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Admire the natural beauty of the Southern Alps of , its breath-taking turquoise blue lakes and its steep glaciers like Franz Joseph. You will be enchanted by this charming private Duration escorted holiday! 7 nights New Zealand Destinations CULTURAL LUXURY New Zealand PRIVATE ESCORTED TOURS Travel Departs Christchurch Highlights

Travel Ends Stay at the luxe 5-star The George Hotel Stay at the stunning 5-star Hilton in Christchurch Queenstown Resort & Spa

Take a ride on Chistchurch tram Enjoy a drive through the famous Arthurs Experiences path Cultural, Luxury

Explore an ancient glacier riverbed in Franz Enjoy nature and wildlife viewing Travel Style Joseph opportunities in Milford Sound Private Escorted Tours

Travel from Christchurch to Queenstown with a private chauffeur driver and take the chance to fully relax and enjoy New Zealand's marvellous landscape from the jagged Alps passing via the steepest glacier where you can decide whether to walk or to quad bike thanks to our Freedom of Choice Activity. As you head towards Queenstown, marvel at the colours of the Lakes surroundings like Tekapo, Wanaka with its iconic tree and the golden town of Arrowtown. Then, take advantage of our Freedom of Choice Day to pick between the several exclusive activities offered -from Helicopter flight to scenic cruise- to unveil Milford Sound and its array of marine wildlife and unspoiled rainforest. Last day is at your own pace to discover the many shops, activities or to simply relax in your 5-star hotel in Queenstown. Included Freedom of Choice

2 nights in Christchurch at The George Hotel - 5* For this package we have included Freedom of Choice days in the itinerary.

2 Nights in Franz Joseph at Scenic Hotel Franz Joseph - 4 * Our per person price includes one tour on each Freedom of Choice day.

3 nights in Queenstown at Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa - 5* Pre-select one tour on the following days: Flight Queenstown to Auckland One "Freedom of Choice" tour on day 4 Meet & Greet on arrival One "Freedom of Choice" tour on day 6 Fully Private Escorted in Luxury Mercedes Expand the itinerary below for more details. Daily Breakfast

Self walk around Botanic gardens including Punting on the Avon River & Tram city group tour

2 Freedom of Choice Activities

Itinerary

Intro Privately Escorted in Luxury Mercedes

Your luxury itinerary begins with a meet and greet transfer at Christchurch airport upon arrival by your chauffeur driver/guide. Throughout your journey, you will be privately escorted in a luxury vehicle such as the 6-seater Mercedes V-Class (pictured below) for 2 to 4 guests.

Day 1 Christchurch

Arrival into Christchurch. Private transfer to The George Hotel with the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight stay in Christchurch at The George Hotel in a guest room. AVON RIVER

Day 2 Christchurch

After a full buffet breakfast, enjoy a Self walk around the Botanic Gardens, Punting on the Avon River & Tram City tour.

Punting on the Avon is an eco-friendly way to relax and enjoy Christchurch from a different perspective. Punting tours are set aboard handcrafted flat-bottomed boats, poled along by your Punter from the platformed till at the rear end of the boat.

The Christchurch Trams offer a unique experience combining history and sightseeing. Family-friendly and ideal for locals and visitors alike, our beautifully-restored heritage trams are one of the city’s best loved attractions – and don’t forget kids go free!

Take advantage of all-day hop-on hop-off tickets to visit the central city sights at your leisure and explore the best of the central city from the 17 stops enroute: the Canterbury Museum & Botanic Gardens, Turanga and Margaret Mahy Playground are must-visit spots for families; and the many retail stores, bars and eateries at The Terrace, Cashel Street & Riverside Market, Arts Centre and New Regent Street offer fantastic shopping and dining options for all.

Overnight stay in Christchurch at The George Hotel in a guest room.

Breakfast

BOTANIC GARDENS IN CHRISTCHURCH Day 3 Christchurch → Franz Joseph

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast. Your tour guide/driver will pick you up and take you on a road trip through the famous Arthurs path, Hokitika and dropping you off at your hotel in Franz Joseph. Sit back, relax and enjoy the commentary & mind-blowing views on this 6 hour trip with plenty of stops to stretch your legs & taking photos.

Overnight stay in Franz Joseph at Scenic Hotel Franz Joseph in a superior room.

Breakfast

Day 4 Franz Joseph

After breakfast, enjoy your pre-selected tour from our Freedom of Choice options:

Heli-Hike Glacier Start your day on a 3 minute walk from your hotel to the office to get you geared up & ready. Enjoy a first-hand exploration of a glacier by chopper, seeing only what experienced mountaineers can reach is a wilderness experience you’ll never forget. From the Franz Josef Village base, you’ll fly up to the Franz Josef Glacier in the Westland National Park. You’ll land on a section of this 12km long glacier where we’ve made a daily safety assessment of the conditions on this fast-moving ice flow. Equipped with glacier boots and crampons you’ll walk for two hours amongst the ice formations and pinnacles and see first-hand the extraordinary colours of the ice-flow. Touch the ice, breathe in the fresh air.

