Hobbit Holiday: Middle-earth Travel Guide and Tips

Experience New Zealand in unparalleled style with Zicasso Handcrafted Travel’s new One Tour to Rule Them All: The Ultimate 60th Anniversary Lord of the Rings Tour. Over 11 days, this luxury itinerary combines private helicopters, upscale accommodations, and exclusive access to iconic filming sites across the country.

Guests visit remote locations used in the films, take private tours of key sets, and enjoy a full experience at the Hobbiton set in Rotorua. The package includes a themed luxury suite inspired by The Lord of the Rings and a rare, behind-the-scenes after-hours visit to WETA Workshop, where props, costumes and creature effects are displayed and explained by expert staff.

The trip is highly customizable, with optional add-on excursions to famous New Zealand highlights, allowing travelers to tailor the adventure to their preferences while maintaining the tour’s premium services and attention to detail.

Prices start at $7,000 per person, based on double occupancy. Bookings made by Sept. 15 include the new Lord of the Rings 60th Anniversary Boxed Set with an annotated reader’s companion, plus The Art of Magic: 20 Years of WETA, featuring previously unpublished content, concept designs and sketches.

This tour is ideal for fans seeking an immersive, high-end exploration of the film locations and creative process behind one of the most beloved fantasy franchises, paired with New Zealand’s stunning landscapes and luxury travel comforts.