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Arrive Auckland, Freedom of Choice Touring
- Be met and transferred to your hotel, which is centrally located in the beautiful harbourside city of Auckland, ‘The City of Sails’.
Meal – No Meal
- Journey north to the Waipoua Kauri Forest Reserve – one of New Zealand’s most famous Kauri forests and the largest of its kind remaining on the North Island. Here, a short walk from the roadside will take you to the base of a giant Kauri tree, called Tãne Mahuta or ‘Lord of the Forest’. Continue to the stunning Bay of Islands, where you’ll enjoy a special Welcome Dinner.
Meal – Breakfast & Dinner
Bay of Islands at Leisure
- The Bay of Islands is also home to 144 islands providing a stunning aquatic playground off the north coast of the North Island. After breakfast today, you’ll enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the idyllic subtropical surrounds. Perhaps relax on a pristine beach, explore the stunning wilderness areas via one of the many walking tracks, or set off into town and dine at a local restaurant.
Meal: Breakfast
- Explore New Zealand’s finest national maritime park on a dolphin watching cruise to Cape Brett. This captivating coastline provides sheltered waters for dolphins, whales, seals, penguins and other marine life, so keep a look out while enjoying the scenery. Then, continue to the Hole in the Rock, a distinctive arch formation, which defines this remarkable coast. Later, return to Auckland.
Meal – Breakfast & Dinner
Auckland, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua
- Travel to Waitomo and discover the famous glowworm caves. Then continue to Rotorua. Visit Te Puia, New Zealand’s premier cultural centre, and tour the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.
- During your time here you’ll see the Whakarewarewa Thermal Valley. Later, enjoy a Maori Hangi Feast with performances of song and dance. Delight in the opportunity to dine and interact with locals who will enchant you with their local customs and cheerful hospitality
Meal – Breakfast & Dinner
- Rotorua captures the essence of New Zealand with its geothermal geysers, fascinating Maori culture and rich heritage. Your sightseeing continues with a visit to one of New Zealand’s best-loved attractions, the Agrodome. Later, perhaps enjoy an optional helicopter flight over the White Island volcano (own expense).
Meal – Breakfast
TranzAlpine Train, Franz Josef
- Travel along the Thermal Explorer Highway through a region abundant with geothermal activity and rich Maori culture. Visit Lake Taupo, the largest freshwater lake in Australasia and thundering Huka Falls with its striking blue water. Later, travel south across the volcanic plateau of World Heritage-listed Tongariro National Park to Wellington
Meal – Breakfast
Wellington, Cook Strait, Christchurch
- Today you’ll enjoy one of the world’s most scenic voyages as the Interislander ferry traverses Cook Strait through the breathtaking landscape of Marlborough and Queen Charlotte Sounds. Weave through unspoilt islands and admire coastlines defined by tiny coves on the way to Picton. Continue to Christchurch via Kaikoura.
Meal:- Breakfast & Dinner
Christchurch, Fox Glacier
- Absorb the picturesque rural scenery from aboard your coach before beginning the ascent into the Main Divide, or maybe ride the TranzAlpine. Rejoin your group and continue along the coast and through rainforest to Westland National Park. Marvel at the twin glaciers of Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier.
- Christchurch, Fox Glacieroption when requesting your quote.
Meal:- Breakfast & Dinner
- Today you’ll travel across the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps this morning, through spectacular Haast Pass, skirting the tranquil shores of lakes Wanaka and Hawea to the alpine resort of Queenstown on Lake Wakatipu. Special Stay and settle in for a relaxing two-night stay admiring the dramatic backdrop of towering mountains capped in snow overseeing the calming blue waters of Lake Wakatipu. Delicious food is always on the menu in Queenstown as it is renowned for its world-class culinary scene. This evening, you may like to dine at one of the many local restaurants located within the heart of the city and sample some of the region’s fresh flavours (own expense).
Meal:- Breakfast
- Queenstown is perfect for adventurers and leisure-seekers alike. Today, during time at leisure, you have the freedom to simply relax or choose one of Travelmarvel’s exciting optional experiences. These include a gondola ride to the top of Bob’s Peak for spectacular panoramic views or a thrilling ride on a Shotover Jet Boat (both own expense).
Meal:- Breakfast
- Leaving the Fiordland region, journey through rolling Southland countryside before arriving in Dunedin for a tour. Later, discover Larnach Castle, New Zealand’s only castle. Steeped in scandal and tragedy, filled with magnificent antiques and offering breathtaking views, Lanarch Castle provides a memorable holiday highlight. Enjoy some time
Meal:- Breakfast & Dinner
Dunedin, Mt Cook, Lake Tekapo
- Today you’ll journey along the east coast to see the Moeraki Boulders on Koekohe Beach. Continue to Oamaru to discover some of New Zealand’s finest 19th-century architecture. Head into Aoraki Mt Cook National Park to view Australasia’s highest mountain, Mt Cook. Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner.
