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New Zealand Explorer First Class
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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| Package Information |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
FBB |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Car and Hotel |
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Number of Days |
18 |
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Starting Price |
$1949 (Select Dates) * |
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Countries Visited |
New Zealand
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City Highlights |
Wanaka, Rotorua, Queenstown, Mt Cook, Franz Josef, Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington |
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WAITOMO - Glowworm cave tour and boat ride
ROTORUA - City sightseeing including Te Puia, enjoy a Maori Hangi dinner
QUEENSTOWN - Milford Sound Excursion including cruise and lunch
INSIDE VISITS are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable
STANDARD INCLUDED FEATURES
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Airport transfers may be included when you make your flight arrangements.
2007 and 2008 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification.
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2006 Itineraries may vary!
Day 1 - 2
Board your transpacific flight and skip a day as you cross the International Date Line.
Day 3 Arrive Auckland, New Zealand.
Free time to explore the “City of Sails.” Visit Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World, shop, or perhaps take a walk around the exciting marina.
Day 4 Auckland–Waitomo–Rotorua.
Travel south to Rotorua via the rich pastoral province of Waikato to the fascinating Waitomo Caves. Here, experience an included guided tour of the famous GLOWWORM GROTTO featuring an underground boat ride. Continue on via Lake Karapiro to arrive in Rotorua.
Day 5 Rotorua.
Today visit TE PUIA. Here you will view Maori carving and weaving demonstrations, and walk through the thermal reserve to see boiling mud pools and shooting geysers. Next, visit RAINBOW SPRINGS, a unique showcase of New Zealand’s flora and fauna. Finally, enjoy The NEW ZEALAND FARM SHOW, a hands-on experience of New Zealand’s farming history. The afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps take a tour of the Buried Village. This evening enjoy a MAORI HANGI (feast) and CONCERT.
Day 6 Rotorua–Lake Taupo–Napier.
Depart Rotorua and head to Napier via Lake Taupo. Upon arrival in Napier, take some time to visit the wineries for which the region is famous. The main street displays some of the best Art Deco architecture in the world, and a guided walk is a great way to get an understanding of the history.
Day 7 Napier–Wellington.
Head south for Wellington. On arrival, make time to visit “Te Papa,” the Museum of New Zealand, an interactive museum. Other highlights of the Capital City include a visit to the Beehive/Parliament buildings, a gondola ride, or a coffee on the waterfront. For a dining experience that embodies New Zealand’s multicultural society, try dinner at Monsoon Poon at 12 Blair St. Courtenay Place.
Day 8 Wellington–Kaikoura.
Today board your FERRY and cruise through the Marlborough Sounds to Picton. Continue along the east coast to Kaikoura. The Seat-in-Coach option includes the TranzCoastal train from Picton to Kaikoura.
Day 9 Kaikoura–Christchurch.
Start your day with a WHALE WATCHING CRUISE. Continue south to Christchurch, the “Garden City.” The Seat-in-Coach option includes the TranzCoastal train from Kaikoura to Christchurch.
Day 10 Christchurch.
The entire day is yours to explore Christchurch. Ride the gondola for spectacular views of the city, Canterbury Plains, and Banks Peninsula. Perhaps take a tram ride around the city center, go shopping, or walk through Hagley Park and visit the botanical gardens.
Day 11 Christchurch–Mount Cook Region.
Travel south via the Canterbury plains. The stunning turquoise blue water of Lake Tekapo surrounded by the Southern Alps makes a great photo stop. Continue on to Mount Cook.
Day 12 Mount Cook Region–Queenstown.
Continue south over Lindis Pass to the wine-making region of Central Otago. Carry on through the Kawarau Gorge to Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand.
Day 13 Queenstown. Milford Sound Excursion.
Travel in a coach along the shores of Lake Wakatipu to Te Anau, gateway to FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK. View the Mirror Lakes as you continue through the Eglinton Valley. From the Homer Tunnel emerge into the Cleddau Valley. Join your Milford Sound CRUISE including buffet lunch for an unforgettable experience. (L)
Day 14 Queenstown.
A free day to enjoy the many leisure pursuits offered here. These include jet boating, bungee jumping, and much more. The staff at “The Station” can assist with information.
