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Departure City
Christchurch
End City
Christchurch
Duration
10 hours
Language
English Live
Tour Themes
Outdoor Adventure
Outdoor Adventure:Explore the world with an active and adrenaline pumping adventures like diving, snorkeling, camping, hiking and so on.
Guide Type
Guided Tour
Guided Tour:Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity
Group Size
Standard Group Tour
Standard Group Tour:Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world
Activity Level
Moderate
Moderate:Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking
Highlights
• Ride on the stunning TranzAlpine train
• Travels by road to the Otira Gorge
• Return through the Southern Alps taking a different route than your train journey
• Visit a high country sheep station
• Sheep dog and sheep shearing demonstration with afternoon tea
Itinerary
We invite you to join us on a tour of discovery, featuring spectacular scenery. From Christchurch travel by road to Springfield and board the world famous TranzAlpine train to travel through the Southern Alps to Arthurs Pass viewing the alpine scenery through panoramic windows. The TranzAlpine is renowned as one of the top ten train journeys in the world. From Arthurs Pass we tour by road over the snow-capped Southern Alps in the Arthurs Pass National Park and on to the Otira Gorge with photo stops. Time and weather permitting visit the old village of Otira before returning to Arthurs Pass for lunch. After lunch explore the village and some of the many walks. The return journey to Christchurch is by road stopping for a visit to a farm for late afternoon tea, followed by a sheep shearing and sheep mustering demonstration. Itinerary details:
- Travel by road through the rural pastoral scenes of the Canterbury Plains
- At Springfield, board the TranzAlpine train to travel through the Southern Alps to Arthurs Pass
- At Arthurs Pass continue your tour firstly the breathtaking beauty of the Otira Gorge and the magnificent scenery the viaduct lookout
- Lunch in Arthurs Pass (optional extra)
- Following lunch there time to explore the picturesque village of Arthurs Pass
- The return journey to Christchurch is by road through Arthurs Pass National Park and the high alpine passes
- Sheep farm visit with afternoon tea, sheep shearing and sheep mustering demonstration
- Collected 7.30 am Return 5.30 pm
The tour package as described above does not include lunch in the tour price, however lunch is available as optional extra at the time of booking.
During the Summer Months there is the option to operate this tour in reverse with the train in the afternoon to enhance the visitors experience.
This tour departs at 7:30am and returns at 5:30pm.
What’s Included
Includes
Tranzalpine Train Ride
Hotel transfers by air conditioned vehicle
Professional guide
High Country Sheep Farm tour with afternoon tea
Excludes
All personal expenses
Lunch (upgrade)
Jet boating (upgrade)
Special Notes
Maximum number of people: 40.
Please also note that minimum numbers on the tour is 4 adult passengers.
The itinerary and operating dates may change due to weather, traffic and other reasons during the busy season.
We offer complimentary pick-up service. Pick-up location and time must be double checked with local operator at least one day prior to departure.
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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Cancellation Policy
Please see the Available Options section above for any details about cancellation policies.
Pricing Info
*Adult: 15 and older.
*Child: 3-14.
*Children 2 years old and under are free of charge if not occupying a seat.
Booking Info
Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.
Terms & Conditions
Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.
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