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New Zealand Highlights 2010

An 11-Day Trafalgar Tours tour starting from $2,099

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Starting Price:	$2,099
Tour Length:	11 Days
Countries Visited:	See Description

Book 6,10 or 12 months in advance save up to 10%
Young Travelers ages 5-17 save 10% off tours
Groups of 5 or more save 5%, 9+ one goes for free
Triple Room Discount available

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Escorted Tour

Tour Category:

Discovery

Tour Operator:

Trafalgar Tours

Tour Code:

TT-ZZANA-2010

Cities Visited:
Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Franz Josef, Queenstown, Milford Sound

Experience New Zealand''s wonderful scenery and fantastic nature. Cruise Waitemata Harbour in Auckland, take a guided boat tour in Waitomo to see the Glow Worm Grotto. Te Puia Thermal Reserve in Rotorua includes a traditional Maori Hangi, the TranzAlpine Train and Franz Josef Glacier are experiences you don''t want to miss as well as a cruise along Milford Sound.

Sightseeing Highlights

Auckland Sightseeing Tour including a cruise onWaitemata Harbour.
Waitomo Guided boat tour of the Glow Worm Grotto.
Rotorua Sightseeing tour plus Te Puia ThermalReserve and a traditional Maori Hangi.
TranzAlpine Journey through the spectacularSouthern Alps.
Franz Josef See the magnificent Glacier.
Milford Sound Cruise on this natural wonder.

Dining Highlights

8 Buffet breakfasts
1 lunch while cruising Milford Sound
2 dinners in hotels
1 traditional Maori Hangi dinner in Rotorua
1 Be My Guest dinner in Christchurch

13 included meals in total (see day by dayitinerary).

First Class Travel Highlights

The services of one of Trafalgar''s professional Tour Directors ontour.
Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditionedmotorcoaches with reclining seats.
Christchurch to Arthur''s Pass on board the TranzAlpine Train.
Airport transfers will be provided on Day 3 in Auckland and Day 11in Christchurch, only for passengers who have booked their flightson a Trafalgar recommended airline and advised Trafalgar of theirflight details.
You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges, tips and local taxes are included.
Travel wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.

Days 1 & 2 - Depart USA
We fly over the international date line on our way to Auckland, NewZealand.

Day 3 - Arrive Auckland (2 nights)
On arrival in Auckland you will be transferred to your hotel, witha guaranteed early check-in. The afternoon is at leisure for you toexplore Auckland. You could visit the Sky Tower for amazing viewsof the city, Viaduct Harbour and surrounding volcanic hills.Perhaps visit the Auckland Museum or go shopping in stylishParnell. This evening enjoy a Welcome Drink and dinner with yourTour Director and traveling companions. (Dinner) Hotel: Stamford Plaza

Day 4 - Auckland sightseeing
We start the day with a sightseeing tour of the city. Take in viewsof Auckland from Mt. Eden and the Auckland War Memorial. SeeBastian Point, Viaduct Harbour, home to the 2000 America''s CupVillage, Auckland Harbour Bridge and more. Later we board ourcruise on Auckland''s Waitemata Harbour. Sit back and relax - thetime is yours - it''s the best way to see Auckland, the City ofSails! (Buffet breakfast)

Day 5 - Auckland - Rotorua
We trace the Waikato River to the Waitomo Caves. We tour theamazing Glow Worm Grotto by boat and walk through the limestonecaves. From here our journey continues on to Rotorua where we visitTe Puia (New Zealand''s Maori culture and geothermal experience). Alocal Maori guide will escort you through the Whakarewarewa ThermalReserve with its mud pools and geysers. This eveningenjoy a Maori Hangi Highlight Dinner and concert and gain aninsight into traditional Maori culture. (Buffet breakfast /Highlight dinner) Hotel: Millennium Hotel

Day 6 - Rotorua - Christchurch
Our morning sightseeing tour includes a visit to Rainbow SpringsNature Park, where you will experience native bush, ferns and treesthat grow around the crystal clear mineral water springs. You mayeven spot a Kiwi, New Zealand''s national icon! Then we visit theAgrodome Sheep Show, the multi-award-winning stage show whereyou''ll gain an exciting and informative insight into theagriculture in New Zealand. You''ll see the art of sheep shearing,sheepdog demonstrations, cowmilking, bottle-feeding lambs and an exciting sheep auction.In the afternoon we fly to Christchurch (flights to depart after 12noon). (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Novotel Christchurch

