Could you let me know if in all the Hostel they will have a private room together. Could you send me few exemples of hostels to have a look.

This tour is one from our budget range, this is for those aged between 18yrs - 39yrs old. The accommodation used on this particular tour is bunk bed style hostel and dorm mixed gender rooms, dorm and hostels offer large communal areas and shared facility's and amenities. This may not be the most appropriate tour for your grandmother. I would recommend our Christchurch, Milford Sound & Franz Josef Tour, which offers 3-4 star hotels with private rooms and ensuite bathrooms.

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to the world's largest Dark Sky Reserve at Tekapo
- Church Of The Good Shepherd
Optional Activities
- Local bike trail exploration
- Lakeside hot springs
Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Church Of The Good Shepherd
Dark Sky Reserve Tekapo
Day 2
Lake Tekapo to Queenstown
Lake Tekapo to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Skydiving
- Bungy jumping
- Canyoning
- Ziplining
- Additional activities available locally
Landmarks
Queenstown
Day 3
Milford Sound - Queenstown
Milford Sound - Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast (Provided on the vehicle)
Included Activities
- Transport to Milford Sound
Optional Activities
- Milford Sound cruise
- Explore surrounding area of Milford Sound
- Remain in Queenstown for adventure activities
Landmarks
Milford Sound
Mirror Lakes
Fjordland
Day 4
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast (Available in kitchen, help yourself), Dinner (Group meal and drinks in the evening)
Optional Activities
- Bungy jumping
- Skydiving
- Paragliding
- Jet boating
- Canyoning
- White-water rafting
- Zip lining
- Luging
- Mountain biking
- Horse riding
- Kayaking
- Quad-biking
Landmarks
Queenstown
Day 5
Wanaka - Franz Josef
Wanaka - Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Wanaka
Haast Pass
Franz Josef
Day 6
Franz Josef
Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hiking on glacier
- Scenic helicopter tour
- Quad biking
- Kayaking
- Glacier hot pools
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Day 7
Franz Josef - Arthur's Pass - Christchurch
Franz Josef - Arthur's Pass - Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Brief visit to Hokitika
- Journey through Arthur's Pass
Landmarks
Hokitika
Arthur's Pass
Southern Alps
Day 8
Christchurch to Punakaiki
Christchurch to Punakaiki
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Lewis Pass
Lewis River
Punakaiki
Day 9
Punakaiki
Punakaiki
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowhole walk
Optional Activities
- Explore lush coastal forests
- Visit limestone cliffs and canyons
- Explore mysterious caves
- Discover pristine rivers and coastline
Landmarks
Pancake Rocks and Blowhole
Day 10
Punakaiki to Abel Tasman National Park
Punakaiki to Abel Tasman National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Abel Tasman National Park
Optional Activities
- View lighthouses
- Visit seal colonies
- Explore Nelson Lakes
- Explore Abel Tasman town
- Gather fresh green-lipped mussels
Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park
Nelson Lakes
Ohau Point
Cape Foulwind
Day 11
Golden Bay - Abel Tasman National Park
Golden Bay - Abel Tasman National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Golden Bay day trip
Optional Activities
- Explore Ngarua Caves
- Walk around Te Waikoropupu Springs
- Walk to Wharariki Beach
Landmarks
Golden Bay
Ngarua Caves
Te Waikoropupu Springs
Wharariki Beach
Day 12
Abel Tasman National Park
Abel Tasman National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax on the beach
- Hike sections of the trail
- Rent a kayak to navigate the coastal track
- Encounter native wildlife
Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park
Day 13
Marlborough - Kaikoura
Marlborough - Kaikoura
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wine tasting in Marlborough
Optional Activities
- Explore Marlborough Sounds
- Stop in Picton
- Photograph vineyards
Landmarks
Marlborough Wine Region
Marlborough Sounds
Picton
Kaikoura
Day 14
Kaikoura to Christchurch
Kaikoura to Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Spot seals
- Search for whales
- Swim with dolphins
- Explore Christchurch neighborhoods
Landmarks
Kaikoura
Christchurch
Lylo Christchurch

Landmarks
Lake Tekapo
Church Of The Good Shepherd
Dark Sky Reserve Tekapo

Landmarks
Queenstown

Landmarks
Milford Sound
Mirror Lakes
Fjordland

Landmarks
Queenstown

Landmarks
Wanaka
Haast Pass
Franz Josef

Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier

Landmarks
Hokitika
Arthur's Pass
Southern Alps

Landmarks
Lewis Pass
Lewis River
Punakaiki

Landmarks
Pancake Rocks and Blowhole

Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park
Nelson Lakes
Ohau Point
Cape Foulwind

Landmarks
Golden Bay
Ngarua Caves
Te Waikoropupu Springs
Wharariki Beach

Landmarks
Abel Tasman National Park

Landmarks
Marlborough Wine Region
Marlborough Sounds
Picton
Kaikoura

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Kaikoura
Christchurch
Lylo Christchurch

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Jack4.0•April 2025
Both trip leaders did an excellent job, and the locations visited were wonderful. There should be an inclusion for a...
Both trip leaders did an excellent job, and the locations visited were wonderful. There should be an inclusion for a visit to a glowworm cave. I do have a big complaint about the coaches: They were too small for our group and the seats were designed for young children. The seats are so close together my knees were almost brushing the seat in front. There are no pockets on the seats for small items (like a map or cellphone) The headrests are so high that anyone in a middle seat can barely see out. The only passengers with a forward view were in the very front seats, or the elevated back seat. The seats are so narrow that 2 people could barely fit side-by-side, and the top of the seatbelt rubbed my neck instead of over my shoulder and chest.Show more
Patricia5.0•October 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed the Wilderness Tour. It was well organised and our tour guide, Stan, was very informative,...
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Angela4.2•September 2026
It was a long journey which was expected but the stopovers were worth it. It would have been nice to have spent 2...
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Could you let me know if in all the Hostel they will have a private room together. Could you send me few exemples of hostels to have a look.
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  This tour is one from our budget range, this is for those aged between 18yrs - 39yrs old. The accommodation used on this particular tour is bunk bed style hostel and dorm mixed gender rooms, dorm and hostels offer large communal areas and shared facility's and amenities. This may not be the most appropriate tour for your grandmother. I would recommend our Christchurch, Milford Sound & Franz Josef Tour, which offers 3-4 star hotels with private rooms and ensuite bathrooms.

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