Embark on a 7-day journey to the breathtakingly beautiful destinations of New Zealand's South Island. Your adventure begins in Christchurch, where you'll explore the city's vibrant culture, rich history, and stunning gardens. From there, you'll drive to Lake Tekapo, a picturesque destination renowned for its crystal-clear waters, majestic mountains, and vibrant lupin fields that bloom in every color of the rainbow during the summer months.
Visit the Lake Tekapo Regional Park, Mt. John Observatory, and marvel at the stunning lupins on a guided tour (seasonal). Take a scenic drive to Lake Pukaki and visit the Mount Cook National Park for breathtaking views of New Zealand's highest peak. Enjoy scenic walks, leisurely strolls, and take in the panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. On your final day, depart for Christchurch or your next destination, carrying memories of the breathtaking landscapes and unique experiences that make these destinations a true gem of New Zealand.
🏞️ Highlights:
Explore Christchurch's vibrant culture, rich history, and stunning gardens
Marvel at Lake Tekapo's crystal-clear waters, majestic mountains, and vibrant lupin fields (seasonal)
Visit the Lake Tekapo Regional Park and Mt. John Observatory for panoramic views
Take a scenic drive to Lake Pukaki and visit the Mount Cook National Park
Enjoy scenic walks, leisurely strolls, and take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape
Guided tour to see the stunning lupins (seasonal)
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival in Christchurch
Christchurch
Arrive in Christchurch and check-in to your hotel. Spend the day exploring the city's attractions, such as the Botanic Gardens and Canterbury Museum. Overnight stay in Christchurch.
Day 2 :
Christchurch to Lake Tekapo
Lake-Tekapo
Early in the morning after breakfast check out of your hotel and drive to Lake Tekapo. Check-in to your accommodation and freshen up. Visit the Lake Tekapo Regional Park for a scenic walk and enjoy the stunning views. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay in Lake Tekapo.
Day 3 :
Lupin Season
Lake-Tekapo
Start the day with breakfast and take a guided tour to the best lupin spots around Lake Tekapo. Marvel at the vibrant colors and stunning beauty of the lupins. Visit the Mt. John Observatory for panoramic views and enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the lupins. Return to your accommodation for dinner and relaxation. Overnight stay in Lake Tekapo.
Day 4 :
Explore Lake Tekapo
Lake-Tekapo
Begin the day with breakfast and take a scenic flight over Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps (optional). Visit the Tekapo Springs for a relaxing soak in the hot pools and enjoy a leisurely walk along the lake's shoreline trail. Visit the Church of the Good Shepherd for stunning views and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay in Lake Tekapo.
Day 5 :
ake Pukaki and Mount Cook
Lake-Tekapo
Early in the morning after delicious breakfast check out of your accommodation and drive to Lake Pukaki. Take a scenic walk along the lake's shoreline trail and visit the Mount Cook National Park for stunning views of the mountain. Enjoy a picnic lunch and return to Lake Tekapo in the evening. Check-in to your accommodation and enjoy dinner. Overnight stay in Lake Tekapo.
Day 6 :
Lake Tekapo
Lake-Tekapo
Spend the day exploring Lake Tekapo's attractions. Visit the Lake Tekapo Village for shopping and dining. Enjoy breakfast and dinner at local restaurants and relax at your accommodation in the evening. Overnight stay in Lake Tekapo.
Day 7 :
Departure
Christchurch
Check out of your accommodation and spend the morning shopping for souvenirs or exploring the town. Depart for Christchurch or your next destination.
Kindly note that names of hotels mentioned in the proposed hotels only indicate that our rates have been based on the usage of these hotels, and it is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until we convey such confirmation to you. We reserve the right to change the same due to availability issues with the hotel or unavoidable circumstances. In that case, we may provide alternative similar accommodation and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
Our offer is based on the usage of base category rooms at the mentioned hotels (unless specified otherwise). If this category of rooms is not available, we shall try to confirm accommodation in the next available higher category of rooms and shall advise supplementary cost involved while conveying the status.
🍽️ MEALS:
The menus are pre-set menus provided for breakfast/lunch/dinner on the tour as mentioned under each Tour itinerary and inclusions and exclusions as committed at the time of confirmation.
In standard/Budget category of hotels, the meals preferences are veg meals unless specified and in Deluxe/Super Deluxe and Luxury category of hotels/resort the meals are a mixture of veg and non-veg preferences.
Mostly buffet meals are served during the tour, but depending upon the less occupancy and group size Ala Carte meals may be served by the hotels. No claim can be made for the meal which guest has missed and not utilized.
📅 ITINERARY CHANGES:
For the comfort and convenience of guests, there could be some changes or amendments in the itinerary. We will try to advise you of these amendments prior to the start of the tour or on tour. In the event a guest misses any part of the sightseeing tour or any such tour due to delay on their part, they will not be entitled to claim a refund of the same.
The timings mentioned in the day schedule in the itinerary may vary depending upon the road conditions, particular destination visits en route, meals, climatic conditions, particular health conditions of the guests, and timings of sightseeing places and monuments.
🚌 TRANSPORT:
We normally use A/C Sedan such as Etios/Desire Innova/Crysta/Tempo Travellers/2X2 A/C Coaches for our tours depending upon the group size and preferences of the travel. The drivers of the vehicles are bound by specific rules like maximum driving hours within a day, rest period per day, etc. Clients will have to strictly adhere to the prescribed timetable for the day so that the driver can complete the travel. In case any of the sightseeing schedules are missed due to delays caused by the client, the same will not be refunded to the client under any circumstances.
Please note that AC will not work in Hills and no claims to this regard shall be entertained.
💳Payment Terms And Methods:
• Deposit of 35% of the package cost at the time of booking.
•Need 50% payment of the package cost, 30 days prior to departure date
•Need 100% payment of the package cost, 15 days prior to departure date
🔄Cancellation AndRefund Policy:
•25% of full tour cost - 60 days prior to arrival.
•50% of full tour cost - between 30 days prior to tour.
•75% of full tour cost - between 29 And 16 days prior to tour
•100% - within 15 days prior to tour.
•50% advance to be deposited at the time of booking confirmation.
•Balance 50% before 15 days from the Tour Starts.
•Check In / Check out time at all the properties would at 1200 hrs (Noon)
•All the above-mentioned rates are per person rates on twin sharing
•For Cancellation, please refer to our Terms and Conditions available at our booking office.
•Rooms holding shall be for a period of 72 hours only.
•The above rates are applicable strictly for resident Indian citizens only.
Package Code:MY325567
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