Ultimate Winter Adventure

An 11-Day Contiki Tours tour starting from $1,045

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Tour Length: 11 Days
Countries Visited: New Zealand
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Tour Category: Regional New Zealand
Tour Operator: Contiki Tours
Tour Code: CONTIKI201
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Starting In Christchurch and ending in Christchurch

 
Accomodations
* 8 nights twin share hotel accommodation * 6 breakfasts & 3 hotel dinners

The Contiki Difference
* Skyline dinner and gondola (Queenstown) * 3 days transfers and lift passes (Queenstown) * Experienced, professional Tour Manager and Driver * Modern, air conditioned coach with toilet, reclining seats & charging outlets * Sightseeing tours of all major cities

 
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.

Christchurch to Fox Glacier (Dinner Days)
Meet up with your Contiki Crew & venture through the majestic Southern Alps to Hokita. Then wind down along the rugged West Coast to the spectacular Franz Josef & Fox Glacier region.

Fox Glacier to Queenstown (Breakfast Days)
This morning, get physical and pull on your crampons, grab an ice-pick and head out onto the ice of either the Franz Josef or Fox Glacier. On this optional activity, you’ll learn about how these glaciers came about with our professional Local Guides. Otherwise, you can get a bird’s eye view over these icy formations and sweeping vistas in an optional helicopter ride. Relax on the coach, chat with friends and take in the stunning scenery as we head down to Queenstown. Cruise past remote beaches and the coastal dunes of the west coast before hitting Haast Pass. Ancient rainforests, small glaciers and waterfalls give this area its unique atmosphere. There’s even more scenery changes when we cross the Southern Alps and enter the region of Otago, with its golden grasslands, cliffs and hills. Next up: Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world. This is one high-energy destination that has something for everyone. From jet boat rides to fantastic local food, gorgeous countryside and the world’s most southern wineries, the list really is endless.

Queenstown (Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner Days)
With four days here, you’ve got time to try out adrenaline-pumping activities, to take it easy with a glass of local wine or beer and of course, to party – something Queenstown in known for. Get into the alpine action and hit the slopes of some New Zealand’s best ski resorts over the next two days. Ski and board for 2 full days and explore what the Southern Hemisphere has to offer. Take off at your own pace or carve up the mountain with some friends. We can even organise ski equipment and lessons for you, so you don’t need to worry about a thing. Walk around the quaint town, hit the shops or head down to the lake for beautiful views of the surrounding mountain ranges, fittingly called The Remarkables. Board the old steam boat, the TSS Earnslaw, for a lake cruise and see it all from the water. For adrenaline junkies, there’s bungy jumpy, sky diving, jet boating, canyon swinging and 4W-driving. In fact there are so many adventure activities in Queenstown that you couldn’t do them all in the 2 days if you tried. For those who like to keep their feet planted firmly on the ground, take an easy-going hike or push yourself with a tougher trail. Pumping at night, Queenstown is the place to hit some of New Zealand’s best bars and clubs. With cool cocktail bars, old-style pubs and plenty of clubs, there is so much to choose from.

Queenstown (Breakfast, Dinner Days)
Free day to either test yourself on the mountain again or enjoy one of the many activities available in the ‘Adventure Capital of the World’. Also, last night dinner and awards night at the hotel.

Queenstown to Christchurch (Breakfast Days)
On the way out of Queenstown, we stop at the famous bungy-jumping bridge in the gorgeous Kawarau gorge. It’s home to the original AJ Hackett Bungy, the ground breaking site where the now famous bungy all started. There’s time to have a go yourself, if you’re keen. Leaving the traveller’s favourite behind, we’ll stop off to see the intense milky blue waters of glacially-fed Lake Tekapo, before travelling back through the MacKenzie country to Christchurch. The tour ends here and it’s time to say farewell to your new friends.

Finish Christchurch (Breakfast Days)
Say a final farewell to your new friends as your trip ends this morning after breakfast.

