New Zealand Express - 10 days

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duration 10 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 18-80 yrs
max group size 16
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-44214
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Auckland, New Zealand
Ends Christchurch, New Zealand

HIGHLIGHTS

Auckland – See the highlights of the City of Sails, taking in the lively waterfront, Sky Tower, peaceful bays and some of Auckland’s most expensive real estate
Rotorua – Visit the Te Puia geothermal site and a Kiwi conservation project, plus experience a Te Pa Tu Maori cultural evening
Queenstown – Spend a free day here exploring as you please, with optional zip-lining, rafting, or a 4X4 safari
Te Anau – Spend a night beside the largest lake on the South Island and the gateway to Fiordland National Park
Milford Sound – Pass through incredible Fiordland National Park and enjoy a cruise on Milford Sound - look out for dolphins!
Christchurch – End your adventure in the city, with an included punting experience and a farewell group dinner
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The trip "New Zealand Express - 10 Days" starts from Auckland and ends in Christchurch. It is a sightseeing tour that takes 10 days taking you through Te Anau, Queenstown, Rotorua and 3 other destinations in New Zealand. "New Zealand Express - 10 Days" is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Discover the main highlights of New Zealand in 10 memorable days on this express group tour travelling from Auckland to Christchurch. Enjoy a traditional Maori welcome and discover the geothermal site of Te Puia in Rotorua. Fly south to Queenstown for free time in this alpine resort, and enjoy the views of Te Anau lake. Cruise spectacular Milford Sound, see New Zealand's tallest peak in Mount Cook and finish your adventure in Christchurch with guided sightseeing and a farewell dinner.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day: 1 Auckland
Day: 2 Rotorua
Day: 3 Queenstown
Day: 4 Te Anau lake
Day: 5 Cruising Milford Sound
Day: 6 Queenstown
Day: 7 Twizel
Day: 8 Christchurch
Day: 9 Christchurch
Day: 10 Christchurch

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

9 nights 4 star hotels

Meals

9 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners
Milford Sound cruise & lunch

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and day 10
All relevant transfers and transportation in modern air-conditioned vehicle

Guide

Escorted by an expert local guide/driver with specialist local guides at some sites

Others

Economy class flight from Rotorua - Queenstown
Touring of Auckland, Rotorua & Christchurch
Te Pa Tu Maori experience
Te Puia & Lake Terawera visit
Morning tea at a local home on the shores of Lake Tekapo
Christchurch Edwardian punt & heritage tram experience
Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

International flights and visas
Items of a personal nature (telephone calls, laundry, travel insurance etc)
Optional activities
Tip for your tour guide driver. We recommend you allow $4 - 7 USD per day per traveller. Tipping your tour guide is an entirely personal gesture.

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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this New Zealand Express - 10 days tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 10 November 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 10 November 2024, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

New Zealand Express - 10 days tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this New Zealand Express - 10 days tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

AGE REQUIREMENT

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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