Day 7 - TranzAlpine - Franz Josef
We start the day with a spectacular train journey on theTranzAlpine from Christchurch through the Southern Alps to Arthur''sPass. At Hokitika we visit a New Zealand greenstone (jade) factoryfor a jewelry demonstration. Next we arrive at Franz Josef Glacier,the world''s most accessible glacier. You''ll have the opportunity tosee it from the air on an optional scenic flight (weatherpermitting). (Buffet breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Day 8 - Franz Josef - Queenstown (2 nights)
Get your camera ready today as we experience some spectacularsights. We drive over the Haast Pass, past Thunder Creek Falls,Lakes Wanaka, Hawea and Dunstan. We''ll enjoy the tastes ofdelicious stone fruit at Cromwell - the stone fruit capital. Nextwe visit historic gold mining Arrowtown on the Arrow River,previously one of the world''s richest rivers, before arriving inQueenstown. (Buffet breakfast) Hotel: Millennium Hotel

Day 9 - Milford Sound
We journey over the Devils Stair Case and along the shores of LakeWakatipu to Te Anau and its lake, the largest in the South Island.Next we travel through the rainforest of World Heritage FiordlandNational Park, sighting glaciers and mountain ranges. We drivethrough the hand-hewn Homer Tunnel to the numerous photoopportunities afforded by the Mirror Lakes, Pop''s Lookout, ClauduValley and the Chasm, Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls before reachingmystical Milford Sound. We take a cruise on Milford Sound includinga Highlight Lunch. Return to Queenstown this evening. (Buffetbreakfast / Highlight lunch)

Day 10 - Mount Cook - Christchurch
You''ll be awestruck by the sensational alpine landscape of Mt. CookNational Park. You may wish to take an optional scenic flight overMt. Cook (weather permitting). Later in the day we continue on tosee Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo, where we stop to view the Church ofthe Good Shepherd. We travel over the colorful patchwork that isthe Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. This evening enjoy localhospitality with a delicious ''Be My Guest'' dinner with wine in akiwi home. (Buffet breakfast / Be My Guest dinner) Hotel: Novotel Christchurch

Day 11 - Christchurch - USA
It''s time to bid farewell to this amazing country as we transferyou to Christchurch Airport to connect with your flighthome. (Buffet breakfast)

