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Tailor-made holidays

Tailor Made Journeys

Your tour, your way

No two travellers are alike. If you want a flexible itinerary with none of the stress of organising it yourself, we combine your ideas with our China and Asia expertise—so you get the trip you imagined, not a generic package.

Plan your trip — we'll pre-fill the enquiry below (indicative only, not a live quote).

100+ Years Heritage

Century of Excellence Since 1928

Auckland Local Office

Local Support When You Need It

Direct China Operations

No Middlemen, Best Value

50,000+ Happy Travelers

Trusted by Kiwi Families

Designing a tailor-made trip is a blend of your priorities and our routing know-how. You tell us what a great holiday looks like—pace, hotels, must-sees, and budget—and we translate it into a day-by-day plan you can review before you commit.

Prefer to talk it through first? Call 0800 CTS 888 (0800 287 888) or use the enquiry form below—our team will respond promptly, usually within one business day.

Why tailor-made?

Built around you

Family trip, honeymoon, photography, food, or a mix—your itinerary reflects how you travel, not a template.

Personal service

One dedicated consultant from first enquiry to departure—no anonymous call centre, no guesswork on routing.

Your pace & transport

Private vehicle and driver on the ground where it matters, bullet train or flights where it saves time—stop when you want to.

Local flavours

We weave regional dining and market visits into the plan, and leave room for the meals you discover yourself.

Accommodation choices

From well-located four-star to standout luxury—tell us your comfort level and we shortlist properties that fit.

Unique experiences

Cooking classes, photography windows, family-friendly days, or a deep dive into one region—built around what you care about.

Expert guiding

Local guides who know the story behind the sights—and how to avoid crowds and wasted hours.

Simple process

How it works

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Share Your Vision

Destinations, interests, travel dates, budget, and any mobility, dietary, or family needs.

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Expert Design

Our specialist shapes a bespoke route and pacing—with access and hotels chosen by people who operate China every week.

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Refine Together

Review the draft itinerary, swap days, upgrade hotels, and adjust until it feels right.

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Travel with Confidence

Go with pre-arranged logistics, in-country support, and an NZ agency you can call before you fly.

  • Complete flexibility on dates, duration, and routing
  • Hotel grade and style matched to your budget
  • Dedicated specialist to refine the plan with you

What can you experience?

Shape the trip to your interests

Multiple destinations

Link cities by train or flight—China-only or multi-country routes designed as one coherent trip.

Nature & wildlife

National parks, river landscapes, panda reserves, and scenic drives matched to season and fitness.

Festivals & seasons

Cherry blossom, golden autumn, regional events—we align dates with what you want to see.

History & culture

UNESCO sites, ancient capitals, living neighbourhoods, and time to absorb rather than tick boxes.

Real travellers

Moments from the road

Real photos from real CTS groups — across China's cities, landscapes, and cultural experiences.

CTS group at a lakeside pavilion near Beijing
CTS group on the Great Wall of China
CTS group at an illuminated ancient gate at night
CTS group at the Temple of Heaven, Beijing
CTS group at the Shanghai Bund with Pudong skyline
CTS group aboard China's high-speed rail

Your Interests

What Inspires You?

From cultural immersion to culinary adventures, we design itineraries around what excites you most.

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Culture & History

Ancient temples, museums, UNESCO sites

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Food & Culinary

Street food, cooking classes, fine dining

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Nature & Adventure

Hiking, national parks, scenic landscapes

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Family

Kid-friendly activities, educational tours

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Honeymoon & Romance

Romantic getaways, luxury stays

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Photography

Iconic viewpoints, hidden photo spots

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Wellness & Spa

Hot springs, meditation, traditional healing

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Arts & Performance

Opera, folk art, local performances

Success Stories

Journeys We Have Crafted

The Wilsons' Family Adventure

14 DaysFamily of 4
  • Great Wall camping experience
  • Panda volunteer program in Chengdu
  • Traditional dumpling making class
  • Li River bamboo rafting
Baker designed the perfect trip for our family. The kids still talk about feeding the pandas!

Sarah Wilson, Auckland

A Photographer's Dream

18 DaysCouple
  • Sunrise at Zhangjiajie pillars
  • Honghe Hani rice terraces
  • Old town Lijiang at dawn
  • Yangtze River golden hour cruise
Every location was chosen for the best light. Baker understood exactly what we were looking for.

James & Mia Chen, Wellington

Silk Road Expedition

21 DaysGroup of 6 friends
  • Dunhuang Mogao Caves private viewing
  • Camel trek in Gobi Desert
  • Kashgar Sunday Market
  • Turpan grape valley homestay
An unforgettable journey through China's western frontier. Truly once in a lifetime.

David Thompson, Christchurch

Why CTS

Why tailor-made with CTS?

Asia specialists, not a generic desk

We focus on China and regional Asia, with consultants in Auckland and direct operational ties through China Travel Service—so routing, hotels, and timing recommendations come from experience, not a brochure list.

Book with confidence

CTS Tours is a TAANZ member and IATA-accredited agency. Your tailor-made holiday is arranged through a bonded New Zealand travel company—clear advice on payments, documentation, and support if plans change.

Get started

Tailor-made travel enquiry

Tell us about your dream trip. Fields marked * are required. Our team will reply as soon as possible— typically within one business day.

Prefer to talk?

Speak with our specialist Baker Gu or the Auckland team—no obligation, just expert advice on routing and timing.