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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

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
Itinerary
- 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
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
- Additional Services
Adventure Type
- Group AdventuresJoin a group and forge lifelong friendships.What to expect
- Group of 20 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
- Travel with your own group of min. 1 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries

Operated by
Agate Travel
Number of tours
474
Age Range
1 to 99 years old
Response time
less than 1 hour
Response rate
100%
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- Larry· January 25th, 2023Except for Cordis, Hotels could have been better. Tour guide, driver and sights weee excellentShow more
Dates & Availability
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Tuesday23 Sep, 2025To Monday6 Oct, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:$11,556
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Tuesday14 Oct, 2025To Monday27 Oct, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:$11,556
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Tuesday28 Oct, 2025To Monday10 Nov, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:$11,556
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Tuesday11 Nov, 2025To Monday24 Nov, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:$11,556
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Tuesday2 Dec, 2025To Monday15 Dec, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:$11,556
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Tuesday9 Dec, 2025To Monday22 Dec, 2025EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:$11,556
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Tuesday23 Dec, 2025To Monday5 Jan, 2026EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:$11,556
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Tuesday13 Jan, 2026To Monday26 Jan, 2026EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:$16,130
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Tuesday27 Jan, 2026To Monday9 Feb, 2026EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:$16,130
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Tuesday10 Feb, 2026To Monday23 Feb, 2026EnglishFilling FastMultiple Room TypesFrom:$16,130
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- M
Michele
Asked on January 17th, 2024We like this tour but was wondering if there is one in reverse? Unfortunately, we arrive in Auckland.
- 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, 2023What are the travel dates in december 2024?
- 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, 2022I 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?
- 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.
Good to Know
Tour ID: 219241
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