7 Day Fiords & Glaciers Self Drive Tour have been pre-planned and for ease and peace of mind we have pre-booked all your accommodation and sightseeing needs to allow a truly memorable experience.
7 Day South Island Self Drive Tour: Fiords & Glaciers
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TOUR DURATION:
7 days -
TOUR STARTS/ENDS:
Christchurch to Christchurch -
TOUR CATEGORY:
Self Drive Tour -
TRANSPORTATION:
Rental Car -
TOUR DEPARTURES:
Daily -
AIRPORT TRANSFERS:
N/A -
MEALS:
6 x Breakfast -
ACCOMMODATIONS:
First Class Hotels, Superior Hotels, Standard Hotels -
PASSENGERS:
no minimum number of passengers -
TOUR CODE:
GTNZ13 -
PRE & POST ACCOMMODATION:
“Available“ -
CITIES/REGIONS VISITED:
CHRISTCHURCH – MT COOK – QUEENSTOWN – MILFORD SOUND – GLACIER REGION
ITINERARY
(B) - Breakfast, (L) - Lunch, (D) - Dinner
Depart from United States Of America, US
DAY 1 : ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH
On arrival in Christchurch, ‘The Garden City’, self drive passengers will collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel.
DAY 2 : CHRISTCHURCH - MT COOK - QUEENSTOWN
Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo before continuing on to New Zealand’s highest mountain, Mt Cook. Depart Mt Cook and follow the shores of Lake Pukaki south through the historic Central Otago region to the ‘Alpine Resort’ of Queenstown. (B)
DAY 3 : MILFORD SOUND
Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton Valley and travel through the breath taking man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Return to Queenstown. (B)
DAY 4 : QUEENSTOWN
An opportunity today to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in tour price. (B)
DAY 5 : QUEENSTOWN - GLACIER REGION
Depart Queenstown this morning and travel along the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the Haast Pass. Continue up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges and native forests to the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. (B)
DAY 6 : GLACIER REGION - CHRISTCHURCH
Travel north to Greymouth today and board the world famous TranzAlpine train (coach passengers only). Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthur’s Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps onto Christchurch. (B)
DAY 7 : DEPARTURE DAY
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer. We trust you enjoyed your New Zealand vacation! (B)
Arrive to United States Of America, US
Inclusions & Highlights
Our Package Touring offers the following:
[icon_check] Daily departures
[icon_check] No minimum number of passengers
[icon_check] Breakfasts Daily at all hotels
[icon_check] All sightseeing entry fees included (as mentioned in each itinerary)
[icon_check] A choice of accommodation options
[icon_check] All tours can be added to
[icon_check] All packages can be taken in reverse (except ‘Stunning New Zealand’)
ACCOMMODATION
Standard Accommodation Options
Standard is equivalent to a good 3-star tourist hotel.These hotels represent excellent value for money and usually have a licensed restaurant and bar on the premises.
Superior Accommodation Options
Superior describes hotels in the 3 1/2 to 4-star category. More often than not, these will be centrally located and offering a wide range of services and facilities.
First Class Accommodation Options
First Class are central city or resort location hotels at the top end of the scale rating 4 to 4 1/2 stars. All hotels at this level have excellent facilities, bars and restaurants etc, full services, and many feature swimming pool, spa baths, and fully equipped gymnasium for the enjoyment of guests.