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Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20 Companion flies to Europe for only $199 on air-inclusive vacations! Each of Trafalgar's perfectly planned First Class Autumn, Winter and Spring itineraries are designed to reveal the wonders of Europe's extraordinary history and cultural heritage. They ensure that you will see, taste, hear and experience everything about a destination as you've always dream. And here's another special treat. As you lose yourself in the atmosphere of some of the world's most enchanting cities at a time when there are fewer crowds, you'll also save on average 30% when compared to taking the same vacation during the summer months. Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20 Click here to browse Trafalgar Autumn, Winter and Spring tours. Trafalgar Great Ways to Save Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money. Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries. There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money! The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour. The earlier you pay - the more you save! Below are our Early Payment Saving options: Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10% Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5% Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5% Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301. Travel with Family and Friend and Save! 5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends! 9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. Share a Room and Save!** When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost. Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
9/1/2010 - 9/11/2010	$2,099
9/8/2010 - 9/18/2010	$2,099
9/22/2010 - 10/2/2010	$2,099
10/6/2010 - 10/16/2010	$2,299
10/20/2010 - 10/30/2010	$2,299
11/3/2010 - 11/13/2010	$2,299
11/3/2010 - 11/14/2010	$2,775
12/1/2010 - 12/11/2010	$2,299
12/1/2010 - 12/12/2010	$2,775
12/8/2010 - 12/18/2010	$2,299
12/8/2010 - 12/19/2010	$2,775
12/15/2010 - 12/25/2010	$2,299
12/15/2010 - 12/26/2010	$2,775
12/22/2010 - 1/1/2011	$2,299
12/22/2010 - 1/2/2011	$2,775
12/29/2010 - 1/8/2011	$2,299
12/29/2010 - 1/9/2011	$2,775
1/5/2011 - 1/15/2011	$2,299
1/5/2011 - 1/16/2011	$2,775
1/12/2011 - 1/22/2011	$2,299
1/12/2011 - 1/23/2011	$2,775
1/19/2011 - 1/29/2011	$2,299
1/19/2011 - 1/30/2011	$2,775
2/2/2011 - 2/12/2011	$2,299
2/2/2011 - 2/13/2011	$2,775
2/9/2011 - 2/19/2011	$2,299
2/9/2011 - 2/20/2011	$2,775
2/16/2011 - 2/26/2011	$2,299
2/16/2011 - 2/27/2011	$2,775
2/23/2011 - 3/5/2011	$2,299
2/23/2011 - 3/6/2011	$2,775
3/2/2011 - 3/12/2011	$2,299
3/2/2011 - 3/13/2011	$2,775
3/9/2011 - 3/19/2011	$2,299
3/9/2011 - 3/20/2011	$2,775
3/16/2011 - 3/26/2011	$2,299
3/16/2011 - 3/27/2011	$2,775
3/23/2011 - 4/2/2011	$2,299
3/23/2011 - 4/3/2011	$2,775
4/6/2011 - 4/17/2011	$2,775
4/20/2011 - 5/1/2011	$2,775
5/4/2011 - 5/15/2011	$2,699
6/1/2011 - 6/12/2011	$2,699
6/22/2011 - 7/3/2011	$2,699
7/20/2011 - 7/31/2011	$2,699
8/31/2011 - 9/11/2011	$2,699
9/7/2011 - 9/18/2011	$2,699
9/21/2011 - 10/2/2011	$2,699
10/5/2011 - 10/16/2011	$2,825
10/19/2011 - 10/30/2011	$2,825
11/2/2011 - 11/13/2011	$2,825
11/30/2011 - 12/11/2011	$2,825
12/7/2011 - 12/18/2011	$2,825
12/14/2011 - 12/25/2011	$2,825
12/21/2011 - 1/1/2012	$2,825
12/28/2011 - 1/8/2012	$2,825
1/4/2012 - 1/15/2012	$2,825
1/11/2012 - 1/22/2012	$2,825
1/18/2012 - 1/29/2012	$2,825
2/1/2012 - 2/12/2012	$2,825
2/8/2012 - 2/19/2012	$2,825
2/15/2012 - 2/26/2012	$2,825
2/22/2012 - 3/4/2012	$2,825
2/29/2012 - 3/11/2012	$2,825
3/7/2012 - 3/18/2012	$2,825
3/14/2012 - 3/25/2012	$2,825
3/21/2012 - 4/1/2012	$2,825

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Auckland
Rotorua
Christchurch
Franz Josef
Queenstown
Milford Sound

Save $300 per couple on Europe land vacations!

Discover the beauty and magic of Europe during Autumn, Winter and Spring with Trafalgar. From November through April, Europe takes on a unique radiance - Autumn's vast forest of trees adorned with rich red and burnt orange leaves, snow capped mountains in Winter and fields of vibrant color during Spring. It is the season for grand carnivals, opera and symphony, and the chance to experience a fairytale white Christmas with Magical light illuminations and all the trimmings of the festive season.

And here's another special treat. As you lose yourself in the atmosphere of some of the world's most enchanting cities at a time when there are fewer crowds, you'll also save on average 30% when compared to taking the same vacation during the summer months.

*Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land and air portion is made 07/06/10 – 08/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Companion airfare of $199 valid for second traveler when first traveler pays full airfare, including fuel surcharges and taxes (of up to $160) on exact same itinerary. Companion airfare to Cairo is $499 plus taxes. Not valid on tours to Israel or Morocco. Valid on British Airways on select service class only, and valid only on applicable US and European gateways. Taxes of up to $160 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details. Not valid with Early Payment Discount, 150AWS2010 or AWSBAAIR. **Valid on new 2010/2011 Autumn, Winter and Spring bookings when full payment on the land portion is made 07/06/10 – 07/13/10 for travel departed 10/21/10 – 04/03/11. Not valid on City Breaks (including An English Christmas and Christmas in Paris) and Eastern Mediterranean tours. Not valid with Early Payment Discount or AWS199AIR. Promotion code is 150AWS2010. Subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Offers are valid for groups subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/aws for details. CST#2077132-20

Companion flies to Europe for only $199 on air-inclusive vacations!

Each of Trafalgar's perfectly planned First Class Autumn, Winter and Spring itineraries are designed to reveal the wonders of Europe's extraordinary history and cultural heritage. They ensure that you will see, taste, hear and experience everything about a destination as you've always dream.

Click here to browse Trafalgar Autumn, Winter and Spring tours.

Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few. The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%

Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%

Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

Share a Room and Save!

When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.

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