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Alpine Explorer
(Tour Code : T25)
Christchurch - Mt Cook - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown - Glaciers -
Christchurch
Five Day Tour.
Details
Milford Sound cruise- Mt Cook National Park - Skyline Gondola and Kiwi Magic Movie - TranzAlpine train
DEPARTS: Reporting time 8:00 am Departs 8:20 am Daily
Report to 123 Worcester Street.
DAY 1: Christchurch - Mt. Cook - Queenstown
Cross the Canterbury Plains, over Burkes Pass to Lakes Tekapo, home of the Church of
the Good Shepperd. Travel through the Kawarau Gorge and past Cromwell to climb up
and over the Lindis Pass. The Mackenzie Country lies before you as you head towards
Mt Cook village in the heart of the Southern Alps. You have a brief stop here for
optional flight seeing or lunch(not included). Follow the Southern Alos down through
the Lindis Pass and Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown, where you will stay three nights.
DAY 2: Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown
An early start takes you alongside the lake to Kingston, then on to Mossburn and Lake Te
Anau. Travel through the Fiordland National Park, passing the Mirror Lakes, the
Chasm, the Homer Tunnel and the Cleddau Chasm. A cruise on Milford Sound
beneath lofty Mitre Peak, waterfalls and out to the mouth of the Tasman Sea is included.
Then you climb out of Milford Sound to return to Queenstown by evening.
DAY 3: At Queenstown
Today is completely at your leisure in this alpine playground - we have included the
Skyline gondola and the Kiwi Magic movie in your tour. There are dozens of optional
activities as well, from thrilling jet boat rides to leisurely lake cruises, 4WD safaris,
bungy jumping.
Day 4: Queenstown - Glaciers
Travel to Cromwell and on through the southern lakes district to the Haast Pass. As
you travel into the remote Westland region, you may like to take a jet boat
ride(optional). Dense rainforest contrasts with rugged coastal vistas as you
travel north towards the glaciers. A shuttle will take you to the viewing
platform to see one of these massive rivers of ice. Overnight at Fox
or Franz Josef Glacier.
DAY 5: Glaciers - Christchurch
Travel north past Hokitika, where you can see jade carvers at work, to Greymouth.
Here you board the renowned Tranz Alpine train and travel through the lengthy
Otira Tunnel, over Arthurs Pass and across the Canterbury Plains to
Christchurch. Tour ends on arrival at approximately 6.05pm.
Tour Costs
| Cost Per Person | Share Twin | Single | Triple | Breakfast option | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | $1,169.00 | $1,529.00 | $1,099.00 | $108.00 | |||
| Silver | $1,319.00 | $1,859.00 | $1,269.00 | $128.00 | |||
| Gold | $1,449.00 | $2,039.00 | $1,369.00 | $144.00 |
Farmstay Option
| Replace a night in Rotorua or Dunedin with a night in a rural environment. Enjoy dinner and breakfast with your host family and experience a country lifestyle. Triple share may not be available- on request only. (All prices in NZ Dollars) | |||
| Cost Per Person | Standard | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Share Twin | $76.00 | ||
Meeting and Departure Services
| For overseas visitors, our representative will meet you at the airport, take you to your pretour hotel, give you your tour documents and, next morning transfer you to your coach or train. (or visa versa on departure) Costs including accommodation. (All prices in NZ Dollars) | ||||||
| Cost Per Person | Bronze | Silver | Gold | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AUCKLAND |
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| Share Twin Single Triple |
$139.00 $259.00 $129.00 |
$159.00 $289.00 $139.00 |
$179.00 $329.00 $159.00 |
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WELLINGTON |
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| Share Twin Single Triple |
$129.00 $229.00 $109.00 |
$149.00 $249.00 $129.00 |
$189.00 $339.00 $159.00 |
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CHRISTCHURCH |
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| Share Twin Single Triple |
$129.00 $199.00 $109.00 |
$149.00 $259.00 $129.00 |
$159.00 $279.00 $149.00 |
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Additional nights available an any destination
Add an extra night at a competitive rate - To extend your tour, advise your consultant at the time of booking. Popular destinations for additional nights are Auckland, Christchurch, Glaciers, Wellington, Rotorua and Dunedin. We also recommend that travellers spend extra nights before and after a tour to explore the gateway cities, as each has its own unique attractions - just ask.
