South Island Explorer - 12 days

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 12 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 18-80 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-44217
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Auckland, New Zealand/ Christchurch, New Zealand
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Auckland - Enjoy the view from Bastion Point, visit Auckland Museum and the waterfront on a guided city tour
  • Rotorua - Visit the Te Puia geothermal site and a Kiwi conservation project, plus experience a Te Pa Tu Maori cultural evening
  • Redwood Forest - Cross a series of suspension bridges and elevated walkways to appreciate the towering redwood trees which are more than 100 years old
  • Christchurch – See the city with an included punting experience and a ride on a restored 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
  • Milford Sound - Pass through incredible Fiordland National Park and enjoy a cruise on Milford Sound - look out for dolphins!
  • Lake Tekapo – See a tiny church set against a majestic backdrop, one of New Zealand’s most photographed spots
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The trip "South Island Explorer - 12 Days" starts from Auckland and ends in Christchurch. It is an explorer tour that takes 12 days taking you through Auckland and Christchurch in New Zealand. "South Island Explorer - 12 Days" is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Beginning in Auckland, this 12-day tour travels from North to South Island and takes in a diverse mix of New Zealand's natural beauty and fascinating culture. Experience a traditional Maori Te Pa Tu celebration before visiting the active geothermal site and indigenous centre of Te Puia. Ride the famous Tranz-Alpine Railway across the breadth of the picturesque South Island, and cruise the waters of Milford Sound. See mighty Mt. Cook, make traditional pavlova at Lake Tekapo and end your tour in the city of Christchurch.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day: 1 Auckland
  • Day: 2 Auckland
  • Day: 3 Rotorua
  • Day: 4 Christchurch
  • Day: 5 Fox Glacier
  • Day: 6 Wanaka
  • Day: 7 Wanaka
  • Day: 8 Te Anau
  • Day: 9 Queenstown
  • Day: 10 Queenstown
  • Day: 11 Twizel
  • Day: 12 Christchurch
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 11 nights 4 star hotels
Meals
  • 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 1 dinner
  • Milford Sound cruise & lunch
Transport
  • Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and day 12
  • 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
  • Economy class flight from Rotorua - Christchurch
  • Christchurch Edwardian punt & heritage tram experience
  • Tranz-Alpine rail journey from Christchurch - Greymouth
  • Touring of Auckland & Rotorua
  • Te Pa Tu Maori experience
  • Te Puia & Arrowtown visit
  • Morning tea at a local home on the shores of Lake Tekapo
  • 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 Explorer - 12 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 02 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 02 July 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 Explorer - 12 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 Explorer - 12 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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