Exclusive ISU departure – January 27-February 11, 2022 New Zealand Adventure 16 days from $6,774 total price from Los Angeles, San Francisco ($6,495 air & land inclusive plus $279 airline taxes and fees) It’s a tale of two islands as our small group journeys from New Zealand’s North to its South, through lively cities and pristine fjords, past lush farmland and enchanted forests in a land where the outdoors is the national shrine. Add engaging “Kiwis” and intriguing indigenous cultures – it’s a pure New Zealand experience.

Destination Air Auckland Motorcoach Train/Motorcoach Rotorua Entry/Departure Napier

NEW ZEALAND Wellington Tasman Sea

Franz Josef Christchurch

Pacific Ocean Queenstown

Avg. High (°F) Jan Feb Auckland 73 74 1 We see 7 /2-mile-long Franz Josef Glacier up close on a guided walk through the glacier valley on Day 12. Wellington 67 67 Queenstown 71 70 Days 1 & 2: Depart U.S. for Auckland, New Zealand Reserve and Maori Cultural Centre for a traditional hangi dinner and performance. B,D Your Small Group Tour Highlights Day 3: Arrive Auckland We arrive in New Zealand’s largest city early this morning and transfer to our hotel, Day 6: Rotorua With its geysers, bubbling mud New Zealand’s unspoiled natural scenery • Auckland sightsee- where our rooms are ready for early check-in. After pools, and hot thermal springs, Rotorua ranks as a ing and harbor cruise • Geothermal Rotorua • Art Deco time to relax and freshen up, we take a casual walking geothermal wonder, as well as a center of indigenous walking tour in Napier • TranzAlpine train excursion • tour of the area around our hotel. This evening we Maori culture (Maoris comprise 40% of Rotorua’s pop- Two-night Franz Josef stay, with guided walk through the attend a briefing on the journey ahead, followed by a ulation). We encounter this intriguing town on a glacier valley • Scenic Doubtful Sound excursion • Out- welcome dinner. D morning tour that includes a visit to Rainbow Springs door mecca of Queenstown Nature Park, a popular showcase of native New Day 4: Auckland This morning we tour cosmopol- Zealand flora, fauna, and birds set amidst an expanse Day Itinerary Hotel Rating itan Auckland, an eminently livable city. One of only of forest studded with aviaries, pathways, an under- 1-2 Depart U.S. for Auckland a few world cities straddling two harbors on separate water viewing pool, and other educational exhibits. 3-4 Auckland Grand Millennium Sup. First Class bodies of water, Auckland offers an abundance of Our guided tour here includes a visit to the National Auckland natural beauty. A highlight of our tour is the visit Kiwi Trust, dedicated to rehabilitating injured kiwis, 5-6 Rotorua Millennium Hotel Sup. First Class Rotorua to the Auckland Museum, with its prized collections housed on the park’s grounds. B of Maori and Pacific Islander art and artifacts (Auck- 7 Napier Scenic Hotel First Class Te Pania land has the largest Polynesian population of any city Day 7: Rotorua/Napier Today we set out for one 8-9 Wellington Grand Mercure Sup. First Class in the world). After lunch at a local restaurant, we of New Zealand’s celebrated wine regions: Hawke’s Wellington embark on a cruise around glittering Auckland Harbour. Bay and the seaside city of Napier. We sample the 10 Christchurch Rydges Latimer Sup. First Class local at a wine tasting and lunch at Church Square We return to our hotel early this afternoon; the re- terroir mainder of the day is free for independent exploration. Road Winery, one of the country’s oldest and most 11-12 Franz Josef Scenic Hotel FJ First Class Glacier Glacier Dinner tonight is on our own. B,L acclaimed. Reaching Napier after lunch, we embark on a guided walking tour of the city’s 1930s Art Deco 13-15 Queenstown Millennium Hotel Sup. First Class Queenstown Day 5: Auckland/Rotorua En route to Rotorua today, architecture. After an earthquake leveled the city 16 Depart Queenstown for U.S. we stop at Ruakuri Caves to see the unique glow- in 1931, it was rebuilt in “Deco” style; today, Napier Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel worms that illuminate the underground grottoes and ranks as one of the most authentically Art Deco cities industry standard reference. caves. Late this afternoon we visit Te Puia Thermal in the world. Dinner tonight is on our own. B,L

