8 day Southern Alps Explorer

This 8 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

See the South Islands highlights including Mt Cook National Park. Queenstown, Milford Sound, the West Coast Glaciers. Take the world famous Tranz Apine Scenic Train to Christchurch.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private transfer Christchurch International Airport to your accommodation

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: Christchurch to Queenstown via Aoraki/Mount Cook & Tekapo - Includes Lunch

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise and coach tour from Queenstown

Included activity: Queenstown to Franz Josef with Glacier Shuttles

Included activity: Franz Josef Glacier Helihike with The Helicopter Line

Included activity: Franz Josef to Greymouth Train Station

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: Shared Transfer from the Railway Station to a City Hotel with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Private transfer accommodation to Christchurch Airport

1 lunch

Itinerary summary for: 8 day Southern Alps Explorer

Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 2: Christchurch to Mt Cook National Park to Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 3: Free day to enjoy Queenstown
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 4: Real Journeys Milford Sound day tour including a cruise
Accommodation: Blue Peaks Lodge

Day 5: Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 6: Explore Franz Josef including an amazing heli-hike
Accommodation: Punga Grove Motel & Suites

Day 7: Franz Josef to Greymouth, then take the Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 8: Depart Christchurch today