What time will the tour begin on August 13th? How much is the advanced payment to reserve the seat in this tour? My parents are 50 years old. Can they join this tour?

The tour will start at the Hotel Give at 7pm. The deposit amount is $200 per person in whichever currency it is booked in. Unfortunately our tour policy is that no one over the age of 39 can do a Topdeck tour.

If the dates that are stated do not suit our schedule, is it possible to suggest some dates and see whether you have any tour or any other South Island tour? There are 5 of us in total. We are looking at 3rd March 2024 to start the tour.

All 5 of us are above 39 years old. Does it mean the tour is out for us?

The price is in usd or nzd?

You can pay in either USD$ or NZD$

i really love this delve deep tour leaving 23 jan 2023 do you still have any places for me?

This trip is currently on request. If you would like to join the tour, we would require full payment in order to send off a request to our suppliers to secure the spot. If it doesn't come back available, you would be entitled to a full refund. If you are interested in requesting this trip, please let me know!

I am very disappointed as I really wanted to do a tour in the South!! Therefore, this tour is very attractive for me! Is it sure it will take place?

would it be possible to reserve a seat for this tour and to pay when I will be reimbursed?? Or at least not to pay the full amount?

I would like to travel south island of NZ during NY.

Unfortunately, we are unable to add another spot to the departure as all of the seats on the bus are exhausted.

Do we pay for the additional together with the tour or do we pay when we get there? I am 69 years old, am I too old for this tour?

All Topdeck trips are designed for and aimed at the 18-39-year-old market. The average age on most of our trips is around 23-25 years old. Most of our trips are based on share accommodation, and our passengers expect to be sharing with fellow travellers of the same age. We have up to 50 passengers on some of our trips and we do need to keep in mind that when they book their trip, they all expect to be travelling with people of the same age group (18-39 years). We're deeply sorry that you are unable to join the trip, but unfortunately, we must adhere to our company's promise.

Would you accept a couple in their 60's on this tour?

Topdeck trips have been designed for travellers aged between 18 and 39 years old, with the average age of our customers being 24. You will be unable to join us as we must adhere to our company policy.

what time do we need to meet in christchurch on the first day?

You will meet in Christchurch at 7:00PM on the first day.

Is it possible to book the tour for a couple where one is 41 years old? Is it possible to stay in a separate double room?

All Topdeck trips are designed for and aimed at the 18-39-year-old market. The average age on most of our trips is around 23-25 years old. Most of our trips are based on share accommodation, and our passengers expect to be sharing with fellow travellers of the same age. We have up to 50 passengers on some of our trips and we do need to keep in mind that when they book their trip, they all expect to be travelling with people of the same age group (18-39 years). We're deeply sorry that you are unable to join the trip, but unfortunately, we must adhere to our company's promise.

Delve Deep: New Zealand South Island 2022-23

8 days

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Start and end in Christchurch

4.5

5 traveler reviews

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The bus rides went by so fast. There was comfort, many things to see, and good music.
Kristina, traveled in November
5.0
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Gold Operator: Topdeck
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 20
Ages 18-32

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Itinerary

Day 1
Christchurch
Meals
Dinner (Group dinner)
Included Activities
- Group dinner
Day 2
Lake Matheson - Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hokitika
- Visit Lake Matheson
- Stay in the scenic Franz Josef Glacier region
Optional Activities
- Glow worm viewing
Landmarks
Hokitika
Lake Matheson
Franz Josef Glacier
Day 3
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner)
Included Activities
- Group dinner
Optional Activities
- Glacier Heli-hike excursion: from $485
- Scenic flight over Franz Josef: from $280
- Visit World Bar
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Queenstown
Day 4
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Jet boating in Queenstown: from $129
- Canyon swinging in Queenstown: from $199
- Bungy jumping in Queenstown: from $205
- Skydiving in Queenstown: from $299
- Skyline gondola ride
- Sky-high luge track
- TSS Earnslaw scenic cruise
- Ben Lomond Saddle Loop hike
Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Ben Lomond Saddle
Day 5
Milford Sound
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board Milford Sound cruise)
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise on Milford Sound
Landmarks
Fiordland National Park
Milford Sound
Day 6
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Wilderness Jet adventure in Queenstown: from $209
- Funyaking down the Dart River: from $299
- Whitewater rafting down the Shotover River: from $199
- Wine tour of Otago region
- Queenstown Gardens visit
Landmarks
Mount Aspiring National Park
Dart River
Shotover River
Otago Region
Queenstown Gardens
The Remarkables
Day 7
Lake Ohau
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Final group dinner)
Included Activities
- Mountain biking in Arrowtown
Landmarks
Arrowtown
Arrow River
Day 8
Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Christchurch with Trip Leader
Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Christchurch

