9 days tour

Southern Wonders (9 Days)

This tour includes:

Guide

Specialist team of two highly experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide

Meals

8 Full buffet breakfasts 5 Dinners 1 Highlight Dinner

Others

If you cane to Queenstown expecting to lose weight โ€“ think again. This southern city has some of NZโ€™s best restaurants and bars. Dig in. We love leading you to NZโ€™s top attractions. But we also enjoy giving you the freedom to discover at your leisure. Some adventures are those unplanned. The TranzAlpine train ride has been described as one of the most scenic cross-country jaunts in the world. Your journey deep into Fiordland National Park is helping sustain this wild and wonderful part of New Zealand for future generations. 1 UNESCO World Heritage Sites โ€“ Fiordland National Park Centrally located premium 3.5-star hotels

Transport

Travel by luxury coach Airport transfers (see flight information below)

Accommodation

Your Guided Holiday includes a range of quality accommodation for your comfort. The accommodation you will enjoy on this tour includes: Ibis Hotel Christchurch Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (Graham Wing) Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Distinction Luxmore Hotel Scenic Hotel Dunedin City Heritage Gateway Hotel Ibis Hotel Christchurch

Hygieneprotocol

As of December 1st 2021, you must be fully vaccinated to travel with us. Your final vaccine dose must have been administered a minimum of 15 days prior to the start of the trip. This is your second dose of Pfizer, Moderna, or Astra Zeneca, or single dose of Johnson & Johnson.  You must be able to show documented proof of vaccination on trip. Your CDC card is sufficient (we recommendโ€ฏsavingโ€ฏa picture on your smart phoneโ€ฏas aโ€ฏbackupโ€ฏoption), but please be aware that certain destinations may require you to fill out additional forms online.

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

Flights are not included

Optional

Monarch Wildlife Cruise (Dunedin) NZ$150 Adult NZ$56 Child Monarch Larnach Castle Tour (Dunedin) NZ$76 Adult NZ$38 Child Taieri Gorge Railway (Dunedin) NZ$105 Adult NZ$28 Child Haast River Safari (Franz Josef Glacier) NZ$109 Adult NZ$59 The Helicopter Line - Mountain Scenic Spectacular 40min Flight (Franz Josef Glacier) NZ$480 Adult NZ$336 Child The Helicopter Line - Twin Glacier Scenic 30min Flight (Franz Josef Glacier) NZ$350 Adult NZ$245 Air Safaris - Grand Traverse Scenic Flight (Mt Cook) NZ$395 Adult NZ$295 Child Queenstown Boutique Wine Tour (Queenstown) NZ$199 Adult NZ$139 Child Kiwi Birdlife Park (Queenstown) NZ$49 Adult NZ$24 Child Lakeshore, Forest and Bird Guided Walk (Queenstown) NZ$115 Adult / NZ$75 Child Shotover Jet Boat Ride (Queenstown) NZ$149 Adult NZ$79 Child Skippers Canyon Scenic Tour & Jet Boat (Queenstown) NZ$195 Adult NZ$115 Child Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour (Te Anau) NZ$98 Adult NZ$30 Child

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Southern Wonders (9 Days)

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

      Day 1: Christchurch

      You donโ€™t have to arrive in Christchurch early, but we recommend you do โ€“ this South Island city has some of New Zealandโ€™s most innovative architecture, not to mention forward-thinking restaurants and bars. Spot them aboard the Christchurch Tram, linking some of the cityโ€™s most legendary attractions. Your conductors are quite the entertainers.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Christchurch - Franz Josef
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Christchurch - Franz Josef

      Your South Island New Zealand Tour starts on a literal high as you jump aboard the TranzAlpine train, crossing the Canterbury Plains towards the Southern Alps and Arthurโ€™s Pass. This is one of the worldโ€™s most scenic rail experiences, through tunnels and over viaducts with panoramic views of snow-capped peaks, icy rivers, beech forests, gorges and river valleys. At the other end of the line is Hokitika, the home of pounamu (native greenstone or jade). In Mฤori tradition, itโ€™s bad luck to buy this sacred stone for yourself; flutter your eyelids at your loved one. Just when you thought your day couldnโ€™t get any better, Franz Josef Glacier twinkles on the horizon. You donโ€™t get many chances in life to land and walk on a glacier, and enjoy a Franz Josef Glacier tour. This afternoon is one. How cool is that?

  • Day 3 Day 3: Franz Josef - Queenstown
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Franz Josef - Queenstown

      Over the Haast Pass, alpine drama awaits. The Southern Lakes deserve their name: there are almost more waterways here than you can count. First up thereโ€™s lovely Lake Wanaka, with its Instagrammable shoreline of poplars and willows. Followed by oh-so-blue Lake Hawea and Lake Dunstan, where youโ€™ll pause to refuel on flavour-packed stone fruit. As tempting as it is to linger in Arrowtownโ€™s movie-set-like streets, lined with trees and character-filled boutiques, Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables await in Queenstown.

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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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