Christchurch, Dunedin, Queenstown, Arrowtown, Wānaka, Franz Josef / Waiau, Waiho, Hokitika, Arthur's Pass
OUR PRICES STARTING FROM
12 Days, Guided, 20 Meals
Prices reflect land-only rates.
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Experience the best of New Zealand’s South Island on this twelve-day guided tour. Travel to the "Edinburgh of the South," Dunedin, to sample craft gin at Dunedin Craft Distillers. Journey through Fiordland National Park to Doubtful Sound, a stunning fiord with ancient valleys, waterfalls and wildlife where you'll embark on an overnight nature cruise complete with an onboard naturalist, activities and lectures. Take time to explore the charming town of Queenstown: here, you can choose a guided e-bike tour or join a boutique wine tour, then dine on exceptional fare at an exclusive restaurant on the lakeshore. Travel to the picturesque former mining village of Arrowtown, take in the alpine beauty of Wānaka, and marvel at the Franz Josef Glacier on the wild West Coast. Conclude your adventure aboard the world-famous TranzAlpine train to Christchurch, travelling in the exclusive Scenic Plus carriage, as you raise a toast to your journey through the South Island.
DAYS
12
CITIES
11
STAY
11 nights
MEALS
11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 6 dinners
TOUR TYPE
Guided
A group or privately guided itinerary will be led by knowledgeable guides.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Relaxed
Pace is leisurely. Typically includes short walks with low-intensity activities. May include climbing stairs to board transportation.
12 Days, Guided, 20 Meals
11 nights accommodation
Travel concierge is the name and not travel director
Services of a travel director
All on-tour transportations and related fees
Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
Round-trip airport to hotel transfers (Restrictions apply)
Airport transfers (Restrictions apply)
Notes: Prices are subject to change. Pricing is per person, double occupancy, land and cruise only, based on December 2, 2026 travel date
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Your New Zealand luxury tour begins by private car to your boutique hotel located in the heart of Christchurch and just minutes from North Hagley Park and the Botanic Gardens. Pay a visit to the blooms at the Botanic Gardens or ride the Christchurch Tram before meeting your travel concierge where you’ll raise a glass to a grand journey.
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Delight in the rich history of chocolate in Dunedin, uncover the origins of OCHO and learn the art of crafting true, artisanal chocolate. Indulge in an exquisite 10-sample bean-to-bar tasting, elevating your senses to the heights of luxury.
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Breakfast
Enjoy a relaxed start this morning before taking a guided tour at Dunedin Craft Distillers, the first distillery in Aotearoa New Zealand and one of only a handful worldwide, to produce botanical spirits from surplus bread and bakery products that would otherwise go to landfill. Discover on this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, how owners, Jenny McDonald and Sue Stockwell do it in a "Bread to Bottle Tour" which takes you through the process used to turn bread into spirits. Venture just next door for a special Chocolate tasting journey at OCHO Chocolate covering the history of chocolate in Dunedin, OCHO's genesis, how "real" chocolate is made and a 10-sample bean-to-bar tasting. Relax or continue exploring Dunedin as you wish. Perhaps take a wildlife cruise of the Otago Peninsula or visit the iconic Larnach Castle.
| Trip Dates | Duration | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 - Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | 12 Days | $9,095 p/p |