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ITINERARY IN DETAIL

Day 01 Arrive Auckland

Kia Ora! On arrival in Auckland, 'The City of Sails', collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel.

Auckland, New Zealand

The rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore the city (on your own) and discover why it is one of the best places in the world to visit. This evening, why not take an optional Dinner cruise and enjoy a unique dining experience on Auckland's magnificent Waitemata Harbour?

Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua Day 02

Rotorua, New Zealand

Transfer from hotel in Auckland to hotel in Rotorua, en route enjoy a guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves (Seat in Coach).

Leaving Auckland in the morning we travel through the lush farmland of the Waikato and King Country regions. Drive past Rangiriri, the location

of an historic Maori Land Wars site.

On arrival in the small town of Waitomo enjoy a guided tour through the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves with their amazing

stalactites, stalagmites and other limestone formations. We finish the tour with a silent boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto - a

subterranean cavern lit up by the lights of thousands of tiny glowworms. We then

continue our journey this afternoon by driving to Rotorua, through the forested Mamaku Ranges ,and the beautiful Fitzgerald Glade where the

roadside trees arch overhead to form a tunnel of natural greenery. Rotorua is a compact package of natural beauty, from forested hills, and

geysers (that spout up to 50 feet into the air) to mud stream vents and has the combination of beauty and excitement.

On arrival in Rotorua, check-in to your hotel and relax in this perfect paradise!!

Enjoy a guided tour of Te Puia Thermal Reserve, with a visit to Rainbow Springs and Agrodome Sheep Show (Self drive).

This morning, explore Rotorua's geothermal wonderland and discover the unique culture of New Zealand's Maori people. Enjoy a guided tour of

Te Puia Thermal Reserve and see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Continue to

Rainbow Springs to see New Zealand's trout, birds and wildlife before proceeding to the Agrodome for a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog

demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the sheep industry.

Enjoy a relaxing soak in the lake spa retreat at the Polynesian Spa (Self drive). In the afternoon, immerse yourself in the Polynesian

pools and relax in the healing thermal waters.

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Day 04 Rotorua - Christchurch

This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Christchurch.

(Note: Flight cost is not included)

On arrival in Christchurch, transfer and check into your hotel. Christchurch, New Zealand

Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Christchurch - Mt. Cook - Queenstown Day 05

Queenstown, New Zealand

Transfer from hotel in Christchurch to hotel in Queenstown, en route visit Mt. Cook (Self drive).

Today, Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd before continuing on to New Zealand's highest mountain - Mt Cook. Depart Mt Cook and follow the shores of Lake Pukaki south through the historic Central Otago region to the 'Alpine Resort' of Queenstown.

Day 06 Queenstown

The day is at leisure. Almost everywhere you turn in this tourist capital of the South Island, you are hit with another postcard scene... beautiful Lake Wakatipu, snow capped mountain peaks, canyon gorges with rushing rivers, mountain forests and abundant wildlife and the list goes on! Why not bungy jump from the top of the world's bestloved Bungy site, the Kawarau Bungy Centre (optional), take a cruise aboard the TSS Earnslaw steamship (optional) Or let your adrenal rush as you zoom down the river on a Jet Boat Ride (optional). You also have an option of taking an optional Skydive and experiencing the thrill & excitement of Parachute jumping!!

Queenstown - Glacier Region Day 07

This morning, 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. (Entry to the Glacier Hot Pools is included) Glacier region, New Zealand

The evening is at leisure. Christchurch has an amazing range of nightlife options, from eclectic urban courtyards to popular riverside pubs.

Glacier Region - Christchurch Day 08

Today, drive to Christchurch. Ascend the lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthur's Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps. Travel over Canterbury Plains to arrive in Christchurch. You will marvel at the snowcapped peaks and beautiful river gorges as you wind your way past waterfalls and rugged mountain scenery. Christchurch, New Zealand

Depart Christchurch

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Day 09

Today, transfer to the airport to return your rental car and proceed for your flight back home.

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INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS

Holiday Price Includes

1) Accommodation at hotels mentioned or similar including breakfast.

2) Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.

3) Services of an English speaking guide.

4) Entrance fees to visit attractions as per itinerary

Holiday Price Excludes

1) International Air tickets.

2) Airport taxes.

3) Visa charges.

4) Overseas Medical Insurance 5) Internal domestic Air tickets.

6) Meals, Tips, Laundry, telephone, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature.

7) Govt. Service Tax of 4.50% payable to the Govt. of India.

8) Cost of foreign exchange for personal use.

9) Any items or services not specified in the itinerary 'PACKAGE INCLUDES' head.

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