 GLOBUS 2010: NEW ZEALAND IN DEPTH (PZ)
16 days incl. air, or 14 days from Auckland to Christchurch
Experience New Zealand on this unforgettable vacation offering you the opportunity to witness some of New Zealand's stunning beauty and fun cities! Your trip starts in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, with a choice of sightseeing activities. Then, en route to Rotorua, see the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves and enjoy the serene atmosphere as you glide quietly beneath the lights of thousands of glowworms suspended from the cave ceiling. Experience a guided tour of the underground limestone caverns. In Rotorua, experience Maori culture with a traditional Hangi dinner and authentic Maori concert. Free time in Rotorua gives you the opportunity to select your activity. Next, travel to the heart of New Zealand's North Island and see spectacular Huka Falls, the Waikato River, and Lake Taupo, the water-filled crater of an ancient volcano. Then travel through Tongariro National Park, the oldest national park in New Zealand and a UNESCO World Heritage area. Continue to Wellington, New Zealand's capital city, for a sightseeing tour and voyage to the top of Mount Victoria. Enjoy a cruise across Cook Strait to the South Island, renowned as one of the most beautiful crossings in the world. Stop in Blenheim for an overnight and winery tour and tasting. Travel through Marlborough wine country and spend time watching for whales, seals, and dolphins in Kaikoura. Next, your tour stops in Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand's South Island and the renowned 'Garden City.' Enjoy a sightseeing tour and leisure time to explore Christchurch. In Christchurch, board a train for a spectacular rail journey across the Southern Alps-one of the most spectacular rail journeys in the world. Your journey takes you through spectacular gorges, river valleys, and across New Zealand's greatest mountain range. Visit the Franz Josef Glacier and enjoy incredible scenery as you travel along the west coast through a world of mountain and glaciers, limestone landscapes, tranquil lakes, raging rivers, and rare bird and plant life. Experience a unique river safari at Haast. See breathtaking views of massive glacier-formed Haast River Valley flanked by towering peaks, cascading waterfalls, and dense temperate rainforest. Spend two nights in Queenstown, an exhilarating year-round alpine resort, with a selection of activities. Then travel into Fiordland National Park for a cruise on beautiful 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. Marvel at the sheer rock walls rising thousands of feet from the water's great depths. Spend the night in tranquil Te Anau before your tour continues to Dunedin, where you choose your activity.Travel north to Moeraki Beach with its unusual boulders before entering Mount Cook National Park. Here, witness New Zealand's highest mountain. From the High Country, cross the Canterbury Plains and arrive in Christchurch, the perfect ending to your incredible New Zealand vacation.
HOTELS
Auckland SKYCITY Hotel (SF), Rotorua Heritage Hotel (F), Wellington James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor (SF), Blenheim Scenic Circle Blenheim Country Hotel (MF), Christchurch Copthorne Central Hotel (F), Franz Josef Franz Josef Glacier Hotel (MF), Queenstown Novotel Gardens Hotel (F), Te Anau Village Inn (MF), Dunedin Scenic Circle Dunedin City Hotel (F), Mount Cook The Hermitage (MF)
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| Call (877) 229-6008 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8655866 | | Globus | | Offer valid through 11/30/2009 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1-2 | Board your transpacific flight | Board your transpacific flight and skip a day as you cross the International Date Line. | | Day 3 | Auckland | This afternoon, choose one of the following activities. Perhaps take a trip to the top of the Sky Tower, visit the Auckland Museum, enjoy a half-day Auckland city sightseeing tour, explore Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World, visit Auckland's Maritime Museum or relax with a Bliss Royal Reflexology treatment. | | Day 4 | Rotorua | This morning, leave the 'City of Sails' and travel south through the rich dairyland of the Waikato Province to the WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVES. Here, experience a guided tour of the underground limestone caverns, including the magnificent Cathedral Cave. Join a silent boat ride and glide through a mystical grotto, carved by an underground river over thousands of years and lit by thousands of tiny glowworms. Emerge into daylight and continue to Rotorua. Tonight, enjoy a traditional HANGI DINNER followed by an authentic MAORI CONCERT. (B,D) | | Day 5 | Rotorua | Rotorua is New Zealand's oldest and best-known resort. Today you have the opportunity to select your activity. Choose to visit Rotorua's icon attractions: Te Puia Thermal Reserve and Maori Arts & Crafts Institute and the Agrodome Sheep Show. Perhaps relax at the Polynesian Spa with a spa treatment and leisurely soak in a natural thermal mineral pool, explore Rainbow Springs and Kiwi Encounter, enjoy a half-day ecothermal tour, or explore the Rotorua Museum. This evening, choose to join our country homestay option and spend a night with a local family. (B,D) Note: Space is limited on the country homestay option and must be requested at the time of booking. | | Day 6 | Wellington | Today, follow the Thermal Explorer Highway to the heart of the North Island. See the spectacular Huka Falls, mouth of the mighty Waikato River, and tranquil Lake Taupo, the water-filled crater of an ancient volcano. Then, travel south and cross the vast volcanic plateau of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Tongariro National Park. The three mountains at the heart of the park-Tongariro, Ngauruhoe, and