The Long White Cloud
Christchurch, Arthur's Pass Village, Hokitika, Franz Josef / Waiau, Wānaka, Queenstown, Dunedin, Kaikōura, Picton, Wellington, Hawke's Bay, Napier, Huka Falls, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves, Auckland
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19 Days, Guided, 31 Meals
Prices reflect land-only rates.
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Overview
See the wonders of New Zealand on this 19-day guided tour. Explore the Southern Alps and see Franz Josef Glacier up close with a local expert. On your way to Queenstown, stop by idyllic Arrowtown, where you can choose to take a scenic bike ride along its river, or join a boutique wine tour. Cruise past the towering cliffs and gushing waterfalls of Doubtful Sound. See spectacular volcanic craters at Waimangu Volcanic Valley, then travel to Rotorua for a Māori Hāngī feast - a flavorful meal cooked underground with geothermal steam. Descend the caves of Waitomo during a exclusive guided experience: see the caverns illuminated by the bioluminescent species. Toast to your travels at a luxurious dinner with a former New Zealand All Black rugby player.
- DAYS 19 Days, Guided, 31 Meals
- MEALS 18 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 10 dinners
- 18 nights accommodation
- Services of a traveling concierge
- All on-tour transportations and related fees
- Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
- Round-trip airport to hotel transfers (Restrictions apply)
- Airport transfers (Restrictions apply)
Notes: Prices are subject to change. Pricing is per person, double occupancy, land and cruise only, based on December 3, 2025 travel date, Call AAA for current airfare rates and availability
Itinerary
Day 1 - Welcome To Christchurch
Day Stop
- Christchurch, New Zealand
Hotel(s)
Hotel Montreal
Your New Zealand luxury tour begins by private car to your boutique hotel located in the heart of Christchurch and just minutes from North Hagley Park and the Botanic Gardens. Pay a visit to the blooms at the Botanic Gardens or ride the Christchurch Tram before meeting your travel concierge where you’ll raise a glass to a grand journey.
Day 2 - Christchurch To Franz Josef
Day 3 - The Mighty Franz Josef Glacier
Day 4 - Travel From Franz Josef To Wānaka
Day 5 - Wānaka
Day 6 - Wanaka To Queenstown
Day 7 - Queenstown
Day 8 - Queenstown To Doubtful Sound
Day 9 - Doubtful Sound To Dunedin
Day 10 - Distillery Tour And Dunedin At Leisure
Day 11 - Dunedin To Christchurch
Day 12 - Christchurch To Wellington
Day 13 - Wellington Sightseeing
Day 14 - Wellington To Hawke's Bay
Day 15 - Exploring Napier
Day 16 - Geothermal Rotorua
Day 17 - The Sights Of Rotorua
Day 18 - Waitomo And Auckland
Day 19 - Farewell Auckland
Departure Dates & Pricing
December 2025
| Trip Dates | Duration | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 3, 2025 - Mon, Dec 22, 2025 | 19 Days | $15,430 p/p |
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