DAY 1

Embark on your vacation with a pleasant flight to Christchurch – voted the world’s best garden city! (Meals on board)

DAY 2

Upon arrival, proceed to visit the International Antarctic Centre which offers fun, exciting and interactive experience of Antarctica. While you are there, take an exciting outdoor adventure ride on a genuine Antarctic all-terrain vehicle – the Hagglund. Next, commence on our Christchurch city tour with a walk in Mona Vale’s renowned Iris Garden and Rose Garden and enjoy the fernery, lily pond, rhododendrons, camellias, conifers and maples all by the gentle Avon River that fl ows through Christchurch city. Then we will stop at Cathedral Square, the city centre of Christchurch and continue our city tour from there. This evening, enjoy an authentic Ko Tane Maori Cultural Performance at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve and learn the awesome haka & poi dance. Here, you will also get to know New Zealand’s national icon, the Kiwi bird and learn about the conservation work being done. (Meals on board/Dinner)

DAY 3

After breakfast, we will head towards West Coast. You may want to experience at your own expenses the magic of the TranzAlpine train ride which pass through Arthur Pass – New Zealand’s highest alpine pass where you will also enjoy the lush Canterbury plains, spectacular river gorges and stunning snow-covered peaks of Southern Alps. Next, move on to Glass- Blowing Showroom & Greenstone Factory in Hokitika. Then, continue our journey to the icy glaciers region of Fox Glaciers. Be awed by the magnifi cent remnants ice age cascade from vast snowfi elds of the Southern Alps to valley fl oors just 300 metres above sea level. If time and weather permits, you may even want to take an optional helicopter ride to land on snow. (Breakfast/Dinner) Note: Glass-Blowing Showroom and Greenstone Factory will not be operating during Sunday and Public Holidays. In the event if accommodation is not available in Fox Glacier, you will be staying in another town.

DAY 4

Today, enjoy a scenic leisure drive which passes through Haast Pass and Lake Wanaka before arriving at Mrs. Jones Fruit Orchard in Cromwell. Next, proceed to visit Goldfi elds Mining Centre where you will have an opportunity to learn about the lifestyle of an early miner. End your day at Queenstown - an area dominated by spectacular setting of beautiful shores of Lake Wakatipu and majestic alpine scenery. (Breakfast/Dinner)

DAY 5

This morning, set off to Gibbston Valley Winery and experience the feeling of travelling underground 76 meters into the Central Otago hillside within New Zealand’s largest and most innovative wine cave. Next, embark on an exciting cruise across beautiful Lake Wakatipu on board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Discover the country side of New Zealand as you walk around the farm area and be entertained by the informative farm show. (Breakfast/Lunch) Note: During the annual survey period from late May to early July (subject to change) TSS Earnslaw is out of service. Transfer to/from Walter Peak High Country Farm will be replaced by launch.

DAY 6

The day is free for leisure where you can have a chance to join a day trip to the UNESCO site “8th Nature Wonder of the World” – Milford Sound or explore the endless optional attractions available such as jet boating, white water rafting, horse riding and much more. (Breakfast)

DAY 7

En-route to Christchurch, stop at Lake Pukaki and be captivated by the beautiful scenery of New Zealand’s highest mountain, Mt Cook which soars above the crest of the Southern Alps. Then, travel across the Canterbury Plains to visit the Church of the Good Shepherd, which stands in harmony by the edge of Lake Tekapo - a lovely turquoise glacial lake refl ecting the surrounding mountains. End your day in Christchurch and do take the opportunity to do some last minute shopping! (Breakfast/Dinner)

DAY 8

After breakfast, free time till departure transfer for your fl ight back home. We hope you have had an enjoyable and memorable time with SA Tours! Remarks: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the sequences of itinerary are subject to changes with/ without prior notice. Tour is conducted in English. (Breakfast/Meals on board)