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We are grateful and happy to hear from our travellers!

It makes the fantastic work we do so rewarding. Knowing that we have genuinely had an impact on someone’s life and that we have touched people deeply with our guided holidays is worth gold.

Aroha are complete professionals. Absolutely perfect planning & execution. All of the arrangements were great (hotels, transport, scheduling, etc.). We were on schedule 100% of the time.

Srikant Ramakrishnan
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We have Veronika and Jurgen from Aroha Tours to thank for this experience of a lifetime. They were able to design an itinerary--and execute it flawlessly--around our preferences.

Paul Best
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First of all, we want to give you a big thank you for all your help! Its been a week since we got back to Charlotte, North Carolina and we can't thank you enough! Everything was amazing, down the the smallest detail!

Mariano & Veronica
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Our adventures wee amazing and often times challenging. Being able to do yoga at any point of the day helped us stay loose and healthy. On top of that, having a yoga instructor that knew what we went through made the sessions properly focused and well-crafted for our need. Overall a great experience and would highly recommend it.

Pam Lamsam, Thailand
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I had my destination wedding in Queenstown, New Zealand this year and engaged Aroha Tours to plan a tour for my guests from Singapore. We are very impressed with the itinerary Veronika planned for us and the meticulous and thoughtful service provided by Steve, our tour guide.

Ocean Yong, Singapore
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Sending you lots of LOVE from all of us and can’t thank you enough for making our trip so so memorable...you are truly amazing and so special to be with!

Mandel, Canada
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My traveling companion, Judy, and I visited New Zealand in January 2019 on a tour with Tauck which had a wonderful itinerary, covering primarily the Queenstown and Wellington areas. It was a great experience. However, we wanted to see more of the North Island, so we made arrangements for a private tour. On the wonderful 4-day tour that company owner Veronika Vermeulen designed for us, we explored vineyards, gardens, a tea estate and Hobbiton on the North Island.

Jo Bell Whitlatch, Menlo park, California
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Recently I had the pleasure of going on an 8 day North Island tour with my family.  This was planned in conjunction with Veronika at Aroha Tours. From the initial contact...

Dale Kong, Australia
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Veronika at Aroha Tours planned a two week trip for my husband and me with 4 days on the North Island and 10 days on the South Island. The trip was marvelous in every way, and we unhesitatingly recommend Aroha. The tour was planned with careful attention to our preferences and great flexibility The places we stayed were lovely and welcoming. Our driver/guides (Dave and Steve) were efficient, friendly, knowledgable -- a joy to know.

Elyce Rotella
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My family and I have returned to the USA from the most well organized tour we have ever be on. Aroha tours was a pleasure to work with from day one. Veronika responded to my initial email requesting an itinerary with a 24 hour period. I think this in itself is impressive. We worked together for several weeks and Veronika included everything in the itinerary that my family requested.

Lisa Hanline
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Thank you Veronika for organizing a memorable trip. Your attention to detail made the trip stress free and perfectly coordinated...

Braham Levin, California, USA
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We had the most fabulous time exploring New Zealand. We didn't have to think about tickets, transport, hotel bookings or restaurants - Veronika did it all...

Clare Balding and Alice Arnold, London, UK
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The whole trip was meticulously organised-even though it was under incredible short notice. The lodges were all very well selected and the food was excellent throughout.

Ali and Munya Allawi, United Kingdom
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From the very first e-mail communication I knew I had landed on the "correct" place. Veronika's professionalism and attention to detail and, of course, knowledge were impressive.

Ms Mutlu Dolen, Turkey
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Could not recommend more highly. We are very happy with the itinerary created by Veronika and feel like we got the most out of our trip.

Michael Adler & Michelle Goldberg, USA
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This was the third time I toured NZ with Aroha Tours. That alone may tell you what wonderful experiences I had with them.

Mag Christian & Dr Claus Raidl, Austria
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Thank you for your great arrangement. I share my experience in NZ to my friends incl arrangement from Aroha NZ Tour. Hope someday they will contact you.

