Grand Pacific Tours Travel Brochure Grand Pacific Tours 2019-2020 | Page 12

Explore the majestic South Island and diverse North Island in ultimate style Tour code: UGPEX16 16 Day Ultimate Explorer NO HIDDEN EXTRAS GUARANTEED departures 2019 2020 Sep 27 Jan 11, 26 Oct 13, 28 Feb 13 Nov 12 Mar 1, 10, 29 Dec 5 May 6 PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS • Larnach Castle* • Milford Sound Nature Cruise & Lunch • Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw • Lakes District Museum • TranzAlpine Rail Journey • Cruise on the Interislander Ferry • Te Papa, NZ’s National Museum • Skyline Rotorua Gondola & Luge Ride • Agrodome • Rainbow Springs Nature Park* • National Kiwi Hatchery Tour* • Thermal mud pools & geysers* • Te Puia Traditional Maori Hangi & Concert • Waitangi Treaty Grounds* • Dolphin / Hole in the Rock Cruise • Kauri Museum* • City sights tour of Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington & Auckland *Guided tour. SEASONAL OFFER Save $275 per person on highlighted departure dates. ULTIMATE SMALL GROUP TOURING Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival • Return airport transfers in New Zealand • Ultimate Small Group Tour Coach with 20 luxury leather reclining seats on a full size vehicle, 2 door access and panoramic windows • Professional Coach Captain • 15 nights 4.5 star hotel accommodation • 4 two night stays • Hotel porterage • 4 cruises • All sightseeing and pre paid attractions • Comprehensive documentation pack • BONUS Group photo • MEALS 15 cooked breakfasts including a specialty breakfast: Stratosfare Restaurant, Rotorua • 12 sumptuous dinners including 3 specialty dinners: Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown; Maori Hangi & Concert, Rotorua; Farewell Dinner, selected beverages, Auckland • 1 picnic lunch: Milford Sound Cruise • 1 Ultimate High Tea: Larnach Castle • Note: Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm. ALL INCLUSIVE tour price Includes Ultimate 20 seat coach travel, 4.5 star hotel accommodation, most meals, sightseeing & attractions. ITINERARY (B) Breakfast. (L) Lunch. (D) Dinner. (SD) Specialty Dinner. TOUR ONLY from CAD$ Per person, twin share $8378 Single supplement $2575 Stay a little longer City Twin share Single Christchurch $219 $437 Auckland $166 $333 Extra night rates are per person and based on room only. Subject to availability. Prices are quoted in Canadian Dollars (CAD$). View Aoraki / Mt Cook, NZ’s highest peak from the Hermitage Hotel. 12 GRAND PACIFIC TOURS DAY 1: Arrive Christchurch (D) On arrival into Christchurch you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative who will transfer you to your hotel. Meet your travelling companions over a complimentary pre dinner drink. Hotel The George DAY 2: Christchurch - Mt Cook (B,D) After an introductory city sights tour depart Christchurch and travel through the southern Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo. See the brilliant turquoise water, visit The Church of the Good Shepherd and view the Sheep Dog Statue. Marvel at the spectacular mountain ranges including Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. The opportunity is available to enjoy a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the Southern Alps. Hotel The Hermitage Hotel (Aoraki Wing) DAY 3: Mt Cook - Dunedin (B,D) Depart Mt Cook and see Lake Benmore, before following the Waitaki River to Oamaru, famous for its limestone. Continue south to Dunedin and enjoy an informative city tour followed by some free time to explore at leisure. You might be interested in a tour of the Speight’s Brewery (optional) or the chance to see local wildlife in their natural habitat (optional). Hotel Distinction Dunedin DAY 4: Dunedin - Te Anau (B,D) Travel along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle where you will hear of the tragic and scandalous history on a guided tour. Enjoy time to wander around this Garden of International Significance followed by an Ultimate High Tea in the Grand Ballroom. Farewell Dunedin and travel through Balclutha and Gore to Te Anau, gateway to the Fiordland and your overnight stay. Today you may like to visit the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves (optional). Hotel Distinction Te Anau Hotel and Villas DAY 5: Te Anau - Milford Sound - Queenstown (B,L) Depart Te Anau for a fascinating drive to Milford Sound where you board your launch for a nature cruise on this magnificent fiord. See the spectacular Bowen Falls and towering Mitre Peak as you enjoy a picnic lunch. This afternoon travel to Queenstown, overlooking magical Lake Wakatipu. Spend the next two nights at this year round resort which offers a wide range of activities and attractions. This evening is free and you may choose to dine at one of the many fine restaurants. Hotel Millennium Hotel Queenstown (2 nights)