Day 1: Arrive Auckland

Auckland Airport

On arrival to Auckland Airport please make your way to the Budget Rental Car counter located within the arrivals hall to collect your Budget CDAR (C) - Ford Focus or Similar car and make your way to your accommodation.

Sky Tower Admission

Admission include to the main observation deck of Sky Tower. Sky Tower - The Sky Tower which at 328 metres high offers a clear view towards the Pacific Ocean as well as of the city of Auckland.

AUCKLAND - an exciting, sporting and cultural city, sprawled on a narrow isthmus, between two harbours. The Waitemata and Manukau Harbours, are a main feature of the city, along with numerous volcanic cones such as Mount Eden and Rangitoto Island. The city's many beaches, marinas and parks, make it ideal for outdoor pursuits such as yachting, rugby, cricket or a day at the beach. The Auckland metropolitan area is New Zealand's biggest city, and the population mix of European, Maori, and Pacific Islander, make Auckland the largest Polynesian city in the World.

DAY 2 - AUCKLAND - WAITOMO - ROTORUA

 Waitomo Glow Worm Caves (summer 9am-5.30pm, winter 9am-5pm)

Stop at the sensational Waitomo Caves, the glow worm adorned environment will provide some very intriguing sightseeing.  Over your 45 minute guided tour, you'll take in the spectacular Glowworm Cave with its majestic and ornate cave decorations, the deep limestone shaft known as the Tomo and the equally magnificent Cathedral. Your tour guide will deliver an informative and entertaining commentary, sharing stories, cultural legends and the natural wonders of this living masterpiece. Your visit concludes with a brief, yet remarkably moving, boat trip through the Glowworm Grotto.

ROTORUA - located on a volcanic plateau, and formerly a spa town, Rotorua is most famous for its geothermal activity. Rotorua is the main place in New Zealand where aspects of Maori traditions can be seen, from wood carvings, and meeting houses, to a Hangi Dinner and Maori dances. Native and introduced tree species abound locally and combined with several picturesque lakes, Rotorua is a fascinating mix of culture and nature.

DAY 3 - ROTORUA

Visit Te Puia (open summer 8am-6pm, winter 8am-5pm Guided tours hourly from 9am)

Tour Te Puia and Maori Arts and Crafts Institute where History is carved and woven into meeting houses, canoes, weapons and jewellery. You will also experience the wonders of the thermal area by stepping into an ancient valley where geysers, mud pools and boiling waters still play after 40,000 years.

Agrodome Sheep Show presented three times daily - 9:30am, 11:00am and 2:30pm

An exciting and informative insight into agriculture in New Zealand, including an introduction to our 19 breeds of sheep, sheep shearing demonstration, lively Auction, noisy Huntaway dogs and the quiet Strong-eye dog demonstrations, cow milking and lamb feeding opportunities.

Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park

Park entry includes unlimited Bird Show and Water Rides (24 hr access pass provides day & night entry at no extra cost). Here you will see a live Kiwi, a living dinosaur (the Tuatara), feed the rainbow trout and enjoy a stroll through the beautiful New Zealand native bush. Option to add on Kiwi Encounter (cost applies).

DAY 4 - ROTORUA - CHRISTCHURCH

Depart on your domestic flight from Rotorua to Christchurch (airfare is NOT included). (B)

CHRISTCHURCH - the Garden City, lies on the level plains that initially attracted the closely knit Church of England settlers that settled the area. The largest of the South Island cities, Christchurch retains something of the English nature of its origins - the willow and oak-lined River Avon and clustered mediaeval stone buildings.

DAY 5 - CHRISTCHURCH - MT COOK - QUEENSTOWN

Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo and the 'Church of the Good Shepherd' before continuing on to New Zealand's highest mountain - Mt Cook. Depart Mt Cook and follow the shores of Lake Pukaki south through the historic Central Otago region to the 'Alpine Resort' of Queenstown. (B)

DAY 6 - QUEENSTOWN

QUEENSTOWN - is the South Island's most popular resort, set alongside the shores of Lake Wakatipu, under the gaze of the Remarkables Ranges. See the contrast of smooth glacier rounded hills, and jagged mountain summits that reach high above the ancient ice floor. The town is renowned for its jet boating, bungy-jumping, skiing and awe-inspiring scenery. Local story has it, that the gold prospectors of the 19th century pronounced the town as "fit for any Queen", and so she was called Queenstown.

DAY 7 - QUEENSTOWN - GLACIER REGION

Departing Queenstown this morning, travel along the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the Haast Pass, gateway to World Heritage Westland National Park. Continue up the West Coast past spectacular mountain ranges, native forests and lakes to the glacier region of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. (B)

DAY 8 - GLACIER REGION - CHRISTCHURCH

Travel north to Greymouth today and board the TranzAlpine train (seat in coach passengers only). Ascend through lush beech forests past the alpine village of Arthur's Pass before crossing the spectacular Southern Alps. Travel beside the Waimakariri River to Christchurch. (B)

DAY 9 - DEPARTURE DAY

Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car. (B) 

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Package Includes:

• Return Airfare and Airport taxes from Bangalore.
• One time Visa Charges (Schengen and U.K)
• 17 Nights in a 4 star hotel as per your choice
• 17 Continental Breakfasts, 17 Indian (Hot / Packed) Vegetarian / Non Vegetarian Dinners Meal Plan is indicated at the bottom of your daily itinerary: Breakfast, Indian Vegetarian Lunch (Hot / Packed) Indian
• Vegetarian / Non Vegetarian Dinner,
• P&O Ferry from Dover to Calais
• All coach transportation by executive cruise liners from departure to tour termination points All sightseeing with entrance fees as mentioned in the Itinerary Overseas Travel Insurance
• All tips, road tolls, and taxes at the destination included

Hotel Used: 17nights/18 days

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Package Excludes:

• Visa Charges (Optional Cost 5,000)
• No Guaranteed early check in or late check out. This is completely at the discretion of the hotel and we can only put in a request for the same.
• Any expenses of personal nature -Tips and porter age
• Meals other than that what is mentioned in your itinerary.
• Any services not mentioned in the inclusions list
• Coral Island Water Activities