What type of accommodation is included? Can you name some of them?

The hotels we currently use are as follows, which can be similar tier accommodations at point of booking: 1. Carnmore Hotel Christchurch 2. Scenic Hotel Dunedin City 3. Anchorage Motel, Te 4. Scenic Suites Queenstown 5. Heartland Hotel Glacier Country

I'm interested in the South Island group tour you guys have departing on Dec 13, or Dec 14. Can you tell me how it works with lodging, how travel works, what items I would need to have, and the physical difficulty/intensity?

We offer daily tours operated by InterCoach, and all hotel stays include breakfast. The included activities are not strenuous; however, there are optional activities available that may require a higher level of physical fitness depending on your selection. You just need to bring your person items with you camera and of course money to care for dinners and lunches or optional activities

Is there a spot for one traveller (male adult) for this tour departing on 7 December 2025. Also, for solo travellers is it mandatory to purchase single room supplement.

we do don't combine stranger in one room single supplement is mandatory

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Operator: Across Caribbean Excursions
Safari: Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Christchurch
Start point
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (Airport to Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Christchurch city center
- Stroll through Botanic Gardens
- Punt ride on Avon River
Landmarks
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Avon River
Day 2
Christchurch to Dunedin
Optional Activities
- Visit Dunedin Railway Station
- Explore Otago Museum
- Tour of Larnach Castle
Landmarks
Dunedin Railway Station
Otago Museum
Larnach Castle
Day 3
Dunedin to Te Anau
Optional Activities
- Visit Te Anau Glowworm Caves
- Lakeside walk
Landmarks
Te Anau Glowworm Caves
Fiordland National Park
Day 4
Milford Sound - Queenstown
Meals
Lunch (Picnic lunch onboard Milford Sound nature cruise)
Included Activities
- Milford Sound nature cruise (2.5 hours)
- Picnic lunch onboard
Landmarks
Milford Sound
Milford Road
Day 5
Queenstown
Optional Activities
- Bungy jumping
- Skydiving
- Jet boating
- Gondola ride to Bob's Peak
- Gibbston Valley vineyard tour
Landmarks
Bob's Peak
Gibbston Valley
Day 6
Queenstown to Franz Josef
Landmarks
Haast Pass
Westland National Park
Franz Josef Glacier
Day 7
Franz Josef
Optional Activities
- Guided glacier hike
- Heli-hike
- Glacier Hot Pools
- Rainforest walks
Landmarks
Franz Josef Glacier
Day 8
Greymouth - Christchurch
Included Activities
- TranzAlpine train journey
Landmarks
Arthur's Pass National Park
Day 9
Christchurch
End point
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand (Hotel and Airport )
Optional Activities
- Final sightseeing in Christchurch
- Souvenir shopping

Landmarks
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Avon River

Landmarks
Dunedin Railway Station
Otago Museum
Larnach Castle

Landmarks
Te Anau Glowworm Caves
Fiordland National Park

Landmarks
Milford Sound
Milford Road

Landmarks
Bob's Peak
Gibbston Valley

Landmarks
Haast Pass
Westland National Park
Franz Josef Glacier

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Franz Josef Glacier

Landmarks
Arthur's Pass National Park

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Peter
Asked on April 8th, 2026
What type of accommodation is included? Can you name some of them?
Accommodation
- Across Caribbean ExcursionsOperator•Written April 2026
  The hotels we currently use are as follows, which can be similar tier accommodations at point of booking:
  
  1. Carnmore Hotel Christchurch
  2. Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
  3. Anchorage Motel, Te
  4. Scenic Suites Queenstown
  5. Heartland Hotel Glacier Country
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Debbie
Asked on December 10th, 2025
I'm interested in the South Island group tour you guys have departing on Dec 13, or Dec 14. Can you tell me how it works with lodging, how travel works, what items I would need to have, and the physical difficulty/intensity?
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- Across Caribbean ExcursionsOperator•Written December 2025
  We offer daily tours operated by InterCoach, and all hotel stays include breakfast. The included activities are not strenuous; however, there are optional activities available that may require a higher level of physical fitness depending on your selection. You just need to bring your person items with you camera and of course money to care for dinners and lunches or optional activities
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  Debbie
  Traveler•Written December 2025
  Is this a group tour and hotel and bus is all handled by you guys?
- Across Caribbean ExcursionsOperator•Written December 2025
  This is a group tour, and we take care of transportation, hotel accommodation, and guided excursions.
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Samuel
Asked on November 26th, 2025
Is there a spot for one traveller (male adult) for this tour departing on 7 December 2025. Also, for solo travellers is it mandatory to purchase single room supplement.
Single supplement
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- Across Caribbean ExcursionsOperator•Written November 2025
  we do don't combine stranger in one room single supplement is mandatory

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Greymouth - Christchurch

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Christchurch

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