6 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Christchurch
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Overview
This signature 6-day tour offers a perfect blend of travel per day covering the majority of top attractions in New Zealand's South Island, optional handpicked activities and accommodations. Experience the best of the South Island without the hassle of planning which attractions to visit, where to stay, what to do, all without driving long distances on your own. The itinerary ensures a relaxed experience. Enjoy the luxury of a private tour for your group. Benefit from a knowledgeable guide-driver and a vehicle exclusively for your group throughout the tour. Enjoy the flexibility to choose your own desired activities or opt for a range of exciting 9-10 optional activities, like a scenic helicopter ride, TranzAlpine scenic train ride, stargazing, jet boating, a Gondola ride, Kiwi park visit, Milford Sound cruise, a unique tour of Te Anau Glowworm caves, and Guided Kayaking or a Whale Cruise, or a Nature Cruise & visiting an Alpaca farm. Choose to finish at Queenstown or Christchurch.
Ticket Options
3 Options Available
W/O Hotels & Departure Flight: $3370.76
W/O Hotels, Tickets &DepFlight: $2359.53
W/ Hotels, Tickets &Dep Flight: $4290.06
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Optional Entry Ticket: Alpaca Farm Tour & Nature Cruise Ticket at Akaroa
- Guide-driver exclusively for your group
- Optional Entry Ticket: Stargazing Activity Ticket at Lake Tekapo
- If any optional activity is canceled by activity provider or unavailable, alternatives provided
- Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear
- Optional Entry Ticket: Gondola with luge rides, Thrill Jet Boating & Kiwi Park Ticket at Queenstown
- Optional Entry Ticket: TranzAlpine Train Ticket - Christchurch to Arthur's Pass
- Optional Entry Ticket: Cruise Ticket at Milford Sound
- Optional Entry Ticket: Helicopter ride ticket at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
- Optional: Accommodation for 5 nights in 3.5 to 4.5-star handpicked hotels with breakfast
- Optional: Standard Economy Departure Flight from Queenstown to Christchurch
- Optional Entry Ticket: Glowworm Caves Tour Ticket at Te Anau
- Packaged snacks & chocolates
- Optional Entry Ticket: Guided Kayaking or Whale Watching Cruise Ticket at Kaikōura
- Packaged water bottles
What's not Included
- Food & Drinks (except 5 x breakfast with "With Hotels & Departure Flight" option)
- Travel Insurance
- Anything not described in the inclusions
Cancellation Policy
- If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travelers should have their own comprehensive travel insurance
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