Day 15 Queenstown–Wanaka.
Today, travel north to Wanaka. This charming lakeside resort offers a host of activities, including mountain biking, hiking, and fishing.
Day 16 Wanaka–Franz Josef.
Continue north via Haast Pass and along the rugged west coast to Franz Josef. Upon arrival in the afternoon take a walk to the base of the glacier.
Day 17 Franz Josef–Christchurch.
Today, travel to Christchurch via Arthur’s Pass, a journey famous for the spectacular mountain scenery of the Southern Alps. The Seat-in-Coach option includes the TranzAlpine train from Greymouth to Christchurch.
Day 18
Your vacation arrangements conclude today. |
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Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Land & Air prices are based from Los Angeles/San Francisco (LAX/SFO), for air supplement prices from your departure airport please call us toll-free at 1-800-935-2620. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
| Touring Date |
Land & Air |
Land Only |
Single
(Land & Air) |
Single
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| Oct 06 - Oct 23, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 07 - Oct 24, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 08 - Oct 25, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 09 - Oct 26, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 10 - Oct 27, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 11 - Oct 28, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 12 - Oct 29, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 13 - Oct 30, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 14 - Oct 31, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 15 - Nov 01, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 16 - Nov 02, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 17 - Nov 03, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 18 - Nov 04, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 19 - Nov 05, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 20 - Nov 06, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 21 - Nov 07, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 22 - Nov 08, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 23 - Nov 09, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 24 - Nov 10, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 25 - Nov 11, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 26 - Nov 12, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 27 - Nov 13, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 28 - Nov 14, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 29 - Nov 15, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 30 - Nov 16, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Oct 31 - Nov 17, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 01 - Nov 18, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 02 - Nov 19, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 03 - Nov 20, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 04 - Nov 21, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 05 - Nov 22, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 06 - Nov 23, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 07 - Nov 24, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 08 - Nov 25, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 09 - Nov 26, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 10 - Nov 27, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 11 - Nov 28, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 12 - Nov 29, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 13 - Nov 30, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 14 - Dec 01, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 15 - Dec 02, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 16 - Dec 03, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 17 - Dec 04, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 18 - Dec 05, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 19 - Dec 06, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 20 - Dec 07, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 21 - Dec 08, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 22 - Dec 09, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 23 - Dec 10, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 24 - Dec 11, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 25 - Dec 12, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 26 - Dec 13, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 27 - Dec 14, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 28 - Dec 15, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 29 - Dec 16, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Nov 30 - Dec 17, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 01 - Dec 18, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 02 - Dec 19, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 03 - Dec 20, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 04 - Dec 21, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 05 - Dec 22, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 06 - Dec 23, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 07 - Dec 24, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 08 - Dec 25, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 09 - Dec 26, 2007 | $3482 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 10 - Dec 27, 2007 | $4034 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 11 - Dec 28, 2007 | $4034 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 12 - Dec 29, 2007 | $4034 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 13 - Dec 30, 2007 | $4034 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 14 - Dec 31, 2007 | $4034 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 15, 2007 - Jan 01, 2008 | $4034 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 16, 2007 - Jan 02, 2008 | $4034 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 17, 2007 - Jan 03, 2008 | $4034 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 18, 2007 - Jan 04, 2008 | $4034 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 19, 2007 - Jan 05, 2008 | $4034 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 20, 2007 - Jan 06, 2008 | $4034 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 21, 2007 - Jan 07, 2008 | $4034 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 22, 2007 - Jan 08, 2008 | $4034 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 23, 2007 - Jan 09, 2008 | $4034 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 24, 2007 - Jan 10, 2008 | $4034 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 25, 2007 - Jan 11, 2008 | $4034 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 26, 2007 - Jan 12, 2008 | $4034 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 27, 2007 - Jan 13, 2008 | $4034 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 28, 2007 - Jan 14, 2008 | $4034 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 29, 2007 - Jan 15, 2008 | $4034 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 30, 2007 - Jan 16, 2008 | $4034 | $2119 | N/A | N/A | | Dec 31, 2007 - Jan 17, 2008 | $4034 | $2119 | N/A | N/A |
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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