Wanaka Private Day Trip From Queenstown: Travelngo

Jay is an excellent guide! You can see he enjoys what he is doing, he has a knack for taking photos too :)

A great way to see different parts of the region with a small private group. That said, it’s kind of what you make it — our driver was lovely but I wouldn’t describe this as a tour. You get driven to all these amazing spots and get solo time to explore. Highlights were of course Wanaka (the tree!) and the winery ayrburn that our guide took us to.

A great private tour, we're lucky to have Jay as our guide, he's friendly, flexible, accommodating and knowledgeable, from Crown Range to Cardrona, then Lake Wanaka, Mt Aspiring and Glendhu Bay, it was such a wonderful trip, a big THANK YOU to Jay, keep up the good work!

This private tour with TravelnGo was absolutely awesome! Big Thank You to Jay, he took us to Crown Range, Cardrona, Wanaka & Mt. Aspiring National Park! The journey was amazing with breathtaking views everywhere! The photos, videos & memories are Epic & Fun! Jay is very professional, knowledgeable, friendly, flexible & excellent driver/commentator/photographer…etc! Definitely recommend this incredible tour!

After discovering public transportation is not a thing in NZ, I booked this trip. Vibhas was lovely. He managed to explain everything that was important to know, was kind enough to adapt the schedule to my personality & my pace and made sure all the boxes were ticked. A great success.

A big thank you to Jay for showing us around Queenstown. Jay was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience enjoyable from start to finish. He shared great local insights, took us to some amazing spots, and made sure everyone was comfortable throughout the tour. His passion for the area really showed and made our visit even more memorable. I would highly recommend Jay to anyone looking to explore Queenstown. Thanks again, Jay, for a fantastic day! 😊

We had an amazing day touring Arrowtown and Wanaka with Jay. From the moment he picked us up, everything was seamless. He arrived right on time, and his vehicle was spotless, comfortable, and well-maintained. Jay is incredibly knowledgeable about the region and shared fascinating local history, stories, and insights throughout the trip. What made the experience especially memorable was that he took us beyond the typical tourist stops and introduced us to hidden gems that only locals seem to know about. These special spots gave us a much more authentic experience of the area. Arrowtown was charming and full of character, while Wanaka offered breathtaking scenery and beautiful photo opportunities. Jay was also very kind, patient, and attentive to our interests. He went out of his way to make sure we had a great experience and even helped us capture some fantastic photos along the way. If you’re looking for a personalized tour with a friendly and knowledgeable local guide who knows both the highlights and the lesser-known treasures of the region, we highly recommend Jay. This was one of the highlights of our New Zealand trip.

The best thing about this tour is it is customizable. I am so glad I found this private tour. We are a family of 3 and it is so worth it. If you are a group of 3 or 4, I would recommend to take this rather than joining a group tour, unless of course if you love mingling with strangers. Jay, our driver and tour guide is very personable and knowledgable. Knows where to stop for a perfect view.

The tour was fantastic! Jay made us feel like family immediately. He has a wealth of knowledge about the history and sights. His recommendations during the trip were excellent. We are taking another tour to Glenorchy with him!

We had a fantastic full-day private tour with Jay through Arrowtown, Wānaka, Cardrona, Cromwell, and the Crown Range. He crafted a wonderful itinerary that included beautiful highlights and hidden gems we never would have found on our own! Jay was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many interesting insights and tidbits of information throughout the day, which added to the experience. The day was smooth and well-paced, and he was thoughtful, flexible, and attentive the entire time. Jay clearly tailors the experience to your interests, and we would highly recommend him and this tour.

Starting from the pick up was a breeze!! Jay makes us feel excited before we begin our journey. Very knowledgeable in his tour and he has such patience while waiting for us. In every stop over, he will explain to us the heritage and historical background of the place. Will definitely highly recommend his tours to my friends!!

Jay was great! Punctual and willing to go the extra mile to make sure we covered everything on our list and suggest additional stops along the way. What a great day seeing all the beauty that New Zealand has to offer. His historical knowledge truly insightful . Highly recommend!

My Mom and I had an amazing day with Jay driving to/from the Wanaka tree. Fully flexible schedule with general itinerary but if we wanted less time looking at buildings and more time taking photos that was completely our call. Vehicle: Newer model MG which was great for the two of us in the back seat. But the real advantage is having someone who knows the area and the roads. So we could focus on having fun /sightseeing while Jay drove and filled in details about what we were seeing, the history, etc.

