9 Day South to North Island NZ Private Tour from Queenstown
About This Experience
This signature 9-day, 8-night tour offers a perfect blend of daily travel, covering the majority of top attractions in both South Island (Milford Sound to Christchurch) and North Island (Rotorua to Auckland). The tour includes convenient transfer flight ticket, and optional must-do activities & luxury accommodations, ensuring you experience the best itinerary within your limited time in New Zealand without the hassles of planning endless things and driving long distances on your own. The itinerary is crafted to showcase the beauty of New Zealand in a relaxed style within an ideal number of days. Besides visiting and experiencing many of the top attractions in New Zealand, you may also opt for an unbelievably long list of renowned and carefully selected 14-16 activities, ensuring a diverse experience. Enjoy the luxury of a private tour, with a knowledgeable guide-driver and a vehicle exclusively for you. Start at Queenstown and finish at Auckland.
What's Included
- βGuide-driver exclusively for your group
- βPrivate transportation
- βIf any optional activity is canceled by activity provider or unavailable, alternatives are provided
- βOptional ("With Tickets" option): Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket at Auckland
- βOptional ("With Tickets" option): Guided Kayaking or Whale Watching Cruise Ticket at KaikΕura
- βOptional ("With Tickets" option): Stargazing Activity Ticket at Lake Tekapo
- βOptional ("With Tickets" Option): Redwoods Treewalk Ticket at Rotorua
- βUse of charging cables & emergency rain gear
- βOptional ("With Tickets" option): International Antarctic Centre OR Punting on Avon OR Tram Ticket
- βOptional ("With Tickets" Option): Cruise Ticket at Milford Sound or Doubtful Sound
- βOptional ("With Tickets" Option): Geothermal Valley, MΔori Cultural Experience & Dinner at Rotorua
- βOptional ("With Hotels" Option): Accommodation for 8 nights in 4 to 5-star hotels with breakfast
- βOptional ("With Tickets" Option): Glowworm Caves Tour Ticket at Te Anau
- βOptional ("With Tickets" Option): Agrodome & Private Hot Pool OR River Rafting Ticket at Rotorua
- βWiFi on board
- βPackaged snacks & chocolates
- βOptional ("With Tickets" option): Gondola with luge rides & Thrill Jet Boating Ticket at Queenstown
- βOptional ("With Tickets" option): Scenic Helicopter ride ticket at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
- βOptional ("With Tickets" option): Hobbiton Movie Set Tour Ticket
- βStandard Economy Transfer Flight Ticket from Christchurch to Auckland
- βOptional ("With Tickets" option): Alpaca Farm Tour & Nature Cruise Ticket at Akaroa
- βPackaged water bottles
- βOptional ("With Tickets" option): TranzAlpine Scenic Train Ticket - Arthur's Pass to Christchurch
What's Not Included
- βFood & Drinks (except 8 x breakfast with "With Hotels" option)
- βTravel Insurance
- βAnything not mentioned in the inclusions
Practical Details
Duration
216 hours
Cancellation
Check operator for cancellation policy
Good to Know
- β’Service animals allowed
- β’Public transportation options are available nearby
- β’Specialized infant seats are available
- β’Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- β’Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- β’Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- β’Travelers should have their own comprehensive travel insurance
- β’Following your booking, the operator will get in touch to confirm your preferences, as applicable
- β’With the "With Tickets" option, traveler(s) may swap any of the included activities for alternatives of interest such as Skydiving, Wine Tasting, Golf, Horse Trekking, Scenic Flights, Swimming with Dolphins, Glacier hiking, Relaxing Spa Treatments, Ziplining, etc., subject to availability, cost differences, and route or schedule feasibility
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