The Southern Drift

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 12 days
  • tour type Group Request as private
  • age requirement 1-95 yrs
  • max group size 48
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-23176
  • 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
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • TranzAlpine train journey
  • Franz Josef Glacier Valley Guided Walk
  • Haast River Safari
  • Milford Track ½ day guided walk
  • Southern Discoveries Milford Sound Nature Cruise
  • Emerson’s Brewery Tour – Craft Beer
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The "The Southern Drift" tour starts and ends in Christchurch. It is a natural landmarks sightseeing tour that takes 12 days taking you through Franz Josef, Te Anau, Milford Sound and 3 other destinations in New Zealand. "The Southern Drift" is a guided group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Discover New Zealand on this Inspiring Journey through the natural treasures of the South Island. From the still waters of Milford Sound and snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps to the rolling hills of Central Otago, delve into the beauty of landscapes that have remained unchanged for millennia.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch
  • Day 2: Christchurch - Franz Josef
  • Day 3: Franz Josef (Relaxed Start)
  • Day 4: Franz Josef- Arrowtown - Queenstown
  • Day 5: Queenstown at Leisure
  • Day 6: Queenstown at Leisure
  • Day 7: Queenstown - Te Anau - Milford Sound
  • Day 8: Milford Track Walk & Milford Sound Cruise
  • Day 9: Milford Sound - Gore - Dunedin
  • Day 10: Dunedin (Relaxed Start)
  • Day 11: Dunedin - Christchurch
  • Day 12: Farewell from Christchurch
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Mixture of boutique, unique and 5-star hotels
Meals
  • Specialist team of two highly experienced Journey Director and Driver Guide
Guide
  • Local Specialists (Guides)
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to/from Christchurch are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this The Southern Drift tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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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 The Southern Drift tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 May 2024, a deposit of 150 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

The Southern Drift 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 The Southern Drift 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.

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 global standardised protocols have been adopted.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day. Children below 16 who are unable to be vaccinated, will need to provide proof of a verifiable negative test result for COVID-19 taken within 72 hours of this trip departure.
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