Summer Amazing New Zealand 10 Days Tour Package
Holiday Destination, Holiday Type, Escorted Group Holidays, Holiday Themes, Adventure, International, Australia, New Zealand, Honeymoon, Popular
Visit:
Auckland – Christchurch –Fox Glacier – Queenstown – Rotorua – Auckland
Includes:
- 01 night accommodation in Auckland at Jet Park Auckland airport / Holiday Inn Express City / Holiday Inn Auckland Airport / Adina or similar
- 01 night accommodation in Christchurch at Scenic Hotel Cotswold / Hotel Elms Christchurch or similar
- 01 night accommodation in Fox Glacier at Hotel Heartland Fox Glacier or similar
- 03 nights’ accommodation in Queenstown at Hotel Heartland / Holiday Inn Frankton Queenstown or similar
- 02 night accommodation in Rotorua at Hotel Arawa Park / Jetpark or similar
- 01 night accommodation in Auckland at Holiday Inn Express City / Naumi / Adina or similar
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DAY 01
Welcome to Auckland - “The city of Sails” On arrival at Auckland airport, take the shuttle transfers to the hotel and check in. Check In at 1500 hrs Later the evening is at leisure for you to explore this city on your own. Tonight a delicious Indian dinner awaits you at a local restaurant by walk. Overnight in Auckland. Note: This day there will be no tour manager. Tour Manager will join in from day 2 in Christchurch only (subjected to minimum 25-pax count)
Note : Standard check-in time will be 1500 hours (D)
DAY 02
Flight to Christchurch. Antarctic Centre and City tour of Christchurch. Visit Cardboard Cathedral After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to the airport to board your flight to Christchurch, South Island. Upon arrival into Christchurch meet with your main group and continue to explore Antarctica at the International Antarctic Centre – an award-winning visitor destination. Admission Includes Hägglunds Field Trip - all-terrain amphibious Antarctic vehicle (Subjected to local operations), Storm Dome, Penguin Rescue – to view the kororā (or Little Blue Penguin), HD Theatre, 4D Theatre, Husky Zone. Indian Lunch and enjoy a city tour that includes the beautiful Mona Vale gardens, re-constructed CBD and the new ‘cardboard’ Cathedral. Indian dinner awaits you at a local restaurant. Overnight in Christchurch. (B, L, D)
DAY 03
Tranz Alpine Scenic Train to Arthurs Pass. Alpine Highway Scenic Drive. Franz Josef / Fox Glacier Lookout Point Post breakfast Today enjoy the scenic Tranz Alpine train one of the most beautiful train ride of New Zealand. Enjoy the picturesque trip along The Great Alpine Highway. During the trip, you'll see attractive medieval towns and breathtaking scenery. En route, we pass via one of the Southern Alps' highest and most magnificent passes, Arthur's Pass. Indian Lunch enroute at the town of Hokitika. Later proceed to Fox Glacier, a village nestled in the wooded slopes of the southern Alps.Franz Josef / Fox Glacier Lookout Point Local / International menu dinner awaits you at a local restaurant / at the hotel. Overnight in Fox Glacier.(B, L, LD)
DAY 04
Onto Queenstown – adventure capital of the World. Visit Puzzling World Wanaka After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to Wanaka to visit Puzzling World featuring a multi-level outdoor maze, optical illusion rooms etc . Indian Lunch. Arrive & check-in and the hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Queenstown (B, L, D)
DAY 05
Today we set out for the most spectacular cruise to the Milford Sound. After an American breakfast, depart from Queenstown and travel via Te Anau to the stunning glacier-carved Eglington Valley and through the awe inspiring Homer Tunnel to arrive at Milford Sound. Enjoy the full-day tour on an unforgettable journey to arrive at Milford Sound cruise, which sails right up to the mouth of the Tasman Sea (weather permitting). Enjoy lunch on board the cruise (More than 20 passengers get Indian lunch else we will serve local meal). Journey into the untouched paradise of Milford Sound and explore the natural wonders and history surrounding this deep fjord. Later tonight, enjoy a sumptuous dinner at a local restaurant.(B, L, D)
DAY 06
