This 10 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.
**Please be advised that certain aspects of this tour may operate on specific days of the week during the winter months. We recommend contacting one of our travel specialists to identify a departure date that suits your schedule.
From Christchurch cross the Southern Alps on board the Tranz Alpine Scenic Train. Explore the magnificent glaciers and rainforest and enjoy a scenic helicopter flight with a snow landing. Continue south to the resort town of Queenstown for 3 nights. Enjoy a trip on the TSS Earnslaw crossing Lake Wakatipu, a Nomad Safari 4WD trip and a Shotover Jet Boat ride. A highlight is a full day trip to Doubtful Sound before you head north to Mt Cook National Park and the glacier lake. Your adventure ends with a relaxing visit to the French settlement of Akaroa, including a cruise on the beautiful Akaroa Harbour.
Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.
Rental car insurance included
Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.
Tour pack: Includes detailed driving instructions, maps, guide books and much more.
This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.
This tour also features:
Day 1: Arrive into Christchurch City
Accommodation:
Quest on Cambridge
Day 2: Board the TranzAlpine train for a stunning rail journey over the Southern Alps to the West Coast
Accommodation:
Glenfern Villas
Day 3: Explore the glaciers with a scenic helicopter flight
Accommodation:
Glenfern Villas
Day 4: Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown and TSS Earnslaw steamship and high country dinner
Accommodation:
Scenic Suites Queenstown
Day 5: Journey to the remote Doubtful Sound for a true wilderness experience
Accommodation:
Scenic Suites Queenstown
Day 6: Discover for yourself why Queenstown is the 'Adventure Capital' with a 4WD trip and Shotover Jet Boat ride
Accommodation:
Scenic Suites Queenstown
Day 7: The Kawerau Gorge leads you to Central Otago, before you cross the Lindis Pass towards Mt. Cook National Park and your iceberg adventure
Accommodation:
Mt Cook Motel
Day 8: Enjoy a scenic drive through the MacKenzie Country and the Canterbury Plains to the charming village of Akaroa
Accommodation:
Criterion Motel
Day 9: Take a cruise on Akaroa Harbour, then its a short drive to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Quest on Cambridge
Day 10: Depart Christchurch today