USP
New Zealand is a sovereign island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses—the North Island, and the South Island —and around 600 smaller islands. It has a total land area of 268,000 square kilometres. New Zealand is situated some 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. During its long period of isolation, New Zealand developed a distinct biodiversity of animal, fungal, and plant life. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while its most populous city is Auckland.
Highlights
Highlights Standard
Cities : Auckland (2N) Rotorua (2N) Queenstown (3N) Franz Josef Glacier (1N) Christchurch (1N)
- 1 Night stay in Auckland City Hotel or Similar at Auckland
- 2 Nights stay in Ibis Hotel or Similar at Rotorua
- 3 Nights stay in Heartland Hotel or Similar at Queenstown
- 1 Night stay in Bella Vista Motel or Similar at Franz Josef
- 1 Night stay in Ibis Hotel or Similar at Christchurch
Self Drive Car type : Compact , Toyota Corolla hatchback or similar
Sightseeing :
- Sky tower – without transfer
- SIC Discover Auckland Morning City Sights (self drive clients will do by own)
- SIC Rotorua via Waitomo (Self drive clients will drive to visit Waitomo)
- SIC Rotorua morning sightseeing (Self drive clients will visit Agrodome, Rainbow sp & Te puia)
- SIC Milford day out without lunch (by Jucy Milford) (Self drive will drive to Milford)
- Tranz alpine train tickets (Not applicable for self-drive clients)
- All transfers and tours as mentioned in the itinerary
Meals :
Air fare & Visa Extra.
Highlights Deluxe
Cities : Auckland (2N) Rotorua (2N) Queenstown (3N) Franz Josef Glacier (1N) Christchurch (1N)
- 1 Night stay in Rydges Hotel or Similar at Auckland
- 2 Nights stay in Sudima Hotel or Similar at Rotorua
- 3 Nights stay in Copthorne Hotel Lake Front or Similar at Queenstown
- 1 Night stay in Rainforest Retreat or Similar at Franz Josef / Fox Glacier
- 1 Night stay in Chateau on the Park Christchurch or Similar at Christchurch
Self Drive Car type : Intermediate SUV , Intermediate SUV Toyota Rav4 or Similar
Sightseeing :
- Sky tower – without transfer
- SIC Discover Auckland Morning City Sights (self drive clients will do by own)
- SIC Rotorua via Waitomo (Self drive clients will drive to visit Waitomo)
- SIC Rotorua morning sightseeing (Self drive clients will visit Agrodome, Rainbow sp & Te puia)
- SIC Milford day out without lunch (by Jucy Milford) (Self drive will drive to Milford)
- Tranz alpine train tickets (Not applicable for self-drive clients)
- All transfers and tours as mentioned in the itinerary
Meals :
Air fare & Visa Extra.
Highlights Premium
Cities : Auckland (2N) Rotorua (2N) Queenstown (3N) Franz Josef Glacier (1N) Christchurch (1N)
- 1 Night stay in Heritage Hotel or Similar at Auckland
- 2 Nights stay in Novotel Rotorua Hotel or Similar at Rotorua
- 3 Nights stay in Millennium Hotel or Similar at Queenstown
- 1 Night stay in Scenic Hotel Franz Josef or Similar at Franz Josef
- 1 Night stay in Novotel or Similar at Christchurch
Self Drive Car type : 8 seater, Toyota Previa Minibus or similar
Sightseeing :
- Sky tower – without transfer
- SIC Discover Auckland Morning City Sights (self drive clients will do by own)
- SIC Rotorua via Waitomo (Self drive clients will drive to visit Waitomo)
- SIC Rotorua morning sightseeing (Self drive clients will visit Agrodome, Rainbow sp & Te puia)
- SIC Milford day out without lunch (by Jucy Milford) (Self drive will drive to Milford)
- Tranz alpine train tickets (Not applicable for self-drive clients)
- All transfers and tours as mentioned in the itinerary
Meals :
Air fare & Visa Extra.
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Itinerary
Upon arrival you will be met by our local representative in the arrival hall and transferred to hotel in a private vehicle. Visit Sky tower in the evening (included) later take a short walk to Viaduct harbor.
Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, today morning See firsthand why Auckland is regarded as one of the best cities in the world to live in, as you join this half day tour around the central city and picturesque suburbs. Self drive customers will pick up their rental car and go for sightseeing on self drive.
Our journey begins with a short trip over the Harbour Bridge to the North Shore before returning to the central city to visit Queen St and the Auckland Viaduct.
We continue on through the Auckland Domain, the city's oldest park, situated on a 62,000 year old volcano to Parnell Village for our morning tea stop. The historic buildings of Parnell have been transformed in to a trendy shopping area featuring many boutiques, antique, craft and specialty shops.
Following this brief stop our tour will then take you along the scenic waterfront route of Tamaki Drive to the Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park, in Mission Bay.
A memorial to the first Labour Prime Minister of New Zealand and the founder of the welfare state. Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park has panoramic views over Whenua Rangatira, Auckland city and Waitemata Harbour. This park is a popular wedding and tourist venue, with formal gardens and perfect venue for flying a fabulous array of colorful and creative kites. The tour then returns to downtown.
Highlights:
Harbour Bridge, Viaduct Harbour, Queen Street, Auckland Domain, Parnell Village, Tamaki Drive
Michael Savage Memorial
SIC Customers will travel in a coach and self-drive customers will travel in their rental car.
Overnight at hotel (B)
After breakfast, today morning you will travel across the rich Waikato farmland for Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the Waitomo Caves (included) and a boat ride through the famous Glow-Worm grotto. Enjoy twinkling lights emitting from the ceiling like stars in a dark night. Later travel across to forest Mamaku Range to arrive at the thermal resort of Rotorua. SIC Customers will travel in a coach and self-drive customers will travel in their rental car.
