This journey covers the highlights of both the islands in 13 fun-filled days. With visits to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, a Maori Hangi meal & Concert, and stays in Mt. Cook, Dunedin, the adventure capital Queenstown and a cruise on the Milford Sound, it”s a heady mixture of beauty and fun all the way. Option for both seat in coach (departs daily) and self drives are available with different categories of accommodation.

DAY 1: ARRIVE AUCKLAND
On arrival in Auckland, “The City of Sails”, seat in coach passengers will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to your hotel. Self drive passengers will collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel.

DAY 2: AUCKLAND - WAITOMO - ROTORUA
Travel south through the fertile Waikato region to arrive at Waitomo. Enjoy a guided tour of the world famous  Waitomo Glowworm Caves including an underground boat ride viewing the millions of glow worms on the cavern roof. On completion continue over the forested Mamaku Ranges to reach the “Thermal City” of Rotorua. (B)

DAY 3: ROTORUA
Visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mudpools and roaring geysers. Following this, visit Rainbow Springs to see New Zealand”s trout, birds and wildlife before continuing to the Agrodome for a New Zealand farm show featuring sheep dog demonstrations, cow milking and an introduction to the stars of our sheep industry. The  afternoon is at leisure.This evening enjoy an authentic Maori Hangi (feast) and Concert. (B, D)

DAY 4: ROTORUA - WELLINGTON
Travel south to reach the popular lake resort of Taupo and along the shores of Lake Taupo to Turangi, before  continuing on the Desert Road, dominated in the background by the three peaks of Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe and Tongariro. Continue south through lush farmland before arriving in the “Capital City” of Wellington. (B)

DAY 5: WELLINGTON - PICTON - KAIKOURA
Journey across Cook Strait, which separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand, and into the Marlborough Sounds with its sparkling clear waters and lush forests, before arriving in Picton. Travel south through the town of Blenheim, before reaching Kaikoura, a town steeped in Maori history and legend. (B)

DAY 6: KAIKOURA - CHRISTCHURCH
Leave Kaikoura behind as you turn inland and travel through North Canterbury to reach the “Garden City” of  Christchurch. (B)

DAY 7: CHRISTCHURCH - MT COOK
Travel across the fertile Canterbury Plains before arriving at Lake Tekapo. Visit the “Church of the Good Shepherd” before continuing onto Mt Cook National Park. (B, D)

DAY 8: MT COOK - QUEENSTOWN
Follow the shores of Lake Pukaki south to the small town of Twizel before continuing through the historic Central Otago region to Lake Wakatipu and the “Alpine Resort” of Queenstown. (B)

DAY 9: QUEENSTOWN
A free day to explore the endless optional attractions available. Queenstown offers bungy jumping, jetboating, white water rafting, gondola rides and much more. Optional activities not included in the tour price. (B)

DAY 10: QUEENSTOWN - MILFORD SOUND - TE ANAU
Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and onward to Lake Te Anau. Enter the Eglinton Valley  and travel through the breath taking man made Homer Tunnel to reach Milford Sound. Enjoy a cruise on this world famous fiord, dominated by Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Return to Te Anau. (B)

DAY 11: TE ANAU - DUNEDIN
Cross the fertile Southland Plains through Gore and Balclutha to South Otago. Then travel north to the “Edinburgh of the South”, Dunedin. The afternoon is free for optional activities. (B)

DAY 12: DUNEDIN - CHRISTCHURCH
Travel north through lush farmland and a series of small farming communities to Christchurch. (B)

DAY 13: DEPARTURE DAY
Your arrangements conclude today with a departure transfer or the return of your rental car.
We trust you enjoyed your Vacation! (B)

Costs: Valid from 1st Apr-30th Sep 2009
Using Seat in coach
Tour code: ADNZC
Cost of the tour PER PERSON in NZD on twin share basis with 2 persons travelling together:
Standard hotels: 2854 pp
Superior hotels: 2950 pp
First Class hotels: 3251 pp

Cost of the tour PER PERSON in NZD on triple share basis with 2 persons travelling together:
Standard hotels: 2710 pp
Superior hotels: 2774 pp
First Class hotels: 3013 pp

SELF DRIVE (2-3 pax); Indian driving license is valid
Tour code: ADNZS
Cost of the tour PER PERSON in NZD on twin/triple share basis with 2 persons travelling together:
Using group B car (compact)
Standard hotels: 2207 pp
Superior hotels: 2303 pp
First Class hotels: 2604 pp

Using group C car (Intermediate)
Standard hotels: 2226 pp
Superior hotels: 2322 pp (recommended)
First Class hotels: 2623 pp

Using group D car (Full size)
Standard hotels: 2384 pp
Superior hotels: 2480 pp
First Class hotels: 2781 pp (for the rockstar!!)

SELF DRIVE (4pax)
Tour code: ADNZS
Cost of the tour PER PERSON in NZD on twin share basis with 4 persons travelling together:

Using group D car (Full size)
Standard hotels: 2099 pp
Superior hotels: 2195 pp
First Class hotels: 2496 pp


INCLUSIONS:
• Accommodation at Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Mt. Cook, Queenstown, Te Anau & Dunedin
• Guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves
• Guided tour of Te Puia Thermal Reserve, Rotorua
• Agrodome Sheep Show, Rotorua
• Guided tour of Rainbow Springs, Rotorua
• Hangi & Concert, Rotorua
• Interislander ferry Wellington to Picton (both SIC and SD)
• Dinner at the Hermitage Hotel, Mt Cook
• Milford Sound day tour (SIC by coach with cruise, SD incl cruise only)

For details on what to do in South island, pls refer to our 16 days Glaciers, Parks, whales and Fjords in South Island (with Abel Tasman).

Unless specified in the inclusions, the cost excludes (for International tours):
•    Airfare + taxes on airfare
•    International departure airport tax (if applicable is payable directly at airport) NZD 25 per pax
•    Visa fees (Rs.5100 per family of 4 with same surname. Otherwise Rs.5100 per person)
•    Meals not specified in the itinerary
•    Entry fees to monuments, guides.
•    Cost of fuel, car upgrade, car drop facility, parking, insurance (on self drive tours)
•    Services other than specified
•    Any expenses of personal nature such as mineral water, drinks, laundry, telephone/fax calls, travel insurance, room service, mini-bar etc.
•    Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as bad weather, natural calamities (landslides, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes, war, etc.
•    Any tips/gratuities to drivers, hotel staff.
•    Any other tax or service charge that could be enforced during this period will be extra and need to be borne by you.