Embark on a nine-night tour of New Zealand -- aka Middle-earth in the "Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" films -- with this upscale adventure from Artisan Traveler. 

For $2395 per person, save over $2000 on the regular price. The vacation provides fans a journey that Frodo and Bilbo Baggins would envy, bundling film locations and 5-star hotels together for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

The land-only, luxe vacation includes:

• Private car transfer from airport to hotel
• Two nights at Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour, with free room upgrade
• Intermediate car rental
• Entry to Hobbiton movie set & farm tour
• Two nights with breakfast at Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel, Rotorua
• Te Puia guided tour with bone/greenstone carving
• Mitai Maori cultural experience & Hangi feast dinner 
• Two nights at The George Hotel, Christchurch
• "Lord of the Rings" tour
• Three nights at Sofitel Queenstown, with free room upgrade
• Half-day safari of the scenes in Glenorchy
• All hotel taxes

This is for arrivals April-June. For $100 more per person, travel July-September. January-March travel is also available at a discounted rate. 

International roundtrip airfare is not included, but can be added at an additional cost.