Today experience the Gondola ride that gives you the best view of this city Tour historic Arrowtown and visit bungy jump centre. Post breakfast today get ready to experience the famous Gondola ride, also a fast convenient access to the best views in the region, which is reputed to be the steepest lift in the Southern Hemisphere. Later proceed for the historic Arrow town and visit bungy jump centre. Afternoon lunch at Indian restaurant. Afternoon free for various Optional activities like Bungy, Skydive etc. Enjoy dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Queenstown (B, L, D)
DAY 07
Fly to Auckland. Enjoy a city tour of this beautiful and pristine city. Proceed to Rotorua – “The Thermal city”. Beautiful Waitomo Glow-worm Caves. After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to the airport to take a flight to Auckland. Arrive Auckland & proceed to visit the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves in the lush Waikato region. Marvel at Mother Nature’s light display, as you glide silently through the starry wonderland caves of Glow-worm situated underground along the Waitomo River and gaze in silence at the myriad of glow-worm lights that make up the Glow-worm Grotto. As you enter this galaxy of tiny living lights, you will immediately experience a serene ambience and be fascinated and intrigued by tiny glow-worms that light your way. Enjoy Lunch. Later proceed to Rotorua. With its unique volcanic landscape, living Maori culture and natural hot springs, Rotorua is one of New Zealand’s most famous destinations. Tonight hot Indian dinner awaits you at a local Indian restaurant. Proceed to hotel and check in. (B, L, D)
DAY 08
See the sheep show at Agrodome. Farm Tour at Agrodome. Te Puia Thermal Reserve + Maori Cultural show After an American breakfast, proceed to Agrodome which will give you a chance to see through the eyes of a true New Zealand farmer. Witness the Agrodome Sheep Show an exciting and informative insight into the world of New Zealand agriculture, featuring different breeds of sheep, sheep shearing, cow milking, lamb feeding and dog demonstrations. Later do the Farm Tour, climb aboard the comfortable, all-weather trailer as knowledgeable guides take you on a journey around the farm where you learn about and have a chance to hand-feed some of the animals. After hot Indian lunch visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve where you can wander around the bubbling mud pools and see the famous ‘Pohutu’ Geyser. Also, discover Maori art forms, ancient rituals and traditions, experience thrilling song and dance at a traditional Maori Cultural show. Later enjoy an Indian Dinner at a local restaurant. (B, L, D)
DAY 09
Monster Truck Ride and later drive to Auckland. City tour and Visit Sky Tower After an American breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Auckland. Enroute Experience the ultimate 4x4 adventure in New Zealand -- Monster Truck -- Off-road thrills: Explore rugged native forests on a thrilling 4X4 ride. Unforgettable journey: Discover hidden tracks and witness breathtaking scenery. Adrenaline rush: Strap in and brace yourself for an open-air ride with no limits. Expert drivers: Conquer challenging obstacles like The Loggers Long Drop etc Proceed to Auckland & proceed for lunch. Enjoy a City tour and visit Sky Tower for a super 360-degree view of this amazing city. Enjoy Indian dinner at a local Indian restaurant. Check into your hotel. (B, L, D)
DAY 10
Return Home This morning after breakfast or a boxed breakfast, check out and take the shuttle transfer to the airport, where your memorable tour comes to an end. Do spare a few minutes to fill in the feedback form and hand it over to your Tour Manager. Your valued suggestions will be most appreciated. Arrive home with pleasant memories of tour. (B)
Christchurch:
Antarctic Centre
Enjoy Hägglunds Field Trip
Visit Storm Dome
Visit Penguin Rescue area
Enjoy HD Theatre
Enjoy 4D Theatre
Meet the Husky dogs in the Husky Zone
City tour of Christchurch
Cardboard Cathedral
Tranz Alpine – Scenic Train From Christchurch To Arthurs Pass
Fox Glacier:
Alpine Highway Scenic drive from Arthurs pass to Fox Glacier
Franz Josef / Fox Glacier Lookout Point
Queenstown:
Visit Puzzling World Wanaka
City tour of Queenstown
Visit Arrowtown
Visit Kawarau – Birthplace of Bungy - Visit Bungy Jump Site
Enjoy Bobs Peak Gondola
Milford Sound Cruise with Lunch
Optional rate for return by flight or 2 ways by flights. Check with us for rates for both options.