Everything was amazing Jay was super nice and gave us the best tour ever. We got to visit a lot of things in one day which was really nice if you don’t have many days to travel around. Highly recommended

Joe was AMAZING and so patient and knowledgeable, he is an EXCELLENT tour guide and GREAT photographer 💕 If this is your first solo trip I would definitely recommend they make sure you feel extremely comfortable 😊

Thank you Jay for the private day trip, we had a fabulous time. Every part of the trip was well planned and timed. Jay was so lovely and we appreciated Jay's knowledge of Queenstown's landmarks and history. We visited Lake Hayes, Arrowtown, Hotel Cardona, the famous Bra fence in Cardona as well as Lake Wanaka and the famous Wanaka tree Farmers market eat delicious fruits Thank you Jay for a wonderful day out

Jay is knowledgeable, personable and a great New Zealand, Queenstown ambassador! He gave us just the right amount of information and interesting facts about the history, culture, wildlife, scenery of the various places he showed us. He also sensed our needs and adapted seamlessly. Just a pleasure to spend the day with Jay!

Thank you Jay for the private Wanka day trip, we had a fabulous time. Jay was so lovely, every part of the trip was well planned and timed. We appreciated Jay's knowledge of Queenstown's landmarks and history. We visited Lake Hayes, Arrowtown, Hotel Cardona, the famous Bra fence in Cardona as well as Lake Wanaka and the famous Wanaka tree. Thank you Jay for a wonderful day out

Jay was super accommodating, knowledgeable, personable and patient. He was a great communicator pre-trip and a great guide during the trip and searched for missing items post trip. He customized everything to our needs. Brilliant day in Wanaka and surrounding area.

If you are looking for an unforgettable day trip to Queenstown - Lake District and the Otago Region, look no further. Just trust Jay and TravelnGo, and you are all set! What an experience we had! The 7-hour trip from Lake Hayes to Cardrona to Wanaka to Luggate to Mount Pisa to Cromwell to Kawarau Gorge was made a day to remember by Jay's thorough knowledge of and narrative about every nook and cranny of the region, his efficiency, courtesy, friendship, and professionalism. Talk about being lucky to have Jay as our guide; it was a trip to remember! There is not enough space here to write all the good words about our experience on this memorable trip. I will not be exaggerating if I say that it was Jay who made all this possible for us today. Look for Jay and TravelnGo next time you are in this region for a truly memorable experience!

I had the most amazing day exploring Lake Hayes, Wanaka, Arrowtown, Cardona, Cromwell. Our guide Jay is the best guide ever. He made countless photo stops along the way, became our photographer of the day, highlighted all the key locations and also took us to the hidden gem aka the most beautiful waterfall to see and feel it up close. The trip was very smooth and did not feel rushed. He was very patient , helpful , knowledgeable and ever so cheerful. He provided lots of options to choose from what we wanted to do. The trip is fully customisable so you can choose where you want to spend most time. The trip was the best way to spend the final day in queenstown for us. Ever so grateful to Jay for making it such a beautiful and memorable day for us. Cherry on top was weather being on our side. I highly recommend this tour to explore queenstown and surrounding areas. You will have the most amazing day.

Jay helped us customize the day or our preference. Travelling with 2 children isn't easy, but they even didn't wanted to say bye, by the end of the trip. Amazing brunch at Cardrona, beautiful winery in Wanaka and go-karting nearby, all arranged by Jay with his hospitality and kindness to make thie special day our very own. Can't recommend enough, do not miss this when you're visiting Queenstown or nearby. Jay and Travelngo team will ensure you have a fabulous holiday. Thank you again!

A private tour with Vibhas is a lovely and stressless way to see stunning vistas and charming towns at your own pace. He also knows the area well and will make sure you don’t miss the highlights. In addition, he is an expert driver on the winding mountain roads. Highly recommended.

Our trip couldn't be better, many thanks to TravelnGo. With their AWD SUV, we were able to go into the depth of pure nature near Mt.Aspiring with countless of waterfalls after lovely Wanaka tree and town centre. Amazing snack at Cardrona Hotel, it was a dream like trip! Thanks again!

