Visitor Comments

"We just had the best vacation ever, great accommodations, wonderful food. Our time in your lovely country exceeded our expectations. You are extremely good at what you do and we both think you have spoiled us for future travels without Malcolm ..... the most surprising/striking thing about New Zealand? Honestly, there are so many possibilities, it's hard to choose one, but I think it has to be the way we were received by the people of New Zealand, everywhere we went. I was prepared for friendliness, but truly, it was overwhelming. The people we encountered seemed so genuinely happy to see us and to have an interest in us, far beyond what I've ever encountered. It was humbling."

"Malcolm, we continue to sing your praises wherever we go. We're so very glad we put our trust in you - the trip exceeded our expectations in every way. Thank you again. Our best to you all"

"Now we are having time to reflect on what a successful time we had with you for which we can't thank you enough. You had made splendid arrangements for everything and then looked after us all along most kindly and efficiently."

"We are back in the swing of things here and soon our trip will be a fond memory. Thanks for all of your careful planning. It was a wonderful 5 days ..... You have a remarkable country and should be quite proud of it. Can't wait until we can make our third trip."

"Malcolm, I can't begin to tell you how much we enjoyed our time with you. You did everything you possibly could to make it a glorious trip one we will never forget. We also had a great time up north in Rotorua with Don and Anne Speedy and also in Sydney ..... we have shown our pictures to many people and will always enjoy reminiscing about our trip. Thanks so much"

"Many thanks for a most enjoyable holiday. Neither of us were prepared for such a variety of beauty - we were in fact overwhelmed and delighted. Thanks you for your excellent care and thoughtfulness; Malcolm you really thought of everything and were a most gracious guide. The homestays were first class and our hosts, warm and friendly - your country and people are truly memorable. Our very best wishes."

"Dear Malcolm, Just a little note to thank you and Paul for organising our days in the South Island..... We really enjoyed ourselves and the attention we received in all the places we were taken was wonderful. We felt we had known people for years! I am aware that to you and Paul it is just a business and we were just one of your 12 days work but you certainly made us feel special. Paul's patience while Paula and I browsed in the shops was an example to H&C. We are not usually allowed!....No just kidding, but we usually have more protest from them. Clive and Harold have an enormous task to sort their photos. I think there will be a certain amount of debate as to where some of them were taken and we can enjoy our trip all over again just looking at them. Thank you for the photos you sent, please pass on our thanks to Paul and all our "friends" Happy safe travels and let us know if you are coming to England. Best Wishes from us all"

"We've enjoyed telling others of our wonderful New Zealand odyssey .... never would have seen so much, or learned so much, had we been traveling on our own and count ourselves lucky, thanks to Jonathon, to have found you to be our guide. (Of course we would be more than happy to tell others, should you so wish) .... missed you after we left Christchurch. We got our trip in just in time from a weather point of view. It's hard to imagine all that snow while we are sweltering in high heat and humidity here in Washington"

"Thank you for such a wonderful tour. You made our vacation carefree which is just what we needed. Had to come back to a lot of work but we were well rested thanks to your wonderful planning. It was great! I've told many about your tour and will encourage others to seek you out when traveling to New Zealand. Hopefully you can help us complete the rest of the South Island when we return in a year or two. Thanks again for a very memorable and informative tour of the South Island. We loved all the hosts that you selected for our lodging. It was a great way to experience the people of New Zealand."

"We have been singing your praises steadily and have left a trail of people eager to work with you. I hope they give you a call to find out the amazing range of services and great experiences you can provide. From your first reply to my first inquiry, you listened to our needs and expectations, made judicious recommendations, then customized a grand trip. It would have been an excellent itinerary of interesting places and wonderful home stays no matter what, but having you shepherd us made it truly splendid. We enjoyed your companionship and valued your guidance. So, many thanks for a terrific adventure!"

"Malcolm, Thank you for sharing beautiful New Zealand with us. Your passion for this country is only exceeded by your knowledge of everything that makes up this grand country. Until we meet again .........

 

"You were not only knowledgeable and capable, but careful and thoughtful in your efforts to accommodate the group, collectively and individually and you did it all with skill and aplomb.  Thank you THANK YOU is hardly enough to say, but there it is -- I'm so grateful that Jonathan found you, and that it all worked out so well!"

