New Zealand & Fiji Adventure

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Haast is famous for its dramatic landscapes. Situated on the western edge of Mount Aspiring National Park in the heart of a world heritage area, UNESCO has compared it to the Grand Canyon and Great Barrier Reef as a significant natural treasure.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Enjoy driving along Lake Wakatipu through dense forests, shimmering Lake Te Anau to Fiordland National Park
    • Enjoy beautiful Queenstown
    • Visit Franz Josef Glacier
    • See breath taking Fiji
    • Enjoy sightseeing in Christchurch
    • Discover scenic Arthur’s Pass
    • See dramatic landscapes of Haast

What's this trip about?

    Haast is famous for its dramatic landscapes. Situated on the western edge of Mount Aspiring National Park in the heart of a world heritage area, UNESCO has compared it to the Grand Canyon and Great Barrier Reef as a significant natural treasure.

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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityFiji
End CityFiji

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • New Zealand

Attractions

  • Christchurch
  • Fiordland National Park
  • Queenstown

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Short Cruise

Trip includes

    • Round-trip international airfare from Los Angeles via Fiji Airways
    • Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
    • All intra-South Pacific flights, ground transportation and transfers
    • Accommodations at deluxe and superior first class hotels
    • One night accommodation on a New Zealand Farm with dinner (D)
    • Welcome dinner in New Zealand (D)
    • Farewell dinner in Fiji (D)
    • Full buffet American breakfast daily (B)
    • Sightseeing tours including admission fees as indicated in itinerary
    • English speaking New Zealand Tour Director and local guide in Fiji

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Depart USA

Your fascinating journey to New Zealand & Fiji begins today as you board your Fiji Airways flight to the South Island of New Zealand via Fiji.

Day 2: International Flight

En route, cross the International Dateline and “lose” one day. You’ll “regain” this day when flying from Fiji back to the USA at the conclusion of your journey!

Day 3: Arrive Christchurch (New Zealand)

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Chateau On the Park, A DoubleTree Hilton Hotel

Afternoon arrival in Christchurch, the largest city in New Zealand’s South Island. You’ll be greeted at the airport and escorted to your upscale city-center hotel. Check in and relax, and then join your group for a welcome dinner at the hotel.

Day 4: Christchurch

Meals: Breakfast

After a hearty breakfast at your hotel, enjoy an orientation sightseeing tour of the city, which will include visits to Canterbury Museum and Botanical Gardens. The afternoon is at leisure for independent exploration. Consider visiting the Anta...

Day 5: Christchurch/Arthur’s Pass/Franz Josef

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef

Depart Christchurch this morning after breakfast and begin your journey to Franz-Josef via Arthur’s Pass. Make several scenic stops along the way with time allowed for photos and lunch. This aftern...

Day 6: Franz Josef/Haast/Queenstown

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Copthorne Hotel & Resort Queenstown Lakefront

After breakfast, begin your journey from Franz Josef to Haast, a UNESCO World Heritage Area. Haast is famous for its dramatic landscapes. Situated on the western edge of Mo...

Day 7: Queenstown

Meals: Breakfast

Today’s excursion is reputed to be one of the most scenic in the world. Drive along Lake Wakatipu through dense forests and shimmering Lake Te Anau to Fiordland National Park and the Homer Tunnel en route to Milford Sound. Here you’ll board an unforgettable cruise through towering fjords and majestic waterfalls. Return to Queenstown early this evening.

Day 8: Queenstown

Meals: Breakfast

Today is a day at leisure to enjoy beautiful Queenstown. Perhaps enjoy an optional tour to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Cruise across Lake Wakatipu on a vintage steamship and disembark at Walter Peak High Country Farm. Experience rural New Ze...

Day 9: Queenstown/Tekapo/Fairlie

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Farm Stay

After breakfast, begin your journey to Fairlie via Tekapo. Drive through spectacular scenery and enjoy stops for photos and lunch along the way. Proceed to Fairlie, a thriving farming region in the hea...

Day 10: Fairlie/Christchurch/Fiji

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Fiji

After a home-hosted breakfast at your Farmstay, depart Fairlie for the airport in Christchurch where you’ll board your flight to Nadi, Fiji. Upon arrival in Fiji, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 11: Fiji

Meals: Breakfast

Today, visit the Garden of Sleeping Giants, which features canopied boardwalks, lily ponds, and over 2,000 types of orchids! Take in the beauty of this dense rainforest as you stroll the gardens. Continue to a Fijian village where you’ll enjoy ...

Day 12: Fiji

Meals: Breakfast

Today is at your leisure. Take some time to rest and relax in beautiful Fiji or join an optional tour. You may consider visiting the Sabeto hot water springs and indulging in the therapeutic natural spa or take a cooking class and learn about Fiji’s traditional dishes!

Day 13: Fiji/USA

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Today, enjoy the morning and afternoon at leisure (perhaps take an optional tour) before an early farewell dinner with your group. Then, transfer to the airport and board your Fiji Airways flight back to the USA. You’ll cross the international dateline and arrive on the same day!

