8 day Southern Alps to the Southern Lakes
This 8 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Queenstown.
**Please be advised that certain aspects of this tour may operate on specific days of the week during the winter months. We recommend contacting one of our travel specialists to identify a departure date that suits your schedule.
This 8 day tour is great for people who wish to experience as much as they can as they journey from Christchurch to Queenstown. Begin with the renowned TranzAlpine scenic train, then there is time to explore the west coast glacier regions, the alpine towns of Wanaka and Queenstown and the breath taking Milford Sound.
This tour also features:
Included activity:
Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation
Included activity:
The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course
Included activity:
Shared Transfer from Christchurch CBD Accommodation to Christchurch Train Station with Christchurch Touring Company
Included activity:
TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Christchurch to Greymouth
Included activity:
Greymouth Train Station to Franz Josef with Hokitika Scenic Tours
Included activity:
Franz Josef to Wanaka with Glacier Shuttles
Included activity:
Wanaka to Queenstown with Ritchies
Included activity:
Milford Sound Business Class with Real NZ and Altitude Tours - Includes Canapes
Included activity:
Private Transfer Queenstown Accommodation to Airport (LSQ)
7 breakfasts
Itinerary summary for: 8 day Southern Alps to the Southern Lakes
Day 1 : Arrive into Christchurch
Accommodation:
Sudima Christchurch City
Day 2 : Christchurch to Greymouth by Tranz Alpine Scenic Train then to Franz Josef
Accommodation:
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Day 3 : Free day to explore the glaciers
Accommodation:
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Day 4 : Franz Josef Glacier to Wanaka
Accommodation:
Edgewater Wanaka
Day 5 : Lake Wanaka to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Day 6 : Milford Sound day tour from Queenstown
Accommodation:
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Day 7 : Explore Queenstown
Accommodation:
Millennium Hotel Queenstown
Day 8 : Depart Queenstown today