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Rhythm & Alps Festival (4 Days)

4 days
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Start and end in Queenstown
4.7 (6,371 reviews)
  • Three men on a boat with mountains in the background.
  • Outdoor music festival stage with bright pink lights shining over a large cheering crowd at night.
  • Purple wildflowers in the foreground with a large lake and mountain backdrop.
  • Panoramic view of a vineyard with a large lake and mountains in the distance.
  • Aerial view of Queenstown situated by a large blue lake and surrounded by mountains.
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  • Waterfront view of Queenstown with mountains in the background.
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Contiki
Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 52
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a local favourite)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lylo (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at a local favourite
    • Queenstown nightlife experience
    Landmarks
    Queenstown
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  3. Day 2

    Queenstown to Wānaka - Rhythm & Alps Festival

    Queenstown to Wānaka - Rhythm & Alps Festival
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Wānaka)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rhythm & Alps Festival VIP Premium Camping)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Transport to Rhythm and Alps Festival
    • Stop in Wānaka for lunch
    • VIP access to Rhythm and Alps Festival
    • VIP Premium Camps accommodation at festival
    Landmarks
    Rhythm and Alps Festival
    Cardrona Valley
    Wānaka
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  4. Day 3

    Rhythm & Alps Festival

    Rhythm & Alps Festival
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Rhythm & Alps Festival VIP Premium Camping)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day Rhythm and Alps Festival access
    • Festival food
    • New Year's Eve celebration with fireworks
    Landmarks
    Rhythm and Alps Festival
  5. Day 4

    Cardrona Valley to Queenstown via Kawarau Bungy

    Cardrona Valley to Queenstown via Kawarau Bungy
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Stop at Kawarau Bungy Bridge
    • Return transport to Queenstown

    Optional Activities

    • Bungy jumping at Kawarau Bungy Bridge
    Landmarks
    Kawarau Bungy Bridge
    Queenstown

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  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Lylo (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Rhythm & Alps Festival VIP Premium Camping

    Hotel
    Days 2, 3

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Rating
4.7 (6,371 reviews)
Response time
10 hours
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    Led by James
    Was truly amazing, especially thanks to the lovely company of both the contiki crew and the group

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$305
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Contiki offers 5% discount for past passengers, saving $14
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