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Signature | Inspirational Alps Tour

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From Christchurch to Queenstown

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Operator: Great Journeys New Zealand
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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 1 - 20
Ages 16+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Christchurch
Christchurch
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Rydges Latimer (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Explore Riverside Market
- Visit Christchurch Botanical Gardens
- Visit Christchurch Art Gallery
- Explore city museums and attractions
Landmarks
Riverside Market
Christchurch Botanical Gardens
Christchurch Art Gallery
Day 2
Christchurch to Greymouth - Hokitika
Christchurch to Greymouth - Hokitika
Meals
Breakfast, Meal on the train (Regionally inspired food)
Accommodation
Hotel (Beachfront Hokitika (or similar))
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine Scenic Train journey with Scenic Plus service
- Meal service on train
- Private coach transfer from Greymouth
- Custom cultural experience in Hokitika
- Guided walk through Hokitika Gorge
Landmarks
Southern Alps
Waimakariri River
Great Divide
Otira Tunnel
Hokitika Gorge
Day 3
Hokitika to Franz Josef
Hokitika to Franz Josef
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Multicourse dinner with locally sourced ingredients in a tranquil rainforest setting)
Accommodation
Hotel (Legacy Te Waonui (or similar))
Included Activities
- VIP guided experience at West Coast Wildlife Centre
- Rowi kiwi educational walkthrough
- Free time in Franz Josef
Optional Activities
- Scenic walk to glacier viewpoint
- Browse local shops
- Helicopter flight over the glacier
- Wilderness tour through the rainforest
Landmarks
West Coast Wildlife Centre
Franz Josef Glacier
Day 4
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Franz Josef to Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Winery dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton Resort and Spa (or similar))
Included Activities
- Haast Pass scenic drive
- Haast River Safari
- Private coach tour with local highlights
Landmarks
Haast Pass
Day 5
Queenstown - Milford Sound
Queenstown - Milford Sound
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton Resort and Spa (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cruise Milford Coach service
- Milford Sound boutique cruise
- Viewing of Bowen Falls
- Viewing of Stirling Falls
- Viewing of Mitre Peak
Optional Activities
- Optional scenic flight for return journey above Southern Alps
Landmarks
Milford Sound
Piopiotahi
Bowen Falls
Stirling Falls
Mitre Peak
Day 6
Queenstown
Queenstown
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Pre-organise extended stay in Queenstown

Landmarks
Riverside Market
Christchurch Botanical Gardens
Christchurch Art Gallery

Landmarks
Southern Alps
Waimakariri River
Great Divide
Otira Tunnel
Hokitika Gorge

Landmarks
West Coast Wildlife Centre
Franz Josef Glacier

Landmarks
Haast Pass

Landmarks
Milford Sound
Piopiotahi
Bowen Falls
Stirling Falls
Mitre Peak

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Rydges Latimer (or similar)
Hotel
day 1
Beachfront Hokitika (or similar)
Hotel
day 2
Legacy Te Waonui (or similar)
Hotel
day 3
Hilton Resort and Spa (or similar)
Hotel
Days 4, 5

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Colleen5.0•March 2026
Overall a great trip with a wonderful tour leader. Everything went smoothly once the tour began. It would have been...
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Signature | Inspirational Alps Tour

Itinerary

Christchurch

Optional Activities

Christchurch to Greymouth - Hokitika

Included Activities

Hokitika to Franz Josef

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Franz Josef to Queenstown

Included Activities

Queenstown - Milford Sound

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Queenstown

Optional Activities

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