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Last Updated: 6/27/2018

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    • Baggage and personal insurance
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    • Any items not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
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    • Meals other than specified in the trip itinerary
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Cancellation policy

Cancellation charges per person are:

Up to 90 days before departure: $300

89-60 days before departure: $1000

59-45 days before departure: $1500

44-30 days before departure: $2000

29 days or fewer before departure: No refund.

All cancellations must be received in writing.

We recommend the purchase of Travel Insurance. Insurance premium is non-refundable and cannot be transferred from one departure to another in the event of a reservation change.

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Meals Included

10 Breakfasts and 3 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities

Optional Tours:

To enhance your amazing New Zealand & Fiji vacation package, you will be offered by your tour director several optional tours and  evening activities. All rates are approximates in US Dollars and are subject to change based on fluctuation of exchange rates and suppliers rates. Tours are subject to availability and minimum number of participants. Once confirmed, missed optional tours are non-refundable. Additional optional tours may be added for your enjoyment, and the optional tours listed below may not be available on all departure dates. Note that optional tours are non-refundable.

Christchurch: Christchurch Gondola (Approx. $20 per person)

Situated on the Port Hills of Christchurch City, the Summit Station of the Gondola provides spectacular panoramic views from its elevation. Perfect for those wanting an outdoors experience with amazing photographic opportunities. The Gondola is located on the edge of Christchurch just 15 minutes by vehicle from the heart of the city. Each cabin can take four people and 440 people can travel from the base station to the top in one hour.

Christchurch: Christchurch Tram & Punting (Approx. $34 per person)

Enjoy a journey in style through the changing face of Christchurch’s city center on board the beautifully restored heritage trams, one of Christchurch’s leading attractions. The friendly and knowledgeable drivers will inform you about the city, its landmarks, and local sights. Then board a classic punt and an Edwardian punter will pole you quietly past trailing willows, woodlands, and the leafy banks of the Botanic Gardens.

Franz Josef: Helicopter Line: Twin Glacier (Approx. $222 per person)

Fly over two of New Zealand’s most famous glaciers and land at the head of either the Franz Josef Glacier or Fox Glacier. View the incredible natural phenomenon of the glacier as it winds slowly down the carved valleys from it’s origin in the mountains high above you.

Franz Josef: Glacier Hot Pools (Approx. $20 per person)

Immerse yourself in a choice of three invitingly warm public pools nestled in a heavily wooded rainforest, beneath mature 30 meter tall trees, with temperatures ranging from 36 to 40 degrees.

Queenstown: Walter Peak High Country Farm Excursion (Approx. $57 per person)

Cruise across Lake Wakatipu on a vintage steamship and disembark at Walter Peak High Country Farm. Enjoy a walking tour of the farmyard, help feed sheep and get close to deer and Scottish Highland cattle. Watch the sheep dogs in action, a shearing display and maybe try your hand at wool spinning. There’s plenty of time to relax in the Colonel’s Homestead gardens and enjoy a country-style morning or afternoon tea in the lakeside setting.

Queenstown: Half-Day New Zealand Nomad Safaris: 4-Wheel Drive Skippers Canyon (Approx. $109 per person)

The Nomad Safaris Skippers Canyon adventure is a half-day heritage tour that follows the rugged and once treacherous Skippers Road. Travel the road that was hacked by hand into the sheer cliff sides of the Shotover River Valley. As your experienced guide navigates this awe-inspiring canyon, you can relax and enjoy numerous historic sites along the journey, including a century old suspension bridge and the township of Skippers. Visit the restored Schoolhouse where you will gain a real insight into the local heritage through photos and relics of life in this tough environment. An adventure for the whole family.

Fiji: Sabeto Mudpool Tour Approx. $72 per person)

The Sabeto Hot Water Springs are one of Fiji’s hidden jewels. Enjoy this rare opportunity to indulge in a therapeutic natural spa also known as the Sabeto mud baths. This mud pool is the ideal remedy for self cleansing or naturally beautifying yourself. The sulfur in the hot springs is believed to have healing properties and is a popular spot for visitors and locals alike!

Fiji: Full-Day Navala Village Tour (Approx. $151 per person, with lunch)

Travel back in time with a visit to the Fijian village of Navala where locals live in traditional thatched roof “bures.” Navala village is carved into the side of the mountain of Ba. Villagers grow their own food and find wild fruits, yams and wild pigs from the jungle. Enjoy the “sevusevu” inside a Fijian “bure” before being guided around the village. You’ll visit the local primary school, get first hand knowledge about their traditional lifestyle and enjoy a tasty traditional lunch of vegetables in coconut milk with eggplant, stir-fried vegetables, and in season fruits.

Fiji: Full-Day Captain Cook Cruise (Approx. $101 per person, with lunch)

Cruise to the exclusive coral attol, Tivua Island for a full day of sun, culture, colorful reefs, turquoise water and lively music. This tropical atoll is surrounded by a white sandy beach and 500 acres of colorful coral gardens. This cruise includes guided snorkeling and glass-bottomed boat tours, use of canoes, a kava ceremony, volleyball, fish feeding, hammocks, a guided medicine walk, morning and afternoon tea, music and entertainment, a coconut husking demonstration, beach volleyball, a tropical buffet lunch, beer, wine, and soft drinks while on the island.

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