Itinerary
- Day 1
Wellington
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at renowned Wellington restaurant featuring culinary delights reflecting vibrant flavors of New Zealand)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with tour guide and fellow travelers
- Dinner at renowned Wellington restaurant
Landmarks Wellington 
- Day 2
Marlborough Sounds
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in Premium Lounge on Interislander Ferry with complimentary bar service), Lunch (Packed lunch onboard Mailboat Cruise), Dinner (Sumptuous three-course dinner at Portage Resort)
Included Activities
- Interislander Ferry journey across Cook Strait with Premium Lounge access
- Breakfast on ferry with Premium Lounge service
- Mailboat Cruise with Beachcomber Cruises through Marlborough Sounds
- Three-course dinner at Portage Resort
Landmarks Cook Strait Marlborough Sounds Picton - Day 3
Picton
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Portage Resort with views of Kenepuru Sound), Snack (Morning tea and paua tastings at Paua Pearl Farm), Lunch (Three-course gourmet lunch at Allan Scott Wines Bistro in Marlborough region with glass of wine paired with main meal)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Portage Resort
- Beachcomber Cruises transfer to Paua Pearl Farm
- Paua Pearl Farm Tour with morning tea and paua tastings
- Three-course lunch at Allan Scott Wines Bistro with glass of wine
- Wine tastings at two additional wineries
- Visit to Makana Boutique Chocolate Factory
Landmarks Kenepuru Sound Paua Pearl Farm Allan Scott Wines Bistro Marlborough Wine Region Makana Boutique Chocolate Factory - Day 4
Picton to Kaikōura
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel in Picton), Lunch (Light lunch on Coastal Pacific train with beverages), Snack (Afternoon tea on Coastal Pacific train), Dinner (Dinner at renowned Kaikōura restaurant featuring regional flavors)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel in Picton
- Coastal Pacific Scenic train journey in Scenic Plus class
- Light lunch on train with beverages
- Afternoon tea on train
- Dinner at renowned Kaikōura restaurant
Optional Activities
- Morning exploration of Picton
Landmarks Kaikōura 
- Day 5
Kaikōura
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel in Kaikōura), Dinner (Dinner and drinks on Coastal Pacific train Scenic Plus package)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Dolphin viewing escapade with Encounter Kaikōura
- Coastal Pacific train journey in Scenic Plus class
- Dinner and drinks on Coastal Pacific train
Optional Activities
- Leisurely lunch at local eateries in Kaikōura (at own expense)
Landmarks Kaikōura Christchurch 
- Day 6
Christchurch
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at accommodation in Christchurch), Snack (Local tastings on cultural food walking tour), Dinner (Dinner at renowned Christchurch restaurant)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at accommodation
- Cultural food walking tour of Christchurch with local tastings
- Dinner at renowned Christchurch restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit to Quake City Museum
- Visit to Ravenscar Museum
- Punting on Avon River
- Tram rides on iconic trams
- Gondola ascent for panoramic views of Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps
Landmarks Quake City Museum Ravenscar Museum Avon River Christchurch Gondola Canterbury Plains Southern Alps - Day 7
Christchurch to Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on TranzAlpine train with Scenic Plus package), Lunch (Lunch on TranzAlpine train with Scenic Plus package), Dinner (Dinner at hotel in Franz Josef)
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine train journey in Scenic Plus class
- Breakfast on TranzAlpine train
- Lunch on TranzAlpine train
- Transfer from Greymouth to Hokitika
- Pounamu (jade) experience with Hokitika Scenic Tours and local Iwi member
- Guided walk around Hokitika Gorge loop track
- Coach transfer from Hokitika to Franz Josef
- Dinner at hotel in Franz Josef
Landmarks Greymouth Hokitika Hokitika Gorge Franz Josef 
- Day 8
Franz Josef
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch featuring local delicacies as part of Ōkārito Heritage EcoTour)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Coach journey from Franz Josef to Ōkārito
- Ōkārito Heritage EcoTour with walking tour and lagoon boat tour
- Lunch featuring local delicacies in Ōkārito
- Coach return to Franz Josef
Optional Activities
- Helicopter tour of Franz Josef and surrounding landscapes
Landmarks Ōkārito Ōkārito Lagoon - Day 9
Franz Josef to Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel in Franz Josef)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Haast River Safari experience
- Stop at Fruit Emporium during safari
Landmarks Haast River Fruit Emporium Queenstown 
- Day 10
Arrowtown
- Meals
- Breakfast (Continental breakfast at Naumi Hotel featuring croissants, cold meats, and cereals), Lunch (Buffet lunch at Ayrburn paired with wine tasting)
Included Activities
- Continental breakfast at Naumi Hotel
- Wine tasting at Ayrburn
- Buffet lunch at Ayrburn
- Time to explore Arrowtown township
- Coach transfer from Ayrburn back to Queenstown
- Happy hour at Naumi The Dairy Hotel with complimentary drinks and canapés
Optional Activities
- Morning exploration of Queenstown at own pace
Landmarks Arrowtown Ayrburn - Day 11
Departing Queenstown
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Departure transfer to airport or transportation hub
