10-Day Southern Spectacular 2026

Tour Code 683-21078 Language English
From
US$4895
¥33038
€4239
C$6860
Rs.465730

Highlights

Just like the name suggests, the New Zealand South Island tour showcases this spectacular island in-depth. Find yourself exploring South Island’s cities, gliding across Milford Sound, seeing the beauty of the wild West Coast, topped off with the TranzAlpine train and beyond in 10 incredible days.
  • Explore Pure Wilderness at Lake Manapouri
  • Discover Christchurch, Dunedin, and Queenstown
  • Visit Franz Josef/Waiau, historic Arrowtown, and Pancake Rocks and Blowholes at Punakaiki
  • View Franz Josef Glacier, Southern Alps, and Mt. Cook
  • Scenic Cruise on Milford Sound, and Lake Wakatipu
  • Scenic Train Ride on the TranzAlpine
  • Be My Guest Afternoon tea with Pavlova Queen Angie at Lake Tekapo
  • Lake Tekapo: Join your hosts, former farmers Angie and Stan Taylor, for a Pavlova afternoon tea in their home on the shores of Lake Tekapo.
  • Stays With Stories Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
  • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Pure Wilderness at Lake Manapouri
  • Fiordland National Park: Enjoy an exhilarating jet boat ride on Lake Manapouri, home to Pomona Island, where you'll help conserve a sanctuary for native plants and animals  
  • Walter Peak: Get up close to sheep and working dogs with a farm show at Walter Peak on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in the New Zealand high country.
  • Punakaiki: Situated on idyllic Punakaiki Beach, the environmentally friendly retreat offers views of the ocean and rainforest. Designed in harmony with the environment, your stay gives you a unique insight into local ecology and nature.

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Itinerary

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Price Includes

  • 9 Breakfast (B)
  • 7 Dinner (D)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Porterage where hotels provide this service
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • All land transport shown. All transfers shown
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time

Additional Notes

  • ARRIVAL: Complimentary transfers from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) will operate per flight information details on the first day of the tour or in conjunction with pre accommodation booked through Trafalgar. Flights to arrive by 16:00.
  • DEPARTURE: Complimentary transfers to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) will operate per flight information details on the last day of the tour or in conjunction with post accommodation booked through Trafalgar.
  • GROUND HANDLER: This trip is operated by Ground Handler, AAT Kings.
  • NEW ZEALAND: USA passport holders require a visa for New Zealand. Visa must be obtained prior to departure. We recommend applying 60 days prior to departure.
  • IMPORTANT: Please see important visa details sent with your invoice.

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From
US$4895
¥33038
€4239
C$6860
Rs.465730
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