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| New Zealand Adventure
A 14-Day tour starting from $6,150
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| About This Tour | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Graced with glacial mountains, dramatic fjords, cascading waterfalls, and sky-blue lakes, New Zealand is a paradise for those who love the outdoors. Explore lush rain forests, cruise the stunning Milford Sound, float on a subterranean river, search for whales and other sea mammals, and kayak in secluded bays on New Zealand’s exotic South Island. |
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Costs Include
All accommodations aboard ships or in hotels per itinerary or similar, all meals and nonalcoholic beverages aboard ship, meals on land as indicated, air transportation where indicated as included, shore excursions, sightseeing and entrance fees, special access permits, transfers to and from group flights, use of snorkeling equipment and wet suits, use of kayaks (where available), tips (except to Egyptologists and ship’s crew), taxes and service charges, services of a ship physician on most voyages, and services of our expedition staff. Not Included Air transportation (except where shown as included), extensions, passport, visa, immigration fees, scuba diving (where available), meals not indicated, baggage/accident/travel protection plan, items of a personal nature, such as alcoholic beverages, e-mail, laundry. Gratuities to Egyptologists and ship’s crew at your discretion.
DAY 1-3 — Los Angeles/Christchurch, New Zealand
Depart Los Angeles, crossing the International Date Line, and arrive in Christchurch on Day 3. Head to the Rydges Christchurch Hotel for morning tea and an orientation. Take a guided walking tour of the city followed by lunch in the thriving Arts Center. Travel south through farmlands toward the majestic Southern Alps and the turquoise glacial Lake Tekapo. Gather for a welcome dinner at our lakeside hotel tonight. Lake Tekapo Scenic Resort (L, D) DAY 4 — Mount Cook National Park/Queenstown Today, head into Mount Cook National Park to hike along the alpine trails or take an optional scenic flight over the park. Then continue to Queenstown for a two-night stay in New Zealand’s premier alpine resort. Rydges Lakeland (B, D) DAY 5 — Queenstown This morning, take the Triple Challenge: a jet boat ride on the Shotover River, a whitewater- rafting trip, and a helicopter flight. Alternatively, ride a jet boat on the Dart River or take a guided forest walk. Enjoy the afternoon exploring lovely Queenstown. (B) DAY 6 — Queenstown/Milford Sound Travel from Fairlight to Kingston by road or on board the restored Kingston Flyer, a charming narrow-gauge steam train. Drive to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. After stopping along the way for a scenic walk, continue to Milford Sound. Embark on the Milford Mariner for an overnight cruise, passing dramatic waterfalls and seals basking on the rocks. From the ship, there will be opportunities for kayaking or exploring the shoreline by Zodiac craft. Milford Mariner (B, D) DAY 7 — Milford Sound/Wanaka Pass through some of New Zealand’s most breathtaking scenery as we drive from Milford Sound to Wanaka. En route, you may take an optional helicopter ride through the snowcapped Southern Alps or continue on the spectacular drive. Edgewater Resort (B) DAY 8 — Wanaka/Fox Glacier Sample New Zealand hospitality during tea at a high-country sheep station and witness a shearing demonstration. At Westland National Park, see the Fox Glacier—a UNESCO World Heritage site—and hike through the temperate rain forest below to the glacial moraine. Or take an optional helicopter ride above glaciated mountain peaks and land among ice formations for a hike. Te Weheka Inn (B, L) DAY 9 — Fox Glacier/Punakaiki At Whataroa, examine a collection of 3,000-yearold whale-bone carvings. Later, visit Hokitika, known for its jade and stone carvers, and then continue to Paparoa National Park to see its pancake rock formations. Punakaiki Rocks Hotel (B, D) DAY 10 — Charleston/Nelson Enjoy an unforgettable underground rafting adventure in Metro Cave. Wet suits are handed out before your descent to a subterranean stream. Millions of glowworms greet you with an otherworldly luminescence as you paddle through the caverns and out into the rapids of the Nile River. Or you may take a walk along the river through Paparoa National Park. Rutherford Hotel (B, L) DAY 11 — Nelson/Abel Tasman National Embark on a cruise through Abel Tasman National Park. From Torrent Bay, kayak through a marine reserve to Pinnacle Island, home to penguins and playful fur seals. Enjoy lunch and time to snorkel, relax on the beach, or take an optional horseback ride before cruising to Marahau Bay. (B, L) DAY 12 — Nelson/Marlborough/Kaikoura Taste New Zealand’s acclaimed vintages at Wairau River vineyards in Marlborough. Continue to the seaside town of Kaikoura. Waves on the Esplanade (B, L) DAY 13 — Kaikoura/Christchurch Spend the morning looking for dusky dolphins, New Zealand fur seals, royal albatrosses, orcas, and sperm whales on an ocean cruise. You may also choose to swim with a pod of friendly dolphins. This evening in Christchurch, celebrate your adventure at a farewell dinner. Rydges Christchurch (B, D) DAY 14 — Christchurch/Los Angeles Enjoy a morning at leisure. Depart Christchurch and arrive in Los Angeles the same day. (B)
• Spend a day in Abel Tasman National Park, a natural wonderland of turquoise water, wild forests, empty beaches, and rocky coastline.
• Paddle through the expansive caverns and passages of Metro Cave on an unforgettable rafting adventure. • Surround yourself with the magnificent scenery of the Fiordlands on an overnight cruise on the Milford Sound. • Hike alpine trails and take an exhilarating jet boat ride near Queenstown. All tour prices are per person, in US dollars, based on double occupancy.
Single Occupancy $7,645 The scenic flight in Mount Cook National Park, helicopter flights in Milford and Fox Glacier, and horseback riding in Punakaiki are offered at an extra charge; all other activities are included. |
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