Key Info:

• Price: Varies based on group size.
• Duration: 3 Days
• Group Type & Size: Private group of up to 10 adults
• Pickup from: From Christchurch
• Pickup Time: Flexible, but the recommended start time is 7 AM.
• Finish Tour at: Queenstown
• Booking Cut-Off Time: To ensure your trip the next day, please book by 9 PM the day before at the latest.
• Tour language: English. Other language options are subject to the availability of a tour guide.

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Features:

• Discover the major attractions of New Zealand’s South on a private 3-day tour
• Enjoy the TranzAlpine Scenic Train ride to Arthur’s Pass and return through Castle Hill
• Immerse yourself in the majestic scenery of Mount Cook and Lake Pukaki
• Enjoy the scenic beauty of alpine flora and fauna, and glacial waters
• Engage in activities that you like at Mount Cook
• Engage in stargazing activity at night in Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, one of the largest Dark Sky Reserve in the world
• Admire the Te Anau Glowworm Caves and venture to the sparkling waters of Milford Sound
• A private car experience with an experienced guide exclusively for your group
• Enjoy complimentary water bottles, light packaged snacks and WiFi on board
• Guidance and support are provided to plan and choose activities

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Description:

Embark on one of the best possible itineraries to explore few of the major attractions of New Zealand’s South Island in just 3 days, allowing you time to immerse yourself in the serenity of each place. Conclude your trip in Queenstown.

Day 1: Christchurch – TranzAlpine Train Experience – Otira Viaduct Lookout – Arthur’s Pass Village – Arthur’s Pass National Park – Castle Hill – Lake Lyndon – Lake Tekapo

Be picked up from your accommodation in Christchurch. Board the TranzAlpine Scenic Train at Christchurch Station and admire the scenic views before disembarking at Arthur’s Pass Railway Station, where you will be picked up. Admire the views from the Otira Viaduct Lookout. Explore Arthur’s Pass National Park with a walk along the Devil’s Punchbowl Walking Track or the Arthur’s Pass Walking Track. Visit Castle Hill and enjoy the photogenic landscape of stunning limestone rock formations featured in famous Hollywood movies. Take a break at Lake Lyndon on the way to Lake Tekapo. Check-in to your accommodation in Lake Tekapo. At night, grab the opportunity to engage in a stargazing activity in the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, one of the largest Dark Sky Reserve in the world.

Day 2: Lake Tekapo – Lake Pukaki – Aoraki Mount Cook (Hooker Valley Track and/or Tasman Glacier View Track) – Lindis Pass – Te Anau

Start another beautiful day with pickup from your hotel in Lake Tekapo. Visit the renowned ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ in Lake Tekapo. Take a brief leisurely walk along the picturesque Lake Tekapo. Visit Lake Pukaki, a stunning glacier-fed alpine lake. Admire the highest mountain in the country, Aoraki Mount Cook. Either hike through rugged mountain terrain to soak up the area’s wild beauty on the Hooker Valley Track and/or Tasman Glacier View Track or engage in other activities like a helicopter ride, depending on weather conditions. Pass through Lindis Pass on your way. Check-in to your accommodation in Te Anau.

Day 3: Te Anau – Te Anau Glowworm Caves – Milford Sound – Queenstown

Start with pickup from your hotel in the morning. Relax on the scenic transfer to Milford Sound with multiple scenic stops like Eglinton Flats, Mirror Lakes, Hollyford Valley Lookout, Falls Creek, Monkey Creek on the way. Venture to the sparkling waters of Milford Sound, which is surrounded by lush rainforests, rushing waterfalls, and towering peaks. Enjoy return scenic drive to Te Anau. Embark on Te Anau Glowworm Caves to admire a cave that is lit by thousands of blue bioluminescent glowworms. Return to your accommodation in Queenstown.

This is a private tour, so there will be stops as needed for food and rest breaks. Our enchanting journey concludes as we bid you farewell at your preferred location in Queenstown. May the memories of these spectacular landscapes and the essence of New Zealand’s natural beauty stay with you always.

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Includes:

• Private transportation
• Guide-driver exclusively for your group
• Packaged water bottles
• Packaged snacks
• WiFi in the vehicle
• Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear
• Guidance to plan and choose best time slot for activities
• OPTIONAL: Entry tickets for activities like TranzAlpine Train Ride, Stargazing, Glowworm Caves Tour & Milford Sound Cruise

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Excludes:

• Meals and Drinks
• Travel Insurance
• Hotel accommodation
• Anything not described in the inclusions

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Additional Information:

• Be in comfortable walking shoes and having sunscreen is recommended if the weather is sunny.
• This tour operates in all weather conditions unless there is a road closure. Weather can change rapidly in the alpine & fiord region, so carrying a warm waterproof jacket is always a good idea.