Express Tours
Joyrider Express Tours are for guests with limited time who still want to experience the region properly.
These shorter, private tours are shaped around your group and the time you have available — focusing on scenic routes, local favourites, and hidden gems rather than packed itineraries. We plan the day to avoid the rush, take the best roads, and build in flexibility so the experience feels relaxed, not rushed.
Express Tours are ideal for cruise passengers and travellers who want a great day out with local insight — without committing to a full day.
All Express tours are private, hosted by whānau, and priced per group — not per seat.
Rotorua Express
$1,200 per group (up to 8 guests)
Rotorua Express — Forest, Lakes & Geothermal (4–5 hours)
A relaxed, half-day experience showcasing Rotorua’s landscapes, stories, and local favourites.
After visiting Rotorua highlights, we spend the afternoon exploring forest roads, lakes, and lesser-known viewpoints — choosing the best route based on timing and conditions.
Your experience may include:
Rotorua geothermal highlights
Redwoods Forest walk or viewpoints
Lakeside stops and scenic lookouts
Flexible photo and kai stops
Local back roads and hidden spots
This option is ideal if you want:
A taste of Rotorua without a full-day commitment
Forest, lake, and geothermal scenery
A relaxed pace with no fixed schedule
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Private full-day tour for up to 8 guests
Whānau-led local guide for the entire day
4+5 hours of relaxed, flexible touring
One price for your group (not per person)
Flexible route with hidden gems and local favourites
Unlimited stops within your booking window
Cruise-safe guarantee — free cancellation if your ship cannot dock
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Add a traditional hāngī experience to your tour. Slow-cooked using natural thermal steam or heated rocks, featuring tender meats, vegetables, and classic sides including raw fish, rēwena bread, and steamed pudding.
Includes tea, coffee, and Raro.
$650 per tour – all guests included.
Hobbiton Express
(tickets not included)
$1000 per group (up to 8 guests)
A relaxed private Hobbiton journey paired with a scenic, discovery-led afternoon — hosted by whānau and designed for guests with tighter schedules.
This tour includes private transport and local hosting only.
Hobbiton tickets are not included and must be purchased separately.
We travel to Hobbiton Movie Set with timing planned to keep the day smooth and unrushed. After your Hobbiton visit, the experience continues — the return journey becomes part of the day.
Rather than heading straight back, we take a scenic route home, your Hobbiton Express may include:
Scenic rural back roads and countryside views
Waterfall stops and short walks
Local food or coffee stop
Lookouts, farmland, and hidden photo spots
Flexible pauses whenever something catches your eye
The afternoon is about slowing down and discovering, not stacking attractions.
Who this option is ideal for
Guests wanting Hobbiton without a full-day tour
Cruise travellers with limited time
Travellers who value scenery and flexibility over fixed itineraries
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Private full-day tour for up to 8 guests
Whānau-led local guide for the entire day
4+5 hours of relaxed, flexible touring
One price for your group (not per person)
Flexible route with hidden gems and local favourites
Unlimited stops within your booking window
Cruise-safe guarantee — free cancellation if your ship cannot dock
-
Add a traditional hāngī experience to your tour. Slow-cooked using natural thermal steam or heated rocks, featuring tender meats, vegetables, and classic sides including raw fish, rēwena bread, and steamed pudding.
Includes tea, coffee, and Raro.
$650 per tour – all guests included.