Day 1: Arrival in Queenstown
- Arrive at Queenstown Airport and proceed with a private transfer to your hotel. Complete the check-in formalities.
- The rest of the day is free at leisure.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Queenstown.
Day 2: Queenstown – Milford Sounds Cruise Tour – Queenstown
- Fiordland is one of the world’s last great wildernesses.
- Today’s stunning journey past mirror lakes, spectacular waterfalls and water-sculpted rocks.
- Venture into Milford Sound, a New Zealand treasure carved by ice age glaciers and famously described as the eighth wonder of the world.
- After a big day out, reflect on memories of a lifetime on your return to downtown Queenstown. Duration: approx. 12 hours.
- Included – Milford Sound Tour with Picnic Lunch.
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Queenstown.
Day 3: Queenstown Gondola & Luge Rides
- Start your day with a Gondola ride, taking you 480m up over Lake Wakatipu to the top of Bob’s Peak.
- Enjoy spectacular views of Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Walter and Cecil Peak, and, of course, Queenstown.
- Jump in the driver’s seat in this global thrill for all ages.
- Nestle into a Luge cart and wind your way through 1,600 meters of banked corners, tunnels and dippers. Once you’ve conquered the course, hop on the chairlift and go again!
- Included – Skyline Gondola with 3 Luge Rides (Ticket Only).
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Queenstown.
Day 4: Queenstown – Mt Cook – Christchurch
- Depart Queenstown and travel through the spectacular Mackenzie Basin, enjoying panoramic alpine landscapes and glacial lakes en route.
- Stop at Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park, New Zealand’s highest peak, with time to admire the dramatic scenery and capture memorable photographs.
- Continue the journey past Lake Tekapo, known for its striking turquoise waters and scenic vistas.
- Arrive in Christchurch, the Garden City, and proceed to your hotel for check-in and overnight stay.
Day 5: Christchurch Oriented City Tour with International Antarctic Centre
- Begin the day with an orientation city tour of Christchurch, covering key highlights such as the waterfront, Queen Street, and scenic viewpoints.
- Enjoy a guided visit to the International Antarctic Centre, experiencing interactive exhibits, Antarctic storms, and penguin encounters.
- Learn about New Zealand’s role in Antarctic exploration through engaging displays and presentations.
- Return to the hotel after the tour with the rest of the day at leisure.
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Christchurch.
Day 6: Depart from Christchurch
- After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Christchurch Airport for your onward journey.