"Thank you so much for making the South Island come alive for us. We will remember so much more of the flora and fauna because we know the names, the history, and the stories about so many of them. We are so glad we found someone who knew so much and obviously loved sharing that knowledge. We also appreciated meeting all the Kiwis you introduced us to. They will always be a big part of our memories - very good ones. Your advice was invaluable. We also loved the wine discussions and stops at wineries. We certainly recommend anyone coming to New Zealand contact you!."

"In New Zealand, the word “brilliant” is used frequently as an adjective, such as, “brilliant food, brilliant view, brilliant idea”. My husband and I spent two weeks in the South Island in late March to mid April 2005. Our driver/guide, Malcolm Latta, was brilliant. What a superb trip we had ..... tailored to our wishes.  Our accommodations were thoughtfully chosen ..... we shared dinner and breakfast with families and we ate at restaurants, whichever was appropriate for that day. Two weeks was only enough time to see part of South Island. One could easily spend more time."

"I've thought lots about you all and the fantastic time we had in New Zealand.  Malcolm, you were the best tour guide we could have imagined.   You delivered all you promised and more.  Each day was a delight.   John and Carolyn, you were such great traveling companions.  We feel we really lucked out!" 

Maine,

"All our friends are well aware of what a great time we had in New Zealand, and, I suspect, are rather tired of hearing about it by now.  It truly was a trip we would rate as 5 star...thanks, not only to the wonderful country itself, but to your efforts.  I really can't decide what I liked best...the magnificent scenery, the people we met during our home stays, all the things we learned about the unique environment, or our special experiences hiking or boating.  (The ice cream wasn't bad either!)

I can say without reservation that I would recommend you and the whole experience to anyone!  You somehow managed to cater to all four of us (diverse as our interests were!) and to answer every question that we could come up with.  (As I remember, the questions averaged about one every other minute at times!) It was a real pleasure traveling with Lisa, and Stu. We're definitely planning to come back in a few years, and hope you will still be there to accompany us." 

North Carolina,

15 days Lower South Island, November 2004

"It is a tribute to your organisational skills, patience and endurance in driving, that we all three retain wonderful memories of the three and a half days that we were in your care. It was a very special time and a good introduction to the beauty of South Island. I think that each of us would like to return, with our families - Charles Hussey." Science Data Co-ordinator, Data and Digital Systems Team, Library and Information Services, The Natural History Museum, London.

"I still have very vivid memories of our trip, which was the most varied and interesting holiday that I have ever had - and I've had quite a few in my time. Neil Thomson." Head of Data & Digital Systems, The Natural History Museum, London.

"I can't tell you enough how much we appreciate the effort you put in organizing our trip and putting us up in a great selection of B & Bs. Had we done the trip on our own, we would have missed seeing a lot and would not have had the insight on what we were seeing which you were able to give us. Hopefully we will have a chance to visit New Zealand again and if we do, we will defiantly be in touch with you. In any event, we will tell our friends and any one else we hear of who may be traveling to New Zealand of your wonderful service ... kindest regards Alf and Kay"

"Julia and I wish to thank you for a superb tour;  your professionalism, knowledge, and consideration  for your clients could not be exceeded. You have our highest  recommendation as well as our warmest  regards."

Quinta, California,

USA.

Jim & Julia Laughlin,

Princeton, New Jersey

19 days South and North Islands, April 2004

"We would like to share with you what a great time we had.  Not only were you a great tour guide, but we really appreciated you as a person.  We'll tell our friends what a good time we had and how warm and caring you are.  Thanks again for everything.  If we can do anything for you, please let us know." 

"We thank you most sincerely for accommodating us with the most splendid experience of our lives so far. The visits to so many fascinating locations, the wonderfully warm welcomes received at homestays and the varied activities involved created a first class holiday. We appreciated also the highly professional manner in which you yourself and colleague Don Speedy operated on our behalf. Unforgettable experiences - this must be the optimum way to visit New Zealand. Thank you very much for the CD with all the photos which was waiting for us when we arrived home. We shall certainly be recommending Brilliant Tours to everyone we hear talking about visiting New Zealand."

"Thank you for showing us your beautiful country and introducing us to the wonderful people who opened their homes to us.  We now have to get our photos printed so we can always remember the great experience.  The trip far exceeded our expectations mainly because of your patience and guidance.  We will be recommending you to any of our friends who will be going to New Zealand.  Best wishes."

San Diego

"We had a truly great time!  Thanks for being so kind and patient with us, and showing us a New Zealand that few travelers ever get to see."

"Thank you for all your planning and showing us so much of New Zealand.  We have fond memories of New Zealand and all our experiences there.  Our best to you in the coming year."

