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Accomodations
* Accommodations as per itinerary * Breakfasts (B) and Dinners (D) as per itinerary The Contiki Difference * Experienced Tour Managers and Drivers * Modern air-conditioned coach * Free Contiki ëTravellers Guideí information book * Free Contiki document wallet.
Depart for New Zealand (2 Days)
Fly over the international date line on your way to New Zealand. Arrive Christchurch (1 Days) Check into the Bealeys Hotel, spend the rest of the day at leisure to explore Christchurch. Auckland to Waitomo (1 Days) Departing at midday, we head south past the fertile Waikato River basin and onto our special overnight stay at Waitomo, home of the world famous limestone formations and sparkling Glow-worms. Tonight there's the chance to meet the local characters. Waitomo to Rotorua (1 Days) There will be time today, if you wish, to visit the Glow-worm grotto or try underground cave rafting. Then we'll visit the Agrodome farm show, on our way to the thermal area of Rotorua. Maybe try the Zorb or end the day by relaxing in a Polynesian thermal pool, before taking in an optional Maori Hangi meal and concert. Rotorua to Taupo (1 Days) What a day for your travel diary, along the steaming Wairakei Valley to the raging Huka Falls before continuing to our exclusive resort beside New Zealand's largest lake - Taupo. This afternoon you're free to wander the shops, enjoy a parasail high over the lake or challenge gravity on the Rock n' Ropes. Tonight maybe try fishing and later enjoy the famous local nightlife. Taupo to Wellington (1 Days) The mountains of Tongariro National Park provide a spectacular sight on the way to Wellington, New Zealand's capital city. A scenic waterfront drive to the top of Mt Victoria acts as the perfect introduction to this cosmopolitan city famed for its cafes, restaurants and trendy bars. Wellington (1 Days) A full day to explore the city and its surrounding area. Take your time to enjoy the amazing Museum of New Zealand, known as Te Papa 'Our House'. Maybe do some shopping or see the sights of the Lord of the Rings trilogy or just relax in one of the city's many cafes. Later this evening join us for a walkabout dinner. Wellington to Christchurch (1 Days) Board the Inter-Island ferry and do the north to south island hop through Marlborough Sound and Cook Strait to Picton. Then make sure your camera has film for the spectacular views along the Kaikoura Coastline. If we're lucky, we'll spot one of the many seal colonies in this area. Then, via the Canterbury Plains, we'll head towards the city of Christchurch. Christchurch to Franz Josef Glacier (1 Days) We'll cross the spectacular Southern Alps via majestic Arthur's Pass and take in the jade greenstone carving at Hokitika. Then we'll journey along the South Island's rugged coast to the awesome Westland National Park, home to Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown (1 Days) Today there's the chance to explore the incredible Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers with professional guides that will be on hand to show you the beauty of this natural wonder. We'll then journey through Haast Pass to Queenstown and our lodge high above Lake Wakatipu. Hold onto your hat - Queenstown beckons! Queenstown (2 Days) Leisure is probably the wrong word as Queenstown is known as the 'Adventure-Adrenaline capital of the world', one of those places that you can literally do as much or as little as you like. A number of options to astound you await! Ever tried Bungy jumping, Sky diving, Jet boating, River boarding, White water rafting, Helicopter riding, Luging, Canyon Swinging, Four wheeldriving, Hiking???? Be extreme! Action by day, action by night - that's Queenstown. Yes, when you've dried off and caught your breath, it'll be time to experience Queenstown's legendary nightlife, and there's no shortage of venues for dining and socialising - why not try an optional meal at the world famous Skyline gondola complex. Queenstown to Milford Sound (1 Days) Need an adrenalin boost? We'll take you to a bridge to jump off! The bungee jumping bridge provides a hair-raising, gob-stopping adrenalin rush. It is one of the options on this tour that separates the tourists from the purists. Pure fun. Pure rush. Why don't you try it? After this we travel to Fiordland National Park, where we head through the Homer Tunnel (D'OH!) for our first view of Mitre Peak and Milford Sound. Then it's all aboard the Milford Wanderer, for an overnight cruise taking in all the beauty of the fjord. There's the chance to kayak and see whales, dolphins and penguins along with towering mountains and breathtaking waterfalls. It'll be an evening to treasure! Milford Sound to Queenstown (1 Days) In the morning we'll breakfast on board before heading back to the mainland. We travel past Lake Te Anau and return to Queenstown where it's time to say a final farewell as you tour ends this afternoon. Please note: Your tour will finish at the Queenstown airport.
