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Signature | Epicurean Alpine Odyssey

6 days
From Christchurch to Queenstown
5.0
1 traveler review

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Food & Culinary
Savor the world one bite at a time
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

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a renowned Christchurch restaurant, savoring culinary delights that reflect the vibrant flavors of New Zealand)

    Included Activities

    • Meet tour guide and fellow travelers
    • Dinner at a renowned Christchurch restaurant
  2. Day 2

    Christchurch to Franz Josef

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on TranzAlpine train (Scenic Plus package)), Lunch (Lunch on TranzAlpine train (Scenic Plus package)), Dinner (Included dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • TranzAlpine Scenic Train Journey with Scenic Plus Dining Experience (breakfast and lunch included)
    • Guided Pounamu Experience including Hokitika Gorge Walk with Rachel from Hokitika Scenic Tours and local Iwi member
    • Dinner at hotel
    Landmarks
    Hokitika Gorge
  3. Day 3

    Franz Josef

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch featuring local delicacies)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Ōkārito Eco-heritage Tour (walking tour and lagoon boat tour)
    • Lunch featuring local delicacies

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter tour with aerial views of Franz Josef and surrounding landscapes
    • Optional activities in Franz Josef afternoon
    Landmarks
    Ōkārito
    Ōkārito Lagoon
  4. Day 4

    Franz Josef to Queenstown

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Haast River Safari Experience

    Optional Activities

    • Refreshments and shopping at Fruit Emporium
    Landmarks
    Haast River
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  5. Day 5

    Arrowtown

    Meals
    Breakfast (Continental breakfast at Naumi Hotel, featuring croissants, cold meats, and cereals), Lunch (Buffet lunch paired with wine tasting at Ayrburn)

    Included Activities

    • Continental breakfast at Naumi Hotel
    • Ayrburn Winery Tastings & Lunch (wine tasting and buffet lunch)
    • Guided visit to Arrowtown township
    • Complimentary drinks and canapés at hotel happy hour

    Optional Activities

    • Optional activities in Queenstown during morning leisure time
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
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  6. Day 6

    Queenstown Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast (Leisurely breakfast at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Departure transfer

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What's Not Included

  • Flights
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Rating
5(1 review)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
33%
Cancellation policy

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  • Colleen
    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

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec

2027

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Jul
Aug
Sep
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2028

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Feb
Mar
Apr
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