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South Island Christmas Journey (Superior) - 11 days

11 days
Start and end in Christchurch
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 4 - 24
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner with complimentary pre-dinner drink)
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  2. Day 2

    Christchurch

    Christchurch
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to 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
  3. Day 3

    Christchurch to Lake Tekapo

    Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Lake Tekapo viewing
    • Church of the Good Shepherd visit
    • Sheep Dog Statue viewing
    • Mount Cook/Aoraki views

    Optional Activities

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

    Lake Tekapo to Dunedin

    Lake Tekapo to Dunedin
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Dunedin city tour

    Optional Activities

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

    Dunedin to Te Anau

    Dunedin to Te Anau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Ultimate High Tea in the Grand Ballroom at Larnach Castle)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Te Anau to Doubtful Sound

    Te Anau to Doubtful Sound
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch during Manapouri lake cruise), Dinner (Carvery buffet prepared by onboard chef)

    Included Activities

    • Manapouri lake cruise with lunch
    • Fiordland Navigator overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound
    • Naturalist guide commentary and wildlife viewing
    Landmarks
    Manapouri Lake
    Doubtful Sound
    Wilmot Pass
  7. Day 7

    Doubtful Sound to Queenstown

    Doubtful Sound to Queenstown
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Queenstown

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

    Included Activities

    • TSS Earnslaw vintage steamship cruise to Walter Peak Station
    • Gourmet barbecue dinner at Colonel's Homestead
    • Walter Peak Station farm tour
    • 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
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  9. Day 9

    Queenstown to Franz Josef

    Queenstown to Franz Josef
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Arrowtown visit
    • Lakes District Museum visit

    Optional Activities

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

    Franz Josef to Christchurch

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

    Included Activities

    • Hokitika Greenstone Factory visit
    • TranzAlpine train journey
    Landmarks
    Hokitika
    Arthur's Pass
    Waimakariri Basin
    Canterbury Plains
  11. Day 11

    Christchurch

    Christchurch

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