Meal:- Breakfast & Dinner
Lake Tekapo, Depart Christchurch
- En-route to Christchurch today you’ll pay a visit to the tiny Church of the Good Shepherd, built of locally gathered stone and oak and erected as a tribute to the early pioneers of the region. Our tour concludes on arrival at Christchurch airport
Meal:- Breakfast
CITY |
HOTEL NAME |
NIGHTS |
AUCKLAND |
RYDGES HOTEL***/SIMILAR |
2 |
BAY OF ISLAND |
COPTHORNE HOTEL & RESORT BAY OF ISLANDS***/SIMILAR |
2 |
ROTORUA |
RYDGES ROTORUA***/SIMILAR |
2 |
WELLINGTON |
IBIS WELLINGTON***/SIMILAR |
1 |
CHRISTCHURCH |
QUALITY HOTEL ELMA***/SIMILAR |
1 |
FOX GLACIER |
HEARTLAND HOTEL FOX GLACIER***/SIMILAR |
1 |
QUEENTOWN |
COPTHORNE HOTEL & APARTMENTS QUEENSTOWN LAKEVIEW***/SIMILAR |
2 |
TE ANAU |
KINGGATE HOTEL TE ANAU***/SIMILAR |
1 |
DUNEDIN CITY |
SCENIC HOTEL***/SIMILAR |
1 |
LAKE TEKAPO |
PEPPERS BLUEWATER RESORT***/SIMILAR |
1 |
INCLUSION
- All airport transfers, all sightseeing, entry fees and meals as specified
- The expert services of an APT Tour Director and professional Driver
- Accommodation in double/twin-bedded rooms in hotels as mentioned in the itinerary (or similar category hotels)
- Meals, coach tours, entrance fee, sightseeing tours and surface transportation as indicated in the itinerary
- Accommodation in handpicked hotels chosen to suit your comfort, needs and convenience of location
- Travel in comfort aboard climate controlled luxury coachesTake a dolphin-watching cruise to Cape Brett in the Bay of Islands
- Experience Maori culture at a Hangi feast
- Cruise the Cook Strait on the Interislander FerryCruise Milford Sound and enjoy spectacular views
- Experience the breathtaking views in Aoraki Mt Cook National Park
- Visit Waitomo’s glowworm caves
- Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director and experienced Driver
- Premium air-conditioned coach travel
- All sightseeing, cruises, tours and entrance fees as specified
- Airport transfers on the first and last day
- A special travel bag and a handy wallet
- Includes 22 meals – 14 Breakfasts (B), 5 Dinners (D) and 3 Feature Dinners
EXCLUSION
- 5.00% (Government Service Tax)
- Complimentary Visa Assistance
- Any kind of Insurance not included
- Meals other than specified, Porte rages, tips, telephone calls, laundry.
- Any high season surcharge, transfers surcharge (late evening or early morning), any increase in the airfare, taxes, fuel charges etc.
- Any item of personal nature such as Laundry, tips, shopping, telephone bills etc.
- Any other item not mentioned in the Holiday Price Includes head.
- Optional & Add-On tours unless mentioned otherwise.
- Any increase in the airfare / taxes / routing charged by the airlines for ticket (presently calculated on 14th Aug 2015)
- Airline and Hotel surcharges (if applicable) during high / festive season to be paid extra per person.
- Cost of extension of validity or deviation of your air ticket.
- Porterage at hotels, apartment, airports and seaports, tips, laundry, wines, mineral water, telephone charges, all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the touring group’s menu.
- Medical test and Premium cost of your Overseas Travel Insurance policy valid for passengers above 70 years of age.
- Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘What Your Tour Price Includes’ box.
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Payment Policy
- Initial deposit – Rs.15,000/-per person to confirm your booking with us.
- 100% payment to be made at least 15 days before departure.
- Total Payment in INR as per the prevailing exchange rate on the date of final Payment.
Payment Policy : Cancellation
- All services such as Airline seats / Hotel accommodation / ground transportation are per-blocked well in advance. We are liable to pay penalties to all our suppliers / vendors if these services are released within the below mentioned time frame.
- If circumstances make you cancel the tour , the cancellation must be intimated to us in writing.
Cancellation Will Attract The Following Cancellation
- 35 Days or more prior to Departure 15% of the Tour Cost.
- 34 Days to 15 Days prior to Departure 25% of the Tour Cost.
- 14 Days to 08 Days prior to Departure 50% of the Tour Cost.
- 08 Days and beyond 100% of the Tour Cost.
Prices Are for a Minimum 2 passenger Traveling Together , No Refund for Un-utilized Service .
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- Given cost is estimated, based on lowest hotel rates existing as of now. We don’t hold any confirmation for hotels/airline.
- Its subject to availability at the time of booking. Any difference in cost shall be borne by passenger.
- Any further increase in airfare due to increase in the fuel price, change in government regulations, taxes, etc., charged by the airline will have to be borne by the passengers. Destiny Travels will not be held responsible for them. Above rates are subject to change with our prior notice.
- Check-in time at hotel is 14:00 hrs & check-out time is 11:00 hrs.
- Your tours and transfers are based on not at disposal basis.
- Your itinerary will be strictly on timings.
- Room rates based on standard rooms. Supplement cost will be applicable for valley facing rooms.
- Breakfast will start from day 2 of the itinerary.
- Services will be given in exchange of original vouchers/itinerary only.
- If lunch is included in sightseeing it will be light pack lunch.
- Portages and coach captain tips are extra.
- Optional sightseeing has to be booked in advance on your own by paying an additional cost.
- There is no refund for utilized service.
- On hilly areas the ac will not work.
- We will not be held responsible for any delays in airline leading to misconnecting of onward flights.
- During sightseeing the vehicle will go up to permissible point only, from that point any arrangement to be made all extra expenses shall have to be borne by the passengers.
- Any govt.tax levied must be borne by the passengers only.
- Pre payment of journey is not allowed. It will be treated as cancellation & accordingly the cancellation charges will be applicable.
- If accommodation is not available in the identified / specific hotel for the particular package tour due to reason beyond our control, we shall make our best efforts to shift the clients to hotel maintaining / having more or less the same standard.
- No complaint or claim shall be made by the client in this respect.
- If any airline is delayed or cancelled, Destiny Travels is not responsible for any compensation for hotels, meals, sightseeing or any other claim.