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Christchurch, Punakaiki, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Te Anau, Dunedin, Mount Cook
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  • TranzAlpine
  • Punakaiki
  • Franz Josef
  • Queenstown
  • Milford Sound
  • Dunedin
  • Mount Cook
  • Lake Tekapo
  • Christchurch
    • Sightseeing Highlights
    • TranzAlpine See the Southern Alps.
    • Punakaiki See the Pancake Rocks and blowholes.
    • Franz Josef See the magnificent Glacier.
    • Queenstown Spend time in New Zealand's adventure capital.
    • Walter Peak Station Cruise on the T.S.S. Ernslaw to the station.
    • Milford Sound Cruise This spectacular wonder of nature.
    • Dunedin Tour this 'Scottish city' including a guided tour of Larnach Castle.
    • Mount Cook See mighty Mount Cook.
    • Lake Tekapo View the Church of the Good Shepherd.
    • Christchurch Discover the sights on the Christchurch Tram.
    Dining Highlights
    • A welcome drink with your Tour Director in Christchurch.
    • 8 Buffet breakfasts
    • 5 three-course dinners in hotels
    • 1 Carvery dinner in the Colonel's Homestead at Walter Peak.
    14 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)
    First Class Travel Highlights
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    • The services of one of Trafalgar's Professional Tour Directors
    • Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats
    • Christchurch to Arthur's Pass on board the TranzAlpine train
    • Airport transfers will be provided on Days 3 & 11 in Christchurch, only for passengers who have booked their flights on a Trafalgar recommended airline and advised Trafalgar of their flight details.
    • You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms wtih private facilities.
    • All hotel service charges, tips and local taxes are included.
    • A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.
    Call (941) 779-2050 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6310001
    Tour OperatorTrafalgar Tours
    Duration
    11 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1-2Depart USAWe fly over the international date line on our way to Christchurch, New Zealand.
    Day 3ChristchurchOn arrival in Christchurch you will be transferred to your hotel. After check-in there's time at leisure to explore. Tonight, enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director. (Dinner)Hotel: The Heritage Hotel
    Day 4Fran JosefWe board the TranzAlpine train for a journey to Arthur's Pass. At Punakaiki see the Pancake Rocks and blowholes. Continue to Hokitika to see native greenstone (jade), then to Franz Josef Glacier. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel
    Day 5QueenstownToday's journey takes us along the coastal road and then climbs the Haast Pass. Continue through to the historic village of Arrowtown and later, on to Queenstown. (Buffet Breakfast)Hotel: Millennium Hotel
    Day 6QueenstownEnjoy a full day at leisure. Perhaps take a thrilling jet boat ride or just relax. This evening, we join the vintage steamship T.S.S. Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak sheep station for a carvery dinner. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
    Day 7Te AnauDrive through the Homer Tunnel, stopping briefly at the Chasm before arriving at Milford Sound for a cruise. Continue to Te Anau. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Village Inn
    Day 8DunedinAfter breakfast, we travel across the fertile country of South Otago and on through Gore to Balclutha. Continue to Dunedin, founded by Scottish settlers. On arrival your afternoon is at leisure. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: Southern Cross Hotel
    Day 9TwizelEnjoy a guided tour at Larnach Castle, followed by sightseeing in Dunedin. From here we continue our journey through Oamaru and follow the Waitaki River to Twizel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)Hotel: MacKenzie Country Inn
    Day 10ChristchurchTravel past Mount Cook National Park. Later visit Lake Tekapo to see the Church of the Good Shepherd, then continue across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. Discover the sights of the city on the Christchurch Tram. (Buffet breakfast)Hotel: The Heritage Hotel
    Day 11Return USATime to bid farewell to your Tour Director and new-found friends as we transfer you to the airport, where you connect with your return flight home. (Buffet breakfast)
    Dates/Pricing
    Click Quote or call us to get additional information on your chosen travel date. Special offers or competitive pricing may be available!

    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
    July 26, 2008$2,399.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    August 23, 2008$2,399.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    September 06, 2008$2,399.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    September 13, 2008$2,399.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    September 20, 2008$2,399.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    September 27, 2008$2,399.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    October 04, 2008$2,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    October 11, 2008$2,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    October 18, 2008$2,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    October 25, 2008$2,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    November 01, 2008$2,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    November 08, 2008$2,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    November 15, 2008$2,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    November 22, 2008$2,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    December 06, 2008$2,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    December 13, 2008$2,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    December 20, 2008$2,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    January 03, 2009$2,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    January 10, 2009$2,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    January 24, 2009$2,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    January 31, 2009$2,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    February 03, 2009$2,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    February 07, 2009$2,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    February 10, 2009$2,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    February 21, 2009$2,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    February 24, 2009$2,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    February 28, 2009$2,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    March 03, 2009$2,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    March 07, 2009$2,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    March 10, 2009$2,899.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    Disclaimer
    * Taxes, security fees and fuel surcharges are not included. ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates. *** Please note: Land + Air inclusive tour prices are based from New York. For inclusive tour prices to your home city, please contact your Travel Agent. **** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.