November 6, 2020 - Guided Tour North and South Island - Taste of Paradise - 10 Days

$6,500.00

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All-Inclusive Tour Overview:

• ​10 days / 9 Nights Accommodation in Upscale 4-5 star hotels
• Tour Starts on Friday November 6, 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. ​
3. ​Visit One Tree Hill, one of several volcanic peaks protruding from the city. 
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  - Bay of Islands, North Island

1. ​Journey up to the northern most regions to explore the Northland and Bay of Islands, comprised of 144 islands.
2. Enjoy scenic stops along the way including pristine bays, historic villages, waterfalls, and native rainforests. 
3. Visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, and explore the historical significance of this region. 
4. Settle into the seaside town of Paihia, your home base for the next 3 nights. 

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

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

Day 3  - Paihia and Russell, North Island

1. ​Take in the dramatic scenery of Hole in the Rock at Matukokako Island, and explore the abundant marine life including wild dolphins as you cruise the waters in the Bay of Islands. ​
2. Visit the picturesque and historic seaside village of Russell and take a walk back in time as you stroll the boutiques and cafes.
   

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

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

Day 4  - Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach, North Island

1. Travel to the northern most tip of New Zealand where the Tasman Sea clashes into the Pacific Ocean on an epic adventure to Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach. 

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

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

Day 5  - Sheep Farm, North Island

1. No visit to New Zealand is complete without a visit to a working farm. Learn about the prominent wool and sheep industry, and engage in a fascinating sheep shearing demonstration. 
2. Catch a domestic flight to the South Island. (Included)
3. Explore the resort town of Queenstown, known as the "Adventure Capital of the World", and settle in to your home base for the next 3 nights (Hilton Queenstown Resort, or similar).

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

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

 Day 6   - Shotover Canyon and Queenstown Gondola, South Island

1. Take an exhilarating jet boat guided adventure through the Shotover Canyon.
2. 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. ​

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

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

Day 8  - Hobbiton, North Island

1. Fly back to the North Island to continue your tour of the North Island (Included).
2. ​Take a guided tour of Hobbiton, the village movie set location, as featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies.
3. Settle into your home base for the next 2 nights in Rotorua, known for its bubbling mud pools, geysers, and Maori culture. (Millennium Hotel, or similar)

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

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

Day 9   - 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.
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 9:

Day 10   - Waitomo Glowworm Caves, North Island

1. 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. ​
2. The tour ends today with airport transfers per your booked flights home.
   

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

Pictures of some of the amazing places you will see on Day 10:

Included Sightseeing:

• Auckland City Tour
• Sky Tower
• Hobbiton
• Huka Falls
• Waitangi Treaty Grounds
  
• Bay of Islands
• Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise
• Cape Reinga
• 90 Mile Beach
• Te Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley
• Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
• Rotorua Gondola
• Maori Cultural Experience
• Glowworm Caves
• Queenstown Landmarks
• Queenstown Gondola
• Milford Sound
• Sheep Farm and Show
• Shotover Jet

Included Accommodations:

9 Nights Upscale Accommodations (1 Night Auckland, 3 Nights Bay of Islands, 3 Nights Queenstown, 2 Nights Rotorua).

Included Meals:

All Breakfasts and All Dinners.

Included Transportation:

• Airport/Hotel transfer from Auckland Airport (AKL) upon arrival to New Zealand.
• Domestic round trip flight to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) including hotel transfers. 
• Airport/Hotel transfer to Auckland Airport (AKL) upon departure from New Zealand. 
• Tour transportation in a luxury vehicle to/from all attractions and cities with a professional driver/guide, throughout the 10 day trip.

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.