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- Gold Operator
- AAT Kings
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 20 - 50
- Age range 5 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Cruise on the magical waters of mystical Milford Sound
- Journey past crystal clear lakes and towering mountains
- Admire the awe-inspiring beauty of Franz Josef Glacier
- Let loose in the adventure capital of Queenstown
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Welcome to Christchurch
- Day 2 Christchurch - Omarama
- Day 3 Omarama - Te Anau
- Day 4 Milford Sound/Piopiotahi Day Trip
- Day 5 Te Anau - Queenstown
- Day 6 Queenstown Free Time
- Day 7 Queenstown - Franz Josef/Waiau
- Day 8 Franz Josef/Waiau - Christchurch
- Day 9 Farewell from Christchurch
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Ibis Hotel Christchurch
HotelDays 1, 8Distinction Heritage Gateway Hotel
Hotelday 2Distinction Luxmore Hotel
HotelDays 3, 4Copthorne Hotel and Resort Queenstown
HotelDays 5, 6Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier
Hotelday 7
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 50 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
- Personalized AdventuresCustomize an existing itinerary or create your own.What to expect
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
Operated by
AAT Kings
Number of tours
279
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingGood
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
- DGDavid· December 3rd, 2024Beware, this tour does not operate fully throughout the year and if, like us, the Tranz Alpine Railway is not running on your specific tour then bad luck. This is not even mentioned in their prospectus!Show moreTrip date: October 2024
- DADianne· December 20th, 2023Isobel was an outstanding tour guide, full of amazing and interesting information, funny, down to earth, a wonderful story teller, competent, organised, nice to everyone. We've done two other Trafalgar bus tours and she has been our favourite tour guide. Darrell was a superb bus driver, always calm, navigating different terrains and weather with ease. We felt 100% safe in his competent hands. I liked that so much of the good stuff was included in the tour, e.g. the cruise on Milford Sound, and the wonderful ferry ride and dinner on the farm in Queenstown. It was fast paced, but we did cover an incredible amount in 8 days.Show moreTrip date: November 2023
- MGMoumita· March 10th, 2020We had a great guide but the tour itself had a very brief covering of the Franz and fox that was very dissappointing. Also the accomodations at some places were just average.Show more
AAT Kings commented on this reviewHi Moumita, thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed travelling with our Travel Director, but we are sorry to hear that other parts of the Guided Holiday did not meet expectations. If you would like to... Show moreTrip date: March 2020 - RCRosemary Diana· February 26th, 2020Very good tour, excellent tour director and driver. Itinerary super, fantastic scenery, food mostly very good, hotels good.Show moreAAT Kings commented on this reviewHello Rosemary, Thank you very much for your feedback. We are looking forward to welcoming you on an AAT Kings time again in the future. Many thanks, AAT KingsTrip date: February 2020
- Show moreGGingerSutton· February 8th, 2019AAT Kings commented on this reviewHi Ginger, Thanks so much for sharing your feedback! We hope to see you again soon on another AAT Kings tour! Many thanks, AAT KingsTrip date: January 2019
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- From Sunday19 Apr, 2026To Monday27 Apr, 2026This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:$6,020
- Instant Confirmation-10%From Sunday26 Apr, 2026To Monday4 May, 2026EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$6,020$5,418
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- Instant Confirmation-10%From Sunday15 Nov, 2026To Monday23 Nov, 2026EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$5,850$5,265
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- V
Victor
Asked on March 23rd, 2023Is this a Cruise all of the trip?
AAT KingsOperator•Written March 2023AAT Kings only offers fully guided coach tours and not cruises.
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Rachel
Asked on December 4th, 2018Do I need to advise you if I have any mobility issues or a serious medical condition?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
Its essential you advise our team of Travel Experts at the time of booking if you have any mobility issues or serious medical conditions, so that we can ensure, as much as possible, your needs are met on your tour. Unfortunately due to space considerations on this tour it is not possible to accommodate motorised scooters and non-collapsible wheelchairs.
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Ken
Asked on December 4th, 2018Do you cater for special dietary requirements?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
If you have a special dietary requirement such as gluten-free, vegetarian etc please advise our team of Travel Experts at the time of booking to ensure the tour operator can do their best to accommodate your request.
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Sophie
Asked on December 4th, 2018When will I receive my travel documents?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
Your travel documents will be posted to you in a travel wallet which will contain your documents and luggage tags to you approximately four weeks before your departure date.
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Judy
Asked on December 4th, 2018Can airport transfers be arranged?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
Arrival and departure transfers can be arranged for you once you have a confirmed booking. Please contact our team of Travel Experts if you would like a transfer added to your tour booking or for more information.
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Katrina
Asked on December 4th, 2018I am travelling alone, is there a single supplement?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
If you are a single traveller you can either choose to share a room with another guest of the same gender at no extra cost or if you prefer the privacy of your own room you can pay a single supplement to upgrade to a single room. If you would like to book a single room please make sure to choose this option on the booking page or simply contact our team of Travel Experts.
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Ashley
Asked on December 4th, 2018Am I able to bring my children on this tour?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
Children are welcome on all AAT Kings tours however they are required to be a minimum age of 5 years or older. It is recommended that if you are travelling with children to consider whether the itinerary is suitable and in particular the activities involved.
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Nadia
Asked on December 4th, 2018Where do I meet the tour and tour manager?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
Your tour will start from a centrally located hotel on day 1 of the tour, as this hotel is subject to change it is recommended to contact our team of Travel Experts for more information once your booking is confirmed.
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Carl
Asked on December 4th, 2018Can I join the tour later or finish the tour earlier?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
You can choose to join the tour at a later date or finish the tour early however, it is important to note that AAT Kings is unable to offer a discount for choosing to do as the tour is a set package with a strict itinerary.
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Dan
Asked on December 4th, 2018On travelling days how often do we get a break?
- AAT KingsOperator•Written December 2018
On travelling days you will stop every 2 to 3 hours either at a rest stop or for sightseeing, activities or free time.
Good to Know
Tour ID: 137149
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