Grand Pacific Tours Travel Brochure Grand Pacific Tours 2019-2020 | Page 32

Showcases the breathtaking South Island’s scenic wonders Tour code: GPN9 9 Day Taste of the South Island NO HIDDEN EXTRAS PRE PAID ATTRACTIONS • Haggis Ceremony & Gift • Larnach Castle* • Milford Sound Cruise & Lunch • Cruise Lake Wakatipu on the TSS Earnslaw • Lakes District Museum • TranzAlpine Rail Journey • City sights tour of Christchurch & Dunedin *Guided tour is included with 1 guide per 24 travellers. TOURING Personalised Meet & Greet on arrival • Return airport transfers in New Zealand • 48 seat modern coach travel, 2 door access, restroom, reclining seats and panoramic windows • Professional Coach Captain & Tour Guide • GUARANTEED departures 2019 2020 Sep 10, 19, 26 Jan 8, 18 Oct 7, 14, 18, 27 Feb 2, 5, 8, 12, 14, Nov 3, 8, 13, 18 19, 23 Mar 2, 4, 7, 11, 16, 22, 24, 26 Apr 6, 8, 14, 25 May 2 SEASONAL OFFER Save $200 per person on highlighted departure dates. ALL INCLUSIVE tour price Fully escorted tour includes modern coach travel, 3.5 star hotel accommodation, most meals, sightseeing & attractions. TOUR ONLY from Per person, twin share Single supplement CAD$ $3514 $941 Stay a little longer City Twin share Single Christchurch $114 $228 Extra night rates are per person and based on room only. Subject to availability. Prices are quoted in Canadian Dollars (CAD$). 32 GRAND PACIFIC TOURS • MEALS 8 cooked breakfasts • 7 sumptuous dinners including 2 specialty dinners: Haggis Ceremony, Dunedin; Walter Peak Homestead, Queenstown • 1 picnic lunch • 1 delicious Devonshire Tea: Larnach Castle • Note: Dinner on Day 1 not included for anyone arriving later than 8pm. ITINERARY (B) Breakfast. (L) Lunch. (D) Dinner. (SD) Specialty Dinner. DAY 1: Arrive Christchurch (D) On arrival into Christchurch you will be met by a Grand Pacific Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. Hotel Quality Hotel Elms or similar DAY 2: Christchurch - Omarama (B,D) After an introductory Christchurch city sights tour travel to Lake Tekapo. See the brilliant turquoise water, The Church of the Good Shepherd and the Sheep Dog Statue. The opportunity is available (time and weather permitting) to enjoy a scenic flight (optional) over the Southern Alps before travelling to Omarama. Hotel Heritage Gateway Hotel DAY 3: Omarama - Dunedin (B,SD) Depart Omarama and see Lake Benmore, before following the Waitaki River to Oamaru, famous for its limestone. Continue south to Dunedin and enjoy a city sights tour followed by some free time. Tonight a Scottish evening will be presented comprising of bagpipes, great food, special Haggis Ceremony and gift. Hotel Mercure Leisure Lodge DAY 4: Dunedin - Te Anau (B,D) This morning travel out along the Otago Peninsula to Larnach Castle for a guided tour. Enjoy time to wander around this Garden of International Significance followed by a delicious Devonshire Tea. Farewell Dunedin and travel to Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland and your overnight stay. Hotel Distinction Luxmore Hotel (Superior Room) The Milford Sound cruise will be a highlight of your South Island tour. 8 nights 3.5 star hotel accommodation 1 two night stay: Queenstown • Hotel porterage • 2 cruises • All sightseeing and pre paid attractions • Comprehensive documentation pack • 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 cruise on this magnificent fiord. See the spectacular Bowen Falls and towering Mitre Peak as you enjoy a picnic lunch. Travel to Queenstown, where you spend the next two nights at this year round resort. This evening is free and you may choose to dine at one of the many fine restaurants. Hotel Mercure Queenstown Resort (2 nights) DAY 6: Queenstown (Free Day) (B,SD) Today is a free day for you to explore Queenstown at leisure, there are many sightseeing options available. This evening board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Station. Sit back, relax and enjoy a gourmet barbecue dinner which the chef will prepare in front of you at the Colonel’s Homestead. DAY 7: Queenstown - Arrowtown - Fox Glacier (B,D) Travel to Arrowtown and visit the Lakes District Museum. Continue via the Haast Pass to the West Coast. At the township of Fox Glacier there is time available to experience a scenic flight (optional, weather permitting) over the spectacular glaciers. Hotel Heartland Hotel Glacier Country or Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier DAY 8: Fox Glacier - Arthur’s Pass - Christchurch (B,D) Travel to Hokitika and visit the Greenstone Factory. Continue into Arthur’s Pass and board The TranzAlpine, renowned as one of the great train journeys of the world. View rivers and valleys as you travel through the Waimakariri Basin, over massive viaducts and through the patchwork farmlands of the Canterbury Plains. On arrival in Christchurch your coach will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Hotel Quality Hotel Elms or similar DAY 9: Depart Christchurch (B) Time to say goodbye. You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home after a memorable New Zealand holiday.