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New Zealand
Independent
Bus and Self-drive Tours / Escorted Tours for
18-35 year olds
Classic Escorted Tours / Camping
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Alpine Delights 9 Days, 8 Nights
A delightfully picturesque journey with spectacular Alpine scenery along the way. You’ll visit the ever popular glaciers, travel through lush beech rain forest, spectacular gorges and river valleys before heading onto the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua.
Highlights:
Spectacular Milford Sound cruise
3 nights in exciting Queenstown
Opportunity to visit famous FranzJosef Glacier
TranzAlpine scenic rail journey (Seat-in-Coach only)
2 nights in geothermal Rotorua
Day 1 - Arrive Christchurch
Welcome to Christchurch, the ‘Garden City’.
Day 2 - Christchurch/ Aoraki - Mount Cook/
Queenstown
(369 miles) (optional meal plans begin today) Travel across the Canterbury
Plains to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. We suggest a scenic flight
over spectacular alpine scenery. Continue to Queenstown.
Day 3 - Milford Sound Day Excursion
Travel along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau, gateway to the Fiordland
National Park. Upon arrival in Milford, join your Milford Sound Red Boat
Cruise for an unforgettable experience. Return to Queenstown.
Day 4 - Queenstown
A free day to enjoy the many leisure pursuits on offer.
Day 5 - Queenstown/ Franz Josef
(251 miles) Enjoy rugged West Coast scenery as you travel through the
Haast Pass and on to Franz Josef. We suggest an optional scenic glacier
flight to enjoy the scenery.
Day 6 - Franz Josef/ Tranzalpine Train/
Christchurch
(249 miles) Travel to Greymouth and board the scenic TranzAlpine train
(Seat-in-Coach only). The journey is famous for its spectacular mountain
scenery as it traverses the Southern Alps and across to Christchurch.
Day 7 - Christchurch/ Rotorua (airfare
not included)
Fly to Rotorua, New Zealand’s thermal wonderland. On arrival you
will be met and transferred to your hotel. We suggest an optional visit
to the Polynesian Spa for a relaxing soak.
Day 8 - Rotorua Sightseeing (dinner included)
Experience the many varied sights that Rotorua has to offer. Visit Te
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. Learn about traditional Maori crafts at
the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute, before traveling to Rainbow Springs
and Rainbow Farm Show. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. This evening enjoy
a unique Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert.
Day 9 - Rotorua/ Waitomo/Auckland
(226 miles) (lunch included) Travel north to the fascinating Waitomo Caves,
where you will enjoy lunch. Afterwards, enjoy a guided tour of the famous
Glowworm Grotto. Continue on to downtown Auckland.
This tour can be taken in a reverse direction, starting from Auckland and concluding in Christchurch.
Daily Departures
Prices: US$ Per Person, Twinshare
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standard
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quality
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superior
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Bus Touring
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| room only |
$1551
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$1649
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$1792
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| with breakfast included |
$1726
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$1845
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$2009
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| single supplement |
$518
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$609
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$747
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Self Drive Car Rental
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| roon only |
$1358
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$1456
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$1589
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| with breakfast included |
$1533
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$1649 |
$1799
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| single supplement |
$963
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$1061
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$1190
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| low season discount for rental |
7%
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6%
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6%
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Room Only $1358 $1456
$1589
Including Breakfast $1533 $1649 $1799
Single Supplement $963 $1061 $1190
Low Season Discount 7% 6% 6%