10 days tour

Southern Spectacular (10 Days)

This tour includes:

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Meals

9 Breakfast (B) 1 Be My Guest (BMG) 5 Dinner (D) 1 Regional Dinner (RD) 1 Lunch (L) 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)

Others

Lake Tekapo: Join your hosts, former farmers Angie and Stan Taylor, for afternoon tea in their home on the shores of Lake Tekapo. Walter Peak: Get up close to farmyard animals on a guided walking tour at Walter Peak on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in the New Zealand high country. Fiordland National Park: Help restore and conserve Pomona and Rona Islands as sanctuaries for native plants and animals. : Explore Lake Manapouri around Pomona Island, and a brewery in Greymouth with a Local Specialist : Discover Christchurch and Dunedin : Visit Franz Josef/Waiau, historic Arrowtown, and the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Punakaiki : View the Southern Alps from the TranzAlpine train : See spectacular sights in Fiordland National Park : Scenic Cruise on Milford Sound, and Lake Wakatipu Punakaiki: Situated on idyllic Punakaiki Beach, the environmentally friendly retreat offers views of the ocean and rainforest. Designed in harmony with the environment, your stay gives you a unique insight into local ecology and nature. : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted : All porterage and restaurant gratuities : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras : All land transport shown. All transfers shown : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) : Optional Experiences and free time An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras All land transport shown. All transfers shown Optional Experiences and free time

Optional

Optional Experiences and free time

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Accommodation

Distinction Mackenzie Country Inn Scenic Southern Cross Millennium Scenic Franz Josef Glacier Ocean View Retreat

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโ€™s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Southern Spectacular (10 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Christchurch
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Christchurch

      Welcome to Christchurch! (Flights to arrive prior to 4pm). Kick off your New Zealand South Island tour in this city that is rebuilding itself after the devastating 2011 earthquake. Thereโ€™s plenty to see and your hotel near Cathedral Square in the heart of the city is the perfect jumping off point. Meet your Travel Director and travel mates before a free evening to get to know Christchurch as you like, perhaps exploring the Avon River, Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Casino, and Cashel Mall.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Through Scenic Wonderland To Twizel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Through Scenic Wonderland To Twizel

      Begin your day with a sightseeing tour of Christchurch featuring the Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Earthquake Memorial, Bridge of Remembrance, and streets lined with bars, cafes, and riverside markets. Then go from city to country as you make your way to the quaint farming town of Geraldine. Grab a tasty sample at the famous Talbots Forest Cheese, sit down for lunch, and pop in the cute shops before journeying through the Canterbury Plains to the shores of Lake Tekapo. Next up, youโ€™re in for a treat as you pull into the lakeside home of Angie and Stan Taylor for a Be My Guest experience over afternoon tea, scones, and stories. Enjoy the Taylorsโ€™ insights from a lifetime of farming as well as a bit of real New Zealand hospitality as Angie invites you into her kitchen. Youโ€™ll get to watch and learn as she prepares the New Zealand specialty dessert, Pavlova before having a taste for yourself. After this sweet visit, youโ€™ll make a scenic stop at the little stone-hewn Church of the Good Shepherd before arriving in Twizel for the evening. Soak up the vibe of this cute town and popular holiday destination dining on classic New Zealand fare.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Dunedin, City Of Scottish Heritage
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Dunedin, City Of Scottish Heritage

      A day of epic natural landscapes and cute colonial towns await you on your journey to Scottish inspired Dunedin, traveling along the Waitaki River en route to the quirky town of Oamaru. You'll feel like youโ€™re stepping back into the Victorian era as you stroll the tree-lined streets past white limestone buildings and 19th century architecture. Take a tea break and browse the shops and galleries of traditional crafts before continuing your journey to the city of Dunedin, built as a 'mini Edinburgh' and vibrant university town. You have the rest of the day free to explore more of Dunedin town, or select from some tempting Optional Experiences. You could visit the famous Speight's Brewery, or tour Larnach Castle, New Zealandโ€™s only castle. Later tonight swap stories with the group over dinner in the heart of the city where youโ€™ll be spoilt for choice of fresh seafood or a specialty from the butcherโ€™s block.

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Tour leaving from Christchurch

Christchurch is a charming city on the east coast of New Zealand. Known for its Gothic architecture, beautiful gardens, and stunning landscapes, Christchurch is a perfect destination for nature and culture lovers. It also offers a wide range of outdoor activities, such as bike rides, trips to national parks, and wildlife spotting.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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