South Pacific Wonders Including New Zealand'S North Island (

Guide

Local guides

Meals

15 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 10 dinners

Others

Board a catamaran for an exciting excursion to the Great Barrier Reef. See where the original colonists first settled during a city tour of Sydney. Join a local Kiwi family for a home cooked dinner. Take in the sights during a dinner cruise of Sydney Harbour. Experience a memorable authentic Hangi dinner celebration.

Transport

Transport to/from destinations included as per itinerary.

Accommodation

Day 1: JW Marriott Day 2 to 3: Millennium Hotel Day 4 to 5: Distinction Christchurch Hotel Day 6 to 9: Millennium Hotel Day 10 to 12: Bailey Crystalbrook Collection Hotel Day 13 to 15: Novotel Sydney Darling Square

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Tivua Island Day Cruise - $115 pp Nadi Duration: 8 Hours Your transportation is included Seize the chance to set sail upon the legendary waters of the South Pacific. Board your sailing ship (the Ra Marama or Fiji One) and let the winds carry you to the coral atoll of Tivua Island, home to 500 acres of coral gardens. Once you arrive, enjoy a full day in paradise. Savor the beautiful combination of sun, sand, turquoise water and music. This excursion also includes guided snorkeling and glass-bottomed boat tours. Experience a little of the local culture during a kava ceremony or guided medicine walk. Soak up the tropical atmosphere in a hammock, view a coconut husking demonstration and even sip morning and afternoon tea on board. All the while indulge in a buffet lunch and included beer, wine and soft drinks on the island. This is as good as it gets. We recommend that you purchase this optional excursion before or during your base tour and prior to arriving in Fiji due to ease of booking with us. Once in Fiji, this optional excursion will no longer be available through us. *This excursion is only available with Fiji Extension 3 Nights Land Portion. Sofitel Day Room Single Occupancy - $150 pp Nadi Duration: 1 Hour Your transportation is included Linger in paradise. Most flights from Fiji to LAX depart in the late evening. Check out time at your hotel is 11:00am. If you would like to extend your room reservation through to 18:00 you may do so by booking this optional day room. This option is based on the hotel's space availability at the time of your request. *This excursion is only available with Fiji Extension 3 Nights Land Portion. Garden of the Sleeping Giant Island Tour - $70 pp Nadi Duration: 5 Hours Your transportation is included This popular half-day tour takes you into Nadi's scenic hinterland to the Garden of the Sleeping Giant. This garden, begun by Hollywood actor Raymond Burr, now houses one of the largest and most varied orchid collections in the world with over 2,000 different varieties. The Vuda Lookout affords a 360 degree bird's-eye-view of the West's mountain ranges, Nadi Bay and the beautiful Yasawa Group of islands. Travel to Viseisei Village, the legendary landing site of the first Fijians, where you will enter the village and have a chance to explore the local handicraft displays. You will also make a stop in the bustling township of Nadi to experience the modern style of Fiji living. We recommend that you purchase this optional excursion before or during your base tour and prior to arriving in Fiji due to ease of booking with us. Once in Fiji, this optional excursion will no longer be available through us. *This excursion is only available with Fiji Extension 3 Nights Land Portion. Gold Seeker – Metal and Movie Discovery Tour - $150 pp Queenstown Duration: 4 Hours Your transportation is included Embark on a 4WD adventure through the primeval, mystical landscapes of the New Zealand high country. In the vastness of an unspoiled wilderness, become lost in the grandeur of New Zealand’s South Island – a world immortalized on film in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Trek to the place where the word “otherworldly” was tailor-made, the Remarkable Mountains, and the entrance to Skipper Canyon. Across roads created by pioneers 150 years ago, follow the miner’s old wagon trail along the Arrow River, and stop to try your hand at panning gold. Discover something incredible around every dramatic turn, narrow and twist of this thrilling safari tour. If you choose to cancel this option within 48 hours of the excursion date, payment is non-refundable. Outer Great Barrier Reef - $160 pp Cairns Duration: 7 Hours Your transportation is included Jump in and explore the vibrant, colorful world teeming with life at the very edge of the Continental Shelf of the Great Barrier Reef. This massive reef system, the largest in the world, can actually be seen from space. Cruise across the water by catamaran to the Outer Reef pontoon where a diverse, bountiful ecosystem is yours to discover. See the kaleidoscopic underwater sea life up close as you snorkel along the reef. You’re sure to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience exploring one of the seven natural wonders of the world. This option is recommended for strong swimmers and those comfortable in an ocean environment. A Sydney Foodie Safari - $145 pp Sydney Duration: 3 Hours Your transportation is included Join your expedition leader for a tasty experience and come to know the culinary culture of one of the world’s great food cities. Explore some of the iconic restaurant venues that have made Sydney a foodie favorite and learn how international influences continue to transform local cuisine. Meet the families behind local businesses and see first-hand how they are a part of the fabric of life here. When you return from your ‘safari,’ your thirst for a truly unique foodie experience will be satisfied (both literally and figuratively).

Insurance

Insurance is not included.