Landmarks
Hokitika
Lake Matheson
Franz Josef Glacier

Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Queenstown

Landmarks
Lake Wakatipu
Ben Lomond Saddle

Landmarks
Fiordland National Park
Milford Sound

Landmarks
Mount Aspiring National Park
Dart River
Shotover River
Otago Region
Queenstown Gardens
The Remarkables

Landmarks
Arrowtown
Arrow River

Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Christchurch

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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18 to 32 years old

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within 1 day

Response rate

76%

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Traveler Moments

Traveler Reviews

4.5

Overall rating based on 5 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
4.4
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.2
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.6

Kristina
November 20th, 2023
5.0
Kelvin was a fantastic toyr guide and driver. He was so calm when things didn't go according to plan, too. I would...
Kelvin was a fantastic toyr guide and driver. He was so calm when things didn't go according to plan, too. I would totaly trust him to live in my apt. in Sweden by himself wile I'm in my koloni summer house twenty minutes away in the city. The bus rides went by so fast. There was comfort, many things to see, and good music. I loved having two days alone in Queenstown. I had fancy seafood and a pavlova by the lake, plus my American Starbucks. I loved lamb twice that was included for me. I felt like it became my own trip despite not feeling like any of the much younger tripmates became my friends. It went by so fast, and I am back in Christchurch.Show more
Traveled in November 2023
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Benny Jia Hao
February 20th, 2023
3.0
The problem with the tour was how it was setup there were times where it would be 10 hours driving. Or franz josef to...
The problem with the tour was how it was setup there were times where it would be 10 hours driving. Or franz josef to queenstown at 9 hours so the heli hikers were rushed. Also the tour mistakenly said that food was included in one instance however it was not and instead of sacrificing another paid for meal we had to pay for it. As this was the tour operators fault not a mistake on our part. Lunch breaks and dinner are extremely short at times sometmes with 20 mins it is not enough time for a sit down meal so you end up always eating fast food or bakery items which is unhealthy and boring. However some stopovers are not so scenic locations can drag to 45 to 1.5 hours. Accomodations were fine however our queenstown accomodation was next to a nightclub so music was blaring from 9pm to 4am every night. Alot of prices for optional activities are outdated by 50 to 150$ so it needs to be updated. And it was required to be booked personally by yourself not the tour guide like other tour companies. Yet they still require the booking number to claim commission. Overall not a good experience due to the poor scheduling between towns, outdated information and food being an after thought. Will be using different tour operators due to the experience had with topdeck.Show more
Traveled in February 2023
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LeahThornton
November 16th, 2019
5.0
We had the best guide and driver: knowledgeable and friendly, who made sure that everyone had the best time they...
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Traveled in January 2019
Leticia
November 16th, 2019
4.5
Meet some amazing people on this trip! Great way to discover some of the most beautiful parts of the South island...
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Traveled in July 2019
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Deepti
April 24th, 2019
5.0
It was a well-organized tour. Our guide was fun, caring and very thorough with everyday activities. It's an amazing...
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Traveled in April 2019