Rotorua:
Thrilling Monster Truck Ride
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
Visit Agrodome
Enjoy Farm visit on Agrodome by a tractor train
Sheep Shearing Show at Agrodome
Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve
Maori Cultural Show at Te Puia
Auckland:
Enjoy orientation / panoramic tour of Auckland
Auckland Sky Tower
- Daily American breakfast (Except Day 01)
- 08 Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian lunches
- 08 Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian dinners
- 01 local / international Dinner* (At Fox Glacier)
- Accommodations at the hotels specified above or similar.
- Meals, transfers, entrances, sightseeing and surface transport as mentioned in the itinerary
- Services of a professional & multilingual SOTC Tour Manager/ local representative.(subjected to minimum 25 customers)
- Passport, Visa charges, Airport & Port taxes.
- Cost of your Air tickets required to participate in this tour.
- It is mandatory to pay NZD 5 per person per day. Our Tour Manager will be collecting the same on Day 1 of the Tour.
- Porterage, tips, Insurance, laundry, telephone charges, airport transfers, transfers all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.
- Cost of the Cost of Suggested Excursions. (Suggested Excursions will be operated subject to minimum 20 passengers).
- Additional Meals that is not mentioned in the above itinerary.
- Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangement which may come in to effect prior to departure.
- There is a possibility that your Tour Manager could change in-between the tour.
- Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘What your Tour Price includes’ box.
Surcharges
Departure Date | Twin / Triple | Single | Child with Bed | Child No Bed |
21st Jul to 1st Sept | NZD 70 | NZD 70 | NZD 70 | NZD 70 |
22nd Sept to 22nd Sept | NZD 30 | NZD 30 | NZD 30 | NZD 30 |
29th Sept to 29th Sept | NZD 70 | NZD 70 | NZD 70 | NZD 70 |
- 01 night accommodation in Auckland at Jet Park Auckland airport / Holiday Inn Express City / Holiday Inn Auckland Airport / Adina or similar
- 01 night accommodation in Christchurch at Scenic Hotel Cotswold / Hotel Elms Christchurch or similar
- 01 night accommodation in Fox Glacier at Hotel Heartland Fox Glacier or similar
- 03 nights’ accommodation in Queenstown at Hotel Heartland / Holiday Inn Frankton Queenstown or similar
- 02 night accommodation in Rotorua at Hotel Arawa Park / Jetpark or similar
- 01 night accommodation in Auckland at Holiday Inn Express City / Naumi / Adina or similar
Visa Requirements
You must be in possession of a valid Single entry visa for New Zealand. The cost of this visa is not included in your package tour price. It would be best to check with your travel agent and the consulates nearest to you for advice and information. Please ensure that your travel documents are ready in time for departure.
Ticketing Requirements:
For this tour you would require confirmed air tickets for the following sectors: Mumbai / Auckland / Christchurch (Surface) Queenstown / Auckland / Mumbai. It would be advisable to check with your SOTC sales officer or local travel agent for ticketing.
Note:
4 passengers in one room are not allowed. Maximum capacity is 3 passengers
Standard Hotel check-in time will be 1500 hours and check out at 1000 hrs.
*New Zealand as a country does not have local cuisine / meals; we serve International servings as per availability.
NOTE –
• Optional Tours are dependent on weather conditions & subject to operational feasibility by the local vendors.
• Prices subject to change by the local vendors without notice.
• All optional activities will have to be booked and paid to your SOTC Tour Manager or representative on day 01 or day 02 of the tour. All payments to be made in AUD in Australia only (Credit cards not accepted).
• Optional tours are booked & paid on 100% non-refundable & non cancellation policy.
• Some activities mentioned above as Pre Booking required needs to be booked from your home country only.
• Some activities mentioned above as Pre Booking preferable – We highly recommend to book in advance as these activities gets full very fast and might not be available on tour.
• Medical condition applies.
