South Island: Alpine Rail and Mount Cook 4-Night Pre-Voyage Land Journey Program Begins In: Christchurch Program Concludes In: Auckland
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South Island: Alpine Rail and Mount Cook 4-Night Pre-voyage Land Journey Program Begins in: Christchurch Program Concludes in: Auckland Available on these Sailings: Journey 20-Jan-2022 Journey 5-Feb-2022 Quest 21-Jan - 2023 Call 1-855-AZAMARA to reserve your Land Journey This program is designed to give guests a more intensive look at New Zealand - the South Island in particular. It is one of Azamara's Rail and Sail programs, which showcases New Zealand’s South Island, with a full-day South Island train journey aboard the TranzAlpine Railway from the Canterbury Plains to Greymouth in the foothills of the Southern Alps. Here, experience glacier heli-flightseeing with a landing on Mt. Cook—New Zealand’s highest peak—which is, no doubt, your journey’s greatest highlight. Passport details should be confirmed at the time of booking. Sales of this program close 90 days prior: book early to avoid disappointment, as space is limited. HIGHLIGHTS: ● Enjoy a full-day South Island train journey aboard the TranzAlpine Railway, from Christchurch to Greymouth. ● Take in the breathtaking scenery of Mt. Cook and the Franz Josef and Fox glaciers on a heli-flightseeing tour, complete with a snow landing on New Zealand's highest peak. ● Embark on a city highlights tour through Auckland. DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY Day 1 Upon arrival in Christchurch you’ll be greeted and shown to your hotel. The remainder of your day is yours to spend as you will. Dinner will be on your own this evening. Day 2 After breakfast, you’ll be escorted to the train station for the scenic TranzAlpine Rail journey to Greymouth. Considered one of the world’s greatest train journeys, you’ll see epic vistas of the Southern Alps, travel the edges Page 1 of 3 As of May 3, 2021 For more information, call 1.855.AZAMARA, contact your Travel Professional or visit www.Azamara.com. Explore FurtherSM of the ice-fed Waimakariri River, traverse the Canterbury Plains, and see miles of native beach forest as you travel across the 139 miles. Lunch will be served onboard. Once you arrive at Greymouth, you will board your coach for a very scenic drive down the West Coast to Franz Josef where your hotel is and dinner will be served this evening. Day 3 Today, after breakfast, meet your guide for the trip of a lifetime as you take a helicopter over Mount Cook National Park. During your flight you’ll see the park’s vast glaciers and snowfields, and the ancient waters of the Tasman Glacier Lake before flying the length of the Tasman Glacier—New Zealand’s longest glacier. Then, snow-land on New Zealand's highest peak, Aoraki/Mount Cook, and cross to the West Coast for formidable views of the Franz Josef and Fox glaciers. Once back, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel. This evening, dinner will also be at a local restaurant. Day 4 After breakfast, you’ll be taken to Hokitika airport for your flight via Christchurch to Auckland—the largest Polynesian city in the world, and the globe’s only metropolis built on an active basaltic volcanic field—where you’ll be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Regroup to enjoy a panoramic tour of Auckland's highlights. The balance of the day is at your leisure to explore further, find a nice spot for a cocktail, or simply unwind. Dinner will be at your hotel. Day 5 After breakfast, you will have some time at leisure to relax. At a pre-arranged time, you will be assisted to the cruise terminal to board your cruise ship. WHAT YOUR LAND JOURNEY PRICE INCLUDES: • Arrival airport transfers to your hotel (all flight details must be confirmed 60 days prior or transfers are voided and non-refundable) • 1-night of accommodation at Hotel Montreal by the George, Christchurch or similar – superior suite • 2-nights of accommodation at Franz Joseph Hotel or similar- superior room • 1-night of accommodation at Britomart Hotel, Auckland or similar- superior room • Flight from Hokitka to Auckland on a commercial airline, in economy class • Guided sightseeing in air-conditioned vehicle (exceptions may apply) • South Island train journey on the TranzAlpine Railway (from Christchurch to Greymouth) • Heli-flightseeing tour to Mt. Cook National Park • Services of Professional English-Speaking Guide(s) and/or Tour Director as detailed in your itinerary • Meals and beverages, as noted in your itinerary • All planning, handling and operational charges, including entrance fees to the venues as noted in your itinerary NOT INCLUDED: • Any item we mention in itinerary as being optional or on your own account Page 2 of 3 As of May 3, 2021 For more information, call 1.855.AZAMARA, contact your Travel Professional or visit www.Azamara.com. Explore FurtherSM • International and regional airfare, unless otherwise stated • Meals other than those mentioned in itinerary • Excess baggage fees imposed by airlines or storage fees charged by hotels • The cost of personal items such as laundry, telephone calls, Wi-Fi, and additional incidentals, etc. • Optional and additional exploration not included in itinerary • Cost of obtaining passports or required visas where necessary. Contact your travel professional or the appropriate Consulates and/or Embassies to determine if you have proper documentation prior to commencement of travel. • Transport between your home and home airport/port/station • Travel Protection Insurance • Gratuities IMPORTANT NOTES: This Land Journey involves a moderate amount of walking that may be strenuous at times. You will be required to walk up/down inclines and stairs, over paved, cobbled, and unpaved surfaces. We suggest you wear flat, non-slip walking shoes. This Land Journey is recommended to guests who are able to walk for extended periods, at a moderate pace. Guests who utilize a wheelchair may not be able to participate in all activities as described. If you require special assistance of any kind, please advise Azamara® or your travel professional at the time of booking. Purchase your flights to Christchurch through Azamara. If booking independently, ensure you have the correct city and arrival date prior to reserving your flights. Azamara is not responsible for any disruption to your Land Journey due to independently-booked air issues. All programs have a limited capacity and are available on a first-come basis. A minimum number of guests is required to operate this Land Journey. Should that minimum not be met, the program will be repriced and guests will have the option to cancel or repurchase at the new selling price. Cancellation penalties begin 120 days prior to sailing and will include any non-refundable air costs. Please read the full details of your Land Journey contained in your final guest documents, emailed to you approximately 30 days prior to your cruise. If you have any additional questions or concerns regarding your Land Journey, please contact us at 1-855-AZAMARA (292- 6272) This description is a general overview of the highlights of this Land Journey. Your Land Journey is operated by ID New Zealand and their local representative. The local representative will do everything possible to ensure that all of the sites described here are visited, though the tour sequence is subject to change. Closure of some sites due to local or national holiday observances, flight schedules, weather or other factors may affect the Land Journey, and the local representative reserves the right to substitute other sites if necessary. All programs are priced per person, based on double occupancy and by departure date, and may vary from the price indicated on this document. Single occupancy pricing may be available upon request but cannot be guaranteed. All pricing is subject to change. Book early for the best price. Please visit www.Azamara.com/LandTerms to review all applicable terms and conditions Thank you for choosing Azamara. Have a super holiday and we look forward to welcoming you onboard. Page 3 of 3 As of May 3, 2021 For more information, call 1.855.AZAMARA, contact your Travel Professional or visit www.Azamara.com. Explore FurtherSM .