Auckland
Cross Auckland's Harbour Bridge Auckland See the impressive city skyline & Sky Tower Auckland See the 'City of Sails' harbor made famous by the America's Cup Parry Kauri Park Walk through native Kauri Forest Bay of Islands Paihia & Waitangi sightseeing tour Bay of Islands See the Tribal Lands of the Nga Puhi Maori Waitomo Visit Waitomo & a traditional New Zealand country pub Waitomo Enjoy a pizza party Rotorua City sightseeing tour Rotorua Visit the Agrodome farm to see the World renown sheep show Huka Falls Visit the mighty falls Taupo View Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake Tongariro National Park Dramatic drive through the Volcanic landscape made famous in the 'Lord of the Rings' Tongariro National Park See the active volcano Mt. Ruapehu Wellington City sightseeing tour Wellington Visit Mt. Victoria & enjoy the panoramic views Wellington See more of the sights made famous in the 'Lord of the Rings' Cook Strait Cruise the scenic Marlborough & Queen Charlotte Sounds Picton Drive through New Zealand's largest wine growing region Kaikoura Coast Spectacular coastal drive & visit a seal colony Christchurch City sightseeing tour Arthur's Pass Scenic drive through Arthur's Pass National Park Hokitika See traditional Maori Greenstone carving Franz Josef & Fox Glacier Coastal drive through Westland National Park with views of the glaciers & rainforests Haast Pass Stunning drive through the Southern Alps Haast Pass See Lake Hawea & the Crown Range Queenstown City sightseeing tour Queenstown View the Remarkables Mountains & Coronet Peak Queenstown Stop at AJ Hackett's Kawarau Bridge Queenstown Visit Arrowtown, the historic gold mining town Milford Sound Travel through the Homer Tunnel Milford Sound Unique overnight cruise on Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park Milford Sound Cruise past towering cliffs & spectacular waterfalls Milford Sound See the awe inspiring Mitre Peak Ruakuri Caves Tour
NZ$45 Newly opened caves with a tour that gives you a more extensive insight into cave formations and glowworm activity. 3 hour. www.tradeinfo-thlonline.com Waitomo Caves Tour NZ$32 One hour guided tour of the famous glowworm caves at Waitomo. Fully guided, walking tour with exit by boat. www.waitomocaves.co.nz Black Water Rafting NZ$89 Following a cave system underground whilst sitting in a tyre inner tube (rubber ring). Some walking, some floating, some glowworm spotting. 3.5 hour tour. www.blackwaterrafting.co.nz Rock'N'Ropes NZ$65 Adventure 'confidence' course with series of trapezes, high wires, tight ropes etc. Allow 3 hours. Parasailing NZ$89 On Lake Taupo, winch system so you don't get wet. Huka Jet NZ$89 30 minute jet boat ride on the Waikato River to Huka Falls. Includes 360 degree turns. Contiki Huka Combo - Jet Boat & Scenic Flight NZ$169 40 minute jet boat ride on the Waikato River to Huka Falls. Includes 360 degree turns plus 7 minute scenic helicopter flight. Dinner / Party Cruise NZ$65 Evening launch trip on Lake Taupo with the opportunity to fish, dine and karaoke. Approx. 4 hours (6pm - 10pm). Rainbow Springs NZ$22 Beautiful walk through native bush, aviaries and trout filled streams. Chance to see Kiwi and Tuatara. Zorbing NZ$44 Become a zorbonaut as you travel in a large transparent ball down a hillside, either on your own, with a friend (or two) or with a bucket of water. Prices range from $44 depending on dry, wet, multiple, with Zorb Pak / without etc. www.zorb.com Skyline Gondola And Luge Rides NZ$32 Skyline cable car and 2 included rides on the worlds first commercial luging track. Hangi And Concert NZ$49 Traditional Maori feast and cultural performance at the Lake Plaza Hotel in Rotorua. Duration 2 hours. Te Puia NZ$35 Enter the world of the Maori at the epicentre of native culture in NZ, and discover what makes this area and it’s people unique. www.tepuia.com Carino Day Sailing NZ$85 Catamaran sailing in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Island hop, swim, snorkel, bar-b-q lunch, search for dolphins. 10am – 1630pm. www.sailingdolphins.co.nz Cape Brett Cruise NZ$69 Half day launch trip out to the famous 'Hole in the Rock' with cultural, historical and geographical content. Also, potentially, the chance to spot dolphins. www.fullers-bay-of-islands.co.nz Awesome Adventures NZ$99 A full day tour from Pahia in the Bay of Islands to Cape Reinga (NZ's northern most point) via 'Ninety Mile Beach'. Offroading, sand dune 'surfing', great scenery, fish'n'chips. 