6 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Christchurch
This signature 6-day tour offers a perfect blend of travel per day covering the majority of top attractions in New Zealand's South Island, optional handpicked activities and accommodations. Experience the best of the South Island without the hassle of planning which attractions to visit, where to stay, what to do, all without driving long distances on your own. The itinerary ensures a relaxed experience.
Enjoy the luxury of a private tour for your group. Benefit from a knowledgeable guide-driver and a vehicle exclusively for your group throughout the tour.
Enjoy the flexibility to choose your own desired activities or opt for a range of exciting 9-10 optional activities, like a scenic helicopter ride, TranzAlpine scenic train ride, stargazing, jet boating, a Gondola ride, Kiwi park or Hot Pool Soak, Milford Sound cruise, a tour of Te Anau Glowworm caves, and Guided Kayaking or a Whale Cruise, or a Nature Cruise & an Alpaca farm visit. Choose to finish at Queenstown or Christchurch.
Options
W/O Hotels, Tickets &DepFlight
Without Accommodations: This option excludes accommodations. Travelers must book their own accommodation. Date-specific location guidance provided.
Without Entry Tickets: This options excludes entry tickets for activities. Travelers book their own desired activities. Timeslot guidance provided.
Without Departure Flight: This option excludes departure flight from Queenstown to Christchurch. Tour ends in Queenstown.
Pickup included
What's included in 6 Day South Island New Zealand Private Tour from Christchurch
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Day 1 | Christchurch-Kaikōura or Akaroa-Christchurch
Christchurch
Kaikoura
Akaroa
Christchurch
Accommodation
Day 2 | Christchurch–TranzAlpine Train–Otira Viaduct–Arthur’s Pass National Park–Castle Hill–Lake Tekapo
TranzAlpine Train
Otira Viaduct Lookout
Arthur's Pass National Park
Castle Hill
Accommodation
Inclusions
- Optional Entry Ticket: Alpaca Farm Tour & Nature Cruise Ticket at Akaroa
- Guide-driver exclusively for your group
- Private transportation
- Optional Entry Ticket: Gondola with luge rides & Thrill Jet Boating Ticket at Queenstown
- Optional Entry Ticket: Stargazing Activity Ticket at Lake Tekapo
- If any optional activity is canceled by activity provider or unavailable, alternatives provided
- Use of charging cables & emergency rain gear
- Optional Entry Ticket: TranzAlpine Train Ticket - Christchurch to Arthur's Pass
- Optional Entry Ticket: Kiwi Park or 1 hour of Hot Pool Soak Ticket at Queenstown
- Optional Entry Ticket: Cruise Ticket at Milford Sound
- Optional Entry Ticket: Helicopter ride ticket at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
- Optional: Standard Economy Departure Flight from Queenstown to Christchurch
- WiFi on board
- Optional Entry Ticket: Glowworm Caves Tour Ticket at Te Anau
- Packaged snacks & chocolates
- Optional Entry Ticket: Guided Kayaking or Whale Watching Cruise Ticket at Kaikōura
- Optional: Accommodation for 5 nights in 4 to 5-star handpicked hotels with breakfast
- Packaged water bottles
- Food & Drinks (except 5 x breakfast with "With Hotels & Departure Flight" option)
- Travel Insurance
- Anything not described in the inclusions
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travelers should have their own comprehensive travel insurance
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
We can pick you up from your preferred location in Christchurch City. Please provide a pick-up location that is searchable on google maps.
