Itinerary:

• Day 1: Arrive Queenstown

Upon arrival in Queenstown, the ‘Alpine City’, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Evening at leisure. Self-drive customers will pick up their rental car from the airport and drive to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 2: Milford Sound Day Tour

After breakfast, we head to the Milford Sound Cruise(included). This famous cruise gives you an opportunity to see Mitre Peak, rising dramatically from the water. Go exploring with a nature guide in tender vessels and kayaks. You may spot fur seals lazing on the rocks, many sea birds, and stunning waterfalls. Return to the hotel in the evening. SIC customers will travel by coach; self-drive customers will travel in their rental car. Overnight at the hotel. (B)

• Day 3: Queenstown – Day Free for Optional Activities

After breakfast, the day is free to enjoy optional adventure activities such as the Shotover Jet Boat Ride, Ledge Bungy Jump, River Rafting, Skydiving, and more (activities not included). Overnight at the hotel. (B)

• Day 4: Queenstown to Glacier Region

After breakfast, leave for Franz Josef. Discover the rugged scenery along one of New Zealand's most awe-inspiring highways. Viewing platforms overlooking the Franz Josef Glacier offer stunning photo opportunities. SIC customers will travel by coach; self-drive customers will drive in their rental car. Overnight at the hotel. (B)

• Day 5: Glacier Region

Day free for optional activities like a helicopter ride onto the glaciers, heli hike, ice explorer, quad biking, or a visit to the glacier hot pools. Overnight at the hotel. (B)

• Day 6: Christchurch via Greymouth (TranzAlpine Train for SIC Only)

Check out from the hotel and travel to Greymouth. SIC customers will board the TranzAlpine Train for one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world. On arrival in Christchurch, you will be transferred to the hotel. Self-drive customers will drive to Christchurch. Overnight at the hotel. (B)

• Day 7: Departure Day

After breakfast, SIC customers will be transferred to the airport in a shared vehicle. Self-drive customers will drive their rental car to the airport, return it at the airport branch, and board their flight for the onward journey (flight not included). (B)