Globus > NATURALLY NEW ZEALAND (PN2008)

NATURALLY NEW ZEALAND (PN2008)
12 Days starting from $CALL

Countries Visited:
New Zealand

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Length: 12 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: REGIONAL DISCOVERY AUSTRALIA
Operator: Globus
Tour Code: PN-2008
   
 
 
About This Tour



Vacation Overview
Discover the scenic beauty of New Zealand during this Regional Discovery vacation. Begin in Christchurch, the famed “Garden City” before journeying through the alpine scenery of Mount Cook National Park. Next, enjoy spectacular views on the way to Queenstown, where you visit Fiordland National Park and cruise on breathtaking Milford Sound. Then, fly to the center of Maori culture, Rotorua, where you learn about these fascinating people at a traditional Hangi dinner and Maori concert. Visit Te Puia, Rainbow Springs, and captivating Waitomo Glowworm Caves en route to Auckland, the majestic “City of Sails” and perfect end to your spectacular adventure.

 
  • What's Included
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  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing
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Meals
American breakfast daily (B); 1 lunch (L); and 5 dinners (D), including a Welcome Dinner in Christchurch, a traditional Hangi dinner and Maori concert in Rotorua, and a special Farewell Dinner in Auckland.

Hotels
CHRISTCHURCH Rydges Christchurch (SF), MOUNT COOK The Hermitage (MF), QUEENSTOWN Rydges Lakeland Resort (F), ROTORUA Royal Lakeside Novotel (F), AUCKLAND SKYCITY Hotel (F)
Day 1:
Fly to New Zealand. (Fri. & Sat.) Board your transpacific flight and skip a day as you cross the International Date Line.

Day 2:
Fly to New Zealand. (Fri. & Sat.) Board your transpacific flight and skip a day as you cross the International Date Line.

Day 3:
Christchurch, New Zealand. (Sun.) Haere Mai— welcome to New Zealand! Hotel rooms are available for immediate check-in. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special WELCOME DINNER. (D)

Day 4:
Christchurch. (Mon.) Sightseeing starts with a drive up the winding Summit Road for views of Lyttleton Harbor, then past Christchurch’s old stone buildings, the charming Avon River, and acres of green parks. The remainder of the day is free to explore this beautiful English “Garden City.” (B)

Day 5:
Christchurch–Mount Cook. (Tue.) Today, journey through the alpine scenery of MOUNT COOK NATIONAL PARK, named after the highest peak in New Zealand. Weather permitting, don’t miss the chance to take an optional ski-plane flight that actually lands on the 18-mile-long Tasman Glacier. It is an unforgettable experience. Dinner tonight is at your hotel. (B,D)

Day 6:
Mount Cook–Queenstown. (Wed.) Today, enjoy fantastic views as you journey through the snowcapped peaks, waterfalls, and rugged mountain scenery of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Later, arrive in Queenstown, nicknamed the “Adventure Capital of the World.” (B)

Day 7:
Queenstown. Cruise on Milford Sound. (Thu.) More beautiful scenery today as you travel into FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK through the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound. Boasting some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, this region of New Zealand has the elite status of belonging to UNESCO’s World Heritage Parks. CRUISE on the fiord with sheer rock walls rising thousands of feet from the water’s great depths. (B,L)

Day 8:
Queenstown. (Fri.) A full day at leisure for your own discovery. Consider an optional visit to a local vineyard and sample some of the prize vintages, or maybe a thrilling jetboat ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers. Your Tour Director will have suggestions to help you plan your day to explore, shop, and enjoy optional activities. This evening, enjoy breathtaking scenery in every direction as you cruise Lake Wakatipu on board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw. Upon arrival at Walter Peak, you will be served dinner at Colonel’s Homestead. (B,D)

