Hold onto your pounamu necklaces, folks—travel experts New Zealand In Depth has just dropped a Māori culture programme that’ll make your standard guided tour feel like watching paint dry. This isn’t just sightseeing; it’s a crash course in mana (spiritual power), tikanga (customs), and kai (delicious food).

They’re offering guests the chance to fully immerse themselves into the spirit and culture of the Indigenous people of New Zealand on a 12 day itinerary featuring a tribal homestay where you’ll learn to weave, carve and cook a hangi feast (and if you ask nicely, your hosts might teach you the Hakka).

But wait, there’s more. Take a dip into the bubbling hot pools of Rotorua for a geothermal bathing experience straight out of Middle-earth. Trek through the lush wilderness on Kapiti Island and spot kiwi birds when night falls. Join an Ancestral Footprints Cultural Tour and explore former Maori settlements. Wake up at the crack of dawn for a unique sunrise experience at Maunga Hikurangi (the Ngati Porou people’s sacred mountain). And that’s not even all of it.

We can promise you’ve never travelled New Zealand like this. This isn’t just travel; it’s a soulful connection to the country’s indigenous heart. But be warned, your next holiday’s going to feel boring in comparison.