12-Day New Zealand Northbound Tour: Christchurch, Kaikōura, Wellington, Rotorua, Paihia and Auckland
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• Meal Inclusions: 11 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
• Charming Attractions: We'll sashay our way from Auckland to Christchurch, chowing down on fish'n'chips and Māori hāngi meals, watching geothermic mud pools boil & signing up for adrenalin rushes that will buzz on in our minds 'til we're old and grey
• Group Size: Average 45 people
Itinerary
Sudima Kaikōura (or similar) or similar
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded Sudima Kaikōura (or similar) or similar B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman (or similar) or similar B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman (or similar) or similar B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded Kings Ohakune (or similar) or similar B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Included
Mount Ruapehu
Lakeland Resort Taupō (or similar) or similar B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded Mount Ruapehu
Lake Taupo
Sudima Lake Rotorua (or similar) or similar B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Included
Huka Falls
Sudima Lake Rotorua (or similar) or similar B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded Lylo (or similar) or similar B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded Eat Fish and Chips Kiwi Style in Paihia or similar B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Included
Auckland Harbour Bridge
Bounty Motel (or similar) or similar B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedOwn Expenses
What’s Included
- 11 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
- 7 nights in Hotels, 2 nights in Featured Accommodation, 1 night in Special Stay, 1 night in Hostel
- Expert Trip Manager, Driver Team, Local Guides
- Included Experiences
- Flights to and from your starting and ending points
- Travel insurance and visas
- Any personal expenses
- Choice Experiences
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation Made Within 2 days prior to departure, No Refund
- Cancellation Made Within 3 days to 9 days prior to departure, Refund 25% of total purchase amount
- Cancellation Made Within 10 days to 23 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount
- Cancellation Made Within 24 days to 61 days prior to departure, Refund 75% of total purchase amount
- Cancellation Made 62 or more days prior to departure, only $200 charge handling fee by person
• Extra hotel accommodation: non-refundable.
•Transfers: non-refundable.
• Special events and activities may incur additional penalty.
Special Notes
* Please note accommodation is multi-share rooms with a maximum of 6 people of the same gender.
* USA passport holders require an Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) for New Zealand. It must be obtained on-line prior to departure from the Country of Origin. We recommend applying 60 days prior to departure. Please see important visa details sent with your invoice.
* Passports with a minimum of 6 months validity after return date are required and are at your expense.
* Please contact the consulate/embassy and family doctor for further details on medical vaccinations that may be required for specific countries.
* Non-US citizens please check with your nearest consulate.
* Day 1 is the start date and first hotel night included with the journey. Please arrange flights to arrive on or before Day 1.
* To give ample time for check-in and security, we recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight departure.
* Focusing on 18-35 year olds allows us to tailor a dramatically more powerful travel experience and an itinerary so fun it feels like all of your best Friday nights combined.
* Group sizes are completely dependent on where and how you choose to travel.
* In Europe and in most of North America and New Zealand, group sizes can range between 24 - 53 awesome travellers.
* In regions like Asia, Australia, Africa and Latin America, and on some North America and New Zealand trips, our group sizes are considerably smaller – as low as 12 or up to 30 travellers max.
* Detour trips offer a different type of experience and max out at 16 people led by a local host.
* It's a requirement of traveling that you take out comprehensive insurance cover for cancellation, personal injury, death, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, evacuation expenses, personal liability & loss of personal property and Covid related expenses before you travel with us. It's also super important to check that your insurance covers all of the activities you'll be trying out, particularly any adventure activities (for all you adrenaline junkies).
* Our typical luggage allowances: For our European, North American, Australian and New Zealand trips, luggage is restricted to one decent sized, suitcase, approximately 29" × 20" × 10" (73cm x 50cm x 25cm) with a maximum weight of 20 kilos (44lbs.) plus one small hand/day bag that can go on the transport with you. Metal frame backpacks are not advised as their bulky shape makes packing vehicles tricky, plus they are more likely to damage other luggage.
* For our train trips please note you must be able to carry your own bags on this trip. As we will be taking public transport in cities & getting to the heart of the destinations we visit, pack wisely.
* On European ski trips and New Zealand trips with a ski option you have the option to bring one pair of skis and ski boots or snowboard.
* We have a whole mix of accommodations styles on our trips, depending on the destination and the travel style you have chosen. With us, you can stay in hotels, hostels, boats, camping sites, jungle lodges, eco camps, beach resorts, and even our very own 16th century French Chateau.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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