5-Day South Island Tour from Christchurch | 120 hours

67 Reviews | Christchurch
From $1,156.20 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Partially Refundable If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Single Room
2 Adults x $1,882.28
$3,764.56
Approx Total
$3,764.56
5-Day South Island Tour from Christchurch in a single room.
Pickup included
Triple Share
2 Adults x $1,164.39
$2,328.78
Approx Total
$2,328.78
5-Day South Island Tour from Christchurch in triple share accommodation.
Pickup included
Twin Share
2 Adults x $1,386.18
$2,772.36
Approx Total
$2,772.36
5-Day South Island Tour from Christchurch in twin share accommodation.
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Milford Sound Cruise
  • Live commentary on board
  • Tranz Alpine from Greymouth to Christchurch
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Overview

See all the highlights of New Zealand's scenic South Island on this five-day guided sightseeing tour. Travel by coach from Christchurch to Queenstown, experience the majesty of Milford Sound, view the glacier at Franz Josef and travel aboard the famous TranzAlpine Express train. Highlights include Mount Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Haast Past, Franz Joseph and the incredible TranzAlpine Rail Journey

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Departure Point: Christchurch hotels Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure point on day 5 at approximately 6:35pm ... Read more â–¼

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Independent Touring - this is not a Group Tour - we use local suppliers and you will have a different coach & driver each day
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

Partially Refundable

April 20100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 6 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 6 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Reviews

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67 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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    30
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  • 3 stars
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  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 30 reviews with 5 stars

Best option for solo travelers, all arranged

Published on Oct, 2024

This was 5 day packages linked and tailored to see the South Island. The hotels were top quality and good location and the tour drives were all friendly and knowledgeable. Just have to ensure you are punctual and board the bus as per the detailed itinerary provided. Enjoyed South Island due to this tour.

Excellent way to see major landmarks in South Island, New Zealand if you only have limited time.

Published on Jan, 2024

Very intensive itinerary but well coordinated with use of professional local service operators. Good choice of hotels although the first one at Franz Josef was a marginal 3/4*.

The scenic train ride was...

Published on Nov, 2023

The scenic train ride was quite good. The tours in each location had excellent leaders/guides and small groups rather than large buses, a plus, as large buses would not be able to go all of the places we could.

NZ south island

Published on Nov, 2019

great trip. great accommodations. driver narrations were relevant. coaches we're spacious. magnificent countryside

New Zealand south island

Published on Nov, 2019

The superb organisation made this a memorable trip. The timetable was adhered to perfectly. At no point were we left wondering will someone come and pick us up!

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