0730am - 1930pm www.awesomenz.com Coastal Kayaks NZ$49 4 hour kayaking adventure from the ocean shore through the river system to, and under, Haruru Falls. Fair standard of fitness required. www.coastalkayakers.co.nz Excitor NZ$69 'Fastboat' trip to, and through, the 'Hole in the Rock' and back via Russell. www.excitor.co.nz Dolphin Adventures NZ$99 Specifically a tour for those wanting to see dolphins although not guaranteed (85% success rate) and getting the opportunity to swim with them. Half-day tour. www.awesomenz.com Optional Dinner NZ$27 At 'Blend' restaurant and bar. Lively, funky venue for dining and socialising with 'special' Contiki menu and welcome drink. Kapiti Quad Bikes NZ$125 Hotel pick up, than along the Kapiti Coast to rugged farmland for an hour long quad bike experience in the bush. Includes morning / a'noon tea. Seal Coast Safaris NZ$75 Eco-touring in a 4WD vehicle along DOC (Department of Conservation) coast line, viewing unusual rock formations, seal colonies and other native bird and animal life. Duration 2 hours. Wellington Rover 'Hop on / hop off' NZ$40/ 'Rover Ring Tour NZ$150 An extended Wellington sightseeing tour with the opportunity to 'hop on / hop off' along the way. Or you can also book the 'Rover Rings Tour' which is an all day tour to LOTR locations incl. lunch. Wairarapr Wine Trail NZ$129 A full day excursion from Wellington by taxi, coach and train to Martinborough and Wairarapa 'wine country'. Includes hotel pick ups / drop offs, lunch, afternoon tea and, of course, some sampling. Nzone Skydiving 9,000 ft. NZ$245 / 12,000 ft. NZ$295 / 15,000 ft NZ$395 Tandem skydive with a qualified jumpmaster from 9,000 ft. (2,743m) over Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables Mountain Range. Chance to upgrade to 12,000 ft. (3,657m) or 15,000 ft. (4,572m) NB: Video and/or photos additional cost of NZ$245. www.nzone.biz Moonlight Stables Horse Riding NZ$89 1.5 hour guided horse trek through Doonholme Farmland in the Wakatipu Basin. Any level of rider welcome but will only go as fast as the slowest member. www.moonlightcountry.co.nz Kawarau Rafting NZ$159 Rafting on the Kawarau River (grade 3). 2 hrs www.rafting.co.nz Safari Of The Scenes NZ$125 Half day excursion exploring 'Middle Earth' film sites and the majestic Wakatipu basin - a tour of natural beauty. Shotover Jet NZ$99 40 minute jet boat ride on the Shotover River. An icon adventure product in NZ with 360's and fast corners etc. www.shotoverjet.co.nz Twin Challenge NZ$259 40 minute jet boat ride on the Shotover River, an icon adventure product in NZ with 360's and fast corners etc., plus white water rafting (grade 3) on the Shotover River. 3 hours www.rafting.co.nz Triple Challenge NZ$299 40 minute jet boat ride on the Shotover River, an icon adventure product in NZ with 360's and fast corners etc., plus white water rafting (grade 3) on the Shotover River plus 6 minute helicopter flight. www.rafting.co.nz Thrillogy NZ$359 All 3 AJ Hackett jumps - Kawarau Bridge, The Ledge & Nevis incl. T shirt. www.AJHackett.com Skyline Restaurant NZ$65 Includes large buffet meal, entertainment, gondola (cable car) ride to restaurant. Shotover Rafting NZ$159 Rafting on the Shotover River. 2 hrs www.rafting.co.nz Heliraft NZ$209 Rafting on the Kawarau River (grade 3) and heli flight. www.rafting.co.nz Canyon Swing NZ$165 Freefall from platform, 109m (360ft) above the Shotover River, then break into a cable controlled swing. www.canyonswing.co.nz AJ Hackett Skyswing - The Ledge NZ$99 Swing from the Ledge at the Skyline restaurant, Bobs Peak. 47m (158ft) jump but 400m (1320ft) above town. www.AJHackett.com Aj Hackett Bungy - The Ledge NZ$139 Bungy jump from the Ledge at the Skyline restaurant, Bobs Peak. 47m (158ft) jump but 400m (1320ft) above town. Incl. T shirt. www.AJHackett.com Aj Hackett Bungy - Nevis NZ$209 134m (440ft) bungy from a platform suspended across a river at Nevis Bluff. Incl. T shirt. www.AJHackett.com Aj Hackett Bungy - Kawarau Bridge NZ$155 The original bungy jump in Queenstown and often referred to as 'the home of bungy'. 