Kresno Sediarsi & Lukita Ningsih, Indonesiav
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It was wonderful traveling with your team. We had a great time. My family really liked the farm experience. They were outstanding. Sophie loved Bungy jumping.

Kerry Cannella & Wing Chau, USA
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All the accommodations were very nice and the activities were fun and interesting. And Steve did a wonderful job, he represents you and your company very well.

Jeffrey & Robin Stamer, USA
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We had an incredible vacation! Our painting (the NZ flax plant) just came in. I can't wait to get it framed. You were so right on meeting everything we desired for our vacation.

Denise & Pat Droppleman, USA
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Indeed we had a great tour in north Island which make us eager to see the rest, ( of course with you!!!)

Adina & Shamir Meir, Israel
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I'm happy to say that this New Zealand vacation that you organized for my family is one of the best vacations we have had. A great big thanks to you and to Steve ....

Sharmila Yedugurisandinti & Anil Kumar, India
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Jurgen is wonderful! He is just perfect for the job! We enjoy his guide and company all the time. He can never do enough for us. We are very grateful indeed! Thank you!

Matthew Chin, Malaysia
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Had a great time in New Zealand….the trip was fantastic and Steve was a delight as well. We saw it all, ate it all, and drank it all!!! What a fantastic combination!!!

P & J Steiner, K Bloom & J Henry Durel, USA
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Veronika, In the Air New Zealand Louge waiting for the flight at this moment . So I only have one word - FABULOUS ! I want to thank both you and Steve for making one of the best trips ever!

Mike Kennedy and Mei Z .Lin, China
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And thank you so much for all your work with this booking – you did a fabulous job! I’m so pleased to hear the guide had a great trip with the Roess’.

Layla Carruthers, Travel consultant, Haus of Travel, New Zealand
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We really enjoyed out time there and especially your company and tours! Thanks again for all the planning and help, you really gave us a great vacation.

H Lang-Wien & E Goldgewicht-Kohn, D Kohn-Gudes From Costa Rica
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We were very happy with our remarkable visit of your country with you as our friendly and competent guide. Thank you very much again.

Guido und Hans Seitz, Switzerland
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We had a fantastic guide Jurgen who was very professional, punctual, informative and knowledgeable.

Gloria Tseng. Hong Kong
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I just spent a truly unique 14 days in the South Island of New Zealand with Veronika, my private guide, and I could not recommend her enough for her competence, capability and care.

Felicia Ng, Singapore (1)
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Thanks Veronika. The trip was fantastic and I’m so glad we got a chance to meet you in person.

Dr Shari, Arthur & Elizabeth Meyerson, USA
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Our guide Jurgen was absolutely brilliant throughout taking great care of us but was also most informative and entertaining on our travels.

Brid Devlin, Ireland
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Veronika arrange everything from the hotel up to the details journey and give us an advise on our proposal. The result is very great, we really enjoy the journey, the hotel and everything are perfect.

Anton Prawira, Indonesia
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We wish to send our thanks for planning such an action packed adventure for us in your beautiful country. We enjoyed all of our experiences and have many new wonderful memories to talk about for years to come.

Carrie, Kelly and Garrett Levick-Brown, Saskatchewan, Canada
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We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Jurgen. He was excellent in many different ways. And our itinerary was perfect for us.

Frances Ruth & Kenneth James Dickie, Canada
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First I must say a big thank you to Jurgen. He was an outstanding guide. Quite simply the best. Patient, passionate and knowledgeable. Thank you Jurgen! Have a great time in the pacific!

Amelia Wang/Singapore
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Veronika: Can't thank you enough !!!! Trip of a lifetime !!!!

Jon Dwyer/San Francisco/USA
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1. Veronika was fantastic, amazing and wonderful to work with, 2. Love your environmental concerns and picks of eco-friendly tours. 3. Veronika's selections were great.

Theresa Jones from Tampa-Florida/USA
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Once again, thanks so much for a really memorable trip. We can’t wait to come back to your beautiful country.

