
7 Day Glaciers - South Island DAY 1: ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH On arrival in Christchurch you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight: Christchurch, The Elms (standard), Copthorne Central Hotel (first class) or Millennium Hotel (deluxe) DAY 2: CHRISTCHURCH—MT COOK— QUEENSTOWN Depart Christchurch and travel to beautiful Lake Tekapo. Continue to Aoraki Mt Cook National Park and New Zealand’s highest peak. Take an optional scenic flight (own expense, weather permitting). Continue on to Queenstown. Overnight: Queenstown, Kingsgate Hotel Terraces (standard), Copthorne Lakefront (first class) or Heritage Hotel (deluxe) for 3 nights DAY 3: MILFORD SOUND DAY TRIP Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Fiordland National Park en route to Milford Sound. Cruise past spectacular Bowen Falls and majestic Mitre Peak (tour will operate subject to road and weather conditions). DAY 4: QUEENSTOWN AT LEISURE Spend today exploring Queenstown. DAY 5: QUEENSTOWN—FRANZ JOSEF Visit Lakes Wanaka and Hawea and view rugged West Coast scenery through Haast Pass en route to Franz Josef. Overnight: Franz Josef, Franz Josef Glacier Hotel (standard, first class & deluxe) for 2 nights DAY 6: FRANZ JOSEF Day at leisure to maybe take a scenic helicopter landing and a guided walk on to the glacier (own expense) or explore the beautiful rainforest. DAY 7: FRANZ JOSEF/TRANZALPINE TRAIN/ CHRISTCHURCH A highlight will be the journey on the TranzAlpine train through the Southern Alps. Arrive into Christchurch at approximately 6:40pm. Departs: Daily from Christchurch Glaciers 1 Apr 07–31 Mar 08 Twin Single Breakfast Supp Seat in Coach Self Drive Note: Extra night prices available on request. Pre/post tour accommodation available in Christchurch. Self-Drive option does NOT include vehicle insurance. |

