South Island Explorer – Dates, Prices and Services

The comprehensive service package of this 26 day tour includes:
 
• 2 Nights in Hotel in Christchurch (Double Occupancy)
• 2 Nights in Cabin in Kaikoura (Double or Shared Occupancy)
• 21 Nights in Tents (Double Occupancy)
• All Day Guided Wilderness Tour incl. Helicopter Flight, 3-5h Walk, Jet Boat Tour
• Whale Watching in Kaikoura, Seals and Dolphins
• Meeting with South Island Maori and Introduction into their Local History and Traditions
• 2h Jet Boat Tour into Remote Wilderness of Westland National Park
• Coastal Walk through Impressive Dune and Rock Formations near Farewell Spit
• Introduction into the Southern Night Sky by Local Guide
• 1 ½ Day Guided Sea Kayak Tour in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds
• Kayak Tour, Walk and Bird Watching in Idyllic Okarito Lagoon
• Walk at Pancake Rocks and Blowholes in Punakaiki
• Rainforest Walk in Fox and Franz-Josef Glaciers Region

• Boat Tour Milford Sound
• Guided Day Walks and Shorter Walks in Mt. Cook National Park, Fjordland
   National Park, Westland National Park, Abel Tasman
   National Park, Paparoa National Park, Mt. Aspiring National Park and the Catlins Region
• All Camping Equipment except Sleeping Bag and Mattress (can be hired)
• Entrance Fees into National Parks and Museums
• Department of Conservation Hiking Permits
• Tour in Modified Tourbus / Minibus with Trailer
• Experienced Local Guide (Bilingual English/German)

Not Included:

• Flight to New Zealand
• Transfer to/from Airport
• All Optional Activities
• Additional Meal Costs (ca. 25 NZ$ / Day for Meal Kitty)
• Travel Insurance

Dates and Prices

Please make your own travel arrangements to New Zealand - if you would like us to help you organize international or national flights or any transport, accommodation or activities in New Zealand just let us know.

Please note:  If traveling from Europe your flight departure needs to be at least two days before the tour starts and you will arrive back in Europe at the earliest one day after the tour ends.

Early Bird Bookings

For Early Bird bookings of this tour - made at least 6 months before tour start - Sidetracks offers you two complimentary pieces of equipment from our Rental Equipment Range.

It also pays to book flights early as prices are usually lower ;-)

Additional Options

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