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South Island Lick Tour

Duration
8 days
Site savings
$38
From
$1,137 USD

If you only have a short time to explore the largest island of New Zealand, this is the tour for you! Prepare for 8 days of spectacular scenery and lots of opportunity for adventure with this New Zealand South Island holiday package. Turquoise lakes, majestic glaciers, dramatic mountain peaks, golden tussock lands and the picture-perfect towns of Queenstown, Wanaka and Franz Josef are all included on this week-long road trip!

  • Category
    Multi-Activity
  • Type
    Fully Guided
  • Duration
    8 days
  • Culture Level
    Adventurous
  • Skill Level
    1 - Beginner
  • Activity Level
    1 - Easy
  • Elevation
    1 - Easy
  • Terrain
    Mixed
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This small-group guided tour of the South Island will visit Christchurch, Wanaka, Queenstown, Tekapo (an International Dark Sky Reserve), Franz Josef Glacier, and back across to Christchurch via Arthur’s Pass onboard the world-famous TranzAlpine train. You’ll have the option to visit Milford Sound, and you’ll stop at many other scenic spots along this South Island itinerary.

There’s a range of optional add-on activities: from adrenaline-pumping bucket-list items like bungee jumping, jet boating, heli-biking and sky-diving to more gentle activities like heli-hiking (okay for all abilities), quad biking, kayaking, scenic flights and hiking. None of these are compulsory; just add the ones you want.

Included highlights of the tour range from stargazing opportunities in Tekapo where you'll visit the only Dark Sky Reserve in the Southern Hemisphere to creating your own greenstone souvenir in Franz Josef.




Tour inclusions and exclusions at a glance:

What's included?
Items included in the cost of the tour

  • Tasty continental breakfasts every day
  • Experiences to teach you about unique Māori culture
  • Passionate Kiwi guides
  • Comfortable bus transport
  • High-end hostel accommodation (dorm share as standard)
  • Unparalleled stargazing opportunities in Tekapo’s Dark Sky Reserve
  • Visit the Mountain Jade Factory in Hokitika
  • Carve your own pounamu (jade) pendant in Franz Josef
  • Christchurch City Tour
  • Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd
What's not included?
Items not included in the cost of the tour

  • Visas
  • Travel Insurance
  • International air tickets
  • Meals where not specified in the itinerary
  • Optional activities (i.e. canyoning, tubing, kayaking, flying, heli biking etc)

Tour options and upgrades:

23 tour add-ons available