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Day 8: Napier/Wellington We travel today to New The most beautiful adventures Zealand’s capital of Wellington, stopping along the way are not those we go and seek.” at a private farm where we learn about the country’s vital sheep farming industry. We see the sheep dogs at – Robert Louis Stevenson work and watch a sheep-shearing demonstration then enjoy a barbecue lunch. We continue on, reaching Zealand that its residents are known colloquially as Wellington late this afternoon. Dinner tonight is “Kiwis.” This afternoon is free to enjoy the splendid on our own in this city known for its vibrant restaurant surroundings as we wish. We dine tonight at our scene. B,L hotel. B,D Day 9: Wellington We encounter this genial water- Day 13: Franz Josef/Queenstown Traveling to front city on the southern end of the North Island Queenstown today, we stop first in the lakeside resort on this morning’s tour featuring a ride on the historic of Wanaka for lunch on our own then in the Central Wellington Cable Car for panoramic views of the city Otago region at a local winery for a private tasting and harbor. We also visit acclaimed Te Papa, New and tour of the wine cave. Late this afternoon we Zealand’s national museum with interactive exhibits reach Queenstown and our hotel, where we dine spanning art, history, native cultures, and the natural tonight. B,D environment. Then the remainder of the afternoon is free to explore as we wish, perhaps to stroll along Day 14: Queenstown/Doubtful Sound More bohemian Cuba Street, visit the Wellington Zoo, or scenic overload is in store on our full-day excursion wander the lively waterfront area. We dine together to Fiordland National Park and Doubtful Sound, one tonight at a local restaurant. B,D of New Zealand’s top attractions. We travel by boat across Lake Manapouri then by coach over Wilmot Day 10: Pass to reach the “Sound of Silence,” as Doubtful is Wellington/ called for the remarkable serenity that prevails here

Christchurch and in the surrounding mountain peaks, rainforest, Today we fly south We visit the Botanic Gardens of Christchurch on Day 10. and waterfalls. This enchanting woodland may seem to Christchurch, familiar to moviegoers: director Peter Jackson filmed New Zealand’s The Lord of the Rings’ Fangorn Forest here. Among Tour Departs: January 27, 2022 “Garden City.” the wildlife we may see on our three-hour catamaran Prices include international airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees Highlights of our cruise: dolphins, fur seals, Fiordland crested penguins, Los Angeles, San Francisco $6,774 city tour include and even whales. Surrounding us: rugged mountain the Botanic Gardens, Dallas, Houston, peaks, rainforest, waterfalls. After this exhilarating the “green heart” Phoenix, Portland (OR), $7,074 excursion we return to Queenstown early this eve- of Christchurch Seattle ning; dinner is on our own. B,L dating to 1863; and Atlanta, Boston, Cathedral Square, Chicago, Cleveland, Day 15: Queenstown Today is at leisure to enjoy for 150 years, the Denver, Detroit, $7,174 this outdoor mecca with a spectacular setting on Lake beating heart of Miami, Minneapolis, Wakatipu as we wish. Options abound, from jet boat- Christchurch and Orlando, Tampa Cosmopolitan Auckland, “City of Sails” ing and fly fishing to art gallery hopping or riding site of Christchurch the Skyline gondola for outstanding views of this Baltimore, Charlotte, Cathedral. This afternoon is at leisure to explore inde- unusually scenic city. Tonight we celebrate our New Cincinnati, New York, $7,274 pendently; we dine tonight at our hotel. B,D Zealand adventure over a farewell dinner at a local Philadelphia, Washington, DC restaurant. B,D Cedar Rapids, Des Moines $7,424 Day 11: Christchurch/Franz Josef Early today we embark on one of the world’s great rail journeys Land Only (transfers not included) $5,295 Day 16: Depart for U.S. We depart this morning aboard the TranzAlpine train: along the open farm- for the airport and our return flights home. B Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person land of the Canterbury Plain, through the foothills based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, of the Southern Alps then into the snowcapped peaks surcharges, and fees of $279, which are subject to change themselves. We travel across steel girder bridges above until final payment has been made. deep gorges and through tunnels on our journey to Single travelers please add $1,495. Your $500 deposit is Arthur’s Pass, where we board a motorcoach for the fully refundable up to 95 days before departure. All 2022 scenic drive to the village of Franz Josef, reaching our tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, hotel this afternoon and dining there tonight. B,D Your Tour Price Includes • Round-trip air transportation from listed cities; all flights and fees) are guaranteed. Day 12: Franz Josef In Westland National Park within itinerary Airline upgrades on round-trip Trans-Pacific flight: Busi- this morning, we encounter one of New Zealand’s • 13 nights’ accommodations in Superior First Class and First ness Class – $5,995 per person; Premium Economy – most spectacular sights: Franz Josef Glacier, the mass Class hotels $2,495 per person (upgrades are subject to availability of ice that descends from the frigid upper reaches of • 25 meals: 13 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 8 dinners and pricing is subject to change). Upgrade costs are in the Southern Alps to a rainforest at sea level. With a • Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees addition to the costs above. local guide we take a walk through the glacier valley, • Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director Please note: This trip involves full days of sightseeing where we have spectacular views of this natural wonder. • Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip and significant amounts of walking on stairs and Then we visit the West Coast Wildlife Centre with its • Luggage handling for one bag per person uneven surfaces. You should be in good physical rare kiwi birds, an animal linked so closely to New • Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport and condition to enjoy the tour to its fullest. hotel porters, and all drivers

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