Select Tours

Off the map. On the trip of your life.

Travellers' Choice Award 2026

Big Experiences. Shared Stays.

Stay in quality shared accommodation to keep costs down and the social energy high. More days, more stops, and more of the places that never make it into the guidebooks.

9-23+ Days
Go further, stay longer
From $139/day
More trip, less spend
NZ & Asia
Double the destinations

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Who It’s For
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Who It’s For

Select Tours are for travellers who want to experience the journey in comfort. Expect 3-4 star accommodation, a more relaxed pace and thoughtfully curated inclusions, with more time to settle into each destination. You’ll travel with expert local guides and enjoy the freedom of independent travel with the ease of having every detail taken care of.

SELECTTOURS

Accommodation

Comfortable 3-4 star hotels with private ensuite rooms - a relaxed, elevated base after each day of exploring.

Meals

Breakfast is included most days, with a few extra meals along the journey. Check your itinerary for exactly what’s included.

Activities

Travel Mates

Included on every Stray tour

Transport

Private air-conditioned Stray coach throughout. Sit back, watch the scenery, let someone else drive.]

Guide

Local knowledge, great banter and insider tips. Your Stray guide knows every back road and hidden gem.

Travel Mates

confirm Select group size; Adventure is Max 24

What’s different?

Adventure or Select? It comes down to travel style.

Select

Upgraded accommodation and a more elevated travel experience. Enjoy premium stays, added comfort and thoughtfully curated inclusions, with more time to settle into each destination and experience the journey at a different pace.

  • 3-4 star accommodation
  • Extra comfort throughout the journey
  • More curated travel style
  • More time to settle into each destination

Adventure

More days, more destinations and a social, shared-style experience. Stay in quality hostels and budget accommodation, travel with a like-minded crew and maximise the journey while keeping costs travel-fund friendly.

  • Quality hostels and budget stays
  • More days and destinations
  • Social travel style
  • Travel-fund friendly pricing

What’s your travel style?

Find your perfect fit

What’s your travel style?

What’s your travel style?

Find your perfect fit

What’s your travel style?
HOW GOOD!

Tour Reviews

Don’t take our word for it - hear it straight from the road.

Pack for all four seasons - New Zealand weather can change fast, even in summer. Layers are your best friend. Essentials include: a waterproof jacket, sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots, sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and a daypack for activities. A good pair of earplugs never goes astray in shared accommodation either. A full packing list is available on our [Travel Info page]

Stray carefully selects quality places as our accommodations included, no matter which is a hotel, resort, lodge, farming station or backpacker. This means our accommodations are popular and easy to be booked out by the time you travelling.
If you're a solo traveller and considering to have your own private rooms during the whole trip, or worrying about being paired up with a unknown stranger that might impact your travel experience, we would highly recommend you secure the private rooms at the time of booking.

After something more social?

Go further for less with our shared-style Adventure Tours.

After something more social?

After something more social?

Go further for less with our shared-style Adventure Tours.

After something more social?