Virginia, USA

& Phyllis & Sam Palmer

New Mexico

"We are back safe in North Carolina, glad to be home, but having some readjustment problems. It's not so much jet lag as it is scenery-withdrawal... and Malcolm-withdrawal. We already miss the sound of the bellbird... the low, long white clouds... the spectacular sunrises and sunsets... the friendly hospitality of the homestays... and tramping around the countryside with you. Most of all, we miss you... miss your humor and grace and patience, your attention to details, your impressive knowledge of the country you love, your care for us. Thank you for being for us mentor, chauffeur, guide and friend. We both want to thank you for three most memorable weeks in your beautiful country."   Robert E. Dunham, Pastor, University Presbyterian Church, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

North Carolina

"Hilary and I want to express our deep appreciation for all you did to make our trip so spectacular . . . . We are basking in all the wonderful memories of both New Zealand and Australia . . . . we will forward some of the great shots we have both of you and your wonderful country. Again, let me repeat our offer to serve as a reference for any potential clients. They are welcome to email or phone."

New Jersey

"We want you to know that our trip with you will always be our fondest memories of an incredible adventure in a wonderful country . . . .We especially want you to know that we appreciated the attention to detail and the coordination you developed for us to take advantage of the many fantastic features of New Zealand's South Island. As we discussed, we would be pleased for you to use us as a reference."

Houston, Texas

"G'Day Malcolm, I have just spent several minutes reading all those glowing testimonials from your previous clients in the forlorn hope that I might find something different to say. But alas all the resounding things I had in mind have already been said time and time again with complete justification of course . . . . . We have been to several of the scenic hotspots in the world but nothing can match what New Zealand has to offer. Awesome is a word used by many of your clients but really it is rather an understatement. You have a country to be truly proud of. Everywhere is so pristine and all the people we met along the way were so friendly and hospitable . . . .the 17 days with you , were without any doubt whatsoever the best holiday we have ever had - and we have had some good ones !! . . . . . . . . . Thank you so much for everything you did for us."

"Thanks for the wonderful time . . . . We both want you to know how much we appreciated the care you took in meeting our requests and how much we enjoyed the trip as a whole. We hope Nancy enjoyed her time as much as we did.   Thanks again."

"Hi Malcolm! . . . .  I relive my trip every day . . . . looking over my photographs.  I have yet to find time to look at the videos . . .  I am so glad I had a chance to experience the Maori culture . . .   In fact, all of my New Zealand pictures are beautiful!!!  I wish I had more!  I can't stop looking at them!  I wake up dreaming of New Zealand. I hear the Maori songs in my head!  I love your country . . .and will never forget it. It was a beautiful trip with you....thanks again...you are the best!!!"

New Jersey

"Your attention to the details left us with nothing to do but enjoy ourselves.   And we did - Robert relaxed in a way that I wouldn't have thought was possible before the trip!  One of the best parts of traveling is getting to meet new people, and the home stays let us meet many wonderful New Zealanders.  There were so many outstanding memories from the trip that it will take me a long time to put together an album of our adventures.

We are looking forward to the time when we can make the trip again." 

Illinois

"Malcolm, we just want to tell you how much we enjoyed the trip!  We are awestruck by the beauty, diversity, and by the warmth and friendliness of the people.   Your knowledge of all types of information about NZ, your intimate understanding of the things that can be offered, and your ability to match the trip to our interests and capabilities were outstanding.  Your attention to all the little details while presenting an overview of your country was amazing."

Alabama & Florida

There were so many great memories, that we have a hard time picking the "top 5", but the helicopter ride to the glaciers, the Ulva Island trip with Ulva Amos, the White Heron Sanctuary, the Yellow Eyed Penguin colony, Mt. Cook, the farm and homestays, the beautiful flowers everywhere (and especially at the homestays), and the great, ever-present views of the mountains and glacier-fed streams would all be near the top.   Thanks for all that you did to make our trip so memorable!"

"I can recommend Brilliant Tours of New Zealand with the greatest of enthusiasm. My wife and had only a small (three-and-half day) window of time in which to get acquainted with the scenic beauty of New Zealand's South Island. All of this was capped by the excellent advice he gave us for the conclusion of our trip, which was in the North Island. Malcolm and his organization have our highest praise."

Princeton, New Jersey,

"Thank you Malcolm, for the most wonderful four weeks of our life.  We cannot thank you enough for the excellent way you set up the itinerary and your presentation for the North and South Islands.  We certainly were able to learn so much from your vast knowledge of the country.

