The express series is great when you have one week of vacation time and you don't want to waste a minute. This tour highlights the City of Sails (Auckland), the cultural center Rotorua, and you can see wonders like the glow worm caves in Waitomo.
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Tour Operator
Mongol Global Tour Co.
Duration
8 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
Itinerary
Day
Destination
Description
Day 1
Depart USA
Depart USA: Today you leave to New Zealand. The adventure begins!
Day 2
In Flight
In Flight: You lose this day due to the International Dateline. You will get it back at the end of your trip.
Auckland: You arrive in Auckland. You will be transferred to your hotel where you will have a chance to rest or get refreshed for the day. This afternoon have a city sights tour of Auckland where you will visit Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World. You will also visit the Auckland Zoo, where you can enjoy a Native New Zealand Encounter show. Next sail on the Pride of Auckland sailing yacht where you can sit back and relax or try your hand at sailing. Then visit the Sky Tower which is the tallest building in the Southern Hemishere. A light snack will be included.
Bay of Islands : Today you will travel to the Bay of Islands. Arrive in Paihia and enjoy a guided tour of the Waitangi Treaty Grounds where New Zealand's most important document of state was signed.
Bay of Islands - Auckland: This morning you will cruise to Cape Brett and through the famous Hole in the Rock. On your return journey stop at Otehei Bay, where you will have a chance to swim , take a walk or just relax. Then you will return to Auckland.
Day 6
Rotorua
Auckland - Waitomo - Rotorua: Travel south to the Waitomo Caves. Experience a guided tour of the Glowworm Grotto and an underground boat ride. Continue on via Lake Karapiro to Rotorua. In the evening enjoy a Maori Hangi (feast) and concert.
Rotorua - Auckland: Today you will have a city sights tour of Rotorua. You will visit the Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. Next you will have an opportunity to learn about the traditional Maori crafts at the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute. After travel to Rainbow Springs where you will view some native Kiwi animals such as the Kiwi bird. Next experience a farm show where you will see a traditional hand sheep sheering as well as some other New Zealand farm animals.
Day 8
Return USA
Return USA: You will be transferred to the airport. Today you will return home with a lifetime of wonderful memories.
Dates/Pricing
Disclaimer
Price listed is starting price of basic package.
Price Includes: Transfers, hotels, sights and admission as per the itinerary, meals as per the itinerary.
Price Does Not Include: International flights, meals not listed on the itinerary, tips, New Zealand departure tax, activities listed as option or optional
