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9 Day Southern Tourer: NCC09

Premier Escorted Motorcoach Tour!

Snow capped mountains, crystal clear lakes, World Heritage National Parks and dense rainforest are some of the wonders to expect on this 9 day Permier Escorted Tour.

Your 9 Day Southern Tourer sightseeing highlights:

  • Enjoy Freedom of Choice Touring in Queenstown, Dunedin, Mt Cook and Christchurch
  • Ride on the famous TranzAlpine train through the majestic Southern Alps
  • Absorb the dramatic West Coast glaciers
  • Cruise the full length of Milford Sound in beautiful Fiordland National Park
  • Visit the Scottish-influenced city of Dunedin
  • Discover Mt Cook National Park

    Your 9 Day Southern Tourer includes:

  • 8 Nights First Class Accommodations
  • 14 Meals on the Meal Plan Option or 9 Meals on the B&B option
  • Services of the same experiences Tour Director throughout
  • Call (770) 436-1334 for more information or to book today! Mention code 9903235
    Tour OperatorCeltic Tours
    Duration
    9 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1ChristchurchChristchurch : Be met on arrival in Christchurch and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure to relax at the hotel or begin exploring the city.

    Stay: Christchurch, Rydges Hotel

    Day 2Franz JosefTranzAlpine Train, Franz Josef : Board the TranzAlpine train and take in stunning scenery as you travel on one of the worlds great train journeys across the Southern Alps. Disembark at Arthurs Pass and continue to Hokitika and see the dramatic west coast glaciers.

    Stay: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

    Daily meals included: - Breakfast - Dinner*

    Day 3QueenstownFranz Josef, Haast, Queenstown, Dine Around Dinner : This morning after breakfast travel along the Haast River, with views of the lovely Haast River Valley. Continue to Queenstown and tonight choose from four carefully selected restaurants in which to dine in this evening.

    Stay: Two Nights: Queenstown, Novotel Lakeside Hotel

    Daily meals included: - Breakfast - Dinner

    Day 4QueenstownQueenstown, Freedom of Choice Touring : Today join your selected Freedom of Choice Touring activity. Options include a garden tour, a Double Decker Bus tour and many more.

    1 meal included

    Day 5Te AnauMilford Sound, Te Anau : Follow the Remarkables mountain range to Fiordland National Park. Board your cruise and explore the full length of beautiful Milford Sound, a highlight of any holiday to New Zealand. Later journey to Te Anau.

    Stay: Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas

    Daily meals included: - Breakfast - Dinner*

    Day 6DunedinTe Anau, Dunedin, Freedom of Choice Touring : Leaving the dramatic landscape of the Fiordland region, journey through rolling countryside to the city of Dunedin, which has a strong Scottish heritage. This afternoon you choose an activity and we will include it.

    Stay: Scenic Hotel Dunedin City

    Daily meals included: - Breakfast - Dinner*

    Day 7Mt CookDunedin, Mt Cook, Freedom of Choice Touring : Tavel to Mt Cook National Park and view New Zealand's highest peak. Here, join your Freedom of Choice Touring activity. Perhaps you may like to take a guided walk, visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre or go stargazing with an astronomy guide.

    Stay: Mt Cook, The Hermitage

    Daily meals included: - Breakfast - Dinner*

    Day 8ChristchurchMt Cook, Christchurch : Visit the tiny Church of the Good Shepherd before leaving the High Country. Cross the Rakaia River and Canterbury plains to Christchurch.

    Stay: Christchurch, Rydges Hotel

    Daily meals included: - Breakfast - Dinner*

    Day 9ChristchurchDepart Christchurch, Freedom of Choice Touring : Today you choose the activity and we will include it. After your Freedom of Choice Touring board your included transfer to the airport.

    1 meal included

    *Dinners included on Meal Plan Option only.

    Disclaimer

    Prices and itineraries are current at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice

    This tour does not include:

  • Tips to driver/guide
  • US Departure Taxes
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