South Island Sampler

5 nights from $1170

Highlights

Day-By-Day Itinerary

Highlights

Destinations
Christchurch, Queenstown

Your Itinerary Includes

Internal coach class air in New Zealand
Round trip airport transfers OR car rental
2 nights Christchurch
3 nights Queenstown
Milford Sound full day tour
Rental car OR coach transfers between major cities
1 lunch

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Day-By-Day Itinerary

This itinerary can be fully customized; to tailor this package to your specific requirements please call one of our travel specialists at 1-800-22-SWAIN.

Day 1 Fly USA to Christchurch (via Auckland)
Please note international air from the USA has not been included in the package price.

Day 2 You cross the International Dateline
The International Date Line is an imaginary line on the earth’s surface that approximately coincides with the 180th meridian (LONGITUDE), and separates the calendar date. Traveling east across the line takes the traveler back one day; traveling west, takes the traveler forward one day.

Day 3 Welcome to Christchurch, New Zealand
You will be met and transferred to your accommodation, or if you choose the rental car option, you will pick up your vehicle and self drive to your hotel.

Christchurch, the city of parks and gardens, trees and beauty, is also buzzing with street life. Wine bars, street cafes and exciting entertainments give the central city vitality unique to New Zealand.

Day 4 At leisure, Christchurch
Christchurch is the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island and is known as New Zealand's “Garden City”. Don’t miss the Botanic Gardens located along the banks of the placid River Avon in the middle of Hagley Park. This is just a short walk from downtown. While in that area, you should also visit the McDougal Art Gallery and Museum. For a romantic interlude, try punting on the Avon.

The centerpiece of the city is Cathedral Square and the beautiful Christchurch Cathedral. Time permitting you should also visit the International Antarctic Centre, located near the airport. This is probably the most comprehensive collection of information and exhibits in the world on Antarctica. Christchurch could be summed up as a little piece of England planted between the blue South Pacific and the snowcapped Southern Alps.

Day 5 Coach from Christchurch to Queenstown (Via Mt Cook)
Depart Christchurch and cross the Canterbury Plains, before arriving at Lake Tekapo. Visit the church of the good shepherd then continue to Mount Cook. There is time for lunch, available at The Hermitage Mount Cook, plus time for an optional helicopter flight (own expense). Continue South, cross the Lindis Pass to arrive Queenstown at around 6.00pm.

If you choose the self drive option, you will drive from Christchurch to Queenstown at your own pace.

Nestled beside the deep blue waters of Lake Wakatipu, at the foot of the Remarkables Mountain Range, Queenstown is a year round resort, where you can be as active as you want, or just leisurely enjoy the magnificent scenery.

Day 6 Milford Sound tour
An early start as you leave your hotel and coach through some of the most beautiful countryside in New Zealand. On arrival at Milford Sound, board the vessel for a leisurely cruise along the sound to the Tasman Sea. The vessel stops at various points and plenty of time is available to view waterfalls, rainforests, mountains and seals. You may even see dolphins frolic alongside the boat. A buffet lunch is included during the cruise.

Day 7 At leisure, Queenstown
At your leisure to explore the adventure capital of New Zealand. Set between the towering Remarkable Ranges and the bottomless Lake Wakitipu, Queenstown has it all – bungy jumping, jet boating, rafting, amazing scenic helicopter flights. You may wish to visit Milford or Doubtful Sound or the old gold mining town of Arrowtown.

Day 8 Fly Queenstown to USA (Via Auckland)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Auckland. On arrival, make your way to the international terminal for your departure flight to the USA.

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Hotels

For more information about the hotels visited in this itinerary please click the hotel name below.

City	Standard	Superior	Deluxe	Luxury

Christchurch	Ibis Christchurch	Copthorne Hotel Central	The George	-

Queenstown	Heartland Hotel Queenstown	Hotel St. Moritz	Sofitel Queenstown	-

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Pricing

Please note all prices listed below are subject to current rate of exchange adjustments. Please call for exact price quote for your travel dates.

To determine pricing for your tour select the appropriate travel season and desired accommodation level from the table below.

	Standard	Superior	Deluxe	Luxury
Reference #	SWSP426	SWSP440	SWSP465	-

4/1/10-9/30/10	$1170	$1355	$2105	-

10/1/10-3/31/11	$1240	$1405	$2155	-

Single Supplement
4/1/10-9/30/10 - Motor Coach	$295	$485	$955	-

10/1/10-3/31/11 - Motor Coach	$325	$545	$965	-

4/1/10-9/30/10 - Self Drive	$445	$535	$1060	-

10/1/10-3/31/11 - Self Drive	$520	$680	$1120	-


International Airfare Pricing
Depart Mon, Tue, Wed or weekend surcharges apply.
Routing: LAX-AKL-LAX

4/1/10-6/16/10, 7/18/10-11/30/10				$1220

6/17/10-7/17/10, 12/1/10-12/9/10				$1330

12/10/10-1/22/11				$1460

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Terms & Conditions

*Prices are per person, twin/double share in USD. Travel may be restricted to certain days of the week and be available from one or multiple US departure points. Add on fares are available from most US cities and surcharges may be applicable for travel on particular days of the week. Seats are limited and may not be available on every flight. Hotels and tours remain subject to availability. US and Foreign Govt. taxes and fees vary depending on the itinerary selected and may range from $90 to $395 per person. Passenger Facility Charges of up to $18 per person and the September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 per person, are not included. After ticketing changes may not be permissible in some circumstances, or a change fee may be applied. Cancellation penalties and other booking or alteration restrictions may exist. Please note that some air segments may be served by an associated carrier. Full payment for special deals may be required within a number of days of the reservation being made as nominated by your consultant at the time of booking (or 60 days prior to departure). Please note blackout dates may apply to Christmas, New Year and local special event periods. Prices indicated remain subject to change without notice. Group inquiries are welcome however specials remain subject to hotel and airline capacity control and therefore may not be applicable for group travel. The best deal available for group travel will always be given in lieu of the offer indicated. Unless otherwise indicated all travel must be completed by March 31, 2011 if not before. CST #2012413-20 See our Complete Terms and Conditions.

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