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- Platinum Operator
- Contiki
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- 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 8 - 50
- Age range 18 to 35
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Lake Tekapo's milky blue waters
- Experience Dark Sky's stargazing magic
- Cruise through the stunning Milford Sound
- Jump from Kawarau Bungy Bridge
- Dine atop Queenstown at Skyline restaurant
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Christchurch to Lake Ōhau via Lake Tekapo
- Day 2 Lake Ōhau to Te Anau via Arrowtown and Kingston
- Day 3 Te Anau to Queenstown via Milford Sound
- Day 4 Queenstown
- Day 5 Queenstown
- Day 6 Queenstown
- Day 7 Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wānaka and Haast
- Day 8 Franz Josef
- Day 9 Franz Josef to Christchurch via Hokitika and Arthur's Pass
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- 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.
Where You'll Stay
Lake Ōhau Lodge (or similar)
Hotelday 1The Village Inn Hotel (or similar)
Hotelday 2Lylo (or similar)
HotelDays 3, 4, 5, 6Rainforest Retreat (or similar)
HotelDays 7, 8
Operated by
Contiki
Number of tours
596
Age Range
18 to 35 years old
Response time
6 hours
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- NCNigel· March 10th, 2024Great experience for this tour.. would rate...Show more
Contiki commented on this reviewThank you for your fantastic feedback. We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience with us from start to finish. We sincerely hope the new friendships you've made during your trip will last a lifetime. We're looking forward to the... Show moreTrip date: February 2024 - JCJinyoung· February 3rd, 2024Get more money for activities you will not regretContiki commented on this reviewThanks for joining us at Contiki. We hope you had a blast and can't wait to have you back soon.Trip date: January 2024
- HNHang· January 4th, 2024Okay. Too big of a group, mostly suit young people in early 20s, a bit rushed, more of an A to B bucket list check off trip than a focus on an enjoyable journey.Show moreContiki commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are sorry you found the group size too large to enjoy the sightseeing during the tour. Our tours are designed exclusively for 18-35-year-olds, and we try to tailor the social aspects to fit that... Show moreTrip date: December 2023
- NBNatalie· April 26th, 2023Such a great tour! The tour guide (Damo) and...Show moreTrip date: April 2023
- HFHeidi· March 18th, 2023I loved this tour, I did it with my sister and...Show moreTrip date: March 2023
- JHJack· December 13th, 2022Trip was good overall. EVERYTHING was...Show moreTrip date: November 2022
Dates & Availability
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- -5%From Tuesday1 Jul, 2025To Wednesday9 Jul, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,385$2,266
- Instant Confirmation-5%From Tuesday8 Jul, 2025To Wednesday16 Jul, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,385$2,266
- Instant Confirmation-10%From Tuesday2 Sep, 2025To Wednesday10 Sep, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,385$2,147
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday4 Oct, 2025To Sunday12 Oct, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,349
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Monday20 Oct, 2025To Tuesday28 Oct, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,242
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Wednesday5 Nov, 2025To Thursday13 Nov, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,135
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Thursday13 Nov, 2025To Friday21 Nov, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,242
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Friday21 Nov, 2025To Saturday29 Nov, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,242
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday29 Nov, 2025To Sunday7 Dec, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,135
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday7 Dec, 2025To Monday15 Dec, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$2,242
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Irene
Asked on January 2nd, 2025What time does the tour arrive back into Christchurch on the last day?
ContikiOperator•Written January 2025The trip is scheduled to arrive in Christchurch at approximately 5:00 PM. We recommend booking post-trip accommodation to ensure a comfortable stay. Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate.
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Irene
Traveler•Written January 2025Do you offer an airport drop off?
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2025
Contiki does not provide transfers, whether complimentary or chargeable, so guests are responsible for arranging their own transportation to/from the airport at their own cost. The trip begins at around 8:00 AM and concludes at approximately 5:00 PM at the hotel.
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Matt
Asked on November 7th, 2024Which departure can see the typical lupin blossom fields in NZ?
- ContikiOperator•Written November 2024
Lupin season in New Zealand is late spring and early summer, great departure would be from mid-November to early December. All our Contiki tours are only for travellers ages 18 to 35 years old.
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Matt
Traveler•Written November 2024So for 2 men age 45 and 59 can we book the tour or not?
- ContikiOperator•Written November 2024
Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate. As you are outside this age range, you would not be eligible to join the trip. We have several sister brands that offer fantastic travel experiences without age restrictions: Trafalgar, Costsaver, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, Luxury Gold.
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Sabrina
Asked on October 31st, 2024Will there be transportation covered in the tour? What kind of vehicle will be used to drive us around? Will there be in-built wifi in the vehicle?
- ContikiOperator•Written October 2024
Transportation is included in the trip. You will be traveling comfortably by motorcoach throughout the entire journey. Additionally, travelers are provided with 100MB of complimentary Wi-Fi data per day. Please note that there are no options available to purchase additional data.
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Glenn
Asked on October 26th, 2024How strict is the age range? I'm 36 and really want to do this route.
- ContikiOperator•Written October 2024
Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate. As you are outside this age range, you would not be eligible to join the trip. We have several sister brands that offer fantastic travel experiences without age restrictions, which may be a perfect fit for you: Trafalgar, Costsaver, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, Luxury Gold.
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Jay
Asked on October 2nd, 2024What is the difference between private room and multi share accomodations?
- ContikiOperator•Written October 2024
A private room means you will have your own individual room, while a multi-share room means you will be sharing the accommodation with other travelers in one room. Please be advised that Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate.
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Jay
Traveler•Written October 2024How many travellers will be in one room? Also, could you please let me know if the itinerary is customisable, such as including the TranzAlpine train journey, or any other tour where I can have a similar experience?
- ContikiOperator•Written October 2024
The multi share room will be shared by 4 travellers on your same gender. Please be noted, this trip cannot be customized.
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