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- Platinum Operator
- Contiki
- Hiking & Trekking
- Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
- 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 - 50
- Ages 18-35
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Walk the West Coast Tree Top Walk
- Helicopter view of Fox Glacier
- Cruise on the stunning Lake Wānaka
- Bungy jump at the first commercial site
- Hike the scenic Routeburn Track
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Christchurch to Fox Glacier via Arthur's Pass and Hokitika
- Day 2 Fox Glacier to Wānaka
- Day 3 Wānaka
- Day 4 Wānaka to Queenstown via Kawarau Bridge Bungy and Arrowtown
- Day 5 Queenstown (Including the Routeburn Track)
- Day 6 Queenstown
- Day 7 Queenstown
- Day 8 Queenstown to Tekapo via Twizel and Aoraki/Mount Cook
- Day 9 Tekapo to Christchurch via Geraldine
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar 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
Where You'll Stay
Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier (or similar)
Hotelday 1The Brownston Hostel (or similar)
HotelDays 2, 3A conveniently located hostel
HotelDays 2, 3Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown Lakefront (or similar)
HotelDays 4, 5, 6, 7The Godley Hotel (or similar)
Hotelday 8
Operated by
Contiki
Number of tours
592
Age Range
18 to 35 years old
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
92%
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Dates & Availability
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- Instant Confirmation-28%From Thursday26 Feb, 2026To Friday6 Mar, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:$1,805US $1,300 per person
- -10%From Thursday16 Apr, 2026To Friday24 Apr, 2026EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:$1,805US $1,625 per person
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Ross
Asked on October 19th, 2025What time and exact location in Christchurch do we depart from on the 5th morning? Would it be alright to arrive at 10 am at the airport on the 5th?
ContikiOperator•Written October 2025The tour departs from Christchurch approximately 08:00 AM on the 5th morning (first day of tour), typically from the designated hotel where the group is staying, so arriving at the airport at 10:00 AM would likely mean missing the departure and is not recommended. It's highly recommended to book a pre-night stay in Christchurch, as the tour begins early the next morning and includes a kickstart meeting at 6:00 PM the evening before departure.
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Ross
Traveler•Written October 2025What is the designated hotel the group will be staying at? Does that mean there will be a room provided for the 4th February night? If so, will it be alright to arrive on the 4th at roughly 11:00 PM?
- ContikiOperator•Written October 2025
The designated hotel for the group in Christchurch is expected to be Drifter Christchurch at both the beginning and end of the tour. A room for the night of February 4th is not automatically included, but if you plan to arrive around 11:00 PM, that's absolutely fine as long as you book a pre-night hotel accommodation.
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Ross
Traveler•Written November 2025Is the trip no longer available?
- ContikiOperator•Written November 2025
The 05 February 2026 departure is already closed. The next available departure is on 26 February 2026, and the cost is US$1,805.00 per person based on twin room occupancy. Please note, Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate.
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Sean
Asked on January 10th, 2025Do you allow a person on wheelchair to join
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2025
We are very excited to hear from you! Of course we do allow travellers with wheelchair. In most cases, you can bring a wheelchair/walker on your trip, provided you are accompanied by someone willing to offer personal assistance. Due to limited space and weight restrictions in the luggage hold, only one wheelchair can be accommodated per trip/tour on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that certain services provided by third parties, such as meals in hotels/restaurants, accessible rooms, and specific room types and locations, are beyond our direct control. While we will make every effort to meet guest/traveler requirements, we cannot guarantee them. Please be advised that Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate.
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Lynda
Asked on June 24th, 2024Is this safe for solo female travelers? what is the difficulty level for this trekking? from 1 to 5? I'm weighing my options for a nature gateway in November, and this tour looks great.
- ContikiOperator•Written June 2024
Contiki Holidays is known for being a safe option for travelers of all genders, including solo travelers. The company has a good reputation for creating inclusive and secure travel experiences. Additionally, we can say that the tour level is rated 5, indicating that it requires good fitness due to the extensive walking involved each day. This implies that participants should be prepared for an active and physically demanding itinerary.
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Leanne
Asked on October 18th, 2023What time will we meet at the airport? And what time will we return to the airport on the last day?
- ContikiOperator•Written October 2023
The start location of the trip will be at Christchurch, and it will start 08:00 am in the morning. However, the kickstart meeting begins at 18:00 the night before the trip, on which pre-accommodation is recommended. And with regards to the airport transfer, unfortunately this service is unavailable, and we suggest our guests to make their own arrangements for their arrival and departure on the tour.
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Leanne
Traveler•Written October 2023Is it possible to proceed with the installment plan after the first payment?
- ContikiOperator•Written October 2023
The initial reservations deposit for this tour will be $200.00, and the final payment due date will be 60 days prior to the start of the tour.
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