March 28, 2020 - Guided Tour North and South Island - Heavenly Moments - 9 Days

$5,700.00

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All-Inclusive Tour Overview:

• ​9 days / 8 Nights Accommodation in Upscale 4-5 star hotels
• Tour Starts on Saturday March 28, 2020
• Domestic Airfare Between the North and South Island Is Included
• All Airport/Hotel Transfers
• Luxury Transportation and Private Driver (Mercedes SUV/ Sprinter Van)
• All Breakfasts and All Dinners are Included
• Led by a Raspberry Tours Travel Expert and Local Guides
• Small Group Trip (Max 10) - Perfect for Families and Friends
• Special Child Tour Pricing for Ages 14 and Younger

Day 1   - Auckland, North Island

1. Early morning arrival and private transfer to your home base for the first night (Sofitel Auckland Hotel, or similar).​​
2. Discover why Auckland is known as the "City of Sails", with more boats per capita than anywhere else in the world. Explore Auckland's luxury yacht filled waterfront, Viaduct Harbour, home to the 2021 America's Cup sailing yacht race. ​Visit One Tree Hill, one of several volcanic peaks protruding from the city. 
3. Venture into the Waitakere Ranges to discover a vast world of native rainforests, waterfalls, and spectacular black sand beaches, along the rugged coastline of West Auckland.
4. Take a trip up the Sky Tower, the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere, and enjoy 360 degree views while dining at the revolving restaurant.  

Included: Breakfast, Dinner, Transportation, Tours, Attractions, Hotels.

Pictures of some of the amazing places you will see on Day 1:

Day 2  - Hobbiton, North Island

1. ​Take a guided tour of Hobbiton, the village movie set location, as featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies.
2. Settle into your home base for the next 3 nights on the shores of Lake Taupo, the largest lake in New Zealand, created 2,000 years ago by a volcanic eruption (Taupo Hilton Hotel, or similar). 

Included: Breakfast, Dinner, Transportation, Tours, Attractions, Hotels.

Pictures of some of the amazing places you will see on Day 2:

Day 3   - Geothermal Landscapes, North Island

1. Witness the extraordinary hydro power of Huka Falls, the most visited natural attraction in New Zealand. 
2. Stroll through Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, an amazing display of the most colorful and unique geothermal landscapes in this area.
   
3. End the day with a sunset sail on sparkling Lake Taupo to the Maori rock carvings. Discover the hidden mysteries and natural wonders of this lake.

Included: Breakfast, Dinner, Transportation, Tours, Attractions, Hotels.

Pictures of some of the amazing places you will see on Day 3:

Day 4   - Rotorua and Maori Culture, North Island

1. Experience Te Whakarewarewa Valley, a guided tour of the geothermal activity in Rotorua formed by thousands of years of volcanic activity. Touch the hot earth, see the bubbling hot mud pools, feel the warm waters from the hot springs, and view the geyser eruptions. 
2. Enjoy spectacular views of Lake Rotorua, the city, and the steaming geothermal landscape with a trip up Mt. Ngongotaha on the Gondola. Drive the Luge downhill through the Redwoods Forest then take the chair-lift back to the top.
3. Learn about the NZ Maori people and culture through cultural performances, stories and dance. Visit the Maori arts and crafts institute, and enjoy a traditional Maori Hangi dinner. 

Included: Breakfast, Dinner, Transportation, Tours, Attractions, Hotels.

Pictures of some of the amazing places you will see on Day 4:

Day 5   - Glowworm Caves, North Island >>> South Island

1. Catch a domestic flight to the South Island and explore the resort town of Queenstown, known as the "Adventure Capital of the World". Settle in to your home base for the next 4 nights (Hilton Queenstown, or similar).
2. The glowworm is a tiny creature, unique to New Zealand. Take a boat ride on the underground natural streams that run through the glowworm grotto, as thousands illuminate the cave. 

Included: Breakfast, Dinner, Transportation, Domestic Flight, Tours, Attractions, Hotels.

