- Tour Operator:
- Contiki
- Max group size:
- 50
- Age range:
- 18 to 35
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 268822
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Christchurch and South Island
- Learn pounamu carving with a Māori guide
- Heli ride over Franz Josef Glacier
- Cruise through the stunning Milford Sound
- Stargaze at Lake Tekapo's Dark Sky Reserve
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Christchurch to Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere via Arthur's Pass and Hokitika
- Day 2 Franz Josef
- Day 3 Franz Josef to Queenstown via Haast and Wānaka
- Day 4 Queenstown
- Day 5 Queenstown
- Day 6 Queenstown
- Day 7 Queenstown to Te Anau via Milford Sound
- Day 8 Te Anau to Lake Ōhau via Kingston and Arrowtown
- Day 9 Lake Ōhau to Christchurch via Lake Tekapo
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
What's Not Included
- Flights
Where You'll Stay
Rainforest Retreat (or similar)
HotelDays 1, 2Lylo (or similar)
HotelDays 3, 4, 5, 6The Village Inn Hotel (or similar)
Hotelday 7Lake Ōhau Lodge (or similar)
Hotelday 8
Operated by
Contiki
Number of tours
584
Age Range
18 to 35 years old
Response time
8 hours
Response rate
92%
Contiki has been running tours for over 50 years, all exclusively for travellers aged 18-35 years old. Their mission is to bring young travellers together to see the world, focusing on unforgettable experiences and lifelong memories. Contiki believes in real travel experiences, and they care...
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- NCNigel· March 10th, 2024Great experience for this tour.. would rate this as 5stars.. made new friends along the way
Contiki commented on this reviewThank you for your fantastic feedback. We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience with us from start to finish. We sincerely hope the new friendships you've made during your trip will last a lifetime. We're looking forward to the... Show moreTrip date: February 2024 - JCJinyoung· February 3rd, 2024Get more money for activities you will not regretContiki commented on this reviewThanks for joining us at Contiki. We hope you had a blast and can't wait to have you back soon.Trip date: January 2024
- HNHang· January 4th, 2024Okay. Too big of a group, mostly suit young people in early 20s, a bit rushed, more of an A to B bucket list check off trip than a focus on an enjoyable journey.Contiki commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are sorry you found the group size too large to enjoy the sightseeing during the tour. Our tours are designed exclusively for 18-35-year-olds, and we try to tailor the social aspects to fit that... Show moreTrip date: December 2023
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