Calgary, Alberta.

You shared so many stories with us that we felt at home everywhere we went. The homestays were ever so enjoyable and the hosts were all so friendly and such good cooks.   We enjoyed the variety offered during the day, ie:  driving, walking, touring etc.  You are very thorough, organized, and I cannot imagine ever being able to plan a holiday for guests and not have one thing go wrong in the four weeks of touring.   You are indeed in the right profession.   I must add that you paired us with a most congenial and enjoyable couple from England who enhanced our vacation to the South Island. and we will remain friends in the coming years. please do not hesitate to pass my name and email address along.   I would be delighted to answer any questions regarding our four week tour with you in February/March, 2002." Sincerely,    Sherry Avery.

"We just wanted to say again how much we enjoyed our tour with you. We would certainly recommend your services to anyone".

"The tour was everything I'd hoped for and more.  Although we enjoyed our entire stay in NZ we got a lot more out of the time we spend with Brilliant Tours.  A lot of hard work goes into making things run as smoothly as they did and we appreciate all your efforts. Thanks again"

Colorado Springs,

"We are having the time of our older, senior lives.  Simply beyond anything I could have possibly imagined.  Really do wish you could have been here to experience the Milford Track and Malcolm's adventure"

California

"We've had so much fun sharing our NZ experience with our friends and we have you to thank for the concentrated itinerary - We saw more with your guidance than could ever have been achieved otherwise and had a fantastic time.

Feel free to put us down as a reference as I believe our experience was truly worthy of that...We know we touched on so little but are glad we have alot left to experience in NZ. Thanks Again!"

"New Zealand, and all with it, has not left my mind for a day. I truly loved the experience and the country and the people. I have used the trip for sermon illustrations, newsletter articles, and general conversation. I encourage EVERYONE to go to NZ and offer them your name as a way to do it."

Houston, Texas

"You are the best, Malcolm! Let me know if you would like a word of commendation to put on your website for future travelers."

"We really appreciated being looked after so well, not having to worry about arranging anything for ourselves - really very spoilt!    We loved all the places where we stayed, too many to mention, but please give our best wishes to them all when you next visit, especially to Pat and to Lex and Lyn . . . . we would be delighted to recommend you to anyone.   Please feel free to give my e-mail address any time.  Very best wishes,   Chris and Alix"

"Jason and I want to thank you for providing us the opportunity to  partake in such an outstanding tour of New Zealand's South Island.   You have such a wonderful country-- with all of it's natural beauty, as well as the friendliness of your fellow countrymen and women.  We had such an wonderful time, in great part due to your skill and outstanding professionalism as a guide!  Your knowledge of your country, choices of places to stay, restaurants to dine in, and activities to enjoy were just what we had hoped for.

We would be very pleased to recommend you to anyone who is planning to travel in New Zealand.

USA.

"Dear Paul and Malcolm, We are all safely back in the USA, and wishing we were in New Zealand!  We have great pictures, and incredible memories.  When you come to visit us, we'll show you our photo album!

Even though we had been thoroughly spoiled by Brilliant Tours and the South Island, we still enjoyed the North Island.  Rotorua smelled, there were scads of tourists, and we were herded around like sheep in the big buses.  A couple times, it took more than 45 minutes for the bus to stop at all the hotels before the tour could begin.  (Yes, we missed you, Paul!)  Still, the Maori culture, the volcano/earthquake info, and the glow worms were fascinating, and I'm glad we didn't miss it.  I wish that we had either done the North Island first, or had Brilliant Tours as our guide, because the best should be saved for the last.

I highly recommend you to all my friends.  Thank you for making my 40th birthday trip so fantastic. Sincerely, Barbara Rollins"

USA.

"Cheers Malcolm, Back home with one day of work behind us. Experiencing some sort of reverse jet lag. Glad it appeared on the return rather than the outbound portion of our trip.

Enjoyed travelling with you and having you show us so much of your wonderful country-the sights, the food and the people. You, Sophie and the people you introduced us to will remain as warm and vibrant memories long after all my pictures have faded.

Hope my experience & enthusiasm for your service will enable some of my friends to taste the New Zealand you showed us.

Please feel free to use Chrys & I as a reference.

Ralph & Chrys "

Phoenix,

"When Chrys & I disembarked from the ferry at Picton, Malcolm Latta of Brilliant Tours was the first person we saw standing at the foot of the ramp holding a Kennedy Party sign.

