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Lakes and Glaciers
 Daily Departure - 7 Days / 6 Nights

Weather in Christchurch, New Zealand

 Includes:                                                            • Glacier Region                                                  • Tranz Alpine Train                                              • Dinner at Mt. Cook                                          • Overnight stay in Mt.Cook National Park              • Lakeside Towns of Wanaka & Queenstown Tekapo

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 - GLACIER REGION

Depart Christchurch on the Tranz Alpine train (seat in coach passengers only) and travel beside the Waimakariri  River, over the Southern Alps and onto the alpine village of Arthur’s Pass before arriving in Greymouth. Travel  south along the rugged West Coast to arrive at the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. (B)

DAY 3 - GLACIER REGION

A full day at leisure to explore this magnificent glacier region. Optional activities include a scenic flight or guided  walk on one of the glaciers. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)

DAY 4 - GLACIER REGION - WANAKA

Travel down the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the Haast Pass,  gateway to the World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue around the shores of Lake Hawea to arrive in Wanaka early afternoon. (B)

DAY 5 - WANAKA - QUEENSTOWN

This morning is free at your leisure – optional activities include Puzzling World and scenic flights or short walks (optional activities not included). This afternoon continue to Queenstown. (B)

DAY 6 - 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 7 - QUEENSTOWN - MT.COOK

Travel south through Central Otago to Twizel before travelling around Lake Pukaki and into Mt Cook National Park. Optional activities at Mt Cook include scenic flights, a glacier boat ride and the Sir Edmund Hillary Centre.  Optional activities not included). Dinner is included at your hotel this evening. (B,D)

DAY 8 - MT.COOK - CHRISTCHURCH

Depart Mt Cook and stop on the shores of Lake Tekapo to visit the ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’. Continue  across the fertile Canterbury Plains to arrive in Christchurch. (B)

DAY 9 - 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 $2,273 $2,491 $3,096
Twin $1,629 $1,738 $2,062
Triple $1,544 $1,649 $1,853
SELF DRIVE
Standard Superior First Class
PAX SGL TWN TRP SGL TWN TRP SGL TWN TRP
GROUP B COMPACT
1 $2,148 $2,367 $2,971
2 $1,874 $1,239 $2,092 $1,348 $2,697 $1,672
3 $1,783 $1,147 $1,063 $2,001 $1,257 $1,168 $1,606 $1,581 $1,371
GROUP C INTERMEDIATE
1 $2,213 $2,431 $3,036
2 $1,906 $1,271 $2,124 $1,381 $2,729 $1,704
3 $1,804 $1,169 $1,085 $2,022 $1,279 $1,189 $1,333 $1,602 $1,393
4 $1,753 $1,118 $1,033 $1,971 $1,227 $1,138 $1,311 $1,551 $1,342
GROUP D - FULL SIZE
1 $2,303 $2,521 $3,126
2 $1,951 $1,316 $2,169 $1,426 $2,774 $1,749
3 $1,834 $1,199 $1,115 $2,052 $1,309 $1,219 $2,657 $1,632 $1,423
4 $1,776 $1,140 $1,056 $1,994 $1,250 $1,161 $2,599 $1,574 $1,364
GROUP P - MINI VAN
4 $1,891 $1,256 $1,172 $2,110 $1,336 $1,277 $2,714 $1,689 $1,480
5 $1,833 $1,198 $1,113 $2,051 $1,307 $1,218 $2,656 $1,631 $1,422
6 $1,794 $1,159 $1,075 $2,012 $1,269 $1,179 $2,617 $1,592 $1,383
7 $1,766 $1,131 $1,047 $1,985 $1,241 $1,152 $2,589 $1,564 $1,355

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