Best Ron & Jennifer Kurtz and children/Irvine in CA/USA
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We just loved New Zealand and loved your hospitality and selection of things to show us. We want so to return and tell our friends of our experience and wonderful guides!

Clyde &. Krimhilde Brooker, Woodland, California
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Hi Veronika! ….we are having a truly wonderful time! Best regards,

Christian Raidle, Wien, Austria
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We had a wonderful time in NZ, and we think you put together a great itinerary for us. Highlights for me: Westhaven Retreat, Fiordland helicopter tour, Lake Wanaka, Driving the length of the country.

Ashu Tyagi, New York, USA
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We really enjoyed our time in New Zealand. Everything was great. Thank you so much.

Zoya Kravets, California/USA
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Firstly, Jurgen, as I am sure you already know is a gentleman and a scholar. We felt like he was family after a few days with him. He got into our heads quickly and anticipated our needs at every turn.

Ed & Laura Gelber, from Coral Gables/Florida/USA
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Our tour was customized to our preferences and expertly handled every step of the way. From the moment we were met at the Auckland airport by a driver bearing our name on a placard...

Doug and Anne Albrecht from St Louis-MO/USA
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We thoroughly enjoyed the trip. You made us see what New Zealand is all about and not the tourist traps. That is what I really wanted.

Steven & Diane Hucik, North Carolina/USA
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I certainly enjoyed the tour and while the country is beautiful, the people are outstanding and your tour design facilitated letting us experience both.

Stan Tebbe from Poteet, Texas/USA
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Thank you so much for the terrific itinerary. Everything was perfect and suited us very well. It was a relaxing trip and we were able to see and do many exciting things.

Vanessa & Ross Niemi, from Saint Paul in MN/US
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It was a great trip and we want to thank you for arranging it. The hotel and lodges you selected were wonderful! The "bowen" room at the Auckland Hilton was a beautiful way to start.

Irwin & Andra Press, from Chicago/USA
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Thank you to both of you for being great New Zealand hosts. You have made our first vacation outside the US a life time of memories.

Hai & Stephanie Bui, from Edmond, OK/USA
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Thank you so much for arranging the trip, and being so detailed in everything. Jurgen was amazing, getting us on schedule in all of the events. Everything else were memorable.

Franklin, Gloria and Kinston Cheng (family of 7), Singapore
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Raminder and I want to thank you for a really, really wonderful trip. Your pride in showing off your country was readily apparent. We really enjoyed your commentary.

Surjit & Raminder Bhasin, USA
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Yes, back to reality now! So, overall, we had the most amazing holiday! Thank you so much, choices of hotels were all fantastic, not a single complaint, and lovely to have the varying levels of luxury versus lodge versus apt. Chris was great and couldn't do enough to help us.

Alison Stoner, Melbourne, Australia
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It was a wonderful and well organised tour. We enjoyed the stays arranged by you in scenic places. Indian food was available almost in all places.

Hari Mustikar, Maharashtra, India
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We had a wonderful, wonderful time. We saw such fabulous places, stayed with such lovely people in some really inspiring lodges.

Alex Goden Shute, Ithaca Partners, London/UK
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Thank you so much for a lovely tour around the South Island!! We loved every minute of our trip and your beautiful country!

Mette Kjoebsted & Henrik Clausen, CEO of Digi, Malaysia
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We all had a good time with Steve too. Steve is just like a friend we have known long time ago, he got along well with all of us, especially my children.

Angeline Ang and family, Singapore
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We had a wonderful holiday in NZ, thank you so much. We had a good time with Steve too, because of his kindness to drive us back.

Tiang Mee Yieng, Malaysia
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Your arrangements were impeccable and your choice of accommodations exquisite. Your enthusiasm for your adopted country was infectious and the depth of the information and knowledge you shared with use was remarkable.

Andrew Robertson, Giffncok, Scotland
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I had a great time travelling the South Islands in the past 2 weeks. The landscapes are spectacular and stimulating.

Felicia Ng, Singapore
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