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New Zealand
Self Drive
Glaciers
7 day self drive from $1,076.00 per person based on double occupancy
From the pristine water of Milford Sound to Mount Cook—enjoy 7 days on the South Island exploring all its natural wonders.
INCLUSIONS
- 3 nights Queenstown
- 2 nights Franz Josef
- Mount Cook and Westland National Parks
- TranzAlpine scenic rail journey (Seat-in-Coach only)
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Arrive Christchurch
Welcome to Christchurch.
DAY 2 Christchurch/Aoraki/Mount Cook/Queenstown (369 miles)
(optional meal plans begin today) Travel south across the Canterbury Plains to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, then on to Queenstown.
DAY 3 Milford Sound Day Excursion
Travel with Great Sights to Milford Sound for an unforgettable Milford Sound Red Boat Cruise. Return to Queenstown.
DAY 4 Queenstown
Day at leisure.
DAY 5 Queenstown/Franz Josef (251 miles)
Today travel north, enjoying West Coast scenery through the Haast Pass and on to Franz Josef.
DAY 6 Franz Josef Village
Day at leisure.
DAY 7 Franz Josef/Tranzalpine Train/Christchurch (249 miles)
Today travel to Greymouth and board the scenic TranzAlpine train (Seat-in-Coach only) for a journey famous for its spectacular mountain scenery as it traverses the Southern Alps.