Highlights

Destinations
Christchurch, Mt. Cook, Te Anau, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Punakaiki

Your Itinerary Includes

Services of a professional Tour Director
Extensive fully escorted sightseeing
Round trip airport transfers
2 nights Christchurch
1 night Mount Cook
1 night Dunedin
1 night Te Anau
Milford Sound full day tour
2 nights Queenstown
TSS Earnslaw and Walter Peak Station dinner
1 night Franz Josef
1 night Punakaik
TranzAlpine Train (Greymouth to Christchurch)
7 breakfasts 4 dinners

Tour departs USA on Friday

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Day-By-Day Itinerary

Day 1 Fri Fly USA to Christchurch (Via Auckland)

Day 2 Sat Cross the International Date Line

Day 3 Sun Arrive Christchurch
On arrival at the hotel the remainder of your day is at leisure to explore Christchurch. Tonight enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour Director and fellow traveling companions.

Accommodation: Novotel, Christchurch.

Day 4 Mon Mt. Cook
Discover the sights of Christchurch this morning on the Christchurch Tram. Enjoy views of the colorful patchwork plains, then visit beautiful Lake Tekapo and see the Church of the Good Shepherd. We also take in the scenery of Mt. Cook National Park, home to New Zealand's highest mountain and you have the chance to take a spectacular optional scenic flight (weather permitting).

Accommodation: MacKenzie Country Inn, Twizel.

Day 5 Tue Dunedin
See the pretty Oamaru region today, before journeying on to Dunedin. This afternoon is free for you to explore this charming town founded by Scottish settlers. Perhaps visit Cadbury World or take an optional Albatross and Yellow Eyed Penguin cruise.

Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Dunedin.

Day 6 Wed Te Anau
This morning enjoy a guided tour and morning tea at Larnach Castle, followed by the highlights of Dunedin on a sightseeing tour. This evening stay in pretty Te Anau, located on the shores of glorious Lake Te Anau.

Accommodation: Distinction Hotel, Te Anau.

Day 7 Thu Milford Sound
Experience the magnificent alpine scenery of Fiordland today. We drive through the mile long hand hewn Homer Tunnel and see The Chasm. Later, we discover spectacular Milford Sound on a memorable cruise. See Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls.

Accommodation: Millennium Hotel, Queenstown, 2 nights.

Day 8 Fri Queenstown
Explore Queenstown at your leisure today. You could take an exhilarating jet boat ride or go white water rafting. Tonight board the historic steamship T.S.S. Earnslaw for a cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station where you experience an entertaining sheep dog demonstration, some friendly Kiwi hospitality and a sumptuous carvery dinner.

Day 9 Sat Franz Josef
Colorful Arrowtown is our first stop today to discover the rich history and browse through the delightful shops. Pass Lake Wanaka and stop in Cromwell to sample store fruit (seasonal). We also see Kawarau Gorge, mighty Thunder Creek Falls, travel over the Haast Pass and take in the awesome scenery of the towering mountains and the sparkling Tasman Sea along the coastal road to Franz Josef.

Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef.

Day 10 Sun Punakaiki
Explore the Franz Josef Glacier region before continuing to Hokitika – home of the native greenstone (jade). Then, on to Punakaiki to view the Pancake Rocks and Blowholes.

Accommodation: Punakaiki Resort, Punakaiki, 1 night. (B, D)

Day 11 Mon Christchurch
Discover the magnificent Franz Josef Glacier today. Next we visit Hokitika where you can see beautiful native greenstone (jade) jewelry and artifacts, then view the fascinating Pancake Rocks and blowholes at Punakaiki. At Arthur's Pass board the TranzAlpine train for a spectacular journey over the Southern Alps to Christchurch.

Accommodation: The Heritage Hotel, Christchurch.

Day 12 Tue - Fly Christchurch to USA (Via Auckland)
You will be transferred to Christchurch Airport for your onward flight.

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Pricing

Please note all prices listed below are subject to current rate of exchange adjustments. Please call for exact price quote for your travel dates.

To determine pricing for your tour select the appropriate travel season and desired accommodation level from the table below.

Reference # SWSP454	Land Per Person	Land Single Supplement

2010 Departures from USA

May 7; May 21; Jun 18; Jun 25; Jul 16; Jul 23; Aug 13; Aug 20; Aug 27; Sep 3; Sep 10; Sep 17; Sep 24	$2460	$635

Oct 1; Oct 8; Oct 15; Oct 22; Oct 29; Nov 5; Nov 12; Nov 19; Nov 26; Dec 3; Dec 10; Dec 17; Dec 24; Dec 31	$2875	$755

2011 Departures from USA

Jan 7; jan 14; Jan 21; jan 28; Feb 4; Feb 11; Feb 18; Feb 25; Mar 4; Mar 11; Mar 18; Mar 25	$2875	$755

International Airfare Pricing
Routing: LAX-CHC-LAX

4/1-6/16/10, 7/18-11/13/10		$1640

6/17-7/17/10, 11/14-12/9/10, 1/22-3/31/11		$1750

12/10/10-1/21/11		$1880

Domestic Airfare Pricing
If you have obtained your international air independently and only require internal Australia and/or New Zealand flights, please refer to pricing and routing below

Routing: AKL-CHC-AKL		$360

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Terms & Conditions

*Prices are per person, twin/double share in USD. Travel may be restricted to certain days of the week and be available from one or multiple US departure points. Add on fares are available from most US cities and surcharges may be applicable for travel on particular days of the week. Seats are limited and may not be available on every flight. Hotels and tours remain subject to availability. US and Foreign Govt. taxes and fees vary depending on the itinerary selected and may range from $90 to $395 per person. Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 per person and the September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 per person, are not included. After ticketing changes may not be permissible in some circumstances, or a change fee may be applied. Cancellation penalties and other booking or alteration restrictions may exist. Please note that some air segments may be served by an associated carrier. Full payment for special deals may be required within a number of days of the reservation being made as nominated by your consultant at the time of booking (or 60 days prior to departure). Please note blackout dates may apply to Christmas, New Year and local special event periods. Prices indicated remain subject to change without notice. Group inquiries are welcome however specials remain subject to hotel and airline capacity control and therefore may not be applicable for group travel. The best deal available for group travel will always be given in lieu of the offer indicated. Unless otherwise indicated all travel must be completed by March 31, 2011 if not before. CST #2012413-20 See our Complete Terms and Conditions.

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