The 4 days spent on the Central Otago rail trail were beautiful. Everything had been thought of to make it trouble free, We have recommended this company to our friends

  Organise your Rail Trail trip with Nick and Andrea and you when you talk to others along the way - you'll realised you got the best trip! They will recognise... read more the type of trip you require and tailor it to suit your needs. The accommodation is beautiful, details considered, bikes very comfortable, transfers, side trips, lunch - they cover it all!
I did the trail over 3 days with my Dad and even with 30yrs between us and different fitness levels, we both had a fantastic time!

  Have just completed the Otago Rail Trail organised by Nick. Everything was so well organised and nothing was a problem for Nick to ensure we fully enjoyed the experience. Accommodation... read more and hospitality was first class. Thank you Nick and Andrea for such a great time...look forward to more adventures with you

  After considering riding the rail trail from end to end, we are delighted we decided to base ourselves in Clyde with Luxury Rail Trail Tours! We were able to sample... read more different sections of the rail trail and also explore the Roxburgh Gorge trail. The bikes...More

  Oh the scenery! The food! The accommodation! And the best part of it were Nick and Andrea. Kind, thoughtful, every detail covered...and so warm and likable. Both... read more my partner and I were suffering from a difficult year and it was lovely to be able to...More

  Highly recommended Nick and Andrea. We were based at their accommodation in Clyde. It was perfect - we had a fantastic three days cycling the local trails and exploring the... read more area. I can't thank luxury rail trails enough!

  We really enjoyed it and I have already recommended it to others. The hosts in the accommodation were very friendly and welcoming and accommodation very comfortable. The dinner arrangements each... read more night were lovely and the food and wine beautifully prepared at every venue we went...More

  Myself and my partner decided to do the Otago rail trail for my 40th birthday. I'm glad we decided on this as everything was effortless including transportation, accomodation and dining.... read more Andrea and Nick do an excellent job and are lovely people. Andrea made me a birthday cake for the morning of my 40th birthday, which was very sweet, thank you. The scenery is amazing, the cycling whilst at times can be a little hard is very enjoyable. If you are looking for a tour company for the Otago trail you should not hesitate booking with Nick and Andrea.

  We left all the organising to Nick and Andrea at Luxury Rail Trails and they did a fantastic job, we could simply kick back and enjoy the trail, knowing that... read more everything else was taken care of. The accomodation, food and bikes they arranged for us...More

  Reading all the other comments we can only agree 100%. Nick and Andrea are great hosts, everything went according to plan, accommodation, food, ebikes, company - all absolutely first... read more rate. Already encouraging other friends to do the trip with Nick and Andrea. Would recommend starting at Dunedin, catching train to start ride at Middlemarch and end at Clyde.

  Our Hosts , Nick and Andrea could not do more for us whilst my wife and I , and another couple completed the famous Otago Rail Trail on push bike.... read more The accommodation was top notch, food outstanding and scenic outlooks to die for. It was...More

  I can’t recommend this operator enough - Nick went above and beyond and created a great experience for us starting in Clyde and ending in Middlemarch. He and Andrea hosted... read more us in their beautiful home near St Bathans. A beautiful meal cooked by them, a great night’s sleep followed by a delicious breakfast to start the next stage of the rail trail. We also stayed at Nick’s Mum’s Tiger Hill Lodge in Omakau. I would love to do another trip organised by Luxury Rail Trail Tours.

