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South Island Explorer

New Zealand is a miracle of geology — a verdant and varied continent compressed into two small islands. Epic landscapes intertwine. Glaciers slide through rainforest. Mountains trap the ocean into fjords and sounds. Vine…

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South Island Explorer
Duration8 days / 7 nights
TypeCircuit
DestinationsNew Zealand
ThemesHoneymoon, Luxury

Overview

New Zealand is a miracle of geology — a verdant and varied continent compressed into two small islands. Epic landscapes intertwine. Glaciers slide through rainforest. Mountains trap the ocean into fjords and sounds. Vineyard rows lead down to the windswept beach. Jaw-dropping natural beauty, incredible outdoor activities, terrific fine wines no matter your pace, New Zealand is an adventureThe country is perfect for adrenaline junkies, foodies and a wide range of travelers in between. It’s easy to find a place, alone from the crowds to take in or take on the natural wonders

Itinerary

1Arrival - Christchurch

Upon arrival at the Christchurch airport, meet greet transfer to hotel

2Christchurch – Mt Cook – Queenstown

In the morning, depart Christchurch and travel across the Canterbury Plains, Ashburton and Geraldine

Climb up to McKenzie Country and pause at the Church of the Good Shepherd to view Lake Tekapo

Arrive in Mount Cook

Optional: helicopter and fixed-wing sightseeing flights

In the afternoon depart to Queenstown

3Milford Sound

Today go on a Milford Sound Day tour visiting: Lake Wakatipu, Lake Te Ana, Valley of the Eglinton River Homer Tunnei, the Cleddau Canyon, Milford Sound

Then, enjoy a buffet lunch on board the "Red Boat"

Return to Queenstown by coach or optional scenic flight

4Queenstown

Free day at leisure

5Queenstown - Franz Josef & Fox Glacier

In the morning, depart for a full day journey to Franz Josef/Fox Glacier

Pass by Kawarau Gorge, Hawera River and Lake Wanaka

Take a break at Haast Visitors Center then continue on to Fox Glacier/Franz Josef

6Franz Josef & Fox Glacier

Free day at leisure

7Fox & Franz Josef Glacier - Greymouth - Christchurch

Depart to Greymouth and board the scenic Tranz Alpine

Traverse the Southern Alps

Travel across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch

Upon arrival in Christchurch, transfer to hotel

8Christchurch – Departure

Transfer to the Christchurch airport for departure flight

Included

  • Round trip ticket to Christchurch (economy class)
  • Round trip transfer: airport – hotel – airport
  • 7-night accommodation at hotel
  • Meals: daily breakfast, 1 lunch
  • Transportation in seat-in-coach for the whole trip
  • Half day tour of Mt Cook
  • 2 full days tour of Queenstown
  • 2 full days tour of Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
  • Half day tour of Milford Sound
  • Half day tour of Greymouth
  • Assistance of our representative in New Zealand

Not included

  • Airport taxes
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Travel insurance
  • All other expenses

Hotels

  • Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Franz Josef & Fox Glacier (2 nights)
  • The George Christchurch, Christchurch (2 nights)
  • Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa, Queenstown (3 nights)