Can I take a large group?

Yes! Day trips are fully customizable to suit the needs of any private group. From solo travelers to large families with children and even corporate groups, we are ready to create a bespoke itinerary that accommodates parties of all sizes. The price is dependent on the number of vehicles required to serve your group, and we also provide child seats.

Will my driver speak English?

Your friendly, professional, local driver will speak English. Our drivers are happy to provide any local insight they can on the way to your destination and may be able to answer questions and provide tips for the best possible experience on your day trip.

Can I request children’s car seats for the journey?

Yes, we provide car seats for children of all ages, which meet stringent safety standards and local legal requirements. You can even bring your own car seat. We also have handicapped-accessible vehicles available for a wide range of needs for our passengers. When booking your day trip, please specify the accommodations you will need.

Can I pay securely online?

Yes, Daytrip offers flexible payment options. We accept Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Ali Pay. You also can pay securely online with any major credit card, such as Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.

Booking your day trip is as easy as our one-way and return trips! On the landing page of the day trip you’d like to take, simply select the date, pick up time, and how many adults and children will be on the trip. On the second page, you’ll fill in personal details, including any special requests, disability accommodations, and children’s car seats you may need. We are flexible too! You can change your exact pick-up location (hotel address, etc) up to 24 hours before your day trip.

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About your trip

Depart Queenstown for Middle-earth on this exciting day trip to key “The Lord of the Rings” filming locations, including Glenorchy and Arrowtown (Isengard, Fjord of Bruinen, and Gladden Fields).

Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver

Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks

Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed

Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers

From €129

Private group ride

per person

Select date and travelers

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.

For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€543

What to expect

Your day trip begins wherever you are

Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Queenstown whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.

Discover more with local expertise

Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.

Explore at your own pace

Enjoy a seamless journey from Queenstown to Glenorchy and Arrowtown with a Daytrip private driver. Explore at your own pace before meeting up with your driver again for a comfortable return from Middle-earth.

Perfect for any private group

Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.

Good to know

Two-way private car transfer
Air-conditioned vehicle
Personalized pickup and drop-off
Professional English-speaking driver
Complimentary bottled water
Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Glenorchy, Arrowtown, and 12 Mile Delta should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included

From €129

Private group ride

per person

Select date and travelers

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.

For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€543

Your trip at a glance

Start in Queenstown

You choose the pickup spot.

Glenorchy

Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover

Stop: 2 hours - admission not included

Glenorchy rests at the head of Lake Wakatipu, encircled by sheer mountains. The main village’s surroundings were used for filming “The Lord of the Rings”. From the village itself, visitors can see the slopes of Mount Earnslaw, shown in the opening scenes of “The Two Towers”. Then, drive a few minutes north to the Isengard Lookout, where fans will recognize the mountainous backdrop of Isengard in the films.

Arrowtown

Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover

Stop: 1 hour - admission not included

Arrowtown is a small town near Queenstown used for several key scenes in “The Lord of the Rings” filming. Visitors will recognize the Arrow River as the Ford of Bruinen, where Arwen created a flood to deter the Ringwraiths. A short walk to nearby Wilcox Green was also the filming location for Gladden Fields, where the One Ring was originally lost. The area is compact and replete with natural beauty, making it perfect for fans of the series who want to feel as though they’re walking around Middle-earth itself without a remote excursion.

12 Mile Delta (photo spot)

We’ll stop at this perfect photo spot – take a moment to capture the view!

Stop: 20 min - admission not included

Just outside of Queenstown, you can choose to stop for photos at 12 Mile Delta, a campground that was filmed in “The Lord of the Rings” as the Ithilien Camp scenes.

Back to Queenstown

We’ll take you back to your starting point.

Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking

Have questions or need help?Contact our Customer Support. We are available 24/7

Daytrip is loved all around the world. Here's why.

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Great transfer option.

I used this service for a transfer from Split in Croatia to Perast Montenegro. My experience was exceptional. My driver Bojan was helpful, informative and ensured my journey was comfortable and enjoyable. I highly recommend the service.

Robyn COctober 2, 2025

It was a fantastic trip.

We were extremely satisfied with the quality of service we received from Day Trip. We had two Day Trip rides on August 31 from Athens to Lefkada and September 7 from Lefkada back to Athens. Both trips included stops at scenic sites in Greece. Both drivers were excellent and accommodating. However, we’d especially like to recognize Panos Peppas, who was our driver from Lefkada to Athens. Panos was incredibly nice & pleasant and delivered outstanding customer service, which included handling all of luggage, providing us with cold waters throughout the trip, providing us protein bars, providing us with printed materials on the Corinth Canal (one of scenic stops), looking up and providing us with terminal & gate info for our flight back home and providing us with a recipe for tzatziki.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions, here are the answers.

Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.

Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.

Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.

Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.

The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.

Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.

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