From that point until our departure from Christchurch airport 15 days later, when we shared a final cup of tea with him in the airport departure area, Malcolm's knowledge, helpfulness, courtesy, experience and genuine friendliness shaped the experience of our trip to New Zealand's South Island much more than we had expected.

We feel very fortunate to have found Brilliant Tours and travelled with Malcolm.   We now truly regard him as a friend and cherish our memories of the people he introduced us to at the farm and home stays.  Malcolm is very attentive and flexible. I suggest letting him know your needs and any specific interests you have.

I'm confident he will produce an unforgettable, custom experience for you as he did for us. You will travel in comfort and safety because Malcolm operates a modern, 4WD Toyota mini-coach and is an excellent driver."

And . . . . . .

"We debated about the best size of a group before finalizing our plans with Malcolm. We considered the benefits of traveling with another couple or two and decided we would be open to one couple at most. As it turned out there was just the two of us & it was perfect. There was no need to compromise on what we wanted to do or when to do it and we enjoyed having the whole vehicle to ourselves. We were able to set the itinerary exactly as we wanted it & modify it any time rather than being stuck with a rigid schedule. Each day unfolded to suit our interests and mood. Malcolm is extremely flexible and as he gets to know you he will make suggestions & adjustments to enhance your trip.

We enjoyed our stay at the wonderful Chateau on the Park Hotel in Christchurch but could have spent another day or two there without exhausting the possibilities. Our fondest memories are the time we spent on the home and farm stays that Malcolm arranged for us. Our hosts treated us like visiting friends rather than paying guests. Maybe that is a Kiwi characteristic that is just more evident in the homes than hotels. We also socialized with other guests and at places where dinner was not provided, such as in Queenstown, went out together for dinner.  We spent two weeks on the South Island with Malcolm and would loved to have had more time there. It is the best vacation trip we have ever taken. I can't imagine a better way to experience New Zealand."

"Dear Malcolm, Alex and I wish to thank you for making our visit to South Island so memorable - putting aside the weather of course!
Your organisation for the tour was wonderful and the accommodation at each venue was excellent. We enjoyed delicious meals every day and we are now on strict diets until we resume our pre holiday weights.
Many thanks for arranging the tour for us and all the best to "Brilliant Tours" for the future."

Kent

"An excellent tour - we have both thoroughly enjoyed. You have arranged everything very well, except the weather; but if that had been in your control that would also have been excellent!  Thank you very much from both of us."

"Thank you for the brilliant tour - you are a guide and leader - we  learned a lot about your lovely land and people. We are completely satisfied and will always remember this tour."

"Dear Malcolm - We are glad we chose New Zealand as our destination and feel fortunate we found you to show us around – whether shops or the fantastic scenery. We enjoyed every minute of it – I hope we have captured the moments in our camera, but for sure the memories will forever be engraved in our hearts. Best of luck."

"Dear Malcolm - Thank you so much for taking us around New Zealand. It was so much fun. The scenery was excellent from driving thru Arthur's Pass to the glacier and the jet boat ride. Well I am glad that we missed the bad weather. The weather was wonderful there. I didn't except it to be that nice. I thought it was going to be really cold. Thanks again for a memorable trip."

"Dear Malcolm: Thank you for making our adventure to New Zealand one of life's highlights. The patience and understanding both you and Paul exhibited are gratefully appreciated. Tom and Leigh's wedding was everything they wanted and more, and all the people who were involved are wonderful. It was quite an accomplishment for you."

New Jersey and Colorado.

"We had no idea that when we began planning this trip that it would turn out to be EVERYTHING we dreamed of and more!. We know that you couldn't have possibly scheduled the glorious weather ..... sunshine, rainbow, majestic scenery ....... however it was obvious that all of the details you could control were executed with careful thought and care. Thank you for helping plan our spectacular wedding adventure!. It was more than we could have hoped for! Very many thanks."

New Jersey

"Thanks so much for a perfectly paced and arranged tour. Malcolm and Paul, you are true professionals - the country and scenery - it has to be the best in the world - magnificent."

Tennessee

"I really hope you enjoyed our company as much as we all enjoyed yours. This past week has been filled with only pleasant memories. Thank you."

New Jersey

"We've been around the world but seen nothing as beautiful as New Zealand. The scenic beauty is just unbelievable. We would like to thank Malcolm for looking after us so well, that we want to come back - and hopefully soon.

