New Zealand
January 5 - 14, 2024
New Zealand epitomizes the spirit of adventure! This land-based tour of the South Island will show you the best this beautiful country has to offer from helicopter glacier tours to vineyards to thrilling jet boat rides through the narrow river valleys.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
*TWO SPACES AVAILABLE*
Skill Level: Land adventure only - no diving
Various lodges throughout the South Island
Tour Leader: Kathy Gagliardo
New Zealand epitomizes the spirit of adventure! This land-based tour of the South Island will show you the best this beautiful country has to offer from helicopter glacier tours to vineyards to thrilling jet boat rides through the narrow river valleys. Our adventure begins in Christchurch and continues to the heart of the Southern Alps via Arthur’s Pass. We traverse from the snow-capped mountains to the lush rainforests along the west coast. This transition is akin to entering a primeval land, into true wilderness in a short amount of time. The experience continues to Fiordland National Park with an overnight wilderness cruise into rugged Kawaru Gorge. The scenery here is breathtaking, only getting better towards the approach to Milford Sound. The cruise ends in the Gibbston Valley where the Central Otago vineyards abound. After disembarking the tour continues to explore gorgeous Queenstown. Surrounded by majestic mountains and Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is known for it’s natural beauty, wine and fine cuisine. The adventure wraps up in Wellington for one more day of relaxing in this truly beautiful part of the world!
Trip Inclusions:
- 9 nights accommodation at various lodges
- 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners
- Various tours and activities
- Private coach charter
- Queenstown - Wellington flight, economy class
- Airport transfers based on group arrival and departure with meet & greet service
- New Zealand 15% GST
- Ocean First trip leader
Not Included:
- Flights from Denver - Christchurch and Wellington - Denver
- Alcoholic drinks
- Meals not specified above
- Crew gratuities
- Baggage fees
- Any unforeseen cost at the time of booking.
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Trip Cost:
- $6,895 based on double occupancy
- $7,595 based on single occupancy
Payment Schedule:
- Nonrefundable deposit required to reserve: $1,500
- $2,500 due July 15, 2023
- Final payment due October 5, 2023
- Passport must be valid for 6 months after departure date
Cancellation Policy:
- Changes made to the reservation may result in additional fees.
- Cancellation 180 days or more: refund given based on reselling the space, minus the initial deposit.
- 179 - 120 days: payments made to date are forfeited as well as any vendor fees.
- 119 days or less or a no-show: no refunds given.
We strongly recommend securing trip cancellation insurance to protect your investment in the unlikely event you need to cancel your trip. Our preferred provider is DAN Trip Insurance.