 

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A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

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
View the Remarkables Mountains & Coronet Peak

Queenstown
Stop at AJ Hackett's Kawarau Bridge

Queenstown
Visit Arrowtown, the historic gold mining town

Queenstown
City sightseeing tour

Queenstown
Skyline dinner & gondola

Queenstown
3 day lift pass & transfers to local ski fields

Lake Ohau
See Mt. Cook across this beautiful blue glacial lake

Lake Tekapo
See the beautiful turquoise coloured glacial lake

Lake Tekapo
See the historic Church of the Good Shephard

 

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Book a Contiki to Europe & save $300 on airfare per couple. They've got deals for solo travelers also.

Valid for new bookings made between March 1st-30th only and must pay air portion in full by March 30, 2010.  Offer is valid for $300 off airfare per couple or $150 off if single traveler.  All travel myst be completed by NOv 30, 2010.  Offer is valid on major airlines.  Air tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable after purchase.  Once payment is received, 100% cancellation penalties apply.  No name changes allowed once a reservation is made.  Offer is subject to availability at the time of booking.  Offer can be combined with all brochure discounts and $150 Spring Flin tour promo.  Promotion can be withdrawn at any time.  

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Valid for any Contiki trip 8 days or longer. Active or non-active members are eligible, as long as a valid military ID is provided for each person applying the discount. Mention promo code MILITARY0910 to redeem.

Applies to new bookings only. Verification is required. Good for travel through 12/31/2010 Spouses must be traveling at the same time as the military member to apply the discount. Other restrictions may apply.

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Early Payment Discount

Offer #1: Save up to US$399

Must book and pay in full at least 12

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Your friends score from the deal too – each one that books a trip eight days or longer will receive $100 in excursion vouchers (good for activities like bungee jumping, gondola cruises and wine tasting).

You can refer up to 10 friends (which equals $1,000 for you!) Simply complete this form and you're on your way. Remember, no cheating ("me, myself and I" do not qualify.)

Terms and Conditions:

1.The referral program is valid for new trips booked as of May 1, 2009.

2.You can refer as many passengers as you’d like! You must provide valid names and e-mail addresses (e.g. you may not enter your own e-mail address or repeat the same address more than once). We will issue up to 10 $100 gift cards per Referrer per calendar year. Referees must be new passengers. Not combinable with Past Passenger discount.

3.Referee must between 18-35 years old at the time of travel.

4.Referee must have been referred online and must mention "Refer a Friend" and Referrer's name when booking their trip.

5.Upon booking their trip, the Referee will receive in their travel documentation $100 in Optional Excursion vouchers. The original Optional Excursion vouchers can be redeemed while on their trip and cannot be exchanged for cash reimbursement.

6.The Referred passenger(s) are responsible for reviewing their travel documentation and making sure they received the Optional Excursion Vouchers prior to their departure from the United States. Contiki will not issue a cash refund to passenger(s) for any Optional Excursion because the Referred passenger(s) paid the tour manager directly, forgot to pack or bring the vouchers on the tour, did not use the entire value of the vouchers, looses the vouchers, or advises us after their travel that they did not receive the vouchers.

7.If booking is made within 14 days of the departure, we cannot guarantee receipt of physical vouchers unless traveler expedites their documents at an additional cost. Scanned copies are not available

8.Contiki is not responsible if a Referrer fails to properly identify a Referee. Contiki will not retroactively record a friend who was not identified at the time of sign-up.

9.Contiki will not allow a Referee to be claimed by more than one Referrer. Once a Referee’s e-mail address has been given, it may not be changed.

10.Cash will be given out in the form of a gift card from a major credit card company with a value of $100. Gift card will be issued to Referrer only after Referee completes travel on their trip of 8 days or longer. If a Referee cancels for any reason, the referral reward is forfeited.

11.Offer is not valid for tour purchases made outside the U.S.

12.Contiki reserves the right to resolve any disputes at its sole discretion.

$100 Referral cash will be received as a $100 American Express cash gift card.

 
 

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