This 9 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.
This itinerary is one of our most popular South Island tours. In just 9 days capture the essence of the South Island's cities, lakes, mountains, fiords, glaciers and many more attractions.
Accommodation type on this tour is: Boutique Lodges & Hotels.
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
Accommodation:
Orari Apartments
Day 2: Collect your rental car and travel to Mt Cook for an afternoon of alpine activities
Accommodation:
Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium Plus
Day 3: Follow the dry lands to Lindis Pass which leads into Central Otago, then through the Kawerau Gorge to Queenstown
Accommodation:
The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi
Day 4: The day is yours to discover all the scenic spots and fun activities on offer in Queenstown
Accommodation:
The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi
Day 5: Journey to the remote Doubtful Sound for your wilderness cruise
Accommodation:
The Dairy Private Hotel by Naumi
Day 6: Travel the Haast Pass to the West Coast and this evening relax in the glacier hot pools
Accommodation:
Westwood Lodge
Day 7: Discover the remarkable world of ice atop the Franz Josef Glacier during your heli-hike
Accommodation:
Westwood Lodge
Day 8: Drive north along the stunning West Coast Road and take the TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation:
Orari Apartments
Day 9: Depart Christchurch today