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Signature | Inspirational Alps Tour

7 days
From Christchurch to Queenstown
5.0
1 review

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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Riverside Market
    • Visit Christchurch Botanical Gardens
    • Visit Christchurch Art Gallery
    • Explore city museums and attractions
    Landmarks
    Christchurch Botanical Gardens
    Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu
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  2. Day 2

    Christchurch to Hokitika

    Christchurch to Hokitika
    Meals
    Meal on the train

    Included Activities

    • TranzAlpine Scenic Train - Scenic Plus experience
    • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk
    Landmarks
    TranzAlpine Scenic Train Route
    Otira Tunnel
    Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
    Hokitika
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  3. Day 3

    West Coast

    West Coast
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Te Waonui Forest Retreat)

    Included Activities

    • West Coast Tree Top Walk
    • Franz Josef Glacier viewpoint walk
    • Dinner at Te Waonui Forest Retreat

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier
    Landmarks
    West Coast Tree Top Walk
    Franz Josef Glacier
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  4. Day 4

    Haast Pass to Queenstown

    Haast Pass to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Haast River Safari
    • Stop at Mrs. Jones' Fruit Stall
    • Explore Arrowtown
    Landmarks
    Haast Pass
    Arrowtown
    Queenstown
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  5. Day 5

    Milford Sound

    Milford Sound
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Milford Sounds Day Tour and Cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight into Milford Sound by plane
    Landmarks
    Milford Sound / Piopiotahi
    Bowen Falls
    Stirling Falls
    Mitre Peak
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  6. Day 6

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner and show aboard TSS Earnslaw Steamship at Walter Peak overlooking Table Bay, featuring sheep shearing and dog herding)

    Included Activities

    • TSS Earnslaw Cruise and Dinner Excursion

    Optional Activities

    • Horse trekking at Walter Peak
    • Gondola ride in Queenstown
    • Wine tasting in Gibbston Valley
    • Queenstown nightlife and cocktails
    Landmarks
    Walter Peak
    Gibbston Valley
    Table Bay
    Lake Wakatipu
  7. Day 7

    Departing Queenstown

    Departing Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extended stay in Queenstown (arrange with Travel Centre)

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Rating
5(1 review)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
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Cancellation policy

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    March 18th, 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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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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ChildrenUnder 18

0

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