New Zealand Highlights

Highlights

  • Auckland
  • Waitomo
  • Rotorua
  • TranzAlpine
  • Franz Josef
  • Milford Sound

    New Zealand Highlights Whats Included

    Sightseeing Highlights

  • Auckland Sightseeing including the America's Cup Village.
  • Waitomo Guided boat tour of the Glow Worm Grotto.
  • Rotorua Sightseeing tour plus Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and a traditional Maori Hangi.
  • TranzAlpine Journey through the spectacular Southern Alps.
  • Franz Josef See the magnificent Glacier.
  • Milford Sound Cruise on this natural wonder.

    Dining Highlights

  • A welcome drink with your Tour Director in Auckland
  • 8 Buffet breakfasts
  • 1 lunch while cruising Milford Sound (Highlight Lunch)
  • 2 three-course dinner in the hotels
  • 1 traditional Maori Hangi dinner in Rotorua (Highlight Dinner)12 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary).

    First Class Travel Highlights

  • The services of one of Trafalgar's professional Tour Directors on tour
  • 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 Day 3 in Auckland and Day 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 (979) 260-5981 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7340812

    Tour Operator
    Trafalgar Tours
    Duration
    11 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1 & 2Depart USA&Depart USA
    : We fly over the international date line on our way to Auckland , New Zealand.
    Day 3Auckland Arrive Auckland (2nights)
    : You will be transferred to your hotel, with a guaranteed early check-in. Afternoon at leisure for you to explore Auckland. This evening, we enjoy a welcome drink with our Tour Director. (Dinner)

    Hotel: Stamford Plaza
    Day 4Auckland Auckland sightseeing
    : We visit Kelly Tarlton's, take in the views from Mount Eden and the War Memorial, plus Viaduct Harbour, home to the 2000 America's Cup Village. Buffet breakfast)
    Day 5Rotorua Auckland - Rotorua.
    : We will join a guided boat tour of the incredible Waitomo Glow Worm Grotto. From here our journey continues on to Rotorua where we visit the Te Puia Thermal Reserve followed by a traditional Maori Hangi and concert this evening. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / HIghlight Dinner)

    Hotel: Millennium Hotel
    Day 6Christchurch Rotorua - Christchurch
    : Our morning sightseeing tour includes a visit to Paradise Valley Springs and the Agrodome's entertaining Sheep Show. Then in the afternoon we fly to Christchurch (flights to depart after 12 noon). (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Millennium Hotel
    Day 7Franz Josef TranzAlpine - Franz Josef
    : Today we journey through the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine train. At Franz Josef Glacier you'll have an opportunity to enjoy an optional scenic flight (weather permitting). (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Franz Josef Glacier Hotel
    Day 8Queenstown Franz Josef - Queenstown (2 nights)
    : We enjoy the coastal drive through Kawarau Gorge. Then we visit Arrowtown, before arriving in Queenstown. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Millennium Hotel (2 nights)
    Day 9Milford Sound Milford Sound
    : We will cruise on spectacular Milford Sound including lunch. Marvel at Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls, before returning back to Queenstown. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight Lunch)
    Day 10Christchurch Mount Cook - Christchurch
    : We visit to Lake Tekapo where we stop at the Church of Good Shepherd. We drive over the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Millennium Hotel
    Day 11Return USA Christchurch - USA
    : Time to bid farewell to this amazing country as we transfer you to the airport, to connect with your flight home. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Dates/Pricing
    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
    January 07, 2009$2,615.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    January 14, 2009$2,615.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    January 21, 2009$2,615.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    February 04, 2009$2,615.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    February 11, 2009$2,615.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    February 18, 2009$2,615.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    February 25, 2009$2,615.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    March 04, 2009$2,615.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    March 11, 2009$2,615.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    March 18, 2009$2,615.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    March 25, 2009$2,615.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    Disclaimer
    * All Land & Air Prices: Additional taxes and fees will apply, please visit www.trafalgar.com/taxesandfees. Airline fuel surcharges are included in the base fare. Additional restrictions will apply; please visit www.trafalgar.com/restrictions. Prices shown are from New York City (Europe vacations), Los Angeles (South Pacific & Asia vacations) and Miami (South America vacations).
    ** This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
    *** Air price is based on departures from Los Angeles. Additional add-on airfares from other cities are available.
    **** Land+Air Prices after May 1, 2008 are subject to confirmation at time of booking
    ***** For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
    ****** Land Only Passengers: In order to purchase Land Only the following air sector is required: Rotorua - Christchurch
    ******* Land+Air price includes economy airfares Los Angeles/Auckland/Rotorua/ Christchurch/Los Angeles. Land Only price does not include flights.
    For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
    The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

    - These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
    - All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
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