Southern Highlights

  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
  • duration 10 days
  • tour type Group Request as private
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 20
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-40741
  • 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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TOUR OVERVIEW
The "Southern Highlights" trip starts from and ends in Christchurch. It is an explorer tour that takes 10 days taking you through Queenstown, Te Anau and Mt. Cook in New Zealand. "Southern Highlights" is a guided group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Spend ten magical days discovering why New Zealand’s spectacular South Island is known as one of the most pristine places on earth.

From wild sweeping landscapes to fine wine and charming hospitality, this part of the world is a joy to explore. Christchurch will amaze and inspire and Aoraki Mount Cook World Heritage-listed Park is simply breathtaking.
You’ll find that the TranzAlpine is the trip of a lifetime, and there are no words to describe the wonder you’ll feel when you first set eyes upon the mighty Franz Josef Glacier. Experience the spectacular Fiordland National Park where towering cliffs and crystal waterfalls will leave you awestruck, before exploring Queenstown.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1 : Christchurch
  • Day 2 : Christchurch
  • Day 3 : Christchurch > Franz Josef
  • Day 4 : Franz Josef > Queenstown
  • Day 5 : Queenstown
  • Day 6 : Queenstown >Te Anau
  • Day 7 : Te Anau
  • Day 8 : Te Anau > Mount Cook
  • Day 9 : Mount Cook > Christchurch
  • Day 10 : Christchurch
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • 15 meals – 9 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) and 5 dinners (D)
Transport
  • Return airport transfers
Guide
  • Expert Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides
Others
  • Fully escorted smaller group land journey
  • 1 exclusive Scenic Enrich experience
  • Your choice of 13 Scenic Freechoice activities and dining
  • 1 Scenic Sunset Drinks event
  • 2 memorable Scenic Special Stays
  • All tipping and gratuities
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 Southern Highlights tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
This tour has not received any customer reviews yet. However, you can expect a good tour as it is run by a trusted travel specialist who has received 2 reviews for other tours with an average 5.0 rating.
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.
Request a private and/or personalized departure To design a private tour, we'll ask you some more information in the following steps.
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GOOD TO KNOW
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Southern Highlights tour. You can cancel the tour up to 90 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 89 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 17 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 17 July 2024, a deposit of 500 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 89 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Southern Highlights 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 Southern Highlights 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 trip adheres to the highest standards of hygiene and cleaning protocols on all ships and all tours when operating. Thorough cleaning will be conducted regularly, and hand sanitisers are located throughout the ship to ensure the highest level of personal hygiene whilst on board.
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