The Best Organized Christmas & New Years Tours in the Pacific

Guided Group Tours, Vacation Packages, or Planned Itineraries

the Pacific

The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and we've got the perfect way for you to celebrate. If you're looking for a guided tour to take all of the stress away from planning, then embark on a guided tour that will make your Christmas and New Year's truly unforgettable. We've carefully analyzed all the organized tours, holiday packages, and tour packages in the Pacific based on key criteria like price, guest ratings, service, and activities, so you can rest assured that your holiday escape will be nothing short of amazing. We're confident that one of these top tours will be perfect for your next holiday trip.


The Top 3 Tours:

  • 15 Days, $2757.95

  • 18 Days, $3511.48

  • 5 Days, $601.28
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The Best Christmas & New Years Tours through the Pacific

Including guided tours, organized tours, holiday packages, all-inclusive vacations, and guided itineraries.

All tour prices are listed in US Dollars before taxes, and come from a base price that is reported by TourRadar. Peak season prices can vary significantly, particularly in destinations where seasonal travel fluctuates dramatically. While we do our best to evaluate all tours to maintain accuracy, always confirm the details directly with TourRadar or the tour company before booking. The information provided on this website is sourced directly from TourRadar and may change at any time.

Organized by Journaway 15 Days Brisbane to Sydney 14 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in the Pacific.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Self Guided: drive yourself at your own pace.
  • Independence: immerse yourself in the culture with self guided travel.

Great for:
  • Undersea Explorers
  • Nature Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 99 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 15
Price per Day: $117

This tour visits Brisbane, Cairns, Sydney, Rainbow Beach, Noosa, Fraser Island, Bundaberg Central, Rockhampton, Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Whitsunday Islands, Magnetic Island, Townsville, Kuranda, and Great Barrier Reef.

  • Snorkelling
  • Sightseeing
  • Beach
  • Family
  • Camping
  • Self Drive
  • Self-Guided
  • Island Hopping

By Journaway



$1,753
on TourRadar

Organized by Journaway 18 Days Christchurch to Auckland 10 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in the Pacific.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.
  • Self Guided: drive yourself at your own pace.
  • Independence: immerse yourself in the culture with self guided travel.

Great for:
  • Nature Lovers
  • Hiking Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 15
Price per Day: $128

This tour visits Christchurch, Orte, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Auer, Queenstown, Fall, Namur, Mount Aspiring National Park, Abel Tasman National Park, Wülflingen (Kreis 6) / Insel, Havelock, Tal, Wellington, Berg, Napier, Sand, Coromandel, and Auckland.

  • Sightseeing
  • Family
  • Camping
  • Self Drive
  • Self-Guided
  • Wildlife Trekking

By Journaway



$2,301
on TourRadar

Organized by Under Down Under Tours 5 Days Start/End in Hobart 13 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in the Pacific.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 8 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 24
Price per Day: $120

This tour visits Hobart, Port Arthur, Orford, Swansea, Freycinet National Park, Bicheno, Bay of Fires Conservation Area, St Helens, Launceston, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Sheffield, Ross, and Richmond.

  • Sightseeing
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Under Down Under Tours
Under Down Under Tours is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on Australia. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$601
on TourRadar

Organized by Under Down Under Tours 5 Days Start/End in Hobart 16 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in the Pacific.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 8 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 24
Price per Day: $126

This tour visits Hobart, Mount Field National Park, Franklin Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, Queenstown, Strahan, Montezuma Falls, Henty Dunes, Tullah, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Sheffield, Launceston, St Helens, Bay of Fires Conservation Area, Bicheno, Freycinet National Park, Swansea, and Orford.

  • Coach / Bus
  • Sightseeing
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Under Down Under Tours
Under Down Under Tours is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on Australia. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$632
on TourRadar

Organized by Vio Travel 10 Days Melbourne to Cairns 3 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in the Pacific.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

starstarstarstarstar 4.5 rating

Age Range: 2 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 8
Price per Day: $137

This tour visits Melbourne, Sydney, and Cairns.

  • Sightseeing
  • Family
  • Partially Guided

By Vio Travel
Vio Travel is a smaller international tour company with trips to 11 countries, including Japan, Vietnam, Philippines, and Thailand. Customers of Vio Travel often have a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 8 people. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$1,368
on TourRadar

Organized by Under Down Under Tours 6 Days Start/End in Hobart 17 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in the Pacific.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

starstarstarstarstar 4.6 rating

Age Range: 8 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 24
Price per Day: $128

This tour visits Hobart, Mount Field National Park, Franklin Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, Queenstown, Strahan, Montezuma Falls, Henty Dunes, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Dove Lake, Sheffield, Launceston, St Helens, Bay of Fires Conservation Area, Bicheno, Freycinet National Park, Orford, Swansea, and Richmond.

