South Island Discovery - 10 days

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  • No booking fees
  • 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
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Christchurch, New Zealand
  • Ends Christchurch, New Zealand
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • 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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Start and end in Christchurch, the tour "South Island Discovery - 10 Days" is a guided sightseeing tour that takes 10 days. You will travel through Christchurch in New Zealand. "South Island Discovery - 10 Days" is a small group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

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!
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day: 1 Christchurch
  • Day: 2 Christchurch
  • Day: 3 Fox Glacier
  • Day: 4 Wanaka
  • Day: 5 Wanaka
  • Day: 6 Te Anau
  • Day: 7 Queenstown
  • Day: 8 Queenstown
  • Day: 9 Twizel
  • Day: 10 Christchurch
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 9 nights 4 star hotels
Meals
  • 9 breakfasts & 1 lunch
  • 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
  • Local eco-guided tour or an authentic 4WD adventure at Wanaka
Others
  • 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.
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:
  • 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.
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CANCELLATION

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.

Payment

For 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 Insurance

South 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.

Visa

For 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 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.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

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.
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