Private tour in Christchurch Dermot H

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Base cost of tour
  • $ 7,763 USD

8 Day tour with private guide - Best of the South Island

Tour #46577
Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

up to 10 people

7 days 1 hour

Private transportation

Party size:

1

Your guide in Christchurch:

Dermot H.

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Overview of your Christchurch tour:

So, you are considering a South Island tour. Well, let me be your guide and let's explore the most scenic part of New Zealand! I am passionate about nature and history and have been a South Island guide for over 20 years . . this tour follows a logical circular route so you will enjoy all the magic of this island : beautiful locations like the Pancake Rocks, hidden gems with amazing views such as Mitre Peak in Fjordland. . . perfect for those photos to take home. You will experience the best of the South Island scenery from the farming plains of the east across the grand Southern Alps to the rainforests of the West Coast. . . . finishing up either in the adventure capital of Queenstown or returning to Christchurch via the MacKenzie Country lakes. . . . Christchurch - Arthurs Pass - Punakaiki - Franz Josef Glacier- Fox Glacier - Wanaka - Queenstown (-Christchurch). (options : Milford Sound+cruise and/or Trans-alpine Train from Christchurch to Greymouth)

Your Christchurch tour itinerary

DAY 1 : Pick-up Christchurch Airport. City tour. DAY 2 : Day visit to Akaroa. . . option of Black Cat Nature Cruise ( 2 hours). . . highly recommended tour for its scenery and dolphins in this old volcanic crater DAY 3: Chch -Rubicon Valley Farm (sheep farm show) - Arthurs Pass - Punakaiki (5 hours driving , 250 miles across the island ). . . . option - catch the Trans-alpine Train and I will meet you in Greymouth DAY 4 : Franz Josef Glacier-Haast Pass-Wanaka-Queenstown (6 hours driving, 230 miles). DAY 5: Queenstown (local tour) OR OPTION 1 : Qt - Milford Sound+Scenic Cruise (Real Journeys) OPTION 2 : Qt - Doubtful Sound+Wilderness Cruise (Real Journeys) DAY 6 : Arrowtown and Qt Tour (Kawarau Bungy Bridge etc. ), shopping Day 7 : Queenstown-Lake Pukaki ( Mt Cook visible in good weather across lake) -Tekapo-Chch. . Mrs Jones Orchard Day 8. : Drop-off Chch Airport I can create a customized tour for you in case you have any special requests or if you are more than 11 and need a larger vehicle.

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Transportation Details
Type: Private Transportation

Our LTNZ licenced vehicle is a modern 2013 Toyota Hiace Minibus with 11 passenger seats and a microphone for commentary.

What's included
  • Other: The services of your guide and transport are included. Our LTNZ licenced vehicle is a modern 2013 Toyota Hiace Minibus with 11 passenger seats and a microphone for commentary. We have air-conditioning and the seatbacks can be adjusted. The seat configuration is 2+1 passengers along the back two rows with 2 passengers per row in the front 2 rows. There is one seat next to the driver (great for those who love photography).IE from the rear 1+2,1+2, 2, 2 and 1 passenger seat (front). Single seats are 42 cm wide (approx. 14 inches) and double seats are 89 cm wide (approx. 30 inches for 2 pax) We are licenced to operate under both a SPSL (small pax service licence) and a LPSL (large pax service licence...over 11 pax) if needed. Our insurance is with Lowe, Schollum and Jones (including standard industry $10,000,000 liability insurance) and my vehicle is FULLY compliant to be operated on tours as required by NZ law (Certificate of Fitness AND Certificate of Loading). Your baggage is safely stored in a trailer unit.
  • Private Guide
  • Private Transportation
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses. Your accommodation (I can recommend if I know your price range/requirements) and meals. OPTIONS 1, 2 and 3 please add to tour cost to pre-book : 1. Queenstown-Milford Sound+Scenic Cruise-Queenstown....$220USD pp. 2. Queenstown-Doubtful Sound-Wilderness Cruise-Queenstown....$250USD pp. 3. Trans-alpine Train dep Chch 815 and arrives Greymouth1245.....$220USD pp. Some other options (pay directly NZD...these prices are approximate) : Black Cat Nature Cruise , Akaroa Harbour $90 pp Rubicon Valley Farm....farm show $50 ad, horse riding $55 pp 1hour, jet-boating $70 pp, 20 min. Gibbston Valley winery tour, Queenstown. Skydiving (NZONE Queenstown $299/329/429, 9/12/15 k ft) Shotover Jet $129 pp A.J.Hackett Bungy $205 pp Skyline Gondola, Queenstown $44 pp Canyon Swing Puzzling World, Wanaka
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  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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Languages
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English

Activity level
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Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 10 people

Duration:

7 days 1 hour

Transportation:

Private transportation

Party size:

1

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Duration:

7 days 1 hour

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