  • Coach / Bus
  • Sightseeing
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Under Down Under Tours
Under Down Under Tours is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on Australia. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$769
on TourRadar

Organized by Untamed Escapes 6 Days Start/End in Perth 7 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in the Pacific.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Nature Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.6 rating

Age Range: 12 to 75
Maximum Group Size: 20
Price per Day: $148

This tour visits Perth, Busselton, Margaret River, Walpole, Albany, Cape Le Grand National Park, and Esperance.

  • Family
  • Camping
  • Coastal Walks
  • Fully Guided

By Untamed Escapes
Untamed Escapes is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on Australia. The small group sizes, often less than 15, make for a very personal experience. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. Wildlife viewing tours are their specialty, so you'll know that you're signing up for a fun experience.



$887
on TourRadar

Organized by Under Down Under Tours 7 Days Start/End in Hobart 18 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in the Pacific.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

starstarstarstarstar 4.4 rating

Age Range: 8 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 24
Price per Day: $129

This tour visits Hobart, Mount Field National Park, Franklin Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, Queenstown, Strahan, Montezuma Falls, Henty Dunes, Tullah, Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Dove Lake, Sheffield, Launceston, St Helens, Bay of Fires Conservation Area, Bicheno, Freycinet National Park, Swansea, Orford, and Port Arthur.

  • Sightseeing
  • Family
  • Fully Guided

By Under Down Under Tours
Under Down Under Tours is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on Australia. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$900
on TourRadar

Organized by Untamed Escapes 10 Days Adelaide to Perth 13 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in the Pacific.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 12 to 75
Maximum Group Size: 20
Price per Day: $150

This tour visits Adelaide, Mount Remarkable National Park, Eyre Peninsula, Venus Bay, Baird Bay, Penong, Nullarbor National Park, Cape Le Grand National Park, Stirling Range National Park, William Bay, Margaret River, Dunsborough, and Perth.

  • Coach / Bus
  • Sightseeing
  • Family
  • Camping
  • Fully Guided

By Untamed Escapes
Untamed Escapes is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on Australia. The small group sizes, often less than 15, make for a very personal experience. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. Wildlife viewing tours are their specialty, so you'll know that you're signing up for a fun experience.



$1,502
on TourRadar

Organized by Untamed Escapes 10 Days Perth to Adelaide 11 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for Christmas & New Years tours in the Pacific.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

starstarstarstarstar 4.5 rating

Age Range: 12 to 75
Maximum Group Size: 20
Price per Day: $150

This tour visits Perth, York, Fitzgerald River National Park, Cape Le Grand National Park, Nullarbor National Park, Streaky Bay, Venus Bay, Baird Bay, Eyre Peninsula, Port Lincoln, and Adelaide.

  • Coach / Bus
  • Sightseeing
  • Family
  • Camping
  • Fully Guided

By Untamed Escapes
Untamed Escapes is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on Australia. The small group sizes, often less than 15, make for a very personal experience. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. Wildlife viewing tours are their specialty, so you'll know that you're signing up for a fun experience.



$1,502
on TourRadar

Why does the Pacific appeal to holiday travelers?

The Pacific is a magical destination at Christmas, with cultural activities and charming holiday traditions. Sydney, Gold Coast, and Surfers Paradise offer plenty of amazing museums and sights to explore. Queenstown, Gold Coast, and Cairns are foodie destinations with fantastic cuisine and world-class restaurants. Uluru National Park (Ayers Rock) is known for its natural beauty and its spiritual and sacred significance in the Anangu culture. Skiers and snowboarders love Queenstown, Taupo, and Arrowtown because of the thrilling runs and stunning views. Holiday tours offer an amazing opportunity to dive into the best sights in a convenient way at an affordable price. You'll travel stress-free while creating amazing memories.

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How much do Christmas & New Years Tours in the Pacific cost?

The average daily price of Christmas & New Years Tours in the Pacific is $286 per day. Prices can vary widely due to the included amenities, length of the trip, number of guests on the tour, and many other factors. If you want more information about prices, we have put together a complete analysis of the costs of Christmas & New Years Tours in the Pacific here.


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$286
Average Price Per Day
110
Tours Analyzed
4.5
Average Rating
27
Tour Companies
31
Average Group Size

Which Tour Companies Offer Christmas & New Years Tours?

A number of fantastic tour companies offer Christmas & New Years tours in the Pacific. These are a few of the best, because they offer the highest rated service, provide the best overall quality, and have the most five-star guest reviews to prove it.