Ruapehu-have cultural and religious significance for the Maori people. Continue to Wellington, New Zealand's capital city. (B,D) | | Day 7 | Blenheim | This morning, enjoy a brief city sightseeing tour that includes the Parliament Buildings, a visit to TE PAPA, the National Museum of New Zealand, and a journey to the top of Mount Victoria. Enjoy a stunning panoramic view of this busy cosmopolitan city and its sparkling harbor. This afternoon, CRUISE across Cook Strait to the South Island, renowned as one of the most beautiful crossings in the world. Sail from scenic Wellington Harbour across Cook Strait and through the breathtaking natural beauty of Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Upon arrival, travel to Blenheim, where tonight you will enjoy a WINERY TOUR & TASTING followed by dinner at the renowned Montana Brancott Winery Estate. (B,D) | | Day 8 | Christchurch | Today is a spectacular scenic journey between mountain and sea. Travel through Marlborough, a region with an international reputation for white wines. Arrive in the thriving seaside settlement of Kaikoura, known for its unique whale-, seal-, and dolphin-watching experiences. Journey between the Pacific Ocean and rugged Kaikoura Ranges, through North Canterbury to Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island and renowned as the 'Garden City.' Upon arrival, enjoy a brief city sightseeing tour, then the afternoon is at your leisure to explore the English flavor of this pretty city. (B,D) | | Day 9 | Franz Josef | This morning, board the TRANZALPINE TRAIN for one of the most spectacular rail journeys in the world. Enjoy stunning scenery as you journey through spectacular gorges, river valleys, and across the country's greatest mountain range, the magnificent Southern Alps. Continue along the dramatic west coast by motorcoach. View the magnificent Franz Josef Glacier. Nowhere in the world's temperate zones are glaciers as accessible as here. There may be the opportunity to enjoy an optional scenic flight over this incredible region, weather permitting. (B,D) | | Day 10 | Queenstown | Enjoy a day of incredible scenery as you travel along the west coast through a world of mountains and glaciers, limestone landscapes, tranquil lakes, raging rivers, and rare bird and plant life. At Haast, experience a unique RIVER SAFARI, capturing breathtaking views of the massive glacier-formed Haast River Valley, flanked by towering peaks, cascading waterfalls, and dense temperate rainforest. Follow the shores of Lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the action-packed alpine resort of Queenstown. Tonight, choose from one of four restaurants for dinner. (B,D) | | Day 11 | Queenstown | Queenstown is an exhilarating, year-round alpine resort, perfect for adventurers and leisure-seekers alike. Today, choose from a selection of activities. A Queenstown 'Double-Decker Explorer' tour, a tour of some of the award-winning local wineries, an exhilarating jetboat ride on the Shotover River, or a relaxing garden tour might be for you. Perhaps the 'Safari of the Scenes' tour, an adventure into Skippers Canyon by 4-wheel drive, might appeal, or a leisurely walk around Lake Wakatipu on a 'Lakeshore Forest and Bird Walk.' (B) | | Day 12 | Te Anau | 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. This afternoon, travel to the tranquil settlement of Te Anau. (B,D) | | Day 13 | Dunedin | Journey across the South Island to Dunedin. The city was settled by the Scottish in 1848 and is now renowned as the 'Edinburgh of the South.' This afternoon, choose your activity. Perhaps take a tour of Speights Brewery and Heritage Centre, where they brew the popular Speights Ale, or a visit to the Otago Peninsula to see the Royal Albatross Colony. Consider exploring Penguin Place to spot the 'Hoiho,' rare yellow-eyed penguins, or maybe explore Larnach Castle, New Zealand's only castle with its beautiful gardens. (B,D) | | Day 14 | Mount Cook | Journey north to Moeraki Beach with its unusual boulders. Stop at Oamaru, a historic town renowned for its distinct cream limestone buildings. Continue inland past beautiful glacier-fed lakes of incredible color to New Zealand's highland and MOUNT COOK NATIONAL PARK, named after the highest peak in New Zealand. Upon arrival, choose one of the following activities. Take a guided walk through the national park, visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center, or stargaze with an expert astronomer. (B,D) | | Day 15 | Christchurch | This morning, stop at beautiful Lake Tekapo and visit the picturesque stone Church of the Good Shepherd. Leaving the High Country, travel through the vast Canterbury Plains to Christchurch. (B,D) | | Day 16 | Christchurch | This morning, choose from a range of exciting activities. Enjoy a sightseeing tour including the Antarctic Centre, Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, Christchurch Tram, and Christchurch Gondola; take a leisurely trip on the Avon River or a bike ride around Christchurch City; or maybe wander through some of Christchurch's local gardens. Later, transfer to the airport for departure. Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Single Room Supplement: Jan.-Mar. & 21 Sep.-Dec. $1000, Apr.-14 Sep. $850Triple Room Reduction per person: Jan.-Mar. 2010 $209, Apr.-14 Sep. $160, 21 Sep.-Mar. 2011 $189Extra nights per person in Auckland: in single room $175; in twin room $100; in triple room $95Extra nights per person in Christchurch:in single room $185; in twin room $105; in triple room $1002011 prices and itineraries are subject to change. Details will be available in August 2010.
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Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2008, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.
Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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