8 day Glacier and Queenstown Explorer
This 8 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.
**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.
Arrive into Christchurch then cross the Southern Alps on board the TranzAlpine train. Explore the West Coast Glaciers before heading south to Queenstown where you enjoy a Shotover Jet Boat ride and time to explore at leisure. Onto Mt Cook National Park to enjoy a Tasman Glacier tour and then return to Christchurch.
This tour also features:
Included activity:
Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation
Included activity:
Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App
Included activity:
Private transfer accommodation to Christchurch Train Station with Christchurch Touring
Included activity:
TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Christchurch to Greymouth
Included activity:
Greymouth Train Station to Franz Josef with Hokitika Scenic Tours
Included activity:
Glacier Valley Shuttle
Included activity:
Franz Josef to Queenstown with Glacier Shuttles
Included activity:
Arrowtown Wanaka The Platinum Tour
Included activity:
Queenstown to Aoraki/Mount Cook Small Group Tour with Cheeky Kiwi
Included activity:
Glacier Explorers
Included activity:
Aoraki/Mount Cook to Christchurch Small Group Tour with Cheeky Kiwi
Included activity:
Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Christchurch Airport with Christchurch Touring Company
7 breakfasts
Itinerary summary for: 8 day Glacier and Queenstown Explorer
Day 1 : Welcome to Christchurch
Accommodation:
The George Hotel
Day 2 : Christchurch to Greymouth by Tranz Alpine Scenic Train then to Franz Josef , Glacier shuttle
Accommodation:
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Day 3 : Free day to explore the glaciers at leisure
Accommodation:
Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Day 4 : Franz Josef Glacier to Queenstown
Accommodation:
Hotel St Moritz Queenstown
Day 5 : Take the famous Shotover Jet boat ride this morning then explore Queenstown at leisure
Accommodation:
Hotel St Moritz Queenstown
Day 6 : Queenstown to Mt Cook National Park
Accommodation:
Hermitage Hotel, Aoraki Wing Premium
Day 7 : Enjoy a Tasman Glacier Lake tour and then onto Christchurch
Accommodation:
The George Hotel
Day 8 : Depart Christchurch today
