First Light Travel

Four of us just returned from a 3 week trip to the North and South Islands of New Zealand . First I must mention what a beautiful country New Zealand is, from its breathtaking landscapes ,the vibrancy of the communities and the friendliness and warmth of the people. Learning about the Maori culture was a highlight of the trip. While researching travel agencies I settled on First Light Travel.It was important to me to use the expertise of a local agency if possible . First Light Travel more than exceeded our expectations. I worked with Marcella Johnson. She was very professional, available when needed, and very instrumental in helping me set up our itinerary. She worked well within my budget. We chose to have private drivers on each island which made it possible to concentrate on just having fun without having to worry about the logistics of driving . Not only did they drive us from one place to another ,they made sure to recommend scenic stops, as well as places for lunch they thought would be of interest to us. Everything went off without a hitch. The hotels, as well as the tours she arranged were exceptional. Marcella helped us to choose activities that met all of our needs. I (and my family) would highly recommend a trip to New Zealand, and in order to have the best experience possible you should contact First Light Travel.

Recently returned from a fabulous trip to New Zealand. We chose First Light Travel to put together our trip, as they had great reviews. Marcella did a great job working with us to include as many nature related experiences as possible and advised us on best time of year to travel. In all, we spent about 5 weeks visiting both islands. This included a two day trip to Stewart Island staying in a beautiful Boutique Lodge. Probably the best holiday we have ever had. We loved New Zealand; the people; the food; the cities and the wonderful scenery. Great variety in what we saw and the time spent in each location suited us well. All the hotels/accommodation were excellent. Easy driving and good roads. Certainly this holiday exceeded our expectation. Thank you Marcella!

My wife and I had long dreamed of taking our bucket-list trip to Australia & New Zealand, but as we researched the various places to go and things to do, we quickly became overwhelmed by all the options. We saw great reviews for First Light Travel (based in Auckland) and we decided to hand over our list of preferences and have them book the trip for us. This was the best decision we made for this trip! They knew all the good places to go, the hotels, excursions, and all the transfers between travel points. Danielle was the one who booked our trip, and her friendliness and knowledge of the country made it all so easy for us! Every detail of our month-long trip worked out perfectly and on-time, thanks to Danielle’s great planning. Thank you, Danielle—if we ever go back there, we’re calling YOU!!

First light travel planned our itinerary for New Zealand and Australia. We did a two week trip with one week in NZ and the other is AUS. Anna Caudle was very prompt and responsive. She answered all our questions and concerns about the trip as well as took our must visit spots into consideration when planning the trip. The hotels and apartments we stayed at were very nice and clean. Transportation was well planned, we had our driver waiting for us at every airport and were timely in picking us up from the hotels. We will definitely use First Light Travel for our next trip! Thank you, Anna!!

I can't say enough good things about First Light Travel! We worked with Marcella who helped us create our dream custom itinerary for our 2 week honeymoon. She was very patient, knowledgeable, and quick to respond. Once we actually got to New Zealand, all of our expectations were exceeded when it came to hotels, excursions, and other recommendations. We felt very well taken care of and didn't have to worry about a thing other than enjoying ourselves! This was the trip of a lifetime and we are so grateful for the help.

First Light Travel planned an unforgettable 16 day trip to Fiji and New Zealand to celebrate our 15 year wedding anniversary. I can attest that this one of our all time favorite trips. We experienced so many unforgettable experiences such as paragliding, jet boating, swimming with wild dolphins, and Hobbiton. Our travel planner, Gina O'Neill, was exceptionally detailed and thoughtfully took all of our feedback to craft our dream vacation. She made our trip seamless and completely stress free. Can't say enough good things about First Light Travel! Highly recommend this service!

Nicole with First Light Travel helped us book the New Zealand honeymoon of our dreams! She was very knowledgeable and resourceful, and helped us make the most of our 2-week trip. We had a blast visiting local bird sanctuaries, the Dark Sky Project, and learning about Māori culture in Rotorua. The glow worm caves were also a must-see! We highly recommend First Light to anyone planning a trip to New Zealand for their professionalism, local knowledge, and affordability.