Luxury Backcountry Trekking

LUXURY BACKCOUNTRY TREKKING

2021/22 TRIP NOTES LUXURY BACKCOUNTRY TREKKING

2021/22 TRIP DETAILS Dates: Available on demand November to April Duration: 2 or 3 days Departure: ex Wanaka, New Zealand Price: From NZ$2,350 per person

A stunning mountain retreat. Photo: Whare Kea Lodge

If you enjoy the finer things in life or are simply seeking a mountain getaway with all the trimmings, our Luxury Backcountry Trekking trips will deliver an unforgettable Kiwi hiking experience. Nestled on the edge of Mount Aspiring National Park, Whare Kea Chalet is in big mountain country accessed by a breathtaking 15-minute helicopter ride. It is the perfect base from which to hike the stunning backcountry of the Southern Alps by day before returning each night to a sumptuous meal and cosy night’s sleep. TRIP OVERVIEW OUR GUIDES

Our Luxury Backcountry Trekking trips offer an elevated Adventure Consultants trekking guides are NZMGA or hiking experience, using the Whare Kea Mountain NZOIA qualified guides. They are truly professional and Chalet as our well-appointed base for exploring the operate to the highest industry standards. rugged high country that surrounds. You will find your guide friendly, approachable and Accessed by a scenic 15-minute helicopter ride, endless focused on providing a safe and enjoyable trip in line hiking possibilities abound in this adventure paradise with your objectives and comfort level. on the edge of Mount Aspiring National Park. Join our experienced local guides as we use each day to explore the scenic wilderness around us before returning for a TERRAIN sumptuous hosted meal and heated chalet each night, or simply relax and enjoy the incomparable views of Whare Kea Mountain Chalet is located in the Albert the Southern Alps from the chalet’s large viewing Burn Saddle, close to Mount Aspiring National Park at windows. All-in-all this is the perfect high-end getaway an elevation of 1,750m/5,741ft. Accessed by a scenic to embrace the great outdoors. 15-minute helicopter flight, the Chalet is surrounded in a range of terrain suitable for every level of hiker.

Contents Copyright © Adventure Consultants Ltd 2021 2 We use the comfortable chalet as our base for exploring the wilderness surrounds for breathtaking day hikes before returning each evening for a hearty dinner and comfortable night’s sleep before we get up to do it all again!

Views from the surrounding terrain take in the glaciers and peaks of the nearby Mount Aspiring across the Southern Alps to Aoraki Mount Cook. EQUIPMENT

Trekking in the Southern Alps requires good quality personal gear due to the potential weather conditions. Evening falls on our cosy home for the night. Photo: Aaron Whitehead Our focus is on having the essential clothing and equipment, whilst keeping pack weight as light as possible for your comfort and ease of travel.

We will provide an equipment list as a guideline to your equipment requirements. Group equipment is provided and we carry a good range of modern rental equipment. If you will be renting equipment from us, please advise your requirements in advance to ensure correct sizing and availability. TRAVEL

We commence our Luxury Backcountry Trekking trips at 9am from your accommodation in Wanaka. The perfect luxury mountain escape. Photo: Whare Kea

Air New Zealand and Qantas/Jetstar provide daily services to Queenstown from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch airports. There are also direct flights from most major Australian cities.

A shuttle service operates several times daily between Queenstown and Wanaka (approximately one hour driving time and at a cost from NZ$35 each way), check https://www.ritchies.co.nz/wanaka for details.

Bus services operate daily between Christchurch and Wanaka (approximately 6 hours travel time).

We are happy to assist with booking your travel or accommodation requirements. Fine high elevation dining. Photo: Whare Kea FITNESS & HEALTH

To make the most of your experience, we encourage working on your fitness prior to the trip.

Your guide places special focus on fitness levels and will regulate the pace accordingly.

Our registration form requests that you advise us of any medical problems you may have and of any medications you are taking. Any information you supply will be treated as confidential.

A stunning helicopter ride toHelicopter our mountain to and base. from Photo:the chalet. Adventure Photo: Consultants Whare Kea

The trip fees are detailed below, prices are per person We also accept your deposit and balance payment by credit and in New Zealand dollars: card (Visa, Mastercard and Amex) plus a 3% card charge.

NUMBER OF PAYMENT 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS PEOPLE To confirm place on this trip, we require a completed 1 NZ$4,750 NZ$5,900 registration form with a deposit of NZ$1,000 per 2 NZ$2,950 NZ$3,650 person. The balance payment of is due 60 days prior to 3 or 4 NZ$2,550 NZ$3,100 the trip start date. 5 NZ$2,350 NZ$2,900 CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

NOTE: All prices are subject to change without notice. A trip member may then cancel their participation on the following basis: The price of your trip includes the following: • Cancellations outside of 60 days incur a NZ$250 • Guide and permit fees cancellation fee. • Helicopter flights in and out • For cancellations made within 60 days of the trip • Return transport from Wanaka to staging area commencement date, we reserve the right to retain • Exclusive use of Whare Kea Luxury Chalet 50% of the full fee. • Meals while in the mountains • For cancellations made within 30 days of the trip • 15% NZ Goods and Services Tax commencement date, we reserve the right to retain 75% of the full fee. The price of your trip does not include: • For cancellations within 15 days of the departure date a cancellation fee of 100% of the full fee applies. • Personal equipment (clothing, day pack, sunblock etc.) • Alcoholic drinks (BYO) We recommend you take out trip cancellation insurance via your travel agent if you wish to be covered against REGISTRATION & PAYMENT DETAILS cancellation due to medical or personal reasons. If you require more information, please contact us at: Book your Luxury Backcountry Trekking trip online and forward your trip payment at https://www. Adventure Consultants Ltd adventureconsultants.com/treks/new-zealand-treks/ PO Box 739 luxury-backcountry-trekking/book-now. Wanaka 9343 New Zealand All payments should be made by bank transfer to the following bank and account: Phone: +64 3 443 8711 Email: [email protected] Bank: Bank of New Zealand Web: www.adventureconsultants.com For the Account of: Adventure Consultants Limited

Adventure Consultants is affiliated to the New Zealand Mountain Guides Association (NZMGA), New Zealand Alpine Club (NZAC) and a corporate member of the American Alpine Club (AAC). Adventure Consultants is a supporter of the dZi Foundation in Nepal for their ‘Revitalise a Village’ programmes.

Adventure Consultants perform to IFMGA/UIAGM standards and are world leaders in high altitude guiding.