Mt Cook

Christchurch to Queenstown via Mount Cook & Tekapo (Private Tour)

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This action-packed private tour is the perfect way to discover the outdoor beauty between Christchurch and Queenstown.Travel in a luxurious Mercedes Benz minivan with your private guide from Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt.cook and Lake Tekapo, and reach your destination relaxed & refreshed. It is a great alternative to enjoying New Zealand landscape, making frequent stops for photos on the way.

HIGHLIGHTS: •Private Tour (i.e. Only for one party) means more personal service from the guide •Visit the iconic Church of Good Shepherd and Bronze Sheepdog Statue in Lake Tekapo •Admire Lake Pukaki, the largest lake in Mackenzie region, and stunning alpine scenery •Savor a delicious lunch with spectacular views at the Hermitage Hotel(POA) •Explore one of the many alpine walks in Mount Cook National Park

Options

Private Tour for upto 10pax

Private Tour
Luxury Class
Duration: 13 hours
Bottle Water
Mercedes Benz Mini Van
Tour Price for 7 to 10pax: Private Tour (i.e. ONLY FOR ONE PARTY) from Christchurch to Queenstown via Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo.
Pickup included

FromNZD $10,000Per Vehicle

What's included in Christchurch to Queenstown via Mount Cook & Tekapo (Private Tour)

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Geraldine

Set at the heart of the Canterbury region at the foot of the Southern Alps, Geraldine is the gateway to the lakes in the central Mackenzie Basin and the beginning of the Starlight Highway to Tekapo's world renowned UNESCO Aoraki McKenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. Geraldine is the perfect place to stop for refreshments and break your journey.

Lake Tekapo

Visit captivatingly turquoise Lake Tekapo, the iconic Church of Good Shepherd, and the well-recognized statue of Sheepdog.

Lake Pukaki

Lake Pukaki is a shimmering blue jewel set into a grand alpine playground - an iconic New Zealand landscape of high mountain peaks, glacier fed alpine lakes and golden tussocks stretched beneath an endless sky. Sir Peter Jackson chose this part of the Southern Alps - the main divide stretching north-south the length of New Zealand's South Island - as the setting for ‘Lake-town’ in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

Admission Ticket Included

Inclusions

  • Lunch (POA)
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Professional guide.
  • Transport in luxurious van (2017 or late model Mercedes Benz)
  • Private tour (i.e. only for one party)
  • Scenic flight with glacier landing (at own expense)
  • Lunch
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

Pick up from your preferred location in Christchurch.

Meeting Points

  • Your preferred pick-up location In Christchurch.

End Points

  • Drop of at your preferred location in Queenstown.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

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Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Operator

NZSI Tours & Travel