New Zealand: South Island Encompassed

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 16 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 18-39 yrs
max group size 20
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-5121
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Operated in English

Starts Wellington, New Zealand
Ends Wellington, New Zealand

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Explore the trails of Abel Tasman National Park by foot.
Get an adrenaline rush in Queenstown.
Cruise through the remote fjords of Milford Sound.
Explore Franz Josef

Start and end in Wellington, the trip "New Zealand: South Island Encompassed" is a guided photography tour that takes 16 days. You will travel through Abel Tasman National Park, Central Otago District, Westport and 6 other destinations in New Zealand. "New Zealand: South Island Encompassed" is a group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Now's the time to explore New Zealand on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. If you prefer your travel experiences paired with adrenaline-pumping activities, then look no further than the South Island of New Zealand. Action is the common thread throughout this trip across a variety of landscapes — think rainforests, glaciers, and some of the most gorgeous coastline you’ll ever see. This trip is a, um, trip even when you’re not moving; accommodations include a wilderness hostel deep in the rainforest itself. Do people still say rad? Well, this is rad.

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Day 1: Wellington
Day 2: Wellington/Abel Tasman National Park
Day 3: Abel Tasman National Park
Day 4: Abel Tasman National Park/Westport
Day 5: Westport/Franz Josef
Day 6: Franz Josef
Day 7: Franz Josef/Queenstown
Day 8: Queenstown
Day 9: Milford Sound Day Trip/Queenstown
Day 10: Queenstown
Day 11: Queenstown to Tekapo
Day 12: Tekapo
Day 13: Tekapo to Christchurch
Day 14: Christchurch/Kaikoura
Day 15: Kaikoura/Wellington
Day 16: Wellington

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hostels & basic lodges (15 nts, multi-share with 2-10 people).

Meals

15 breakfasts, 4 dinners
Note: Allow USD335-435 for meals not included.

Transport

Private vehicle, boat, ferry, walking.

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Additional Services

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Discover Moment: Franz Josef Your Discover Moment: Queenstown Your Big Night Out Moment: Wellington. Excursion to Abel Tasman National Park. Seal colony visit. Walks in Abel Tasman National Park and Lake Matheson. Milford Sound day cruise. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Included activities

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Discover Moment: Franz Josef
Your Discover Moment: Queenstown
Your Big Night Out Moment: Wellington
Excursion to Abel Tasman National Park
Seal colony visit
Walks in Abel Tasman National Park and Lake Matheson
Milford Sound day cruise
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to/from Wellington 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 New Zealand: South Island Encompassed tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads.

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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 New Zealand: South Island Encompassed 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 01 December 2023, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 01 December 2023, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

New Zealand: South Island Encompassed tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.

Visa

For this New Zealand: South Island Encompassed 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.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?

1. Service Level : Basic Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

2. Physical Grading : 3 - Average Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

3. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

4. Travel Style : 18-to-Thirtysomethings Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

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.
Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.

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