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The Southern Drift (Small Groups, 12 Days)

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Start and end in Christchurch
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The Southern Drift (Small Groups, 12 Days) - Luxury Gold
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Luxury Gold
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
Age range 5 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Christchurch
    Christchurch
  • Hokitika
    Hokitika
  • Queenstown
    Queenstown
  • Milford Sound
    Milford Sound
  • Dunedin
    Dunedin
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Highlights

  • 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
  • Cruise Milford Sound with a Specialist Nature Guide
  • Tour Dunedin's first craft distillery

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Christchurch
  2. Day 2 Christchurch to Franz Josef
  3. Day 3 The Mighty Franz Josef Glacier
  4. Day 4 Travel from Franz Josef to Wānaka
  5. Day 5 Wānaka
  6. Day 6 Wanaka to Queenstown
  7. Day 7 Queenstown
  8. Day 8 Queenstown to Doubtful Sound (overnight cruise)
  9. Day 9 Doubtful Sound to Dunedin
  10. Day 10 Distillery Tour and Dunedin at Leisure
  11. Day 11 Dunedin to Christchurch
  12. Day 12 Farewell from Christchurch
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Hotel Montreal, Christchurch.

    Hotel
    Days 1, 11

  • Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Franz Josef.

    Hotel
    Days 2, 3

  • Edgewater Wānaka Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5

  • The Rees Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7

  • Fiordland Navigator

    Hotel
    day 8

  • Distinction Dunedin Hotel.

    Hotel
    Days 9, 10

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    • Travel with like-minded people
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    • Upgrade your accommodation
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Number of tours

114

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response rate

100%

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12 days
The Southern Drift (Small Groups, 12 Days)
From Christchurch to Christchurch

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Tour ID: 134955

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    New Zealand
  • Plugs & Adapters

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    New Zealand
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before March 31st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 31st, 2025, a minimum payment of $350 is required to confirm your booking with Luxury Gold. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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