We have people from all over the world booking our packages, and our packages are certainly not limited by gender or nationality, however you do have to be between 18-35 years old at the time of travel to book!

Absolutely – if anything, most of our travellers are solo travellers with us! The beauty of our group tours mean that you will arrive as a solo traveller, but will leave feeling like you have just come away from a trip that was booked with all of your closest friends!

Our groups are capped at 16-20 people, as in our experience, that is the perfect number. It means your group isn’t too small, so you will definitely find your people, and not too big, that it becomes too annoying waiting for everyone!

Anytime of the year is amazing to visit, and brings with it its own wonders! New Zealand’s climate is generally mild and temperate, but it can vary depending on the region and time of year. Summers are warm, and winters cooler, especially in the South Island, with spring and autumn offering a mix of crisp mornings and pleasant afternoons.

Each season brings a different type of magic with it, as in the summer you get warm days and longer nights, however in the winter, you get beautiful snow-capped mountains and quieter roads! We highly recommend making sure you are packing for the season you are travelling in, however the weather can still change once you are there, so still pack for all conditions!

You will indeed – you will all be booked into the same hostels together, the same tours, and all the same transport, so no need to worry about being split up!

So so easy! You will be put in a WhatsApp group chat together with everyone from your group a couple of weeks before your trip begins, allowing you to briefly introduce yourself and also become familiar with your soon-to-be besties. Once you arrive, everyone in your group will be staying in the same accommodation – making it super easy to meet up with everyone straight away (along with the drinks we put on, on your first night)!

We can certainly help and offer advice on them! Once booked in, you will receive a confirmation email with our FAQs document attached, containing handy guides on how and when to sort all of these annoying admin bits before your trip with us!

There really isn’t that much not included as we have pretty much got you covered! Flights aren’t included with us, neither is airport transfers, along with most meals. Otherwise, everything you see in the Tour Inclusions tab (all included tours, accommodation, transport, & meals) are sorted for you!

Of course – we do, however, recommend letting us know sooner rather than later if you want to add extras on, but getting booked onto your preferred date first and then sorting the extras later is absolutely fine!

Of course – when securing your spot, you will have the option to add on any additional accommodation nights with us, which you can add then, or later once you have flights and future plans confirmed.

A semi-guided group tour helps keep the freedom and flexibility of backpacking, whilst combining it with the stress-free, friendly nature of group travel – giving you the best of both worlds! It means there isn’t a group leader with you 24/7 throughout the trip, constantly telling you what you should do, but instead a group leader only for the tours featured, and when one is needed. This allows for the group leaders to be incredibly knowledgeable in their specific area, whilst allowing yourself to have the independence and freedom away from the tours!

We believe this is the way group travel should be, as not everyone is going to want to do all the same things, at the same time! It allows for independence, which is key to enjoying travel, but also allows for a tailorship to your itinerary – so you can fully maximise your experience for yourself, and include everything YOU want to do, without making any compromises. Best of all, you will also have the opportunity to meet other like-minded travellers in the accommodations that you are booked into, alongside spending time with your group!

We are almost certain this will not occur, as you will all be having an amazing time exploring New Zealand, whilst sharing some incredible new experiences, with your soon-to-be friends! However, one of the best things about MAP is that this is also a semi-guided group tour! This means that you do not have to stick with your group the entire time – you can meet others in your free time in the hostels, or just go and explore yourself. There is no pressure to do everything as a collective the entire time, and to have all agreed upon the same thing!

Yes of course, we highly encourage that! We want everyone to have the most amazing time whilst in New Zealand, and to not be worried before they leave, so that’s why we help people to get in contact with each other just before the trip via a WhatsApp group chat. Furthermore, you can join our Facebook group when your spot is confirmed, to meet others that have also booked your date already, before the group chat is formed, or ask any questions to previous MAP travellers!

We are here to support you every step of the way, and although our team won’t be with you the entire trip (to allow for free time), you can always get in touch via email or WhatsApp 24/7, and we will aim to get back to you as soon as possible!

Of course! There is no reason as to why you can’t make more friends!

For the most affordable and most sociable experience, dorm rooms come as standard in our package, but that doesn’t have to be the case! Private room upgrades are also accommodation options that we would be happy to help you with, that won’t reduce your group tour experience!

We will always try to get everyone from your group in the same room as each other wherever possible, although not guaranteed. If you would like to be in rooms with the same gender, then please get in touch with us once booked in, and we will see what we can do!

After your spot is secured, you will receive an email confirming your booking, along with a lot of other useful documents to help get you ready for your trip with us! Once the full amount is paid and we get closer to your start date, you will receive helpful information on how to get your visa, what to expect when you arrive, and your detailed itinerary! You will also have the opportunity to book in a 1-1 call with one of the team members, who will be able to take you through your whole trip and help answer any questions you may have!

Yes absolutely! Your trip with us is 100% financially protected in accordance with the current Package Travel Regulations of the UK. For more information about this please visit our Terms & Conditions.

Most included meals are not set to just one meal, and often include a nice variety of dishes that cater to most! If you do have any dietary requirements however, please make sure you have noted them down on your booking, and if not, let us know about them as soon as possible so we can make sure we cater perfectly for you!