Pictures of some of the amazing places you will see on Day 5:

Day 6   - Mt. Aspiring National Park and Middle-Earth, South Island

1. Drive along the shores of Lake Wakatipu, located in a deep valley carved into the mountains by ancient glaciers. Stop along the way for stunning views of the crystal clear water and snow capped mountains. 
2. Take an exhilarating jet boat guided adventure along a glacier-fed river deep into the heart of Mt. Aspiring National Park. Learn about the area's Maori legends and rich history, as the mesmerizing tall mountain peaks surround you. 
3. Continue with a hike through an ancient beech tree forest that uncovers scenes from The Lord of the Rings films. 
4. Discover parts of Middle-Earth, Narnia, and other famous filming locations on a back-road 4WD adventure. 
5. End the evening with a spectacular view of Queenstown as you ride the gondola up more than 1400 feet to Bob's Peak. Enjoy stunning views of The Remarkables and surrounding mountain peaks, while enjoying a delicious gourmet buffet dinner. 

Included: Breakfast, Dinner, Transportation, Tours, Attractions, Hotels.

Pictures of some of the amazing places you will see on Day 6:

 Day 7   - Milford Sound, South Island

1. ​Named the "eighth wonder of the world" by the famous The Jungle Book author Rudyard Kipling, Milford Sound takes your breath away with its towering peaks, cascading waterfalls, and amazing wildlife including deer and sheep.
2. Discover this spectacular region with a guided coach tour through Te Anau and Fiordland in a glass-top coach for optimum viewing of the majestic scenery. The guided tour will include multiple stops for photo opportunities and scenic highlights, plus a chance to try some amazing "venison pie".
3. Take a scenic cruise on the sound to witness the fjord carved by ancient glaciers during the Ice Age.
4. This unforgettable tour ends with a scenic flight over the Alps, fjords, and sounds, back to Queenstown. 

​Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Transportation, Tours, Attractions, Hotels.

Pictures of some of the amazing places you will see on Day 7:

Day 8    - Lake Cruise and High Country Farm, South Island

1. Ride the vintage coal-fired steamship across Lake Wakatipu for the best way to see Queenstown's surrounding landscape.
2. Take a guided interactive tour through a high country farm and attend a sheep shearing demonstration. 

Included: Breakfast, Dinner, Transportation, Tours, Attractions, Hotels.

Pictures of some of the amazing places you will see on Day 8:

 Day 9   - Shotover Canyon, South Island

1. Take an exhilarating jet boat guided adventure through the Shotover Canyon.
2. The tour ends today with airport transfers per your booked flights home.

​Included: Breakfast, Transportation, Tours, Attractions.

Pictures of some of the amazing places you will see on Day 9:

Included Sightseeing:

• Auckland City Tour
• Sky Tower
• Waitakere Ranges
• Hobbiton
• Huka Falls
• Lake Taupo Sailing
• Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley
• Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
• Rotorua Gondola and Luge
• Maori Cultural Experience
• Glowworm Caves
• Queenstown Landmarks
• Mt. Aspiring National Park
• Jet Boat Adventure
• The Lord of the Rings
• Middle-Earth
• Queenstown Gondola
• Milford Sound
• Lake Wakatipu Steamboat Cruise
• High Country Farm Guided Tour
• Shotover Jet
  

Included Accommodations:

8 Nights Upscale Accommodations (1 Night Auckland, 3 Nights Taupo, 4 Nights Queenstown).

Included Meals:

All Breakfasts and All Dinners.

Included Transportation:

• Airport/Hotel transfer from Auckland Airport (AKL) upon arrival to New Zealand.
• Domestic one-way flight to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) including hotel transfers. 
• Airport/Hotel transfer to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) upon departure from New Zealand. 
• Tour transportation in a luxury vehicle to/from all attractions and cities with a professional driver/guide, throughout the 9 day trip.
• Milford Sound Scenic Flight back to Queenstown.

Included Services:

A Raspberry Tours travel expert will accompany you throughout the trip, and serve as your personal guide and concierge.
All planning prior to and during the trip is handled by the Raspberry Tours travel expert. This includes booking all accommodations, booking all tours, booking all transfers and transportation, booking all breakfast and dinner reservations, booking the domestic flight, and managing all the logistics of the trip. 
A detailed Travel Plan will be provided prior to the tour.