Southern Alps Tours & Trips

The best Southern Alps tour packages

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• NZ Intro South

  5.0 6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers

  “10/10 experience xx. She was heaps fun to have around.”

  Grace, traveled in November

  

  • Active

  The majestic Southern Alps await as you hike Mount John's 360-degree viewpoints and Hooker Valley track to Aoraki/Mt Cook. Glide across Lake Wanaka beneath snow-capped peaks and sail through Milford Sound's dramatic fjords. Nights spent in Tekapo, Wanaka, and Queenstown.

  Duration	9 days
  Destinations	Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Wanaka, Milford Sound, Queenstown
  Age Range	18 to 45 year olds
  Operator	INTRO Travel

  From

  US$1,349

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• New Zealand West Coast Adventure

  5.0 2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers

  “Had a great time during first visit to South Island, fantastic choice of places to see and experience.”

  Agata, traveled in January

  

  • Explorer
  • Hiking & Trekking
  • Christmas & New Year

  The Southern Alps reflect perfectly in Lake Matheson's mirror waters. A trek through Mt Aspiring National Park leads to Thunder Creek Falls' 96-meter cascade. Snow-capped peaks surround you from Hanmer Springs' thermal pools before taking Crown Range's scenic drive to Queenstown.

  Duration	7 days
  Destinations	Christchurch, Westport, Punakaiki, Kumara, Hokitika, Fox Glacier, Wanaka, Queenstown
  Age Range	15 to 99 year olds
  Operator	Intrepid Travel

  From

  US$2,440

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• West Coast Wilderness Cycle Trail

  5.0 1 Review by TourRadar travelers

  “Exelent tour! Excelent guides!”

  Flavia, traveled in December

  

  • Bicycle

  Pedal beneath the Southern Alps' snow-capped peaks along the 140km West Coast Wilderness Trail. The TranzAlpine train carries you through Arthur's Pass to Lake Kaniere's forested shores. Navigate the Milltown switchbacks before reaching coastal Greymouth.

  Duration	5 days
  Destinations	Christchurch, Ross, Hokitika, Kumara, Greymouth
  Age Range	up to 99 year olds
  Operator	Adventure South

  From

  US$1,720

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• 4 Day Southern Loop including Alpine Train

  5.0 3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers

  “I had a fantastic time and I got to see so many amazing sights in such a short time. The work she put into planning my trip, ensured that I had a wonderful experience that I will never forget.”

  Ciara, traveled in July

  

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Explorer
  • Coach / Bus
  • Christmas & New Year

  The TranzAlpine train winds through Arthur's Pass National Park across the Southern Alps. From Greymouth to Christchurch, beech forests and river valleys unfold, leading to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. The Lindis Pass at 971 meters offers spectacular alpine views.

  Duration	4 days
  Destinations	Queenstown, Franz Josef, Greymouth, Christchurch, Mount Cook
  Age Range	1 to 100 year olds
  Operator	Thrifty Tours

  From

  US$1,333

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• 3 Day Alpine Tour, Wild West Coast and Southern Lakes

  4.0 1 Review by TourRadar travelers

  “Very good information at bus tour. Hotel - poor value for money (would have preferred to book it on my own).”

  Petra, traveled in March

  

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Explorer
  • Coach / Bus
  • Christmas & New Year

  The historic TranzAlpine railway cuts through the Southern Alps and Waimakariri River gorges. Beech forests lead to the West Coast, with 2 nights at Franz Josef's 4-star hotel. The dramatic Haast Pass completes your path to Queenstown.

  Duration	3 days
  Destinations	Christchurch, Greymouth, Franz Josef, Queenstown
  Age Range	1 to 100 year olds
  Operator	Thrifty Tours

  From

  US$1,391

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