Day 9:
Queenstown–Rotorua. (Sat.) A short flight brings you to Rotorua, the center of the Maori culture set in the heart of New Zealand’s geothermal wonderland. Tonight, enjoy a traditional HANGI DINNER followed by an authentic MAORI CONCERT. (B,D)

Day 10:
Rotorua. (Sun.) This morning, sightseeing begins with a visit to TE PUIA, Rotorua’s most prominent thermal area with New Zealand’s largest geyser, boiling mud pools, and silica terraces. Continue on to the AGRODOME to learn more about one of the country’s major industries—sheep! Then on to RAINBOW SPRINGS, home to rainbow trout and the flightless kiwi bird in its nocturnal “Kiwi House.” This evening, you may wish to enjoy the hospitality of a New Zealand family at dinner in their home. (B)

Day 11:
Rotorua–Waitomo–Auckland. (Mon.) This morning, travel north through Waikato to the famous WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVES. Experience a guided tour through the limestone chambers and passages of the caverns. Enjoy a silent boat trip through Glowworm Grotto as you glide quietly beneath the lights of thousands of glowworms suspended from the cave ceiling. Later, arrive in the “City of Sails,” situated on an isthmus between two magnificent harbors. During your sightseeing, ascend Mt. Eden for magnificent views of the city and Ragitoto Island, the volcanic cone which dominates the inner harbor. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a FAREWELL DINNER. (B,D)

Day 12:
Homebound Flight. (Tue.) Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B)


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A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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Price Details US
Single Room Supplement:
PN $623.

Triple Room Reduction:
$110

Extra Nights per person in Christchurch:
in single room $158; in twin room $97; in triple room $89.

Extra Nights per person in Auckland:
Jan.-Sep. in single room $149; in twin room $95; in triple room $81. Oct.-Dec. in single room $159; in twin room $98; in triple room $86.

2009 prices and itineraries subject to change.

City Highlights
CHRISTCHURCH:
Sightseeing tour; Welcome Dinner

MOUNT COOK:
Sightseeing in Mount Cook National Park

QUEENSTOWN:
Visit Fiordland National Park and Cruise on Milford Sound; Walter Peak dinner and cruise

ROTORUA:
Enjoy a Maori concert and Hangi dinner; visit the Agrodome, Rainbow Springs, Te Puia Thermal Reserve, and Waitomo Glowworm Caves

AUCKLAND:
Sightseeing tour; Farewell Dinner

ALL INTRA-TOUR FLIGHTS

Related Tours
PNE| Naturally New Zealand with Bay of Islands Extension

Price Details US
Single Room Supplement:
PN $623.

Triple Room Reduction:
$110

Extra Nights per person in Christchurch:
in single room $158; in twin room $97; in triple room $89.

Extra Nights per person in Auckland:
Jan.-Sep. in single room $149; in twin room $95; in triple room $81. Oct.-Dec. in single room $159; in twin room $98; in triple room $86.

2009 prices and itineraries subject to change.

CURRENT SPECIALS:

Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus

Discount for young travelers

Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.

Pay less for your second vacation

We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.

Triple room reduction

On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.

Avoid the single room supplement

We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!


Book a group of 10 or more and one travels FREE!

*Book a group of 10 or more members on any 2009 Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon group benefit eligible vacation to receive the one free (land only) offer. To qualify, group must be booked and under deposit between October 17 and February 28, 2009, for travel commencing by December 31, 2009. Applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer excludes tour vacations with cruises of three or more nights. Not combinable with other group incentives. Additional restrictions may apply.


Save $200 per couple on all 2009 Globus vacations

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Book a 2009 Globus vacation between January 2, 2009 and March 3, 2009, and you will save $200 per couple on the land only price.*

*Book a 2009 Globus vacation and receive $100 off per person. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between January 2, 2009 and March 3, 2009 for travel through December 31, 2009. Offers not valid with one-another or with any other offer except Journeys Club. Applies to new 2009 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


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$400 off per stateroom on the air-inclusive price of any 2009 Europe river cruise.*

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