*As a 3rd in a triple, a roll away cot may be provided. **As a 3rd in a double, no bed or cot will be provided to the child. Person below 12 years will be considered as a Child.
Optional Tours
(Reservation & payment must be made upon arrival on day 01 of your tour by paying your Tour Manager the applicable amount)
Hotels
This Package does not offer city center hotels. Hotels will be located in the airport area or on the outskirts.
As a 3rd person in a triple room, most hotels offer roll-away beds & room size will be the same as double room.
For Child with bed: At times hotel don’t have enough roll-away beds, in that case they might give a double & a separate single room.
A person 12 years & below is considered child & above 12 years, an adult.
Hotel rooms may not be air conditioned / air cooled nor will fans be provided. Air conditioning / cooling in hotels are set as per weather conditions.
Functioning of Air cooling / Air conditioning in hotels is subject to official declaration of summer by the local authority.
Due to international events & trade fairs you may have to stay in hotels further away from the city.
Any damages caused to the hotel rooms / Coach during the stay shall be payable by the passengers.
We also reserve the right to substitute a hotel of similar class if it is deemed advisable or necessary.
Hotels in certain cities are not offering buffet breakfasts due to health regulations. If the same does not change by the time the tours operate, we will organize breakfasts at Indian / local restaurant.
Coaches
Coaches are an important part of your journeys & we request our guests to keep the coach clean.
Due to hygiene factors it is not permitted to use toilets in the coach. However, we will make comfort stops during long drives.
Eating & drinking is not permitted in the coach.
Due to limited boot space in the coach we suggest you to carry one check-in bag & one hand bag per person only
Due to parking regulations & designated drop off & pick up points it is not possible to stop at all the places during the city tour. Tour Manager / Local Representative will try his/her best to stop coach wherever possible for a photo stop.
Coaches do not have a wheelchair access. There are steps to board / alight from the coach.
Coaches are forbidden inside most of the historic city centers; to preserve them from damage caused by pollution & getting overcrowded. Most of your sightseeing will be done by local buses & by foot in the historic & heritage centers.
Meals
Meals are pre–set & a–la carte is not possible.
On certain Days packed lunch will be provided.
Sightseeing
Due to logistical reasons certain departures may have amendments or reverse the itinerary. However, all the services / inclusions will remain the same.
Generally, you will have to walk at sightseeing places, amusement parks & at the airports sometimes for a long distance; however the same will be timely instructed by the Tour Manager. It is advisable to carry good pair of comfortable sports shoes. The Tour Manager & the Driver will do their best to get you as close to the Monuments as possible.
Every Site / Monuments has its own set of rules & regulations. We need to respect this & ensure that we follow the same.
All our visits are booked in advance to avoid delays, at the same time there may be delays caused due to overcrowding, local regulations, security check etc.
General
On some occasions you may have to join another group in case the group does not have adequate members.
A local representative or a driver may only be there to assist you during your initial part of the tour.
Security alerts & random closures might affect the itinerary.
Please take extra care of your personal belongings while on the tour, every country you travel to is prone to thefts & bag snatching. SOTC will not be liable for any loss of belongings / baggage.
Disabled clients should carry their own wheelchair & should be accompanied by a qualified companion who is able to provide assistance to the disabled client.
SOTC shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss, baggage loss, theft, injury, accident, death, breakdown or irregularity, which may occur in carrying out the tour arrangement, weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine & any other cause whatsoever & all such loss or expense must be borne by the passengers. Insurance policies must be carried while on tour.
The management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in schedules of train, airplane, bus, ship or other services.
The Tour Manager & the company reserves the right to amend the itinerary, alter, vary or withdraw any particular departure, excursion advertised. For the convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes amend the itinerary. However, all the services will remain the same.
There are no refunds for any services i.e. meals, sightseeing etc. not utilized on your tour
In case you decide to change the date of your return reservation once confirmed the exact amount payable to the airline will be advised once the same is confirmed.
The images used in this brochure are for representation purpose only.
Tours operated are subject to RBI / GOI regulations.
Please refer to the Booking Form for detailed “Terms & Conditions”.