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5 Day Top of the South Island from Christchurch

5 days
Start and end in Christchurch
4.5
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5 Day Top of the South Island from Christchurch - Thrifty Tours
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Plan your adventure:
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 50
Age range 1 to 100
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Highlights

  • Go on a whale watching tour in Kaikoura
  • Ride on the infamous TranzAlpine Train
  • Stroll through the Abel Tasman National Park
  • Immerse yourself in the cultural town of Christchurch

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Christchurch to Kaikoura inc Whale Watch Cruise
  2. Day 2 Kaikoura to Nelson via Blenheim
  3. Day 3 Travel to explore the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park
  4. Day 4 Nelson to Greymouth by InterCity Coach
  5. Day 5 Greymouth to Christchurch by Tranz Alpne train
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Thrifty Tours

Number of tours

28

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

12 hours

Response rate

95%

It's all about enjoying the flexibility of travelling where you want when you want with all arrangements and the driving taken care of by experts. Our itineraries include: accommodation to suit you; coach, train and ferry travel; and carefully selected activities and attractions. They offer the...

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Customer Reviews

  • Anonymous
    · July 7th, 2024
    Just all brilliant , best experience ever
  • Adrian
    · July 7th, 2024
    In my late 70’s and had one of the best experiences of my life
  • Anonymous
    · July 7th, 2024
    Enough time at each venue to appreciate the sights

Dates & Availability

5 days
5 Day Top of the South Island from Christchurch
From Christchurch to Christchurch

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Upcoming departures
  • Thursday
    26 Dec, 2024
    Monday
    30 Dec, 2024
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $1,374
  • Friday
    27 Dec, 2024
    Tuesday
    31 Dec, 2024
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $1,374
  • Saturday
    28 Dec, 2024
    Wednesday
    1 Jan, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $1,374
  • Sunday
    29 Dec, 2024
    Thursday
    2 Jan, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $1,374
  • Monday
    30 Dec, 2024
    Friday
    3 Jan, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $1,374
  • Tuesday
    31 Dec, 2024
    Saturday
    4 Jan, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $1,374
  • Wednesday
    1 Jan, 2025
    Sunday
    5 Jan, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $1,374
  • Thursday
    2 Jan, 2025
    Monday
    6 Jan, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $1,374
  • Friday
    3 Jan, 2025
    Tuesday
    7 Jan, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $1,374
  • Saturday
    4 Jan, 2025
    Wednesday
    8 Jan, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    $1,374
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 140957

  • Currency
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    New Zealand Dollar
    New Zealand
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type I.

    Type I
    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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before February 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 21st, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Thrifty Tours. 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 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Thrifty Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.