19 days tour
The Long White Cloud (Small Groups, 19 Days)
$ 13,610 .00 USD
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Lake Wakatipu: Fall in love with nature and immerse yourself in a unique experience where conservation, horticulture, and eco-tourism meet. The Walter Peak Eco Experience allows you to learn more about New Zealand conservation and contribute to biodiversity. Queenstown: Ride the scenic Lake trail, visit hidden gems of the area and learn local history. Choose between two carefully selected activities Wellington: Discover the stunning waterfront and the hidden laneways in the bohemian area of the heritage Cuba Street precinct. Once dimly lit back alleys, these newly rejuvenated laneways are now home to some of the countryโs funkiest bars, boutiques, and breweries. Admire panoramic views of the city from the Wellington cable car. Wellington: Zealandia is the worldโs first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary, with an extraordinary vision to restore a Wellington valleyโs forest and freshwater ecosystems as closely as possible to their pre-human state. The 500+ acre ecosanctuary is a groundbreaking conservation project that has reintroduced 18 species of native wildlife back into the area. Take a 2-hour walking tour with a passionate expert guide. Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences. In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level. Included at all hotels. Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included. Franz Josef: Surrounded by pristine wilderness, Te Waonui Forest Retreat is a five-star haven of relaxation and impeccable luxury. With a natural, earthy ambience and attentive service, thereโs no better place to take a deep breath and simply unwind. Hawkeโs Bay: Porters Boutique Hotel is a privately owned, boutique hotel that delivers a luxurious experience. Elegantly appointed guest rooms are fitted with plush, classic furnishings and local artwork, all moments away from the charming village of Havelock North. Dunedin: On this a MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience, sample exquisite botanical spirits made from surplus bread and bakery products in an effort to reduce landfill waste. Witness how owners, Jenny McDonald and Sue Stockwell, do it as they take you through the process of turning bread into spirits. Napier: Brace yourself for a journey that takes you from coast to cape, to the worldโs largest and most accessible Gannet colony in the beautiful Hawkeโs Bay. Discover the mesmerising birds in an almost face to face experience and take in the stunning vista of the area.Your participation on Gannet Overland Safaris contributes to our MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ initiative: TTC makes a donation on behalf of each guest to the Cape Sanctuary. Rotorua: Join Whirinaki Forest Footsteps, a guided eco-tour into the heart of the ancient Whirinaki Rainforest. Rotorua: Meet the kiwi at National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa as you are invited to step behind-the-scenes at a working nursery and hatchery for New Zealandโs intriguing national bird. Seek out skinks, geckos, and incredible trout amidst the thick foliage of the park. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience helps to fund the Hatchery and directly contribute to kiwi conservation. The hatchery has grown to become the largest and most successful kiwi hatching facility in the world, successfully incubating and hatching brown kiwi eggs, helping the North Island population considerably. Christchurch: Experience the striking natural landscape of the South Island as you travel on the TranzAlpine. Famous as one of the worldโs great train journeys, you can enjoy the remarkable scenery from the ice-fed Waimakariri River to the magnificent Canterbury Plains. Hokitika: Visit the coastal town of Hokitika, where youโll find stunning scenery and a cool, arty vibe. Join a Local Expert for a Hokitika History Walk and hear about the areaโs rich history - from the discovery of New Zealand jade through the many tales from the gold rush in the 1860s. Franz Josef: Experience the mighty natural wonder of the Franz Josef Glacier and what the ice age must have felt like. The sheer enormity of these giant ice puzzles will leave you spellbound as you explore the area with your Local Expert. Makarora: Visit Makarora, a great base point to explore the beauty of the Southern Alps. Your Travel Concierge will take you on an orientation of the town where you can admire remarkable scenery and hear more about its history. Haast River: Enjoy the unique blend of thrilling speed and calm comfort on a Haast River jet boat safari. Zip past untouched forests and snow-capped mountains in your fully enclosed cabin while you hear beguiling tales of the wilderness communities of the valley. Lake Wanaka: Wฤnaka Lavender Farm is just a few minutes drive from Wฤnaka, where you can experience 20 acres of beautiful lavender fields. Enjoy a walk through the flowers, meet our friendly farm animals, play a garden game, unwind over a cup of herbal tea & indulge in our lavender ice-creams. Sample our Lakes Honey and the many Wฤnaka Lavender Farm products that are lovingly made on site. Cromwell: Visit the Highlands National Motorsport Museum and come face to face with top-of-the-line machines. Since you only ever see them in the movies or on TV, thereโs just something about being in the same room with these rare special cars that gets everyone buzzing. Lake Wanaka: Take a leisurely cruise out to Stevensons Arm, home to Mount Burke high country sheep station. Verdant green pastures precede Mount Gold which rises majestically into the Northern skyline. On Stevensons Island take a short hike with your guide and enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and cookies back onboard. Fiordland National Park: Give in to the wilderness, and escape to the secluded Pฤtea Doubtful Sound, located in the depths of the Fiordland National Park. Unlike a day cruise, this unique overnight experience completely immerses you in nature. Wake up feeling