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South Island Splendor

This 9 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

An unforgettable luxury journey through New Zealand’s South Island, starting in Christchurch and travelling to Mt Cook National Park and wake to the majestic views of Aoraki - Mt Cook. Cruise glaciers, dine with mountain views, and explore Queenstown with a historic TSS Earnslaw evening cruise. Experience Piopioptahi - Milford Sound’s fjords from land, water, and air, then hike over blue ice caves on the West Coast’s glaciers. Conclude your adventure with a scenic TranzAlpine train journey through Arthur’s Pass. A truly curated escape with panoramic vistas and luxurious experiences.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Boutique Lodges & Hotels.

This tour also features:

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Private transfer accommodation to airport to collect rental car

Included activity: Glacier Explorers

Included activity: The Panorama Room 3-course Dinner with The Hermitage Hotel

Included activity: TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dinner

Included activity: Milford Sound Glass Roof Coach, Cruise, Fly small group tour from Queenstown

Included activity: Franz Josef Glacier Helihike with Franz Josef Glacier Guides

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch Scenic Plus with Great Journeys NZ

Included activity: Shared Transfer from Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Private Transfer from Accommodation to Airport with Christchurch Touring Company

8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners, 1 special dinner

Itinerary summary for: South Island Splendor

Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch! Enjoy the day at your leisure, visit the International Antarctic Centre or go punting on the Avon River
Accommodation: Merivale Manor House

Day 2: Travel to Aoraki Mt Cook today and experience the glacier lakes
Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium Plus

Day 3: A scenic drive from Mt Cook to Queenstown today. This evening, cruise across Lake Wakatipu for a gourmet BBQ dinner
Accommodation: Hulbert House

Day 4: Tour the incredible Milford Sound by land, sea and air
Accommodation: Hulbert House

Day 5: Full day to explore Queenstown at leisure, maybe even unwind at the Onsen
Accommodation: Hulbert House

Day 6: Discover the Haast Pass as you cross over into the 'Wild West Coast'
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 7: Explore Franz Josef Glacier on an amazing heli-hike
Accommodation: Westwood Lodge

Day 8: From Franz Josef drive to Greymouth to board the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Merivale Manor House

Day 9: Farewell from New Zealand!