DETAILED DAY WISE ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrive in Christchurch
• Arrive in Christchurch - also known as 'The Garden City'. A gateway to New Zealand's South Island, Christchurch is home to a combination of historic elegance and contemporary culture.
• On arriving at the airport, pick up your rental car from the airport and drive to your hotel and complete the check-in formalities.
• Spend the day relaxing and taking in the breath-taking sights this colourful city has to offer.
• Overnight stay at the hotel in the comforts of your room.
Day 2 - Christchurch - Mount Cook - Queenstown
• Wake up and grab a delicious breakfast at the hotel.
• Today marks the beginning of a fantastic day where you reach the fertile Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo. A part of the UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve, this lake is a perfect spot for stargazing.
• Then, continue your journey to New Zealand’s highest mountain, Mount Cook. With sky-scraping peaks, beautiful glaciers, and widespread snow fields, Mount Cook is a place that you should not
miss. Later, follow the shores of Lake Pukaki through the historic Central Otago region to reach the Alpine Resort of Queenstown.
• Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 3 - Queenstown - Milford Sound - Queenstown
• Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel
• On the 3rd day of your tour, travel through the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to reach Lumsden. Proceed to Lake Te Anau and pass through the Eglinton Valley.
• En route to Milford Sound, cross the breathtaking man-made Homer Tunnel. Once you reach Milford Sound, enjoy a cruise on the world-famous fiord and witness the scenic beauty of Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls.
• Later, head back to Queenstown to stay at the hotel.
Day 4 - Get your adrenaline pumping at Queenstown
• After a lovely breakfast at the hotel, prepare for the next leg of your New Zealand tour.
• Explore the endless optional activities available in Queenstown.
You can experience the fun and thrill of bungee jumping, jet boating, whitewater rafting, gondola rides, and much more.
• You can also try skydiving and get the bird's eye view of the Wakatipu Basin. After the briefing by one of the Tandem Masters, gear up for the skydive. Experience a free fall of up to 60 seconds and a canopy ride of up to 5 minutes. The whole skydiving activity might take up to 3 hours.
• Return to the hotel after the long day and retire for the night.
(Please note, that these are only suggested activities and are not included in the package)
Day 5 - Queenstown - Glacier Region
• Good morning! Breakfast is ready and served at the hotel
• Leave from Queenstown in the morning and travel along the shores of Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea to reach Haast Pass.
• Continue your journey to West Coast, passing by the spectacular mountain ranges and native forests. Once you reach the glacier region, visit Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. The river of ice
descending past the landscapes is a sight that you do not want to miss. If you are a self-drive customer, entry to the Glacier Hot Pools is provided.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6 - Glacier Region
• After a lip-smacking breakfast at the hotel, get ready to experience the energy of the Glacier Region
• Enjoy a glacier valley walk. The day is at leisure for you to explore the region on your own. You can opt for a helicopter scenic flight.
• Overnight stay at the hotel
(Please note, that these are only suggested activities and are not included in the package)
Day 7 - Glacier Region - Christchurch
• Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel and then embark on a journey to Christchurch on this day.
• Head to Greymouth, a town with a history of jade hunting and gold mining. Ascend through lush beech forests and pass by the alpine village of Arthur’s Pass. Cross the spectacular Southern Alps to reach Christchurch.
• Once in Christchurch, spend the night in the comforts of your room.
Day 8 - Departure
• On the last day of your trip, head to the airport for your flight back home. Return your rental car and go back with a bunch of wonderful memories from the trip.
