点评:I learned about this tour almost 15 years ago, and as a fan of The Lord of the Rings since high school (I even wrote my thesis on Tolkien), I had dreamed of taking this trip for a very long time… but life doesn’t always allow things to align in the best way.
In the end, though, I managed to book it for the February 2026 tour, the year of my 40th birthday. I set off on my own not really knowing what to expect… but I immediately found a sense of familiarity with the other participants.
The guides, Julie and Josh, are perhaps the best glue for a group of nerds roaming around New Zealand. The organization is precise but never oppressive, and the choice of hotels, restaurants, and refreshment stops has always been impeccable. Not to mention the locations!
Dividing the tour between two guides is perfect, since each brings their own uniqueness to their part of the journey. Julie introduced us to the North Island and to the rhythm of the following two weeks, guiding us by the hand and creating a close-knit group… Josh stepped onto the bus and found a bonded community, then led us toward the wildest adventures of the South Island.
I have to thank them both, because as big fans themselves, their passion really shines through and draws everyone in.
I still can’t believe I was able to see the spectacular landscapes of New Zealand with my own eyes, and I will always carry this experience in my heart.
翻译:我大约十五年前就听说了这个旅行团,作为一名从高中起就痴迷《指环王》的粉丝(我的毕业论文甚至就是关于托尔金的),我一直梦想着能参加这个旅行团……但生活并非总是尽如人意。
不过,最终我还是订到了2026年2月的行程,那一年正好是我40岁生日。我独自一人出发,对即将发生的一切并没有什么概念……但我很快就和其他团友们感到很亲切。
导游朱莉和乔什或许是把我们这群书呆子凝聚在一起的最佳人选,带领我们畅游新西兰。行程安排得井井有条,却又不让人感到拘束,酒店、餐厅和休息站的选择也总是无可挑剔。更不用说沿途的风景了!
由两位导游分别带领行程真是个绝妙的主意,因为他们各自独特的风格都为旅程增添了色彩。朱莉带领我们领略了北岛的风情,也让我们适应了接下来两周的节奏。她手把手地引导我们,让我们结识了一群亲密无间的伙伴……乔什上车后,也找到了志同道合的朋友,然后带领我们踏上了南岛最精彩刺激的冒险之旅。
我必须感谢他们俩,因为他们本身就是旅行的忠实拥趸,他们的热情感染了在场的每一个人。
我至今仍然难以置信自己能够亲眼目睹新西兰壮丽的景色,这段经历将永远珍藏在我的心中。