Itinerary
- Day 1
Christchurch to Franz Josef
- Start point
- Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Durey Rd., Christchurch, Canterbury 8053, New Zealand (On the first day of the trip we can either pick you up from the Rydges Latimer Square in Christchurch at 9.30am, or at Christchurch airport (CHC) in front of the Help Desk (near door 7) at 10am.)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike Devil's Punchbowl in Arthur's Pass (2 kilometres, 0.5-1 hour, 100m elevation gain/loss)
Landmarks Devil's Punchbowl Arthur's Pass Southern Alps 
- Day 2
Franz Josef to Makarora
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sea kayaking at Okarito lagoon (2-3 hours)
- Hike to Franz Josef Glacier terminal face (4.8 kilometres, 2-3 hours, 20m elevation gain/loss)
Optional Activities
- Heli-hike on Franz Josef Glacier (3 hours, includes helicopter flights, crampons, ice axes, and specialist glacier guide; extra fee applies; advance reservations available at time of booking or up to one month before trip; can also arrange on-trip if space available)
Landmarks Okarito Franz Josef Glacier Waiho River - Day 3
Siberia Valley to Makarora (Mountain Hut Option, Morning)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Hike from Siberia Hut to Kerin Forks (6.6 kilometres, 2-3 hours, 140m elevation gain, 320m elevation loss)
- Jet boat ride on Wilkin River
Landmarks Kerin Forks Wilkin River 
- Day 3
Makarora (Standard Accommodation Option, Morning)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Hike to Haast Pass Lookout (3.5 kilometres, 1 hour return, 107m elevation gain/loss) - optional morning activity
- Visit to Blue Pools (1.5 kilometres, 1 hour return, 54m elevation gain/loss) - optional morning activity
Optional Activities
- Relaxing morning in Makarora with mountain views
Landmarks Haast Pass Lookout Blue Pools Makarora River 
- Day 3
Preparations for Mt Aspiring National Park
Landmarks Mt Aspiring National Park - Day 4
Makarora to Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through glacier-carved valleys
- Biking on Queenstown Bike Trail (7.5-13 kilometres, 1-2 hours, 127m elevation gain, 100m elevation loss)
Landmarks Cardrona Saddle Arrowtown Arrow River Kawarau Bungy Bridge Lake Wakatipu Queenstown 
- Day 5
Queenstown
Included Activities
- Ben Lomond Track hike (8 kilometres from gondola, 4-5 hours, 978m elevation gain/loss) - optional guided activity
Optional Activities
- Free day to explore Queenstown independently
- Horse trekking
- Kayaking
- Fishing
- Winery tours
- Hang gliding
- Mountain biking
- Bungy jumping
- Jet boating
- Skydiving
- Day spa
- Shopping at local boutiques
Landmarks Ben Lomond Bob's Peak Lake Wakatipu Mt Aspiring 
- Day 6
Queenstown to Te Anau
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike on Kepler Track (9.5 kilometres, 2-3 hours, 50m elevation gain/loss)
Landmarks Lake Wakatipu The Remarkables Te Anau Kepler Track Waiau River Lake Te Anau - Day 7
Te Anau to Milford Sound and Back
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Celebratory dinner for last night of tour)
Included Activities
- Drive through Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound
- First boat cruise of the day on Milford Sound
- Hike to Key Summit on Routeburn Track (3.4 kilometres, 3-4 hours, 380m elevation gain/loss)
Landmarks Homer Tunnel Milford Sound Fiordland National Park Tasman Sea Key Summit Routeburn Track Lake Te Anau 
- Day 8
Te Anau to Queenstown
- End point
- Christchurch International Airport (CHC), Durey Rd., Christchurch, Canterbury 8053, New Zealand (On the last day we can drop you off at Queenstown Airport (ZQN) in time for the flights below, or anywhere in Queenstown around lunch time.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extension to North Island (11-day Ultimate North Island Adventure available, with 5-day options also available) to experience Maori culture, pristine beaches, and geothermal areas
Landmarks Queenstown