AAT Kings

AAT Kings is a smaller tour company that focuses on Australia and New Zealand. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. The tours offered by AAT Kings are usually luxurious, high-end, and provide a top-tier level of service. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as wine tasting, snorkelling, diving, dolphin watching, and island hopping.

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Intrepid Travel

Intrepid Travel logo Intrepid Travel is a large international travel company offering tours all over the world. Some of their most popular destinations include Australia, Thailand, Tanzania, and Italy. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as camping, wine tasting, snorkelling, kayaking, cooking classes, island hopping, white water rafting, surfing, horse riding, whale watching, and bird watching.

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G Adventures

G Adventures logo G Adventures is a large international travel company offering tours all over the world. Some of their most popular destinations include Thailand, Peru, South Africa, and Vietnam. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as camping, island hopping, snorkelling, surfing, wine tasting, kayaking, cooking classes, water sports, jungle surfing, and canyoning.

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Adventure Junkies

Adventure Junkies is a smaller tour company that focuses on New Zealand. While the cost of their tours may be on the higher side, the smaller groups ensure a more personalized journey for travelers. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.

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Christmas & New Years Destinations in the Pacific

Wondering where christmas & new years tours visit in the Pacific? With a variety of stops and destinations along the way, there's something for everyone.

Christchurch

Christchurch is the largest city on New Zealand's South Island. It's a nice city with amazing hikes and biking trails. There are beautiful outdoor spaces, parks, and gardens. Many visitors enjoy the city's rich English heritage, and punting along the Avon River is a favorite activity.

Queenstown

Queenstown is located on the banks of Lake Wakatipu near the Southern Alps in New Zealand. It is a high adventure destination with many activities for thrill seekers. There are also vineyards in the area, bungee jumping, and world class hikes. Whether you want to enjoy skiing in the winter or boating in the summer, there is no shortage of activities here.

Auckland

Auckland is a waterfront city that is the largest and most cosmopolitan city in New Zealand. It's spread out between the Manukau Harbour and the Waitemata Harbour, and there's a compact city centre with a number of landmarks and attractions. For many visitors, it's the point of arrival or departure to the country.

Rotorua

Rotorua is a town on New Zealand's North Island that is surrounded by geothermal activity and is filled with Maori culture. There are geysers, hot springs, and cultural villages in the area that make this a highlight for any traveler. Many visitors also enjoy a visit to the charming and whimsical Hobbiton, from the Lord of the Rings movies.

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Other popular destinations for christmas & new years tours through the Pacific include Franz Josef, Wanaka, Hokitika, Greymouth, and Omarama.


Christmas & New Years Tours vs. Independent Travel: Pros and Cons

Trying to determine whether to book a guided tour or manage your own travel itinerary? Consider the advantages and trade-offs of both approaches.

Pros
  • Festive itineraries tailored to holiday themes.
  • All logistics and planning are handled for you.
  • Opportunities to visit famous Christmas markets or New Year's events.
  • Enjoy local holiday traditions with expert guidance.
  • Group activities bring a festive, social atmosphere.
  • Stress-free transportation and accommodation arrangements.
  • Special holiday meals or treats are often included.
  • Learn cultural insights about Christmas traditions from locals.
Cons
  • Less flexibility to customize activities or schedules.
  • Group dynamics may not suit everyone.
  • Strict timelines might reduce leisure time.
  • Limited opportunities for private family moments.
  • Some holiday traditions might feel commercialized.


Pros
  • Customize your itinerary to suit your family’s preferences.
  • Greater flexibility in choosing destinations and activities.
  • Spend holiday moments in private or intimate settings.
  • Freedom to experience lesser-known holiday events or markets.
Cons
  • Time-consuming to research holiday events and accommodations.
  • Must handle transportation and logistics yourself.
  • Higher prices and limited availability during peak season.
  • Risk of missing popular events without advance booking.
  • Requires extra effort to balance relaxation with activities.
  • Unexpected weather or closures can disrupt plans.
  • Harder to fully relax when managing all the details.


Which is cheaper?

Is traveling independently less expensive than taking guided Christmas & New Years tours? The answer isn't straightforward. Guided tours often include services like hotels, transportation, meals, entry tickets, guides, and activities, all of which you would need to arrange and pay for individually if traveling on your own. To determine the cost difference, you'd need to compare the total cost of the tour package with the cost of booking everything separately. You may prefer a less expensive hotel or splurge on dining, so the cost of a tour could either save you money or cost you more. Be sure to review what's included in the tour package before making your comparison.

Also, before booking a tour, make sure you know exactly what is included as tour companies sometimes change their itineraries or included amenities to keep them updated with seasonal changes and customer interests.

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