I have a question about the Southern Spectacular Tour. I am traveling alone - does the price include a private room?

All prices are per-person based on double occupancy and it is possible for you to get a private room. If you are interested, we could request a quote with a private room from Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours.

What is meant by the word freechoice?

The word "Freechoice" means that when you book the tour, you will have the option to book one of the free optional activities that Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours offers you! This would be for free, and not for an additional price.

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Southern Spectacular

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Start and end in Christchurch

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Gold Operator: Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 36
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Christchurch
Christchurch
Start point
Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand (Christchurch)
Meals
Dinner (Scenic Freechoice Dining - Choice of Gumption Restaurant & Bar (modern atmosphere, New Zealand produce), Riverside Market (overlooking Avon River, local produce and international flavours), or Francesca's Italian Kitchen (classic Italian cooking with local ingredients))
Optional Activities
- Explore boutique galleries and street art around the city
- Visit Riverside Market
- Explore Terrace restaurant district
- Discover charming and quirky cafes
Landmarks
Riverside Market
Day 2
Christchurch
Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Choice of one Scenic Freechoice activity: Punting on the Avon, Botanic Gardens Tour, Christchurch Sightseeing Tour, Akaroa Day Trip with Nature Cruise, or International Antarctic Centre
Optional Activities
- Kai Safari - Christchurch culinary tour (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks
Avon River
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Akaroa
International Antarctic Centre
Day 3
Christchurch to Franz Josef
Christchurch to Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine rail journey across the Southern Alps
- Visit to Franz Josef Glacier
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight over Franz Josef or Fox Glacier with landing (additional expense, must book prior to departure)
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
TranzAlpine Railway
Day 4
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Haast River Safari jet boat ride
Landmarks
Haast River
Day 5
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Choice of one Scenic Freechoice activity: Dart River Safari, Boutique Winery Tour, Shotover Jet Adventure, Safari of the Scenes Tour, Skyline Gondola, or Skippers Canyon tour
Landmarks
Dart River Valley
Glenorchy
Shotover River
Lake Wakatipu
Skippers Canyon
Day 6
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- TSS Earnslaw steamship cruise with carvery dinner at Walter Peak High Country Station
- Dinner at Boardwalk Restaurant
- Dinner at The Observatory Restaurant
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks
TSS Earnslaw
Walter Peak High Country Station
Day 7
Queenstown to Milford Sound
Queenstown to Milford Sound
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Three-course buffet dinner on Milford Mariner)
Included Activities
- Visit to Milford Sound
- Overnight cruise on Milford Mariner
- Small boat or kayak exploration of Milford Sound
- Guidance from resident specialist nature guide
- Three-course buffet dinner on Milford Mariner
Landmarks
Milford Sound
Te Anau
Fiordland National Park
Day 8
Milford Sound to Dunedin
Milford Sound to Dunedin
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks
Dunedin Harbour
Day 9
Dunedin
Dunedin
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Larnach Castle with gardens
- Northern Royal Albatross Tour on Otago Peninsula
- Heritage Walking Tour of Victorian and Edwardian buildings
- Speight's Brewery behind-the-scenes tour and brewery history
Landmarks
Larnach Castle
Otago Peninsula
Speight's Brewery
Day 10
Dunedin to Mount Cook
Dunedin to Mount Cook
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Moeraki Boulders
- Travel through Central Otago
Landmarks
Moeraki Boulders
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park
Day 11
Mount Cook to Christchurch
Mount Cook to Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Church of the Good Shepherd
- Christchurch iconic tram ride (Scenic Enrich)
Landmarks
Church of the Good Shepherd
Lake Tekapo
Canterbury Plains
Day 12
Christchurch
Christchurch
End point
Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand (Christchurch)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Riverside Market

Landmarks
Avon River
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Akaroa
International Antarctic Centre

Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
TranzAlpine Railway

Landmarks
Haast River

Landmarks
Dart River Valley
Glenorchy
Shotover River
Lake Wakatipu
Skippers Canyon

Landmarks
TSS Earnslaw
Walter Peak High Country Station

Landmarks
Milford Sound
Te Anau
Fiordland National Park

Landmarks
Dunedin Harbour

Landmarks
Larnach Castle
Otago Peninsula
Speight's Brewery

Landmarks
Moeraki Boulders
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park

Landmarks
Church of the Good Shepherd
Lake Tekapo
Canterbury Plains

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
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Rating: 4.4 (47 reviews)
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4.4

Laurie5.0•February 2020
we had a fabulous time! If there would be a complaint it would be that we had a lot more meals and fun than what was...
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Wendy4.5•January 2019
Had not travelled with Scenic before however I am now a convert. Totally enjoyed the places we visited and the free...
Had not travelled with Scenic before however I am now a convert. Totally enjoyed the places we visited and the free choices available. Top class local guides and excellent activities. New Zealand itself is beautiful. We were a group of 40 and everyone was fabulous. Our tour director Sally was brilliant, totally in touch with everyone and very jolly all along. Very professional. Our driver Alan was also excellent, very knowledgeable on all the places we travelled through. What a lot of fun.Show more
Patricia4.0•May 2018
Good selection of sites visited: correction: our tour guide / driver for south NZ was excellent. For north NZ was...
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Chris
Asked on December 18th, 2023
I have a question about the Southern Spectacular Tour. I am traveling alone - does the price include a private room?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- Scenic Luxury Cruises & ToursOperator•Written December 2023
  All prices are per-person based on double occupancy and it is possible for you to get a private room. If you are interested, we could request a quote with a private room from Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours.
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  Chris
  Traveler•Written December 2023
  Can you please see if it's possible to have a private room and how much that would cost? Can you also confirm that all accommodations are included in the price?
- Scenic Luxury Cruises & ToursOperator•Written December 2023
  If you're travelling alone, a single room will be on request. This means that it may take Scenic up to 5 business days to be able to confirm with their accommodation suppliers if they're able to obtain another single room or not. Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is a fully-inclusive tour operator, meaning all accommodations are included in the price.
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Andrea
Asked on February 9th, 2023
What is meant by the word freechoice?
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- Scenic Luxury Cruises & ToursOperator•Written February 2023
  The word "Freechoice" means that when you book the tour, you will have the option to book one of the free optional activities that Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours offers you! This would be for free, and not for an additional price.
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  Andrea
  Traveler•Written February 2023
  Do we get one Freechoice per tour or one Freechoice out of those listed on any particular day.
- Scenic Luxury Cruises & ToursOperator•Written February 2023
  Correct, so you get one Freechoice activity per day.

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