Thursday, February 23, 2012
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Glacier & Coastal Wonder
 Daily Departure - 8 Days / 7 Nights

Weather in Christchurch, New Zealand


 Includes:                                                            • Milford Sound                                                    • Mt Cook National Park                                        • Adventure Capital Queenstown                            • Tranz Alpine Train (Seat in Coach only)

CloudyCloudy 16 oC
Humidity: 94%
Wind: SW at 1 mph

TOUR ITINERARY


DAY 1 - ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH

On arrival in Christchurch, ‘The Garden City’, seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative and  privately transferred to your hotel. Self drive passengers will collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel.

DAY 2 - CHRISTCHURCH - DUNEDIN

Today Seat in Coach passengers travel south bound cross the Canterbury Plains and past Timaru then through the historic Victorian precinct of Oamaru and the Waitaki Valley to reach the Scottish influenced city of Dunedin. Self drive passengers can also take a detour to Mt Cook via Lake Tekapo and the ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ to make it a full day trip.  (B)

DAY 3 - DUNEDIN - QUEENSTOWN

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Dunedin city this morning. Travel to Queenstown this afternoon. For seat in coach  passengers, this will start with a train journey through the Taieri Gorge to Pukerangi, then continue by coach following old gold-mining trails. (B)

DAY 4 - MILFORD SOUND

Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the breath taking man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Return to Queenstown. (B)

DAY 5 - QUEENSTOWN

A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating,  white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)

DAY 6 - QUEENSTOWN - GLACIER REGION

Travel along the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the Haast Pass. Continue up the West Coast past  spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. (B)

DAY 7 - GLACIER REGION - CHRISTCHURCH

Travel north to Grey mouth today and board the Tranz Alpine train (seat in coach passengers only). Ascend  through lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthur’s Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps. Travel over the Canterbury Plains to reach ‘the garden city’ of Christchurch.(B)

DAY 8 - DEPARTURE DAY

Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. We trust you enjoyed your Vacation! (B)

* Accommodation at the level chosen, subject to availability at time of reservation
    * Meals as specified in the itinerary
    * Sightseeing entry fees as specified in the itinerary
    * Arrival documents
    * 15% Goods and Services Tax

For Seat In Coach Passengers:

    * Meet and Greet and arrival transfer by private vehicle
    * Remainder of transportation by seat in coach with English speaking driver/guide

For Self Drive Passengers:

    * Transport by self drive rental vehicle including unlimited kms
    * Standard motor vehicle insurance and applicable vehicle pickup fees
    * Any additional drivers added to the policy on collection of the vehicle

* International or domestic airfares
    * Airport departure taxes (if applicable)
    * Any items or services not specified in the itinerary above
    * Pre-registration or late check-out of rooms
    * Gratuities
    * Personal items

Self Drive:

    * Refundable rental insurance bond
    * Optional extra insurances to reduce your vehicle excess
    * Fuel charges

1 May 2011 - 30 Sep 2011
SEAT IN COACH
Rooms Standard Superior First Class
Single $2,308 $2,463 $2,784
Twin $1,704 $1,790 $1,963
Triple $1,605 $1,679 $1,826
SELF DRIVE
Standard Superior First Class
PAX SGL TWN TRP SGL TWN TRP SGL TWN TRP
GROUP B COMPACT
1 $1,917 $2,072 $2,393
2 $1,680 $1,096 $1,835 $1,182 $2,156 $1,355
3 $1,601 $1,017 $918 $1,755 $1,103 $992 $2,077 $1,276 $1,139
GROUP C INTERMEDIATE
1 $1,974 $2,129 $2,450
2 $1,709 $1,124 $1,863 $1,211 $2,185 $1,384
3 $1,620 $1,036 $937 $1,775 $1,122 $1,011 $2,096 $1,295 $1,158
4 $1,576 $992 $893 $1,730 $1,078 $967 $2,052 $1,251 $1,114
GROUP D - FULL SIZE
1 $2,054 $2,209 $2,530
2 $1,749 $1,164 $1,903 $1,251 $2,225 $1,424
3 $1,647 $1,062 $964 $1,801 $1,149 $1,038 $2,,123 $1,322 $1,185
4 $1,596 $1,012 $913 $1,750 $1,098 $987 $2,072 $1,271 $1,134
GROUP P - MINI VAN
4 $1,699 $1,114 $1,016 $1,853 $1,201 $1,090 $2,175 $1,374 $1,237
5 $1,648 $1,063 $965 $1,805 $1,150 $1,039 $2,124 $1,323 $1,186
6 $1,613 $1,029 $930 $1,768 $1,116 $1,005 $2,090 $1,289 $1,152
7 $1,589 $1,005 $906 $1,744 $1,091 $980 $1,065 $1,264 $1,127

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