Tour Highlights
Christchurch, Franz Josef, Wanaka, Queenstown, Rotorua, Auckland & Bay of Islands
• A complete all-inclusive tour with maximum quality sightseeing
• Enjoy daily Buffet breakfast in your hotel
• Enjoy Indian vegetarian lunches
• Enjoy daily Indian Jain/Vegetarian/ Non-Vegetarian dinners
• Stay 01 night in Christchurch – the Garden city
• Visit the Antarctic Centre in Christchurch
• Enjoy one of the most scenic train in New Zealand – Tranz Alpine Train
• Stay 01 night at Franz Josef glacier
• Stay 03 nights’ at Queenstown – Adventure capital of New Zealand
• Visit the Puzzling World in Wanaka
• Experience the steepest Gondola ride in the Southern Hemisphere in Queenstown enroute to Bob’s peak
• Enjoy a full day excursion to Milford Sound with lunch on board the cruise
• Visit Lake Te Anau and pass through the Homer tunnel in Ellington Valley enroute to Milford Sound
• Stay 01 night at Rotorua
• Visit the Green and Blue Lakes in Rotorua
• Visit the Te Puia Thermal Reserve and see the Pohutu Geysers with a cultural show
• Marvel at natures display on your visit to the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
• Stay 02 night at Auckland
• Enjoy a city tour of Auckland
• Visit the Sky Tower in Auckland
• Stay 01 nights’ in Bay of Islands
• Visit the historic Waitangi Treaty Site
• Enjoy Catamaran Cruise to the famous Cape Brett Hole in the Rock
• Visit 08 cities in 10 days at a relaxed and leisurely pace
• Services of a professional and experienced Tour Manager throughout your tour of New Zealand
Detailed Day Wise Itinerary
- Day 01
Welcome aboard! Today enter the world of Holiday Mystique as you begin your memorable journey to New Zealand. Fly to Christchurch. Visit the International Antarctic Centre.
Today, enter the world of Vacations Exotica as you embark on your tour to New Zealand. On arrival at the Christchurch airport you will be met by our professional and experienced tour manager in the arrival area outside the customs hall. Transfer to your hotel and check in. Later, proceed to Cashmere Hills for a breathtaking view of Christchurch and Southern Alps.
Also visit the International Antarctic centre – here you can get as close as possible to the real South Pole. This interactive experience takes you on a journey of discovery. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Christchurch. - Day 02
Get set for the ride of your life on the Trans Alpine Express – the most scenic route in New Zealand.
After a buffet breakfast, check out and proceed to the station, where you will board the Trans Alpine Express. This train ride will pass through the most scenic sights of South Island. Travel beside the Waimakariri River, through the Southern Alps and onto the alpine village of Arthur’s Pass. Board your coach and drive to Greymouth and enjoy an Indian lunch. From Greymouth travel south along the scenic west coast. Take a stop at Hokitika to see greenstone carvers and glass blowers at work. Continue through the former gold mining townships of Ross and Harihari and then drive to the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Franz Josef. - Day 03
Onto scenic Queenstown – New Zealand’s adventure capital. Visit the Puzzling World in Wanaka. Experience a Gondola ride to Bob’s Peak that gives you unparalleled views of Queenstown.
After an American breakfast check out and drive to Queenstown via the Haast Pass. En route visit the puzzling world at Wanaka. Enjoy Indian vegetarian lunch. On arrival into Queenstown experience the famous Gondola ride, which is the steepest lift in the Southern Hemisphere and carries visitors high above Queenstown to the Skyline complex located on Bob’s peak. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Queenstown. - Day 04
Set out for the most spectacular cruise to the Milford Sound – a spectacular experience.
After an American breakfast, travel via Te Anau through the awe-inspiring Homer Tunnel and the stunning glacier-carved Elington Valley, to arrive at Milford Sound. Enjoy an unforgettable Milford Sound cruise, which sails right up to the mouth of the Tasman Sea (weather permitting). Enjoy Indian vegetarian lunch on board the cruise. Experience the untouched paradise of Milford Sound and explore the natural wonders and history surrounding this deep fjord. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Queenstown. - Day 05
Day at leisure
After an American breakfast at the hotel, the day is at leisure to explore Queenstown on your own. Spend some time at the shores of the beautiful lake or indulge in some thrilling adventure sport activities. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Queenstown. - Day 06
Onto Rotorua – a beautiful town well-known for geothermal activity. Visit the Green and Blue Lakes. Visit the Waitomo Glow-worm Caves.
After an American breakfast, proceed to the airport for your flight to Auckland. After an Indian lunch, drive to Rotorua. On arrival, visit the scenic Green and Blue Lakes. Later visit the Waitomo Caves through the lush Waikato region. Marvel at Mother Nature’s light display, as you glide silently through the starry wonderland caves of Glow-worms situated underground along the Waitomo River.
Later check into your hotel and relax. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Rotorua. - Day 07
Visit the living Thermal village – Whakarewarewa. Agrodome Sheep Show. Onto Auckland. City tour of Auckland. Visit the Sky Tower.
After an American breakfast this morning, check out and visit the Te Puia Thermal Reserve and wander around the bubbling mud pools and see the famous ‘Pohutu’ Geyser. Experience the Whakarewarewa Cultural experience including a guided tour and concert. Set amidst a landscape of erupting geothermal activity, hot thermal springs and bubbling hot pools in the living thermal village of Whakarewarewa. Discover the unique lifestyle and traditions by joining a guided tour. Sit back and relax as Te Pakira Maori culture group entertain you with song and dance. Next, visit the Agrodome for a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dogs demonstrations, cow milking sheep show.
After an Indian lunch, drive to Auckland. On arrival proceed on a city tour. Visit Mt. Eden from where you have spectacular views of the city, harbor and many more interesting sights. Drive past the Victoria Park market, the West Haven Marina, the War Memorial Museum and through the Parnell, onto Bastion Point, Auckland’s most expensive residential area. Also included is a visit to the Sky Tower. At 328 metres, the Sky Tower offers views in every direction. Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Auckland. - Day 08
Onto Bay of Islands
After a Buffet breakfast, check out & travel north over Auckland’s Harbour Bridge and along the Hibiscus Coast. The journey continues, travelling through Whangarei, Northland’s only major city and port, before arriving into the beautiful Bay of Islands.
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Bay of Islands.
- Day 09
Discover the picturesque Bay of Islands. Visit the historic Waitangi Treaty site and a catamaran cruise to the famous Cape Brett Hole in the Rock. Drive back to Auckland.
After a buffet breakfast check out. Board the luxury catamaran for the most popular cruise in the Bay of Islands. Our high speed vessel will whisk you on a comfortable journey out through game fishing waters to the Cape Brett Lighthouse. Next is Motukokako Island and the famous "Hole in the Rock"; the excitement grows as we make a passage through the Hole and on to the majestic Grand Cathedral Cave. On the return journey meander through the inner islands. The crew will share with you the local history and ecology and you will often see a variety of marine wildlife including Whales, Seals, Dolphins, Penguins, and other sea and bird life. Enjoy lunch. Post Lunch transfer to Auckland. Arrive Auckland & check into the hotel
Tonight enjoy an Indian dinner.
Overnight in Auckland. - Day 10 Farewell!
After an American breakfast, proceed to Auckland airport to board your return flight back home. Return home with great experiences and wonderful memories of your holiday.