We had the absolute best experience with Jay as our private tour guide in Queenstown and the surrounding areas. His service was truly above and beyond, far more than we ever expected. His recommendations exceeded our expectations, and his knowledge of the region was phenomenal. We were travelling with a wheelchair user, and Jay went out of his way to ensure everything was accessible. He was incredibly patient and hands-on whenever we needed assistance, which made the whole experience stress-free and enjoyable. We highly recommend the Wanaka day tour, it was a highlight of our trip! The vehicle was comfortable, warm, and spotless, and Jay made sure every moment was special. Even taking us to see snow in late October, which was just incredible. Jay’s friendly nature, great sense of humour, and even his choice of music made the day that much better. We can’t recommend him highly enough, an unforgettable experience from start to finish!

We left for Arrowtown first thing in the morning, a town soaked in deep and rich history. We paid a visit to the old Chinese village, took our time reading the stories of that generation and had a glimpse of how their lives were through the remains of what once they called home. It was stunning and thought-evocative. With some light drizzles and rare sights of people, the whole valley was dipped into the moist morning mist, through which the echoes of history resounded in our hearts and passed down our spines. Then we bought some meaningful souvenirs from a gift shop hosted by a nice&warm lady, very memorable, practical and economic ones before the people were crowding up and we took the retreat to Lake Wanaka. On our way to Wanaka, we ventured through Cardrona Highway, the highest highway in the entire NZ. It was still rainy, so we drove into an ocean, made of clouds descending from the sky. It was like a fairyland, the waves of cold winds clapping our faces blurred the boundary between what's real and what's dream. After paying a visit to Cardrona Hotel, enjoyed the handmade coffee there, we left for Lake Wanaka. By the time we reached there, it wasn't too crowded, maybe partially due to the rain, but also bc of the rain, the lake was unfortunately grey. Fortunately, we enjoyed our lunch at Ramen Ramen, an impressive Japanese ramen restaurant. We took our time enjoying the lunch, then a light stroll along the lake track, admiring Mt Aspiring from afar in its majestic slumber. We headed back after a few hours of stay, passed through Cardrona Highway again. Only this time the sky had completely cleared up, and our visions got to pierce through the entire valley, all the way through to the mountain ranges and the Queenstown Airport at the right top corner of the faraway horizon. All the slopes were wet, covered in dense brown shrubs, looking down on the valleys and its pinkish sunset. The uniformity of that moment formed what's characteristic of New Zealand——Its unique simplicity. Simple, Ineffable, unforgettable.

We had a great day yesterday with the guide Jay around Queenstown, Arrowtown and Wanaka. A very nice and kind guide with a great knowledge. Thank you!

Superb trip and superb Guide Vibhas..So cool , he even customised this trip to our needs and even showed the extra spots not mentioned in the itinerary.. may your venture grow well guys .

Our Tour Guide, Jay. made everything wonderful. He was very professional and knowledgeable of all the GREAT sites to see. Most of all his kindness and patience is what made our experience one to be remembered. Give him a call and look forward to a WONDERFUL tour. You will not be disappointed. Thanks Jay for the WONDERFUL memories!!!🙂

Very complete the tour, our guide Erman was very friendly

Lucky to meet Jay on this charter, Green was originally approached from Little Red Books to charter a bus, but she ran out of gear and highly recommended Jay. The result was more than satisfactory than expected! Especially after the comparison with the charter bus guide we met the other day in Auckland, our family agreed that Jay was really super good! Communicate with me attentively before your trip begins to make sure you understand my preferences and recommend it based on my preferences. On the day of the charter trip, come to our hotel in advance and wait for us, and prepare the seat, charging treasure and so on, explaining to us in great detail the scenery and history along the way, feeling like a really wonderful history lesson, really, really great. At a few stops, Jay would volunteer to take photos of our family and really plan our trip exactly as we liked, taking us to see the various small animals our kids liked and taking care of the adults' preferences, taking us to places with great scenery and a sense of slowing down. At dinner, Jay was also very meticulous in helping to communicate with the waiter because of his child's dairy allergies, and even when he was walking to see the waterfall, he was constantly worried that our school bags were heavy, and it was so heartwarming to grab an endorsement bag for us. My son is a bit timid and doesn't have special trust in anyone but his family, especially people who are in contact for the first time. But in a short time Jay made my son giggle and was willing to hold Jay's hand. So Jay really is a very, very gentle and meticulous person. Oh, that's right. Jay also speaks some Chinese and can communicate simply in Chinese based on English communication. Anyway, I really recommend Jay as a driver. If we come back to Queenstown next time, I think I won't hesitate to contact Jay and Green again for a charter bus.