South Island Discovery - 10 days
- Best price guaranteed
- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Sightseeing tour
- Young Adults
- Customizable
- 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-44218
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Carbonneutral
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- Operated in English
- Christchurch – Explore the city with included punting and a delightful ride on a heritage tram
- Tranz-Alpine Rail Journey - Cross the Southern Alps on this famous rail journey, taking in some of the South Island's fastest scenery
- Wanaka - Choose from an ecological tour to a serene island on Lake Wanaka or a 4X4 excursion into the surrounding countryside
- Te Anau - Stay 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!
- Queenstown – End your adventure in this city on the picturesque Lake Wakatipu
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This 10-day tour beginning and ending in Christchurch explores the beauty of New Zealand's South Island. Discover the cities of Christchurch and Queenstown, ride the iconic Tranz-Alpine railway to Greymouth and explore the historic gold rush village of Arrowtown. Escape to the countryside for an optional helicopter ride over Fox Glacier, to explore Mt. Aspiring National Park and marvel at Mt. Cook in addition to cruising the clear waters of Milford Sound, keeping your eyes peeled for dolphins!
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Day: 1 Christchurch
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Day: 2 Christchurch
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Day: 3 Fox Glacier
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Day: 4 Wanaka
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Day: 5 Wanaka
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Day: 6 Te Anau
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Day: 7 Queenstown
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Day: 8 Queenstown
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Day: 9 Twizel
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Day: 10 Christchurch
- 9 nights 4 star hotels
- 9 breakfasts & 1 lunch
- Milford Sound cruise & lunch
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and day 10
- All relevant transfers and transportation in modern air-conditioned vehicle
- Escorted by an expert local guide/driver with specialist local guides at some sites
- Local eco-guided tour or an authentic 4WD adventure at Wanaka
- Tranz-Alpine rail journey from Christchurch - Greymouth
- Christchurch Edwardian punt & heritage tram experience
- Tour historic gold rush village of Arrowtown
- Note: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go.
- 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.
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
- Protected Travel within your own bubble.
- Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
- Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
- Earn USD 166+ in travel credits.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this South Island Discovery - 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.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 12 September 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 12 September 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 InsuranceSouth Island Discovery - 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.
VisaFor this South Island Discovery - 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 TravelersA 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.
This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented on this trip. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and during transport.
- Solo travelers are required to purchase a single room for your personal use.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days before the departure date.