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Douglas
Asked on July 4th, 2023
What time will the tour begin on August 13th? How much is the advanced payment to reserve the seat in this tour? My parents are 50 years old. Can they join this tour?
Age Range
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- TopdeckOperator•Written July 2023
  The tour will start at the Hotel Give at 7pm. The deposit amount is $200 per person in whichever currency it is booked in. Unfortunately our tour policy is that no one over the age of 39 can do a Topdeck tour.
G
Gail
Asked on May 16th, 2023
If the dates that are stated do not suit our schedule, is it possible to suggest some dates and see whether you have any tour or any other South Island tour? There are 5 of us in total. We are looking at 3rd March 2024 to start the tour.
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- G
  Gail
  Traveler•Written May 2023
  All 5 of us are above 39 years old. Does it mean the tour is out for us?
- G
  Gail
  Traveler•Written May 2023
  Is there any email that we can liaise with you?
- TopdeckOperator•Written May 2023
  Topdeck trips have been designed for travellers aged between 18 and 39 years old, with the average age of our customers being 24. Unfortunately, you will be unable to join us as we must adhere to our company policy.
S
Sally
Asked on April 25th, 2023
The price is in usd or nzd?
Payments
Price / Availability
- TopdeckOperator•Written April 2023
  You can pay in either USD$ or NZD$
P
Pam
Asked on January 11th, 2023
i really love this delve deep tour leaving 23 jan 2023 do you still have any places for me?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- TopdeckOperator•Written January 2023
  This trip is currently on request. If you would like to join the tour, we would require full payment in order to send off a request to our suppliers to secure the spot. If it doesn't come back available, you would be entitled to a full refund. If you are interested in requesting this trip, please let me know!
A
Amber
Asked on December 21st, 2022
I am very disappointed as I really wanted to do a tour in the South!! Therefore, this tour is very attractive for me! Is it sure it will take place?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- A
  Amber
  Traveler•Written December 2022
  would it be possible to reserve a seat for this tour and to pay when I will be reimbursed?? Or at least not to pay the full amount?
- TopdeckOperator•Written December 2022
  Unfortunately, our Delve Deep: NZ South Island on 08 January 2023 is fully booked out. We have no space available. Were you flexible with your travel dates? We have a departure on 22 January 2023 which has availability?
R
Rita
Asked on November 28th, 2022
I would like to travel south island of NZ during NY.
Tour Details
- TopdeckOperator•Written November 2022
  Unfortunately, we are unable to add another spot to the departure as all of the seats on the bus are exhausted.
L
Lynne
Asked on November 14th, 2022
Do we pay for the additional together with the tour or do we pay when we get there? I am 69 years old, am I too old for this tour?
Age Range
Payments
- TopdeckOperator•Written November 2022
  All Topdeck trips are designed for and aimed at the 18-39-year-old market. The average age on most of our trips is around 23-25 years old. Most of our trips are based on share accommodation, and our passengers expect to be sharing with fellow travellers of the same age. We have up to 50 passengers on some of our trips and we do need to keep in mind that when they book their trip, they all expect to be travelling with people of the same age group (18-39 years). We're deeply sorry that you are unable to join the trip, but unfortunately, we must adhere to our company's promise.
- L
  Lynne
  Traveler•Written November 2022
  Yes, I would appreciate it very much if one of your team members could contact me and let me know what alternatives I have for a tour of New Zealand South Island in my age group.
J
Jamie
Asked on October 16th, 2022
Would you accept a couple in their 60's on this tour?
Age Range
- TopdeckOperator•Written October 2022
  Topdeck trips have been designed for travellers aged between 18 and 39 years old, with the average age of our customers being 24. You will be unable to join us as we must adhere to our company policy.
L
Laura
Asked on October 7th, 2022
what time do we need to meet in christchurch on the first day?
Tour Details
- TopdeckOperator•Written October 2022
  You will meet in Christchurch at 7:00PM on the first day.
E
Erica
Asked on September 4th, 2022
Is it possible to book the tour for a couple where one is 41 years old? Is it possible to stay in a separate double room?
Accommodation
Age Range
- TopdeckOperator•Written September 2022
  All Topdeck trips are designed for and aimed at the 18-39-year-old market. The average age on most of our trips is around 23-25 years old. Most of our trips are based on share accommodation, and our passengers expect to be sharing with fellow travellers of the same age. We have up to 50 passengers on some of our trips and we do need to keep in mind that when they book their trip, they all expect to be travelling with people of the same age group (18-39 years). We're deeply sorry that you are unable to join the trip, but unfortunately, we must adhere to our company's promise.

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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before April 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 13th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Topdeck. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Topdeck will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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Delve Deep: New Zealand South Island 2022-23

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Christchurch

Included Activities

Lake Matheson - Franz Josef

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Franz Josef to Queenstown

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Queenstown

Optional Activities

Milford Sound

Included Activities

Queenstown

Optional Activities

Lake Ohau

Included Activities

Christchurch

Included Activities

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