South Island East-Central Route 8 Days 7 Nights Small Group Tour, New Zealand

Itinerary

4-4.5star Tour Off-season Special Price Twin Room Price per Person (NZD) Adult $3399 Child 12–4 years old (with one adult) $3059 Child 12–4 years old (with two adults) $2719 Child 4–2 years old $2379 Infant under 2 years old (no bed, seat only, no other services) $1988 Single Supplement $830 per person Luxury Mercedes Tour Double Room Price per Person (NZD) Adult $2999 Child 12–4 years old (with one adult) $2699 Child 12–4 years old (with two adults) $2399 Child 4–2 years old $2099 Infant under 2 years old (no bed, seat only, no other services) $1100 Single Supplement $850 per person * Highlights * 【Christchurch】 A beautiful city with the most English classical charm in the South Pacific! 【Oamaru Town】 A seaside town full of Victorian charm! 【Dunedin】 Explore the Otago Peninsula, participate in a wildlife tour to observe little blue penguins and seals up close, and visit Larnach Castle to uncover its legendary stories! 【Queenstown】 Stay for three consecutive nights in Queenstown, a world-class honeymoon town! Experience a century-old steamship, enjoy a farm BBQ lunch, and take the Skyline Gondola to admire endless views! 【Wanaka】 A beautiful lake surrounded by the majestic Southern Alps – enjoy a relaxing time by the lakeside! 【Mount Cook National Park】 Located in the most stunning section of the Southern Alps, it offers spectacular and picturesque views! 【Lake Tekapo】 Known as the “place to sleep under the stars” in Māori, offering the world's most beautiful starry sky! * Itinerary * Day 1: Christchurch *Airport pick-up available from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM* Pick-up available from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM After breakfast, take the hotel shuttle to the airport and fly to Christchurch. Depending on arrival time, visit the Avon River, Bridge of Remembrance, Riverside Market, and Botanic Gardens. Optional tram experience available at own expense. Hotel: Hotel Elms Christchurch or equivalent Breakfast: Hotel Western Lunch: Own expense Dinner: Chinese Day 2: Christchurch – Oamaru – Dunedin After breakfast, head to Oamaru Town to explore the Victorian Historic Precinct. Arrive in Dunedin in the afternoon to visit the University of Otago, the railway station, churches, and Baldwin Street, the world’s steepest street. Enjoy a Western dinner at a brewery. Hotel: Scenic Hotel Southern Cross or equivalent Breakfast: Hotel Western Lunch: Chinese Dinner: Brewery Western Day 3: Dunedin – Queenstown After breakfast, visit the Otago Peninsula for a wildlife tour to observe penguins and seals. Tour Larnach Castle before heading to Queenstown. Hotel: Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Rd or equivalent Breakfast: Hotel Western Lunch: Chinese Dinner: Chinese Day 4: Queenstown After breakfast, take the century-old TSS steamship to explore Lake Wakatipu, visit Walter Peak Farm, and enjoy a Royal BBQ lunch. In the afternoon, take the Skyline Gondola to admire the breathtaking views from Bob’s Peak. Hotel: Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Rd or equivalent Breakfast: Hotel Western Lunch: Farm Western Dinner: Chinese Day 5: Queenstown Free day for leisure. Options include visiting Glenorchy, experiencing extreme sports, family activities such as Kiwi Bird Park, jet boating, or simply strolling through Queenstown streets. Hotel: Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Rd or equivalent Breakfast: Hotel Western Lunch: Own expense Dinner: Own expense Day 6: Queenstown – Wanaka After breakfast, visit the historic Arrowtown to learn about the lives of Chinese miners. After lunch, join the wine tasting tour at Kinross Winery, then head to Lake Wanaka where you can stroll or cycle along the lakeside and enjoy the surrounding scenery.. Hotel: Oakridge Resort Lake Wanaka or equivalent Breakfast: Hotel Western Lunch: Own expense Dinner: Chinese Day 7: Wanaka – Mount Cook – Tekapo After breakfast, head to Mount Cook National Park. En route, taste fresh salmon at a salmon farm. Explore Mount Cook and consider optional helicopter rides or glacier lake boat tours. In the afternoon, travel to Lake Tekapo to visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and enjoy stargazing. Hotel: Unique Resort Breakfast: Hotel Western Lunch: Own expense Dinner: Chinese Day 8: Tekapo – Christchurch *Please book flights departing after 3:00 PM* After breakfast, take photos by Lake Tekapo before returning to Christchurch. Transfer to the airport for departure. Breakfast: Hotel Western Lunch: Own expense * The itinerary is for reference only. Actual arrangements may vary depending on the guide and circumstances. The travel agency reserves the right to adjust the tour sequence based on the actual situation. * * Inclusions * 1. Hotels: 6 nights at star-rated hotels with breakfast, 1 night at a unique resort with breakfast. 2. Meals: Chinese group meals (6 people: 6 dishes + 1 soup, 7 people: 7 dishes + 1 soup, 8 or more: 8 dishes + 1 soup). 3. Transportation: 12–35-seater vehicles, bilingual driver-guide (daily work limit of 10 hours; overtime fee of NZD 150 to be paid directly to the guide). 4. Admission tickets: 5 main attractions included – Brewery Western Lunch, Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tour, Larnach Castle, Kinross Wine Tasting Tour, TSS Steamship + Farm BBQ, and Skyline Gondola. 5. Note: During peak seasons (Christmas, New Year, Lunar New Year), an additional surcharge of NZD $300 per person applies for adults and children. For details, check the booking calendar or consult the sales team. * Exclusions * 1. Guide gratuities (suggested NZD $6 per person per day). 2. Meals not specified, airfare, visa fees, and optional activities. 3. Costs arising from non-human factors such as weather or hotel availability. 4. Strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance.