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KIWI HIGHLIGHTS: 10-DAY ADVENTURE TOUR OF NEW ZEALAND (AIRFARE INCLUDED)
EXPLORE NEW ZEALAND'S TOP ATTRACTIONS: A 10-DAY ADVENTURE TOUR
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of New Zealand with our meticulously crafted 10-day adventure tour. Witness the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound's dramatic fjords and explore the geothermal wonders of Rotorua. Dive into the vibrant culture of Auckland and immerse yourself in the adrenaline-pumping activities of Queenstown. This tour promises a perfect blend of iconic landmarks, natural marvels, and cultural experiences, ensuring an immersive and unforgettable exploration of New Zealand's diverse and captivating landscapes.
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Start Location: Auckland
End Location: Queenstown
TOP HIGHLIGHTS
- Auckland Sky Tower
- Auckland city tour
- Guided tour Auckland to Rotorua
- Waitomo glow worm caves
- Guided tour of Rotorua
- Te Puia Thermal Reserve
- Rainbow Springs
- Skyline gondola ride with lunch
- City tour of Christchurch
- Guided tour Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook
- Queenstown highlights tour, Walter Peak evening dinner with cruise
- Milford Sound guided tour & cruise
SAMPLE ITINERARY (CUSTOMIZABLE)
Day 1: Arrive Auckland
Upon arrival in Auckland you will be transferred to your downtown accommodation. New Zealand's largest city, blending harbour islands, Polynesian culture and a vibrant city centre, Auckland has been ranked amongst top in the world as a lifestyle city.
Overnight: Auckland
Day 2: Auckland Sightseeing
Experience the best of Auckland today visiting the highlights the inner city offers before heading out to the untamed coastline of the rugged West Coast with deep black beaches and subtropical rainforests. Travel to the Arataki Centre perched high on the ridge of the Waitakere Ranges and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean.
Overnight: Auckland
Day 3: Auckland - Waitomo Caves - Rotorua
Travel south through the rich farmland of the Waikato on to Waitomo. After lunch (included) begin your guided tour through the long galleries and lofty chambers of the caves. Your tour continues with a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto, illuminated by thousands of tiny lights from the glowworms suspended from the cave ceiling. Continue onto Rotorua.
Overnight: Rotorua
Day 4: Rotorua Sightseeing
Enjoy a half day sightseeing tour of Rotorua's top attractions including a visit to Te Puia and the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute where you can view mighty geysers and boiling mud pools. Visit Rainbow Springs, a unique showcase of New Zealand's flora and fauna. Experience the Agrodome Sheep Show. Ride the Skyline Gondola ride to the top of Mt Ngongotaha, buffet lunch is included. This evening see warriors in traditional dress paddle an ancient warrior canoe (waka) down the Wai-o-whiro stream as you experience a traditional Maori Hangi (feast).
Overnight: Rotorua
Meals: Lunch
Day 5: Rotorua - Christchurch(flight not included)
With a transfer to the airport you will leave the North Island today and fly south to Christurch.
This afternoon enjoy a tour that covers the central city highlights. The tour includes several parks and gardens including Mona Vale Gardens and Hagley Park. Your tour then moves on to Riccarton House, Riccarton Bush, and the University of Canterbury. Continue to the Sign of the Takahe, an historic building providing spectacular views over the city, Canterbury Plains and to the Southern Alps. Your tour concludes with a drop off in the central city or a return to the original pickup points.
Overnight: Christchurch
Day 6: Christchurch - Mt Cook - Queenstown
Your tour today takes you from Christchurch, through diverse farmland to Lake Tekapo, where you can view the solitary Church of the Good Shepherd. Your tour continues along the Tasman River before arriving at the location of New Zealand's tallest mountain Aoraki / Mount Cook. There is time to experience an optional scenic helicopter or ski plane flight (weather permitting) before departing for New Zealand's Adventure Capital, Queenstown.
Overnight: Queenstown
Day 7: Queenstown Sightseeing
Today you will be collected from your hotel by Limousine South for your Queenstown Highlights tour. Enjoy Queenstown's diverse attractions with your friendly, knowledgeable local guide. You will be captivated by the amazing views over Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables mountain range. Watch the fearless jumpers hurl themselves off AJ Hackett's original Bungy Bridge while learning about the history and excitement of bungy jumping. Enjoy a wine tasting tour at Gibbston Valley Winery savouring the flavours of fine local wines. You will also see where key scenes from Lord of the Rings were shot and re-live the 1860s gold rush at beautiful Arrowtown, where remnants of that fascinating era merge with modern, speciality shopping, before being dropped back off to your accommodation.
Overnight: Queenstown
Day 8: Milford Sound Tour & Cruise
Today you will travel on an unforgettable journey from Queenstown into Milford Sound. Located within the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, this region is rich with dense rainforest, lakes and waterfalls cascading from rugged mountain peaks. Board your vessel for a spectacular cruise on New Zealand's most famous waterway, return by coach to Queenstown.
Overnight: Queenstown
Meals: Dinner
Day 9: Queenstown at leisure
Explore Queenstown at your pace.
Overnight: Queenstown
Day 10: Package ends
Your departure transfer will take you back to the airport where you will say, "Goodbye" to New Zealand.
DATES & PRICES
Availability:
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ACCOMMODATION
START PLACE
END PLACE
PRICE FROM
Moderate Accommodation (Airfare included from Vancouver or Los Angeles)
Auckland
Queenstown
$2,490 USD
Superior Accommodation (Airfare included from Vancouver or Los Angeles)
Auckland
Queenstown
$2,830 USD
Deluxe Accommodation (Airfare included from Vancouver or Los Angeles)
Auckland
Queenstown
$3,430 USD
All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.
This itinerary is an independent package, it can be adjusted to suit your travel interests, time frame and budget. Please do not hesitate to call one of our travel specialists for a customized package.
This itinerary is an independent package, it can be adjusted to suit your travel interests, time frame and budget. Please do not hesitate to call one of our travel specialists for a customized package.
Applicable taxes vary depending on travel destination and are not included. Please ask your sales agent what extra taxes will be payable for your tour.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 9 nights of accommodation
- Airport transfers throughout
- Sightseeing and attractions as listed
EXCLUSIONS
- Rotorua to Christchurch Flight
- Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
- Taxes as applicable
- Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
- Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
- Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
- Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
Why Take A Custom Tour?
Private & Customizable
You can see what you want, when you want, how you want. A trip that's perfectly timed and well organized.
Unique Experience
Experiences that help you take in the region in a different way. Can combine your trip with our group tours. Advice to help you get the most out of your trip.
Freedom to Explore
Time to enjoy and take in each place. Add days in places you want to explore. Do only the activities you want to do.
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Custom Trip Plans
You can see what you want, when you want, how you want.
Unique Experiences
Experiences that help you take in the region in a different way.
Freedom To Explore
Time to take in each place with only the tours you want to do.
Booking & Flight Questions
Do you arrange airport transfers?
Yes! We can certainly assist with booking airport transfers for you! Some tours have airport transfers included already. Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Yes! We can certainly assist with booking additional nights of accommodation for you before and/or after your fully escorted tour! Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Can you assist with booking flights?
Yes! We can certainly assist with booking your flights for you! We do not recommend you book any flights until you receive your booking confirmation directly from Anderson Vacations Tours, as some tours are not pre-guaranteed. Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Is it possible to book a triple share accommodation?
Yes, it is possible to book triple share accommodations on select trips. Please inquire about this option, as pricing may also vary and it will be subject to availability.
Can we book this tour with our exclusive group?
Anderson Vacations Tours can work with private groups to customize a tour to your needs. Please inquire for further information and pricing.
Tour Questions
What is the average age of passengers for this tour?
Our tours are suitable for all age demographics. The average age of travelers is typically 45+
I am a solo traveler. Is there a single surcharge?
There are options for single travelers to join most tours. Solo Travelers can choose to pay the single supplement and have their own room throughout the tour. For those willing to share, we also have a Twin Share option that is offered for the majority of our tours. This means you will be sharing the hotel rooms with another single, same gender traveller who also books the Twin Share option. If this is the case, there will be no single supplement charged to either of you. If we are unable to match you with another Twin Share traveler, there may be a single surcharge applied to cover the full cost of the rooms on some of our longer tours. Please enquire before finalizing your booking for full details.
How physically demanding is this tour? Are you able to accommodate people with mobility restrictions/limitations?
This tour has a low level of physical demand, although there may be some activities or sightseeing tours that require walking short distances. Please inquire if you have any mobility restrictions before completing your booking to ensure this tour is right for you.
How much luggage should I bring?
Each passenger may bring one large suitcase and one carry-on bag. The weight limit for this suitcase is 32 kilograms/60 pounds. Baggage handling is provided at the hotels in our tour packages. Please advise our reservations staff if you will be bringing additional items such as a cane, walker or wheelchair. You may also bring one small soft-sided carry-on bag, which should easily fit into the overhead shelf of the coach. Each person is responsible for his/her own carryon luggage. Remember to check your airline baggage restrictions if you are flying, as they may differ from Anderson Vacations Tours guidelines.
What is your recommended spending amount for non-included meals?
The suggested allowance for non-included meals is $40.00 — $60.00 CAD per day (includes tipping).
Can you accommodate passengers with dietary restrictions (food allergies, vegan, vegetarian etc.)?
Yes! There are many meals included on our fully escorted tours. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions at the time of booking so we can ensure there are alternative meal choices and arrangements made for you.
Are gratuities included in the tour cost?
For your convenience, gratuities for local guides and meals stated on the itinerary are included in the price of the tour. For meals not included in your tour package please remember that it is customary to tip your server 15-20% in North America. Gratuities for your Motorcoach Driver and Tour Director are left to your discretion. We recommend $4.00 - $5.00 CAD per person, per day for your Motorcoach Driver and $6.00 - $7.00 CAD per person, per day for your Tour Director. if you can't find your
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Kiwi Highlights: 10-Day Adventure Tour of New Zealand (Airfare Included)
10 days
Created On: 30 Apr 2024
Highlights
- Auckland Sky Tower
- Auckland city tour
- Guided tour Auckland to Rotorua
- Waitomo glow worm caves
- Guided tour of Rotorua
- Te Puia Thermal Reserve
- Rainbow Springs
- Skyline gondola ride with lunch
- City tour of Christchurch
- Guided tour Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook
- Queenstown highlights tour, Walter Peak evening dinner with cruise
- Milford Sound guided tour & cruise
Inclusions
- 9 nights of accommodation
- Airport transfers throughout
- Sightseeing and attractions as listed
Exclusions
- Rotorua to Christchurch Flight
- Airfare unless specified as included within the itinerary
- Taxes as applicable
- Gratuities for Local Guides, Tour Managers, and/or Bus Drivers
- Meals not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
- Travel Insurance and Cancellation Protection (strongly recommended, ask us for a quote!)
- Items (attractions and sightseeing & entrance fees) not listed as included in the itinerary
Dates & Prices
ACCOMODATION
START PLACE
END PLACE
PRICE FROM
Moderate Accommodation (Airfare included from Vancouver or Los Angeles)
Auckland
Queenstown
$2,490 USD
Superior Accommodation (Airfare included from Vancouver or Los Angeles)
Auckland
Queenstown
$2,830 USD
Deluxe Accommodation (Airfare included from Vancouver or Los Angeles)
Auckland
Queenstown
$3,430 USD
All prices are per person based on double occupancy and subject to local taxes - GST, PST or HST.
* This itinerary is an independent package, it can be adjusted to suit your travel interests, time frame and budget. Please do not hesitate to call one of our travel specialists for a customized package.
* This itinerary is an independent package, it can be adjusted to suit your travel interests, time frame and budget. Please do not hesitate to call one of our travel specialists for a customized package.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Auckland
Upon arrival in Auckland you will be transferred to your downtown accommodation. New Zealand's largest city, blending harbour islands, Polynesian culture and a vibrant city centre, Auckland has been ranked amongst top in the world as a lifestyle city.
Overnight: Auckland
Day 2: Auckland Sightseeing
Experience the best of Auckland today visiting the highlights the inner city offers before heading out to the untamed coastline of the rugged West Coast with deep black beaches and subtropical rainforests. Travel to the Arataki Centre perched high on the ridge of the Waitakere Ranges and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean.
Overnight: Auckland
Day 3: Auckland - Waitomo Caves - Rotorua
Travel south through the rich farmland of the Waikato on to Waitomo. After lunch (included) begin your guided tour through the long galleries and lofty chambers of the caves. Your tour continues with a boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto, illuminated by thousands of tiny lights from the glowworms suspended from the cave ceiling. Continue onto Rotorua.
Overnight: Rotorua
Day 4: Rotorua Sightseeing
Enjoy a half day sightseeing tour of Rotorua's top attractions including a visit to Te Puia and the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute where you can view mighty geysers and boiling mud pools. Visit Rainbow Springs, a unique showcase of New Zealand's flora and fauna. Experience the Agrodome Sheep Show. Ride the Skyline Gondola ride to the top of Mt Ngongotaha, buffet lunch is included. This evening see warriors in traditional dress paddle an ancient warrior canoe (waka) down the Wai-o-whiro stream as you experience a traditional Maori Hangi (feast).
Overnight: Rotorua
Meals: Lunch
Day 5: Rotorua - Christchurch(flight not included)
With a transfer to the airport you will leave the North Island today and fly south to Christurch.
This afternoon enjoy a tour that covers the central city highlights. The tour includes several parks and gardens including Mona Vale Gardens and Hagley Park. Your tour then moves on to Riccarton House, Riccarton Bush, and the University of Canterbury. Continue to the Sign of the Takahe, an historic building providing spectacular views over the city, Canterbury Plains and to the Southern Alps. Your tour concludes with a drop off in the central city or a return to the original pickup points.
Overnight: Christchurch
Day 6: Christchurch - Mt Cook - Queenstown
Your tour today takes you from Christchurch, through diverse farmland to Lake Tekapo, where you can view the solitary Church of the Good Shepherd. Your tour continues along the Tasman River before arriving at the location of New Zealand's tallest mountain Aoraki / Mount Cook. There is time to experience an optional scenic helicopter or ski plane flight (weather permitting) before departing for New Zealand's Adventure Capital, Queenstown.
Overnight: Queenstown
Day 7: Queenstown Sightseeing
Today you will be collected from your hotel by Limousine South for your Queenstown Highlights tour. Enjoy Queenstown's diverse attractions with your friendly, knowledgeable local guide. You will be captivated by the amazing views over Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables mountain range. Watch the fearless jumpers hurl themselves off AJ Hackett's original Bungy Bridge while learning about the history and excitement of bungy jumping. Enjoy a wine tasting tour at Gibbston Valley Winery savouring the flavours of fine local wines. You will also see where key scenes from Lord of the Rings were shot and re-live the 1860s gold rush at beautiful Arrowtown, where remnants of that fascinating era merge with modern, speciality shopping, before being dropped back off to your accommodation.
Overnight: Queenstown
Day 8: Milford Sound Tour & Cruise
Today you will travel on an unforgettable journey from Queenstown into Milford Sound. Located within the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, this region is rich with dense rainforest, lakes and waterfalls cascading from rugged mountain peaks. Board your vessel for a spectacular cruise on New Zealand's most famous waterway, return by coach to Queenstown.
Overnight: Queenstown
Meals: Dinner
Day 9: Queenstown at leisure
Explore Queenstown at your pace.
Overnight: Queenstown
Day 10: Package ends
Your departure transfer will take you back to the airport where you will say, "Goodbye" to New Zealand.
