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Southern Escape Christchurch → Christchurch (2026)

8 days
Start and end in Christchurch
4.0 (21 reviews)

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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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 38 - 48
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Elms Christchurch)
  2. Day 2

    Christchurch to Fox Glacier

    Christchurch to Fox Glacier
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier)

    Included Activities

    • Ride the iconic TranzAlpine train to Arthur's Pass through the Southern Alps
    Landmarks
    Arthur's Pass
  3. Day 3

    Fox Glacier to Queenstown

    Fox Glacier to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview)
    Landmarks
    Haast Pass
    Lake Wakatipu
    The Remarkables
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  4. Day 4

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Gourmet lakeside dinner at Walter Peak High Country Farm)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview)

    Included Activities

    • Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Dining at Walter Peak High Country Farm via vintage steamship

    Optional Activities

    • Million Dollar Cruise across Lake Wakatipu with bird-watching opportunities
    • Shotover Jet Boat Ride through narrow river canyons
    • Wine Sampler Tour through New Zealand's southernmost wine region
    Landmarks
    Lake Wakatipu
    Walter Peak High Country Farm
  5. Day 5

    Queenstown to Te Anau

    Queenstown to Te Anau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kingsgate Hotel Te Anau)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise Milford Sound/Piopiotahi through Fiordland National Park
    Landmarks
    The Remarkables
    Lake Wakatipu
    Fiordland National Park
    Milford Sound/Piopiotahi
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Te Anau to Dunedin

    Te Anau to Dunedin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Scenic Hotel Dunedin City)

    Included Activities

    • Dunedin city tour
    Landmarks
    Dunedin
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  7. Day 7

    Dunedin to Aoraki/Mount Cook

    Dunedin to Aoraki/Mount Cook
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Special Farewell Dinner at The Hermitage's Alpine Restaurant with fresh, seasonal produce)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mount Cook Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Moeraki Boulders/Kaihinaki
    • Visit Oamaru town
    • Stay in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
    • Farewell Dinner at The Hermitage's Alpine Restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Glacier Explorer Cruise on a MAC boat for close encounters with icebergs on the terminal lake of the Tasman Glacier
    Landmarks
    Moeraki Boulders/Kaihinaki
    Oamaru
    Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
    Tasman Glacier
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  8. Day 8

    Lake Tekapo to Christchurch

    Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Church of the Good Shepherd at Lake Tekapo/Takapo
    Landmarks
    Lake Pukaki
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    Lake Tekapo/Takapo

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Where You'll Stay

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Rating
4.0 (21 reviews)
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within 3 days
Response rate
69%
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Tour ID: 261009

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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 December 9th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 9th, 2026, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with Travel Marvel. 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 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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