world. The goal of the company is to connect people with the best of luxury. LLA has evaluated more than 10 000 various goods and services in 400 categories from 60 countries and analysed the results to give you a TOP list of the best of the best in the world. Such world-renowned brands as Chanel, Dom Perignon, and Ferrari were proudly named winners. The victory brings companies status and recognition, global promotion and exposure to an entirely new market of customers.
