SVS-ZQN-08N New Zealand

New Zealand South Island Scenic

Christchurch 1N · Lake Tekapo 1N · Queenstown 4N · Franz Josef 2N

8N / 9D Breakfast daily Arrival: Christchurch (CHC) or Queenstown (ZQN)

Trip highlights

  • Milford Sound cruise
  • Lake Tekapo and Aoraki/Mount Cook
  • Skyline gondola in Queenstown
  • Franz Josef glacier valley walk

Day-wise itinerary

DAY 01
Arrive Christchurch

Pick up your car or meet your driver; city botanic gardens.

DAY 02
To Lake Tekapo

Drive through Canterbury plains. Church of the Good Shepherd and stargazing (optional).

DAY 03
To Queenstown

Via Lake Pukaki with views of Aoraki/Mount Cook.

DAY 04
Queenstown

Skyline gondola and luge; TSS Earnslaw lake cruise.

DAY 05
Milford Sound

Full-day coach and cruise to Milford Sound.

DAY 06
Adventure day

Free for a jet boat, bungy or Arrowtown.

DAY 07
To Franz Josef

Scenic drive via Wanaka and Haast Pass.

DAY 08
Glacier country

Glacier valley walk; heli-hike optional.

DAY 09
Depart

Drive or fly to Christchurch for your flight.

What's included

Inclusions

  • NZ visitor visa assistance
  • Self-drive car or chauffeured coach
  • Milford Sound cruise
  • Skyline gondola
  • Hotel accommodation on twin-sharing basis
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel
  • Arrival and departure airport transfers
  • Sightseeing and entry tickets as per itinerary
  • Assistance from our local ground partner
  • 24×7 SVS trip support on WhatsApp

Exclusions

  • NZ visa fee and IVL levy
  • Fuel and tolls on self-drive
  • Airfare — this is a land package; join from any city and we share suggested flight timings
  • Visa fees, unless listed in inclusions
  • Overseas travel insurance (recommended — can be added)
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips, porterage, laundry, phone calls and personal expenses
  • GST 5% and TCS as per prevailing Government of India rules
  • Anything not listed under inclusions

Good to know

  • Land package: flights are not included, so you can join from any city. Tell us your arrival time and we will arrange the transfer.
  • Prices are per person on twin sharing in the Standard 3★ category, for travel in regular season. Peak dates (long weekends, Christmas–New Year, Diwali, school holidays) cost more.
  • Hotels named in your quote are subject to availability at the time of booking; we offer an equivalent property if one is full.
  • Itinerary order can change because of weather, local holidays or flight timings, without reducing the sightseeing.
  • Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the return date, with two blank pages.
  • See our booking and cancellation terms.

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