We had taken a 2-day farm stay with Malcolm and travelled to the West Coast. It was a lovely experience. The vehicle we travelled in was comfortable, the stay excellent and the hosts were friendly and warm."

Lancer Travels

Pune, Maharashata.  

"Malcolm I brag about you to all my friends and tell them they must see New Zealand!  You can use any and every comment e-mail or whatever that I have made to promote your business!  Hey sometimes I wish that I could say to hell with the corporate world and do what you do for a living."

Texas

"Thank you for bringing us a lot of new and interesting experiences everyday on this trip - eg walking in the forest at night to see the glow worms, picking cherries, feeding horses, sheep, picnic at riverside, warm & kind farmstay ....... however the most unforgettable things are your kind and patient care for us in 12 days - your different kind of knowledge to the nature - your magic spell to animals - and of course 'You'   .......

"Thank you for your kindness, we have very much enjoyed our travel. So far we have travelled to US, Europe, SE Asia, and to many places in Japan. Every travel has given us unforgettable experiences, but I believe this travel will be 'the best'. Every part, everything, every person - all are nice!    Shotover Jet boat was really exciting!  Ayako enjoyed it most. Flowers were very, very beautiful everywhere. The absent minded professor was always curious about  the house construction. I Hiroshi, was always trying to interpret correctly - but it was a precious experience.......

JAPAN.

"Malcolm, thank you for a terrific tour. It was better than going on the train or one of the bus tours because of your friendly personality, but especially due to the fact you are more than a "tour guide" who has memorised a sheet of facts.

It is obvious your knowledge is born of experience and a genuine love of your country and this makes tours with you the best. Thanks for sharing your love and knowledge with us."

Alabama,

"We couldn't have wished for a more personalised tour -   beautiful drive - mountain biking - a soak in the hot pools - we thank you for a wonderful day to remember in New Zealand!."

May 1998

"My Dear Malcolm - it's hard to put what Tony and I experienced into words!. New Zealand is a phenomenal country - overwhelming because no matter where we looked we could see the hand of God Our Father. It was as if he had taken a paint brush and painted all the magnificent colours for us to enjoy!. It was breathtaking and unforgettable!."

"Thank you Malcolm for all your little surprises and short breaks along the way.   We will have fond memories to tuck away in our hearts for a lifetime."

"May God bless you abundantly and continue to encourage your heart. Good luck in your endeavours and once again, Thank you!."

Pennsylvania,

"Malcolm - you have guided us through a most memorable day, providing us with information that has helped us understand New Zealand a little more. Your generosity and guidance will be long remembered by my wife Jean & myself."

"Many thanks from Joe and myself for the wonderful days you took us around to Akaroa & Hanmer Springs. We are both delighted with your wonderful way of showing us as much as you could and admire your evenness and patience and to top it all off - what lovely coffee (Malcolm’s) - was just perfect and the best."

"We have anticipated this trip for months now. The reality is always so much better than the anticipation. Thank you Malcolm for a wonderful tour - the informative commentary, the refreshments, but especially your company. The near perfect weather an added bonus. We will recommend this personal tour to anyone."

"What a pleasant way to tour a bit of NZ in such a short time! The  tour  was just splendid!! We were blessed with wonderful weather and a great tour driver/guide - Malcolm, many thanks for showing us your gorgeous country. We hope you’ll have a chance one day to visit Guam USA, too."

"Even though our tour is very short we enjoy ourselves very much. We definitely will come back for a longer visit will allow us to go to Hanmer Springs and Mt. Cook. As for myself I would like to do more Hot Air Ballooning, Jet boating and White Water rafting - the view is spectacular - the tour is very flexible and personal, it makes us feel very comfortable. Thanks Malcolm!. Hope to see you again soon."

"A wonderful tour with our own careful driver - it beats those big tour buses and large groups in every way!. Even to personally served tea breaks and  picnic lunch. Thank you for your concern and thoughtful consideration."

"A great tour!. The scenery was breathtaking - just like the post cards. I'm so glad we stumbled on to Malcolm - I will HIGHLY recommend this to anyone and everyone - thanks."

"This trip was a wonderful experience for me. Your friendly comments really made this trip exciting and fun. This was a trip of a lifetime and it could not have been shared with nicer people. Many thanks, God Bless."

"Thank you for your kindness, the beauty of the mountains was inspiring; we felt like long time friends before the days end. The most memorable day of our six weeks in New Zealand."