Overnight at hotel (B).
After breakfast, today we proceed to AGRODOME (included) to witness the Agrodome Agricultural Show, where you will be entertained by New Zealand's performing sheep and other attractions. Later proceed to visit TE-PUIA thermal village (included) known for its hot springs, geysers and boiling mud pools. Watch the Maori craftsmen and learn about the traditional arts of carving and weaving and RAINBOW SPRINGS (included) to see the flower and fauna of New Zealand. SIC Customers will travel in a coach and self-drive customers will travel in their rental car. Evening at leisure.
Overnight at hotel (B).
After breakfast, travel to Rotorua airport and board your flight to Queenstown (flight not included), upon arrival in Alpine city travel to your hotel. Evening at leisure. SIC Customers will travel in a shared van and self-drive customers will travel in their rental car.
Overnight at hotel (B)
After breakfast, this morning we head to MILFORD SOUND CRUISE (included). This famous cruise gives you an opportunity to see MITRE PEAK which is just out of the water and mile high. Go exploring with a nature guide in the tender vessels and kayaks. You may see fur seals lazing on the rocks and lots of sea birds and numerous waterfalls. Return back to the hotel in the evening. SIC Customers will travel in a coach and self-drive customers will travel in their rental car.
Overnight at the hotel. (B)
After breakfast, today you have an option to enjoy the exciting SHOTOVER JET BOAT RIDE, LEDGE BUNGY JUMP, RIVER RAFTING, SKY DIVING OR SKY SWING (activities not included)
Overnight in hotel. (B)
After breakfast, this morning, leave for Franz Joseph. Discover the rugged scenery along one of New Zealand's most awe-inspiring highways. The viewing platforms overlooking Franz Josef show the sheer size and beauty of these natural wonders and provide fantastic photo opportunities. . SIC Customers will travel in a coach and self-drive customers will travel in their rental car.
Overnight in hotel. (B)
After breakfast, check out from hotel and leave to Greymouth. On arrival you will board Tranz Alpine train (Seat in coach customers only) for one of the most scenic train journeys in the world. On arrival in Christchurch you will be transferred to hotel. . SIC Customers will travel in a coach and self-drive customers will travel in their rental car.
Overnight at hotel. (B)
After breakfast SIC customers will be transferred to airport in a shared vehicle. Self-drive customers will travel their rental car, drop the car at airport branch and board your flight for onward journey (flight not included)
Hotel
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Auckland City Hotel
2 Night(s)
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Ibis Hotel In Rotorua
2 Night(s)
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Heartland Hotel In Queenstown
3 Night(s)
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Bella Vista motel In Franz Josef / Fox Glacier
1 Night(s)
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Ibis Hotel Christchurch
1 Night(s)
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Rydges Hotel In Auckland
2 Night(s)
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Sudima Hotel In Rotorua
2 Night(s)
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Copthorne Hotel Lakefront In Queenstown
3 Night(s)
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Rainforest Retreat In Franz Josef / Fox Glacier
1 Night(s)
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Chateau on the Park Christchurch
1 Night(s)
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Heritage Hotel In Auckland
2 Night(s)
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Novotel Rotorua
2 Night(s)
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Millennium Hotel In Queenstown
3 Night(s)
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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef
1 Night(s)
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Novotel Hotel CHC In Christchurch
1 Night(s)
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Meet & greet on arrival in case of SIC customers.
- Accommodation (As per option) as mentioned in the itinerary on Dbl STD sharing rooms.
- All applicable government taxes 15% GST.
- Daily cooked breakfast in Hotel’s restaurant, in case of no restaurant at hotel/ motel, Continental breakfast will be served in your room a day prior.
- Sightseeing & entrances fees as per itinerary.
- Sky tower – without transfer
- SIC Discover Auckland Morning City Sights (self drive clients will do by own)
- SIC Rotorua via Waitomo (Self drive clients will drive to visit Waitomo)
- SIC Rotorua morning sightseeing (Self drive clients will visit Agrodome, Rainbow sp & Te puia)
- SIC Milford day out without lunch (by Jucy Milford) (Self drive will drive to Milford)
- Tranz alpine train tickets (Not applicable for self-drive clients)
- All transfers and tours as mentioned in the itinerary
Exclusions
- Auckland (2N) Rotorua (2N) Queenstown (3N) Franz Josef Glacier (1N) Christchurch (1N)
- International and Domestic Airfares for and from NZ.
- Cost of travel insurance or any other insurance.
- Transfer to visit Sky Tower
- Activity transfer if any (unless specified)
- Cost of Optional & Add-On tours unless mentioned otherwise.
- Porterage at hotels, airports, tips, insurance, laundry, wines, mineral water, telephone charges and all items of personal nature and also food & drinks not forming a part of the group menus.
- Meals if not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Additional transfer if any.
- Toll, parking & Fuel at all destinations as well as hotels.
- GPS & Excess Insurance if not mentioned in inclusions.
- Any damage for hotel rooms / coach.
- Any Bond (Hotel will require cash or credit card bond & Rental car company will require credit card bond) during stay, from client.
- Any optional activities and transfer if require.
- Anything not specifically mentioned in 'Tour Price Includes' box
General Notes
- Hotels mentioned in the itinerary are indicative they will be subject availability at the time of booking. Same or similar hotels will be provided.
- Changes to itinerary and number of persons will require a revised quote.
- Package is NOT valid during any special event in New Zealand.
- Rooms are subject to availability at the time of confirmation
- Room Rate based on standard rooms. Supplement cost will be applicable for higher category room.
- Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
- Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability and may be chargeable by the hotel
- The standard check-in time is 2 PM and the standard check-out time is 12 Noon for most of the hotels
