6 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Christchurch
Overview
This signature 6-day tour offers a perfect blend of travel per day covering the majority of top attractions in New Zealand's South Island, optional handpicked activities and accommodations. Experience the best of the South Island without the hassle of planning which attractions to visit, where to stay, what to do, all without driving long distances on your own. The itinerary ensures a relaxed experience.
Enjoy the luxury of a private tour for your group. Benefit from a knowledgeable guide-driver and a vehicle exclusively for your group throughout the tour.
Enjoy the flexibility to choose your own desired activities or opt for a range of exciting 9-10 optional activities, like a scenic helicopter ride, TranzAlpine scenic train ride, stargazing, jet boating, a Gondola ride, Kiwi park or Hot Pool Soak, Milford Sound cruise, a tour of Te Anau Glowworm caves, and Guided Kayaking or a Whale Cruise, or a Nature Cruise & an Alpaca farm visit. Choose to finish at Queenstown or Christchurch.
What's Included
- Optional Entry Ticket: Alpaca Farm Tour & Nature Cruise Ticket at Akaroa
- Private transportation
- Optional Entry Ticket: Gondola with luge rides & Thrill Jet Boating Ticket at Queenstown
- Optional Entry Ticket: Stargazing Activity Ticket at Lake Tekapo
- If any optional activity is canceled by activity provider or unavailable, alternatives provided
- Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear
- Optional Entry Ticket: TranzAlpine Train Ticket - Christchurch to Arthur's Pass
- Optional Entry Ticket: Kiwi Park or 1 hour of Hot Pool Soak Ticket at Queenstown
- Guide-driver exclusively for your group
- Optional Entry Ticket: Cruise Ticket at Milford Sound
- Optional Entry Ticket: Helicopter ride ticket at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
- Optional: Standard Economy Departure Flight from Queenstown to Christchurch
- WiFi on board
- Optional Entry Ticket: Glowworm Caves Tour Ticket at Te Anau
- Packaged snacks & chocolates
- Optional: Accommodation for 5 nights in 4 to 5-star handpicked hotels with breakfast
- Packaged water bottles
- Optional Entry Ticket: Guided Kayaking or Whale Watching Cruise Ticket at Kaikōura
- Food & Drinks (except 5 x breakfast with "With Hotels & Departure Flight" option)
- Travel Insurance
- Anything not described in the inclusions
Meeting and Pickup
We can pick you up from your preferred location in Christchurch City. Please provide a pick-up location that is searchable on google maps.
Christchurch
New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Queenstown
New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Christchurch-Kaikōura or Akaroa-Christchurch
4 Stops
Christchurch–TranzAlpine Train–Otira Viaduct–Arthur’s Pass National Park–Castle Hill–Lake Tekapo
5 Stops
Lake Tekapo–Lake Pukaki–Aoraki Mt Cook (Hooker Valley and/or Tasman Glacier View Track)–Lindis Pass–Queenstown
5 Stops
Queenstown City Explore (Queenstown Gardens, Lake Wakatipu, Central Queenstown Streets, River & Skyline Queenstown)
2 Stops
Queenstown – Milford Sound - Te Anau Glowworm Caves – Te Anau
2 Stops
Te Anau - Queenstown (Kiwi Park or Hot Pool Soak) - Optional Flight to Christchurch - Christchurch
2 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have their own comprehensive travel insurance
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 6 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Christchurch?
Cancellation Policy
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