9DAYS 8NIGHTS GLACIER WONDERLAND
Day 1 Brunei Singapore SQ 181- 1220/1430 connecting
Singapore Christchurch SQ 297- 1940/1030* (Meals on board)
Assemble 2½ hours at Brunei airport for your flight to Christchurch. Upon arrival at Christchurch Airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. (Self-drive passengers collect your rental car for your exclusive use until the end of the tour package.) Overnight at Camelot Cathedral Square Hotel
Day 2 Christchurch - Dunedin (365 km)
Travel across the Canterbury Plains through Timaru and Oamaru to reach Dunedin early afternoon, rest of the day is free for optional activities, such as wildlife cruises and the Taieri Gorge Train ride. (Self-drive passengers may wish to explore other parts of the city in the afternoon). Overnight at Scenic Circle Dunedin City Hotel.
Day 3 Dunedin - Queenstown (300 km)
Today we depart Dunedin to Queenstown. We cross the Blue Mountains to Raes Junction and follow the Clutha River into Queenstown. The rest of the day is free of the many optional activities or may be a visit to the Sky Alpine Casino. Overnight at Aspen on Queenstown Hotel.
Day 4 Milford Sound Excursion (600 km)
An early starts as you follow Lake Wakatipu via Kingston arriving at Te Anau for morning tea break. From there you enter Fiordland National Park. Travel through beech forest, passing majestic mountains. On through the Homer Tunnel in time to board your catamaran for the Milford Sound cruises. You will pass Mitre Peak, the highest mountain in the world to rise vertically from the sea. View the Stirring and Bowen Falls as you cruise out to the Tasman Sea. Return to the pier where you re-board your coach for your return journey to Queenstown. Overnight at Aspen on Queenstown Hotel.
Day 5 Queenstown
This is completely free day for you to pursue your own activities. Queenstown offers jet boating, lake cruised, bungy jumping, rafting, hose riding, gondola rides and may be a visit to the Sky Alpine Casion. (Your sightsaver discount booklet is full of exciting and interesting sightseeing options). Overnight at Aspen on Queenstown Hotel.
Day 6 Queenstown - West Coast Glaciers
Travel to the Kawarau Gorge past Lake Dunstan on toward Wanaka. On past Lake Hawea as you head toward "the neck", a stop is made in Makarora before crossing the Southern Alps as you enter the Haast Pass. We pause at Knights Point to view magnificent seascapes. From here pass Lakes Moeraki and Paringa then past Bruce Bay to arrive at the Glaciers region in the evening. Overnight at Scenic Circle Glacier Country Hotel.
Day 7 West Coast Glaciers - Greymouth – Christchurch (420 km) (B)
Travel along the coast to Greymouth to join the Tranz Alpine Express across the Southern Alps to Christchurch (seat-in coach passengers only). (Self-drive passengers travel via Arthur's Pass road en route to Christchurch). Overnight at Camelot Cathedral Square Hotel
Day 8 Christchurch Singapore SQ 298 – 1150/1725 (Meals on Board)
Early this morning a tour on the ‘Hot Air Balloon’ is suggested if time permits.
Transfer to the airport is included for your departure flight. (Self-drive passengers return your car directly at the airport). Upon arrival in Singapore Airport, proceed to SIA counter for coach transfer to hotel of your choice. Overnight in Singapore hotel. (Please book your coach pick-up time for next day transfer)
Day 9 Singapore Brunei SQ 182 – 0900/1115 (Meals on board)
Prearranged early morning transfer to Changi International Airport for flight departure to Brunei
(Hand carry-7kg only. Liquids amount less then 75ml per bottle)
|