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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. Christchurch (1 Days) Say a final farewell to your new friends as your trip ends this morning after breakfast. 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 Lake Ohau (1 Days) In the morning we'll breakfast on board before heading back to the mainland. We travel past Lake Te Anau and the Clutha River to Arrowtown for the chance to find gold. Then we head to the Southern Alps to our lodge at Lake Ohau which affords views over Australasia's tallest peak, Mt Cook. Lake Ohau to Christchurch (1 Days) If heights don't scare you (we saw you bungee jump two days ago), then why not take the option of a spectacular glacier flight over Mt Cook? Later, we'll head through the MacKenzie country, home to the sheep industry. to Christchurch where you may join us for an end-of-tour, we-must-keep-in-touch-what-tour-are-you-taking-next, dinner. Christchurch (1 Days) Say a final farewell to your new friends as your trip ends this morning after breakfast.
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 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 Lake Ohau See Mt. Cook across this beautiful blue glacial lake Lake Tekapo See the beautiful turquoise coloured glacial lake 'Mad Dog' River Boarding
NZ$129 Swimming with wetsuit, helmet, flippers and 'boogie board' down the Kawarau River. Allow 3 hrs. Heliraft NZ$209 Rafting on the Kawarau River (grade 3) and heli flight. www.rafting.co.nz Kawarau Rafting NZ$159 Rafting on the Kawarau River (grade 3). 2 hrs www.rafting.co.nz 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 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 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 Shotover Rafting NZ$159 Rafting on the Shotover River. 2 hrs www.rafting.co.nz Skyline Restaurant NZ$65 Includes large buffet meal, entertainment, gondola (cable car) ride to restaurant. Thrillogy NZ$359 All 3 AJ Hackett jumps - Kawarau Bridge, The Ledge & Nevis incl. T shirt. www.AJHackett.com 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 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 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 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 - 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 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 Canyon Swing NZ$165 Freefall from platform, 109m (360ft) above the Shotover River, then break into a cable controlled swing. www.canyonswing.co.nz 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 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 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 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 NZ$180 Helicopter flight to discover the twin glaciers with glacier landing. www.scenic-flights.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 Air Safaris NZ$250 40 minute scenic flight from Tekapo, taking in many of the regions premier glaciers including NZ's highest peak, Mt Cook (3,750m / 12,349 ft). 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. 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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