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Come explore the magnificence of Middle-Earth with our two new and exciting 12 Day Lord of the Rings Tours on offer for 2019. Follow in the Footsteps of Hobbits, Dwarfs, Elves and Men. Book your tour today!
Special 12 Day Tours of Middle-Earth
Kia Ora Friends,
We have 2 new and exciting 12 Day Lord of the Rings Tours on offer for 2019!
1. September International Hobbits Day Celebration Tour
Our Tour this September will be an International Hobbit Day Celebration Tour and the first-ever reverse Lord of the Rings Tour! The Tour will begin in the beautiful Queenstown and finish in New Zealand's largest city, Auckland. Included in this Tour will be the famous International Hobbit Day Celebration event in Hobbiton! Including a dusk Tour of the Hobbiton movie set, Green Dragon market place food, entertainment and lamp light Tour of the party field at night. There will be prizes for best-dressed costumes so start sewing now! Our Tour also offers new optional activities in Rotorua and a farewell dinner with special movie guest in Auckland. This Tour has limited numbers and will sell out fast so get in quick!
Tour highlights:
- International Hobbits day celebration in Hobbiton - not to be missed!
- Costume competition and prizes
- Special Guest Rosie Cotton will join us for our farewell dinner!
- Fly from Christchurch to Wellington, New Zealand’s capital
- Special themed lunch in the beautiful Roxy theatre
- Weta Workshop behind the scenes extended tour and activities
- Explore Trollshaw Forest and climb Mordor!
- Visit 7 big Lord of the Rings locations at Mavora Lakes
- Charge across Pelennor fields like King Theoden
- Climb Edoras and fly the Rohan Flag
- Meet the Caligrapher and Mapmaker from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit
- Visit Gollums Fishing Pool and the Secret Entrance to Erebor
- Enjoy unlimited WiFi onboard the coach as we travel
- Breath-taking scenery and instantly recognisable movie sites
Book your place here as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
2. December LOTR Christmas Celebration Tour
Or join us for a special Hobbit Christmas Tour! Begin your Middle-earth journey with us by enjoying a special Banquet Dinner inside the Green Dragon Pub and evening Tour of Hobbiton! Along the way, you will meet those involved in the making of the movies, such as artists from Weta Workshop and Daniel Reeve who was the LOTR and The Hobbit Calligrapher, Artist and Map Maker. Travel off the beaten track into the breath-taking landscapes and natural attractions New Zealand has to offer.
There will be many opportunities to experience unique New Zealand activities such as: flying over The Remarkables and Skippers Canyon, experience our native Maori culture, pan for gold, visit wineries, adventure through Rohan and climb the magnificent Edoras, skydive or raft down a white water river. All within a fellowship of like-minded travellers and led by our passionate LOTR guide.
Costumes are encouraged and always lots of fun. We will be having special Weta Workshop prizes for the best costumes as well!
In short, this Tour’s highlights are:
- Explore Trollshaw Forest and climb Mordor!
- Feast on a Banquet Dinner inside the Green Dragon Pub and explore Hobbiton!
- Enjoy a special Christmas-themed lunch at the beautiful Roxy theatre
- Experience an awesome Weta Workshop behind the scenes extended tour with cocktails and a costume competition
- Meet the calligrapher and mapmaker from The Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit
- Meet and mingle with one of the Dwarves from The Hobbit!
- Climb the magnificent Edoras!
- Charge across the Pelennor Fields and explore Laketown!
- Practice Gold-Panning in Arrowtown
- Visit 7 big Lord of the Rings locations at Mavora Lakes
- Relax on a beautiful Lake Cruise in New Zealand’s tourist capital: Queenstown
- Christmas Farewell Dinner
- Plenty of time for extra optional activates in scenic Queenstown
- Opportunities to buy special Lord of the Rings Jewellery and Cloaks along the way
- Unlimited WiFi onboard the coach as we travel
- Breath-taking scenery and instantly recognisable movie sites
Book your place here to avoid disappointment!
Every month will have a special feature to it, whether it’s workshops with Weta, Daniel Reeve (Calligrapher and Cartographer for all 6 films) or special movie guests.
June will have a mid-winter Christmas theme and special workshop with Weta!
Groups that are putting together their past Fellowship’s for a Reunion Tour, please message me on Facebook or email me at [email protected] so we can personalize your group return Tour itinerary and special experiences.
For more information, contact us today. Lots to look forward to, what an awesome year ahead!
Namaire,
Julie
Red Carpet Tours
What people have said
Red Carpet Tours is a fabulous company - been with them 3 times. I agree with others posted here that it is the BEST way to see New Zealand, especially if you are a "Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" fan - and even if you're not! From all the Magnificent New Zealand...
John N
Everything about this tour was amazing! Our tour guide Julie is a true LOTR fan, and made sure everybody was looked after. The locations were well researched and meaningful. Even after the tour ended, Julie has kept in touch as we all went our separate ways and travelled home to various parts of...
Jody R
Just returned as part of the February 2023 Fellowship with Red Carpet Tours and it was one of the best trips of my life. I've been wanting to do this for years and was worried my expectations might be too high, but it was amazing and I wish it didn't have to end! Love the family...
Emily V
My second tour through Middle Earth (New Zealand) was just as wonderful as the first, the locations you are taken to are just amazing. Best suited for people with interest in the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films, you make so many friends throughout your journey that you become your own...
Lisa S
I don’t have enough good things to say about this incredible experience. Our guide Julie is so knowledgeable and fun about everything LOTR AND New Zealand in general! My husband and I went for our belated honeymoon and I would do it all again in a heartbeat. You’re fed like Hobbits...
Taylor & Nick L
Traveling New Zealand with RCT and Julie was amazing. It was the trip of a lifetime (but I hope to do it again!). It was very well put together and we got to see such amazing sites and do so many awesome things. I can't even name what my favorite part of the whole tour was because it was...
Lynn S
This tour changed my life, Julie and Josh were amazing tour guides, everywhere we went was stunning. I could not have asked for anything more from them. Even where there were some hiccups outside of anyone’s control Julie and the team worked tirelessly to ensure we had the best experience...
Jon
Just concluded my third trip with Red Carpet Tours. 5 stars for the 3rd time running! Excellent planning and attention to detail by the James Family and fabulous guiding by Julie. Once again, a very lovely, friendly ‘Fellowship’ of travellers with a common interest. You might expect...
Sue B
Amazing and so well worth it! Days in a row of just being excited for something alone was something special to me but also meeting like-minded people who were so accepting and fun was fantastic! Julie James is a treasure - handles everything with grace and was just everything you want in a tour...
Tracy E
With Julie James as our guide (Feb. 2018) on the 14 day tour... it was excellent! She always took every effort and opportunity to see to everyone's requests. The hotels we stayed in were wonderful. The meals were delicious. But the tour itself??? Awesome!!! We had big LOTR and the Hobbit...
Katherine C