• Stunning New Zealand
DURATION: 10 NIGHTS/ 11 DAYS
ITINERARY
DAY 1 ARRIVE AUCKLAND
On arrival in Auckland, you will be met by our local representative for a private transfer to your hotel. Overnight at your hotel in Auckland.
DAY 2 AUCKLAND – WAITOMO – ROTORUA
Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride viewing the millions of glow worms on the cavern roof. On completion continue over the forested Mamaku Ranges to reach the Thermal City of Rotorua. Overnight at your hotel in Rotorua.
DAY 3 ROTORUA – NAPIER
This morning visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mud pools and roaring geysers. Following this, visit Paradise Valley Springs to see New Zealand's trout, birds and wildlife before continuing to the Agrodome for a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the stars of our sheep industry. Depart Rotorua and travel south via the Wairakei Geothermal area to arrive at New Zealand's largest lake, Lake Taupo. Continue over rugged mountain ranges and well cultivated farmland to arrive in the Art Deco city of Napier. Overnight at your hotel in Napier.
DAY 4 NAPIER – WELLINGTON
Travel through the Manawatu Gorge and Takapau Plains to Palmerston North, famous for its agricultural university. Continue south to arrive in Wellington, New Zealand's capital city. Overnight at your hotel in Wellington.
DAY 5 WELLINGTON – CHRISTCHURCH
Journey across Cook Strait, which separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand; and into the Marlborough Sounds with its sparkling clear waters and lush forests, before arriving in Picton. Travel south through Blenheim and Kaikoura to reach the Garden City of Christchurch. Overnight at your hotel in Christchurch.
DAY 6 CHRISTCHURCH – MT COOK – DUNEDIN
Cross the Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd before arriving at Mt Cook. Leaving Mt Cook, travel through the historic Victorian precinct of Oamaru and the Waitaki Valley before continuing cross country to the Scottish influenced city of Dunedin. Overnight at your hotel in Dunedin.
DAY 7 DUNEDIN – QUEENSTOWN
This morning is free for optional activities. Leaving Dunedin, travel through South Otago, through Balclutha and Gore and across the fertile Southland Plains to Lake Te Anau. Continue around the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to reach Queenstown. Overnight at your hotel in Queenstown.
DAY 8 QUEENSTOWN
You have an opportunity today to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Choose the best way to indulge yourself (optional activities at an extra cost). Overnight at your hotel in Queenstown.
DAY 9 QUEENSTOWN – GLACIER REGION
Travel along the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the Haast Pass, gateway to World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Overnight at your hotel in Glacier Region.
DAY 10 GLACIER REGION – GREYMOUTH – CHRISTCHURCH
Travel north to Greymouth and board the world famous Tranz Alpine train. Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthur's Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps. Travel beside the Waimakariri River to Christchurch. Overnight at your hotel in Christchurch.
DAY 11 DEPART Christchurch
Your tour ends today with a departure transfer to the airport. We trust you enjoyed your Exotica vacation!
Package Price per person in NEW ZEALAND DOLLARS (NZD): Validity: 1 April– 30 September 2008
| Hotel Category |
Twin |
Triple |
Single |
Standard |
NZD 2399 |
NZD 2359 |
NZD 3330 |
Superior |
NZD 2585 |
NZD 2500 |
NZD 3699 |
First Class |
NZD 2829 |
NZD 2715 |
NZD 4139 |
- All rates are per person sharing one room as per table; for the entire package
- Children must be under 12 years of age and share the room with 2 full paying adults
Inclusions:
- Arrival transfer to your hotel by private car
- 1 night accommodation in Auckland
- 1 night accommodation in Rotorua
- 1 night accommodation in Napier
- 1 night accommodation in Wellington
- 2 nights accommodation in Christchurch
- 1 night accommodation in Dunedin
- 2 nights accommodation in Queenstown
- Daily breakfast (except on day of arrival)
- Guided tour of Waitomo Glow-worm caves on seat in coach basis
- Te Puia Thermal Reserve & Paradise Valley Springs; Agrodome on seat in coach basis
- TranzAlpine scenic train journey to Greymouth
- All scenic sightseeing drives as per the itinerary
- All transportation on seat in coach basis with English speaking driver/guide
Exclusions:
- Airfares/ ticket taxes/ Airport taxes/ Visas/ Porterage/ Insurance/ Tipping etc
- Expenses of any personal nature (phone calls, laundry etc)
- Anything else not specifically mentioned in inclusions above
NOTE:
- All arrangements made by Travel Bench are in the capacity of an agent only. Travel Bench will not be liable for claims or expenses arising from circumstances beyond our control such as accidents, injuries delayed or cancelled flights & acts or forces of nature. All passengers must be covered by suitable travel/health insurance prior to departure from the country of origin.
- This proposal supersedes all the proposals given till date.
- We are holding no bookings as of now. We will request for all services once the booking has been finalized with Travel Bench.
- No bookings for Airline and Hotel are made as of now. The same will be requested upon confirmation from your end.
- For Medical insurance for each passenger we have considered an upper age limit of 60 years. Should there be any passengers above 60 years; the cost of overseas medical insurance will be based upon the age of the person.
- The airfare and the rate of exchange are subject to change with or without prior notice due to frequent fluctuations in the rate of exchange and airfare.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Our booking procedures would be as follows:-
- As soon as you decide to confirm your holiday booking with Travel Bench, we would request you to please send us an initial non-refundable, interest free deposit amount of Rs. 12,000/- per person.
- All cheques / demand drafts to be drawn in favour of Travel Bench, pune
- On payment of this deposit amount, we shall start processing your booking
- Balance payments need to be made 15 days prior to your departure date.
- In case you decide to travel closer to the departure date or payment is made 10 days prior to your departure then the same will have to be paid in cash / bank draft.
- We shall try our best to confirm the same hotel / airline that we have based our quotation upon. However the same would be subject to availability at the time of confirming your booking. We shall however ensure that we confirm a hotel of similar category.
- We shall deliver your final tour documents viz. air tickets, tour itinerary, briefing sheet, medical insurance on receipt of full and final payment of the tour cost.
- Rates are based on a minimum of 2 passengers travelling together at all times.
- Child must share existing bedding in parents’ room
- Airfares may change without notice at any time during the validity of the package
- Rates are subject to change based on availability and date of travel (Peak season/ Conference/ Holiday period surcharges would apply)
- Cancellation charges would apply as per company policy.
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