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South Island Christmas Journey - 11 days (Superior)

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Start and end in Christchurch
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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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 4 - 24
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Dinner (Pre-dinner drink and dinner (conditions apply: not included if arriving after 8:00pm))
  3. Day 2

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit International Antarctic Centre including Antarctic storm room experience
    • Hagglund all-terrain vehicle ride
    • Little blue penguins viewing
    • 4D theatre experience
    • Christchurch city tour
    • Christchurch Tram ride
    Landmarks
    International Antarctic Centre
  4. Day 3

    Christchurch to Lake Tekapo

    Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Lake Tekapo sightseeing
    • Church of the Good Shepherd visit
    • Views of Aoraki - Mount Cook and Southern Alps

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over Southern Alps (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Lake Tekapo
    Church of the Good Shepherd
    Aoraki - Mount Cook
  5. Day 4

    Lake Tekapo to Dunedin

    Lake Tekapo to Dunedin
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Oamaru sightseeing
    • Dunedin city tour

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife excursion
    • Guided tour of Olveston Historic Home
    Landmarks
    Lake Benmore
    Oamaru
    Olveston Historic Home
  6. Day 5

    Dunedin to Te Anau

    Dunedin to Te Anau
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Larnach Castle guided tour
    • Ultimate High Tea at Grand Ballroom
    • Larnach Castle gardens exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Te Anau Glowworm Caves visit
    • Fiordland Cinema - Ata Whenua - Shadowland screening
    Landmarks
    Larnach Castle
    Te Anau Glowworm Caves
  7. Day 6

    Te Anau to Doubtful Sound

    Te Anau to Doubtful Sound
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch during cruise across Manapouri), Dinner (Delicious carvery buffet prepared by onboard chef)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise across Manapouri
    • Doubtful Sound overnight cruise on Fiordland Navigator
    • Carvery buffet dinner onboard
    Landmarks
    Manapouri
    Doubtful Sound
    Wilmot Pass
  8. Day 7

    Doubtful Sound to Queenstown

    Doubtful Sound to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Return journey from Doubtful Sound to Manapouri
    Landmarks
    Deep Cove
    Lake Wakatipu
  9. Day 8

    Queenstown

    Queenstown
    Meals
    Dinner (Gourmet barbecue dinner at Colonel's Homestead featuring seasonal, fresh and locally sourced produce)

    Included Activities

    • TSS Earnslaw cruise to Walter Peak Station
    • Gourmet barbecue dinner at Colonel's Homestead
    • Farm tour at Walter Peak Station
    • Return cruise on TSS Earnslaw with piano sing-along

    Optional Activities

    • Jet boat ride
    • Heritage tour through Skippers Canyon
    Landmarks
    TSS Earnslaw
    Walter Peak Station
    Skippers Canyon
  10. Day 9

    Queenstown to Franz Josef

    Queenstown to Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Lakes District Museum visit

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic flight over glaciers (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Arrowtown
    Lakes District Museum
    Haast Pass
    Fox Glacier
    Franz Josef Glacier
  11. Day 10

    Franz Josef to Christchurch

    Franz Josef to Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner including selected beverages)

    Included Activities

    • Greenstone Factory visit and Māori stone education
    • TranzAlpine train journey
    • Farewell dinner at hotel with selected beverages
    Landmarks
    Hokitika
    Arthur's Pass
    Waimakariri Basin
    Canterbury Plains
  12. Day 11

    Christchurch

    Christchurch

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