We like this tour but was wondering if there is one in reverse? Unfortunately, we arrive in Auckland.

This is Escorted Coach Tour. I am sorry that you can not do it in reverse. If you arrive in Aucklan first, you can take a flight from Auckland to Christchurch. The flight ticket cost around only USD50 per person.

What are the travel dates in december 2024?

This tour is available on Dec 09, 2024 and the price is EUR7983 for single traveler.

I need a room for a solo traveler what is upcharge on this trip, please and how many nights does this include? Do all rooms have a private bath?

The price for sole occupancy is USD5889 on Sep 05 and USD6222 on Oct 24 and Nov 21. It includes 13 nights hotel stay and the hotel room has the private bath.

From

NZ $11,635

Best New Zealand Tour

14 days

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From Auckland to Christchurch

4.9

200 traveler reviews

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Best New Zealand Tour

14 days

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From Auckland to Christchurch

4.9

200 traveler reviews

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NZ $11,635

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Gold Operator: Agate Travel
Active: Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
Age range 1 to 99

Places You’ll See

Auckland
Waitomo
Rotorua
Taupo
Wellington
Picton
Christchurch
Dunedin
Te Anau
Milford Sound
Queenstown
Wanaka

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Highlights

Ride the scenic train from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass
Cruise on Lake Wakatipu aboard the TSS Earnslaw
Explore Milford Sound on a breathtaking boat tour
Experience Maori culture at Tamaki Maori Village
Visit Te Puia and the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrival in Auckland, Airport pick-up
Day 2 Auckland Sightseeing Tour, Transfer to Rotorua
Day 3 Rotorua Free Time
Day 4 Transfer from Rotorua to Wellington Via Taupo
Day 5 Wellington City Trip, Transfer to Picton by Ferry
Day 6 Drive from Picton to Christchurch via Kaikoura
Day 7 Christchurch City Tour, Transfer to Omarama
Day 8 Tranfer from Omarama to Dunedin
Day 9 Feel Free to Explore Dunedin, Drive to Te Anau
Day 10 Milford Sound Sightseeing, Transfer to Queenstown
Day 11 Free Time in Queenstown
Day 12 Transfer to Arrowtown to Franz Josef, Appreciate Franz Josef Glacier
Day 13 Transfer to Arthur's Pass and take Train Back to Christchurch
Day 14 Departure from Christchurch, Airport see-off

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4.9

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Number of tours

476

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

less than 1 hour

Response rate

96%

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Agate Travel
4.9

Larry
· January 25th, 2023
Except for Cordis, Hotels could have been better. Tour guide, driver and sights weee excellent
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14 days

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Michele
Asked on January 17th, 2024
We like this tour but was wondering if there is one in reverse? Unfortunately, we arrive in Auckland.
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- Agate TravelOperator•Written January 2024
  This is Escorted Coach Tour. I am sorry that you can not do it in reverse. If you arrive in Aucklan first, you can take a flight from Auckland to Christchurch. The flight ticket cost around only USD50 per person.
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Lydia
Asked on September 7th, 2023
What are the travel dates in december 2024?
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- Agate TravelOperator•Written September 2023
  This tour is available on Dec 09, 2024 and the price is EUR7983 for single traveler.
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Brooke
Asked on July 15th, 2022
I need a room for a solo traveler what is upcharge on this trip, please and how many nights does this include? Do all rooms have a private bath?
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- Agate TravelOperator•Written July 2022
  The price for sole occupancy is USD5889 on Sep 05 and USD6222 on Oct 24 and Nov 21. It includes 13 nights hotel stay and the hotel room has the private bath.

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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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- For any tour departing before August 27th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 27th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Agate Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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