43m (142ft) jump incl. T shirt. www.AJHackett.com Dart River Jet Boat Safari NZ$195 30 km jet boat ride up the Dart River from Glenorchy into the Mt Aspiring National Park - locations for LOTR. Includes a short bush walk. www.dartriver.co.nz Group Photograph NZ$15 In specially designed Queenstown souvinier folder. Photo taken by lakeside in warmer climes, at the Lodge during winter. www.queenstowngroupphotos.co.nz Funyaks NZ$275 Full day excursion into this beautiful untouched world, known as 'Paradise' and made famous in the LOTR trilogy. Jetboat in and canoe out at your leisure. Average standard of fitness required. www.dartriver.co.nz 'Mad Dog' River Boarding NZ$129 Swimming with wetsuit, helmet, flippers and 'boogie board' down the Kawarau River. Allow 3 hrs. Fly By Wire NZ$145 (5min), NZ$95 (3min) Feel adrenalin flood your body as you release the tow, diving towards the valley floor at exhilarating speeds, before you rocket up the other side. Feed the control freak inside, where you’re firmly in the pilot's seat. Paradise Found Hike NZ$95 Explore the majestic Mt Aspiring National Park, visit film locations from Lord of the Rings. Fully guided, half day. Routeburn Trail Hike NZ$155 A full day hike offering plenty of swing bridge crossings, lush beech forest, beautiful waterfalls and magnificent alpine scenery, in the Mt Aspiring National Park. Departs 8am. Helihike 'Flying Fox' NZ$315 Helicopter flight up to and on to the glacier, then brief hike in that area of the glacier. Not strenuous. 3 hours. www.foxguides.co.nz Glacier Hike 'Fox Trot' NZ$79 4 hour trek to the terminal face of the glacier and then climb up onto the glacier itself. All boots, picks, crampons provided. Reasonable level of fitness required. www.foxguides.co.nz Fox Glacier Heli / Mt Cook NZ$240 Helicopter flight to view Mt Cook and Fox Glacier, including glacier landing. www.scenic-flights.co.nz Fox Glacier Heli NZ$180 Helicopter flight to discover the twin glaciers with glacier landing. www.scenic-flights.co.nz Hukawai Ice Climbing Centre NZ$85 Try your hand at something you don’t get to do every day, and that’s climbing a 10m high ice wall! www.hukawai.co.nz CURRENT SPECIALS: Mix and Match Discounts Early payment discounts Offer #1: Save up to US$559 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 12 months prior to departure.
Offer #2: Save up to US$279 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 6 months prior to departure.
Offer #3: Save up to US$139 off the cost of your trip when you book and pay in full at least 4 months prior to departure.
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Multiple Trip Discounts – Save US$50 You can save an extra $50 when you book a second Contiki tour at the same time of booking your first tour.
* Tours may be in different countries/regions and must be a minimum of 7 days.
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Europe Plus Great Britian – Save US$150 Combine a Contiki Europe vacation at least 25 days long with a Contiki Great Britain tour booked at the same time and get a special US$100 discount. Add that to your US$50 extra tour discount and you’ve saved US$150.
* All discounts apply to land tour price only.
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Group Discounts
Funky Four – Save 5% Save 5% Our “Funky Four” discount means a 5% saving per person when 4 or more people book at the same time on the same trip.
Super Seven – Save 7.5% Book a group of 7 people traveling on the same vacation at the same time and get a 7.5% discount per person. Super Seven – Save 7.5%
Perfect 10 – Travel for Free! Experience Contiki’s Europe with a group of 10 friends booked on the same trip at the same time and the 11th person travels for free or everyone in your group gets 10% off.
* All group discounts apply to land tour price only. Funky 4, Super 7 & Perfect 10 offers cannot be combined together.
Triple Discounts On most Superior trips we offer a triple reduction of up to 5% on twin share price.
Price Guarantee As soon as Contiki has received your deposit, the land tour price confirmed to you by Contiki reservations is guaranteed so book and pay your deposit as early as possible! It gives you the best choice and could save you money.
Single Traveler Savings When traveling alone, you may not want to incur the expense of a single room supplement, so why not share with fellow passengers of the same sex on a ‘twin room’ basis. It is an enjoyable way to travel and make new friends and helps stretch your budget further. |
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