Highlights
Hotel
Auckland Tour
Breakfast included
Kelly Tarlton's SeaLife Aquarium
Auckland Sky Tower
Madinat Jumeirah
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Tongariro National Park
Wellington Tour
Te Papa Tour
Milford Sound Cruise
Glacier Hot Pools
Tranz Alpine Scenic Train
Tour guide
Transfers
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Auckland
On arrival, depending on your preferred travel choice, you will either be met and privately transferred or self-drive to your accommodation.
Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, set between two harbors with gentle sandy shores on the east and black sand, wild surf beaches on the west. Home to sheltered, sparkling blue waters dotted with beautiful emerald islands, we recommend getting out on the water when you are here. Overnight: Auckland
Day 2
Auckland - Waitomo - Hobbiton - Rotorua
Journey past rolling green hills to Waitomo for a tour through an underground wonderland of caves decorated with galaxies of glowworms. Then, head to Matamata where a delightful slice of Middle Earth awaits you at Hobbiton. Finishing off a visually fulfilling day, continue along the Thermal Explorer Highway and through a green oasis lined with lush tree ferns to Rotorua, a destination like nowhere else! Overnight: Rotorua
Day 3
Rotorua
Rotorua is surrounded by a fascinating geothermal landscape with its unique steam vents, spouting geysers, and bubbling mud pool set alongside freshwater lakes and majestic native forests. It is also a region immersed in fascinating Maori myths and legends. Today you'll visit New Zealand's most colorful geothermal attraction, Wai-O-Tapu, named as "one of the 20 most surreal places in the world". Overnight: Rotorua
Day 4
Rotorua - Wellington
There’s a bit of everything on today’s drive. The road to Taupo will keep you entertained with its unusual, volcanic geography and refreshing tracts of pine forest. Follow the eastern edge of Great Lake Taupo to meet the long, straight Desert Road and enjoy amazing views of Tongariro National Park's volcanoes. As you drive south the landscape becomes dominated by rivers and valleys. Finally, the stunning Kapiti coastline leads you into New Zealand’s capital city. Overnight: Wellington
Day 5
Wellington
Set between a sparkling harbor and rolling green hills the compact city of Wellington is best explored on foot. Great shopping, arts culture, cafes, and restaurants are all within minutes of the city’s untouched nature spots.Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Wellington (seat in coach guests only) and visit Te Papa Museum of New Zealand for a short guided tour (all guests). Overnight: Wellington
Day 6
Wellington - Picton - Christchurch
New Zealand's North and South Islands are separated by three hours of sensational scenery and ocean-fresh air. Departing Wellington, your ship will ferry you across the Cook Strait, past the beautiful beaches, bays, and coves of the Marlborough Sounds to the historic port town of Picton.
From here, the Pacific Coast Road to Christchurch presents one of New Zealand's most dramatic drives with breathtaking mountains on one side and a wild pounding ocean on the other. Overnight: Christchurch
Day 7
Christchurch - Dunedin
The road to Dunedin is lined with breathtaking beaches and fascinating geology.
Dunedin and its surroundings are a vibrant mix of heritage and wildlife. Set amidst a magical landscape edged by the sea, Dunedin City has the finest examples of Victorian and Edwardian architecture in the Southern Hemisphere. Beyond the city, the Otago Peninsula boasts an array of native wildlife with penguins, albatross, seals, and sea lions. Overnight: Dunedin
Day 8
Dunedin - Queenstown
Today’s journey takes you through Central Otago, a powerful landscape with weathered ancient mountains and fast-flowing rivers.
Magnificent vistas and majestic mountains dominate this compact alpine resort town and with such an expansive natural physical environment it is not surprising that Queenstown has been described as the Adventure Capital of the World.
Day 9
Queenstown
Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s most exciting destinations. It is a hub of adventure surrounded by famous landscapes, renowned vineyards, and gold mining history. Today is a free day to add some of the endless optional activities on offer. Overnight: Queenstown
Day 10
Queenstown - Glaciers
Today’s scenic journey takes you to the West Coast, a wild and untamed place known for its rivers, rainforests, glaciers, and geological treasures. Here, mighty rivers of solid white ice, relics of the world’s last ice age, tumble down the rocky valleys. Overnight: Glacier Country
Please note admission to the Glacier Hot Pools is included for self-drive travelers only but may be added to your bucket list (additional cost will apply) if you are on a seat-in-coach tour.
Day 11
Glaciers - Christchurch
The coastal road north offers beautiful rivers, unique rail bridges and great views of the wild west coast. After travelling through the historic town of Hokitika, self-drive travellers head eastwards, through the spectacular scenery of Arthurs Pass National Park, to Christchurch. Seat-in-coach travellers continue to Greymouth, to take the journey across to Christchurch, by train.
Christchurch is New Zealand's largest South Island city. Set on the expansive Canterbury Plains between the Pacific Ocean and the mighty snow-capped Southern Alps it is a vibrant, ever-changing city, its parks and gardens interwoven by the meandering Avon River. Overnight: Christchurch
Day 12
Depart Christchurch
Arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or return of your rental car.
Package Includes
- 11 nights hotel accommodation in hotel.
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel.
- Sighseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
- All tours and excursions are on SIC basis.
- English speaking tour guide.
Package Excludes
- International air ticket, domestic ticket if any, airport taxes, and Visa charges.Â
- TCS and GST are not included in the above cost and will be charged on the final amount.Â
- Meals other than those specified (if any).Â
- Lunches, dinners, and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary.
- Mandatory tipping to guide/ driver per person per day, if not mentioned in the itinerary, has to be paid.Â
- City taxes/resort fees to be paid at the hotel.Â
- Cost of foreign exchange for personal use.Â
- Cost of PCR Test is not included & any medical examination will be treated as actualÂ
- Any items or services not specified in the itinerary INCLUSIONS head.Â
- Personal charges such as laundry, phone calls, SIM cards, or room service
- Early check-in or late check-out from hotels (unless otherwise specified).
- Additional sightseeing, activities, and experiences outside of your itinerary.
- Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees.
- Passport fees, immunization costs, and local departure taxes (when applicable).
- Visa and Insurances charges.
Package Information
- Surcharges applicable for travel during peak season/block out dates/trade fairs/festivals/events.
- Compulsory High Season surcharges and Gala Dinner charges are applicable to festive seasons and long weekends.
- The prevailing Rate of Exchange of the day of payment will be applicable.
- Kindly note that the drivers are not guides until and unless it is mentioned in the itinerary.Â
- Confirmation of Hotels and other services is subject to availability
- Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability. Itineraries are subject to change.
- Standard check-in time into the hotel is 1500 Hrs and check out at 1100 Hrs.
- Most hotels in Europe are not air-conditioned.
- At this point of time, no services are confirmed and the same is subject to availability.
- The above price is based on a minimum of 2 Passengers travelling together.
- The maximum number of persons (adult/child) allowed per room depends upon hotel policy.
- The price for single occupancy is only valid if:
     – 2 adults traveling together and occupying two separate rooms.
     – Traveling as a third adult in the party occupying a separate room
- The above price is not valid for travel during peak season/block out dates/trade fairs/festivals/events.
- Midnight surcharges apply for transfers between 2200 hrs – 0700 hrs.
- WIFI, Tea / Coffee making facility, etc. in the rooms cannot be guaranteed. (Supplement charges may apply for such services)
- Meals other than those specified (if any).
