Cultural Tours from Christchurch
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10 best In-depth Cultural tour packages from Christchurch
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- Southern Spectacular (10 Days)
- 5 Day Southern Circuit Experience
- 5 Day Alpine Explorer
- The Long White Cloud (Small Groups, 19 Days)
- The Long White Cloud (Base, 2024/2025, 19 Days)
- The Southern Drift (Small Groups, 12 Days)
- Southern Lakes (with TranzAlpine) - 6 Day Self Drive Tour
- Southern Icons - 9 Day Self Drive Tour
- Big South
- South Island Lick Tour
Southern Spectacular (10 Days)
11 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The towns and villages all had their own special charm! The hotels were very nice and amenities good!”
Dorothy, traveled in April 2023
- Cruise on the magical waters of mystical Milford Sound
- Journey over the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine Train
- Discover the icy landscape of Franz Josef Glacier
Duration 10 days Destinations Christchurch, Twizel, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Hokitika, Punakaiki Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator AAT Kings - From $4,915
- US$4,424You save $491
- Price per day
- $442
5 Day Southern Circuit Experience
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Perfect trip for what we were looking for in terms of sites and times.”
Lynn, traveled in December 2022
- Cruise on the magical waters of Milford Sound.
- Journey over the Southern Alps on the TranzAlpine Train.
- See the awe-inspiring Franz Josef Glacier.
Duration 5 days Destinations Christchurch, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Thrifty Tours - From
- US$2,365
- Price per day
- $473
5 Day Alpine Explorer
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“South Island is a treat to the eyes and we got to visit all the main cities in a short time.”
Sruthi, traveled in July 2020
- Cruise on the waters of the mystical Milford Sound
- Let loose in the adventure capital of Queenstown
- Enjoy a ride on the iconic skyline gondola
Duration 5 days Destinations Christchurch, Mount Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Fox Glacier, Greymouth Age Range 1 to 100 year olds Operated in English Operator Thrifty Tours - From
- US$2,311
- Price per day
- $462
- Ride the TranzAlpine train through the Alps
- Walk Franz Josef Glacier with a local expert
- Cruise Haast River in a jet boat
Duration 19 days Destinations Christchurch, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Arrowtown, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Kaikoura, Picton, WellingtonSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Luxury Gold - From
- US$13,610
- Price per day
- $716
- Ride the TranzAlpine train through Southern Alps
- Explore Franz Josef Glacier with a local guide
- Cruise on Milford Sound aboard the Milford Mariner
Duration 19 days Destinations Christchurch, Auckland, Rotorua, Napier, Wellington, Queenstown, Franz Josef, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, Picton Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Inspiring Journeys - From
- US$12,535
- Price per day
- $660
- Ride the TranzAlpine train through Southern Alps
- Walk Franz Josef Glacier with a Local Expert
- Jet boat down Haast River in a World Heritage Area
Duration 12 days Destinations Christchurch, Hokitika, Franz Josef, Arrowtown, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Dunedin Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Luxury Gold - From
- US$7,428
- Price per day
- $619
Southern Lakes (with TranzAlpine) - 6 Day Self Drive Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was worth the extra money. The recommended itinerary helped so much and the tour operators couldn't have been more helpful if they tried.”
Jola, traveled in September 2023
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Journey over mountain vistas on the iconic TranzAlpine
- Take the extraordinary drive along West Coast Road
Duration 6 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand - From
- US$1,351
- Price per day
- $225
Southern Icons - 9 Day Self Drive Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Accommodation was great and staff were really friendly. Suggestions were helpful.”
Pushpa, traveled in November 2019
- Drive at your own pace in your own rental car
- Journey over mountain vistas on the TranzAlpine
- Visit Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu
Duration 9 days Destinations Christchurch, Mount Cook, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Greymouth Age Range 2 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Discover New Zealand - From
- US$1,845
- Price per day
- $205
Big South
12 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour lets you be as social or as independent as you'd like. If you've got Julian as a guide, you've got a free source of honest opinions on every area and activity in NZ.”
Jason, traveled in January 2020
- Explore the Abel Tasman National Park, known for it’s golden beaches, sculptured granite cliffs and it’s world-famous coast track.
- Experience the abundant wild life up close and personal in Kaikoura.
- Get your adrenaline fix in the adventure capital of the World, Queenstown with a bungy jump or skydive.
Duration 14 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Franz Josef, Punakaiki, Abel Tasman National Park, Marlborough, Kaikoura Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator Wild Kiwi - From
- US$2,103+$315 upfront costs
- Price per day
- $150
South Island Lick Tour
70 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The weather was not good and other company messed up, but the tour was still great.”
- Let loose in the adventure capital of Queenstown.
- Take one of the world's most scenic train journeys.
- Get your adrenaline pumping with activities galore!
Duration 7 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Wanaka, Queenstown, Lake Wanaka, Franz Josef Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator Haka Tours - From
- US$1,315
- Price per day
- $188
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