  Andrea and Nick effortlessly saw to every detail from superb luxury accommodation, recommendations at the excellent reastaurants included in the booking, to ensuring that every aspect of our trip was... read more as easy and comfortable as possible. They are both excellent hosts who run a very special experience on a spectacular cycle trail.
Couldn't recommended them enough!
Sandy and Paul

  We had an excellent time riding the Central Otago Rail Trail but it was made so much more enjoyable by the way we were looked after by the team from... read more Luxury Rail Trail Tours and Nick in particular. They arranged an outstanding different range of...More

  Nick and Andrea hosted my wife and I and another couple for a 4 day Rail Trail experience. They were the perfect hosts - warm, welcoming, relaxed and completely professional.... read more They organised all the details including luggage and shuttle transfers throughout and each night's accommodation - which included a night at their own luxurious Casa Kahu lodge overlooking Mt Saint Bathans. Truly hassle free holidaying, the most comfortable beds we have ever slept in and great conversations over some incredible meals. The trip to the historic town of St Bathans was also an unexpected highlight. Nick and Andrea offer the most relaxed and well catered way to experience the Otago Rail Trail - we couldn't recommend them highly enough.

  WOW - Nick and Andrea are just the perfect hosts and they make the rail trail an amazing memorable experience. We took a 4 day luxury tour with them from... read more Clyde to Middlemarch and I can’t recommend it enough. The highlight was getting to stay in their own home which was pure remote luxury. Dinner at the Hyde Schoolhouse was also superb.

  The trail is great. My wife and I were looking for something safe as our boys are young, 7 & 11. The trail is off the roads and... read more not only safe, but easy enough that our 7 year old biked nearly the entire trail. I...More

  I would highly recommend LRT to anyone wanting a very unique and unforgettable New Zealand experience.
When your ride is over you’ll leave longing to see more of this... read more beautiful country but this trail ride would be hard to beat. The scenery is most awe-inspiring and the ride made easy with comfortable, well maintained bikes with added seat padding if required.
LRT curated the best accommodation, food at our accommodation plus restaurants and pub recommendations along the trail. You get plenty of breaks for coffee, lunch and snacks along the trail meeting locals and other riders. We enjoyed a delicious picnic lunch bag along the trail arranged by LRT and prepared by one of the local restaurants.
The curling and golf was another highlight for us not to mention all the great wineries.
Thank-you Nick and Andrea for going above and beyond. It’s definitely top 10 in our many holiday experiences having lived abroad for 29 years and traveled extensively.
We loved this trip so much we want to do it again with our 2 young adult children.

  I would highly recommend LRT to anyone wanting a very unique and memorable New Zealand experience. You will not want this trip to be over and leave feeling like you’ve... read more experienced the best New Zealand has to offer but know full well that there’s so much more to explore in this stunning country. You see photos online of New Zealand but seeing this country side on a bike tour is a real awe-inspiring experience.
Nick and Andrea are very detailed, accommodate to individual needs and ensured each day was perfectly curated for our group. The accommodation each night was exceptional as was the food served at our accommodation and restaurants LRT recommended.
There are many places to take a break along the trail including cafe’s restaurant’s and pubs were you be able to rest, meet some locals and other riders.
Thanks Luxury Rail Trails and see you again soon because we want to do this again with our kids.

  From the first point of communication to the final farewell, Nick and Andrea from Luxury Rail Trail Tours did an outstanding job. They accommodated our large group, supplied great bikes,... read more beautiful accomodation and superb meals throughout. The cycle itself was spectacular and not too difficult. Photo opportunities incredible and history so interesting. Support throughout the ride was as much, or as little, as we wanted. The optional add-ons were fun and well organised if you want the extra fun. Highly recommend booking with Nick and Andrea once NZ Tourism is back and running for Rail Trail or any other venture in the South Island or even abroad!

  My wife & I had a spectacular self-guided tour of the Otago Central Rail Trail travelling from Middlemarch to Clyde. Nick & Andrea were so professional on the organisation booking... read more and support. The riding was brilliant days and the accommodation really lived up to the...More

  My daughter and I did the rail trail ride under the guidance of Andrea and Nick for 3 days. The ride is fabulous made even better by great hosts and... read more great accommodation. Everything is well organised. Cannot speak highly enough of the hosts. Put them at the top of your list. They are true locals with expert knowledge and foster local foods and wines.