connected, in harmony, and full of wonder for Aotearoaโs native flora and fauna. Queen Charlotte Sound: Cruise along Queen Charlotte Sound and across Cook Straight as you pass from South Island to North to begin the next leg of your incredible journey. See the coves, bays and lush green forests rising from the tranquil waters as you pass. Wellington: Familiarise yourself with the landmarks of Wellington on a city orientation tour. Discover the highlights of New Zealandโs capital from Old St Paulโs wooden cathedral and the Parliament Buildings through vibrant and colourful Cuba Street to Mount Victoria and the scenic waterfront. Napier: Climb into a luxury vintage car with a discerning local guide for your personal tour of Napier. Uncover the highlights of this world-famous townโs 140 art deco buildings and sculptures from the comfort of your luxurious vehicle. Huka Falls: Witness the awe-inspiring power of nature at Huka Falls where nearly a quarter of a million litres of thundering water per second are funnelled from Lake Taupล and dropped eleven metres into the Waikato River below. Rotorua: Stand eye to eye with giant redwoods on the Redwoods Treewalk. Immerse yourself in the serene majesty of these 118-year-old trees from your 20-metre high perspective. Cross swing bridges and platforms on your elevated path through Whakarewarewa Forest. Auckland: Discover the landmarks of New Zealandโs largest city on your afternoon tour. See the diversity of the city from bustling Queen Street and the rejuvenated Viaduct Harbour to the historic buildings around the cityโs university and the striking Auckland Harbour Bridge. Footwhistle Glowworm Cave: Enter the subterranean Footwhistle Cave for a private tour. Your guide will lead you down to the entrance of the cave, where on this intimate, private tour you will discover the beauty of the New Zealand Glowworm, and learn about the cave formations and beauty of Footwhistle Cave. A cup of locally brewed Kawa Kawa tea is the perfect finish.
Transport
Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available. Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.
Accommodation
Franz Josef: Surrounded by natural rainforest on New Zealandโs West Coast, Te Waonui Forest Retreat is a short drive from Franz Josef Glacier. With a natural, earthy ambience and attentive service, thereโs no better place to take a deep breath and simply unwind. This five-star retreat offers luxuriously appointed rooms which include organic cotton bed sheets, pillow menu and large private bathrooms. Wellington: Forming part of an exclusive collection of luxury hotels, the vintage-inspired Sofitel Wellington places you in the heart of the city near lush botanical gardens, stately parliamentary buildings and a collection of museums. Hawkeโs Bay: Porters Boutique Hotel is a privately owned, boutique hotel that delivers a luxurious experience.
Hygieneprotocol
All guests travelling with Luxury Gold 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. For guests travelling with Luxury Gold from 1 January 2023, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required. Please note that regardless of time of travel guests will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destination visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above. It is guestsโ responsibility to ensure that they comply at all times with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.
Meals
18 Breakfast (B) 10 Dinner (D) 1 Lunch with Wine (L) 2 Lunch (L) Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure. On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.โ Queenstown: Enjoy dinner at the majestic waterfront Bathhouse, try locally grown, foraged and farmed produce, local and international wines, against the spectacular lakefront backdrop of Lake Wakatipu. Dunedin: Step into Parcels Restaurant at the Distinction Dunedin and taste their exquisite modern twist on traditional local dishes. Sip delicious wines as you look across to the First Church of Otago from the old post office building which houses the hotel. Christchurch: Say farewell to Christchurch with a final dinner. Let your tastebuds be delighted with a delicious meal and raise a glass to the health of your companions and your unforgettable journey. Hawkeโs Bay: Indulge in wine tasting and an intimate dinner at the award-winning restaurant of Craggy Range Winery. Feast on local produce as you sit in the shade of Te Mata Peak and drink wines from one of the regionโs world-famous vineyards. Rotorua: Tonight, visit Te Pฤ Tลซ Mฤori Experience. Tลซ Te Rฤ is a celebration of the abundant harvest of this season, and explores concepts, rituals, and stories of ancient Mฤori warfare and peace in a feast of culture and cuisine. Enjoy a forest kai horotai (seasonal canapรฉs), complimentary chef choice aperitif, and a seasonal three-course dinner. Auckland: Raise a glass to your unforgettable journey as you enjoy your Celebration Dinner with a former member of the All Blacks rugby team. Hear stories of the worldโs leading rugby team, his personal victories and how passionate Kiwis are about their national sport. Gibbston Valley: Enjoy an exclusive wine tasting in Gibbston Valley Wine Region at Kinross, followed by lunch.
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Itinerary of your trip The Long White Cloud (Small Groups, 19 Days)
- Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Christchurch
Day 1: Welcome To Christchurch
- Day 2 Day 2: Christchurch To Franz Josef
Day 2: Christchurch To Franz Josef
- Day 3 Day 3: The Mighty Franz Josef Glacier
Day 3: The Mighty Franz Josef Glacier
Experience Style
Mixed
There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโre also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.
Accomodation level
Medium
This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.
Experience Type
Small Group
Youโll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.
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
Min: 5 / Max: 99
Age range allowed for this experience.
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