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Quad bike off-road adventure Start your day on a 2 minute walk from your hotel to the office where your guide will kit you out with wet weather gear and gumboots and teach you how to ride our off-roading vehicles. They will entertain you and amaze you with beautiful local Maori Legends and local history while refining your skills and giving you new challenges to conquer. Either take a single quad bike all to yourself or take a double quad bike or buggy & let us take you on an amazing, guided off-roading adventure, ride through a beautiful rainforest, splash through rivers, explore an ancient glacier riverbed while being blown away by the breath-taking scenery including the spectacular Southern Alps and Franz Josef Glacier.

Overnight stay in Franz Joseph at Scenic Hotel Franz Joseph in a superior room.

Breakfast FRANZ JOSEPH GLACIER

Day 5 Franz Joseph → Queenstown

After breakfast, your tour guide/driver will pick you up and take you on a 6-hour road trip to Queenstown passing through Lake Hawea, Wanaka, Cardrona & Arrowtown.

You'll be stopping for photo & stretching legs on the road plus visiting iconic lone tree of Wanaka and The Cardrona historic hotel if you want to purchase some lunch or a drink. Lunch not included.

Overnight stay in Queenstown at Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa in a guest room.

Breakfast

LAKE PUKAKI

Day 6 Queenstown

After breakfast, enjoy your pre-selected tour from our Freedom of Choice options:

Milford Sounds Fly Cruise Fly Shuttle transfer from your hotel to the airport followed by a scenic flight between Queenstown and Milford Sound which is the ultimate way to experience New Zealand’s alpine scenery. Another shuttle will be waiting in Milford airport to transport you to the harbour to start your cruise. Enjoy a scenic Cruise through Milford Sound with an experienced nature guide and enjoy nature and wildlife viewing opportunities. Return shuttle to Milford airport, return flight to Queenstown then shuttle back to your hotel. (All flights are weather dependant)

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Transfer to Milford Sounds & Scenic Cruise Start the tour off with pick up from your hotel. On this full day tour to Milford Sound experience a stunning two-hour small boat nature cruise on the fjord – see waterfalls, fur seals and occasionally dolphins then transfer back to your hotel in Queenstown. This small group tour allows you to escape the crowds and offer a truly unique, top rated tour showcasing this spectacular and world-famous region.

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Skiing/ Snowboarding package (Winter season only) Take the water taxi from the hotel across the lake then a short walk to the snow centre where you will jump on the 4WD ski bus relax and enjoy the scenic journey to Coronet Peak. Enjoy a full day lift pass plus recreational ski or snowboard hire (skis or snowboard, boots, poles)

Overnight stay in Queenstown at Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa in a guest room.

Breakfast

MILFORD SOUND

Day 7 Queenstown

Today is yours to discover this stunning alpine town situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu.

Overnight stay in Queenstown at Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa in a guest room.

Breakfast QUEENSTOWN GONDOLA

Day 8 Queenstown →

After enjoying a full buffet breakfast, a driver will pick you up from your hotel and drop you off at Queenstown airport to catch your flight back to Auckland. End of the service.

Breakfast

QUEENSTOWN

Additional information

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The George Hotel Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa Christchurch Franz Josef Glacier Queenstown The luxury 5-star boutique hotel in In the heart of the village and edge of the This hotel is situated on the shores of the Christchurch where you are guaranteed to Westland World Heritage Park, the Scenic Hotel Frankton Arm of Lake Wakatipu, three kilometres receive impeccable service. The George Hotel in Franz Josef Glacier is only a breath away from from Queenstown Airport. Queenstown is 10 Christchurch typifies luxury at every the spectacular Franz Josef Glacier. Our hotel kilometres away and there's a water taxi for rides level. Extensive facilities, comprehensive service, offers everything you need to be able to explore across the lake. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa excellent quality and attention to detail. this dramatic region in style and comfort. With an offers a heated indoor pool, full-service spa, Experience our signature style and consistent exceptional restaurant, serving hearty, West fitness centre with Precor equipment, outdoor personalised service. The George restaurant - Coast fare, and the Moa Bar with its open terrace with lake views, and multiple dining the award-winning 50 bistro offers a beautiful fireplace, you are never without choice. Plus, with options. setting overlooking Hagley Park, event spaces the private hot pools and our Amaia Luxury Spa offer natural light, seclusion and all the modern close by, you can enjoy time out to rejuvenate conveniences while the accommodation offers 5- after a day taking in the many walking tracks and star comfort. other outdoor pursuits. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel, plus a guest information and booking service will ensure that you can make the most of every minute you spend in the Westland region.

Important notes

We work with a selection of hotels in each location. All bookings are subject to availability, which means our team will confirm your specific hotels upon confirmation and payment of deposit. The package price is based on 4-star accommodation.

Blackout dates may apply during festive season.