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Southern Voyager - Wild Kiwi

Southern Voyager

7 days
4.7
(105)
Start and end in Christchurch
Tour Operator:
Wild Kiwi
Max group size:
18
Physical rating:
Active
Age range:
18 to 39
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
101680
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US $1,066
+ $160 GST
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Highlights

  • Get your adrenaline fix in the adventure capital of the World, Queenstown with a bungy jump or skydive.
  • Cruise through what is considered the 8th Wonder of the World, Milford Sound.
  • Hike, heli or climb New Zealand’s steepest glacier, Franz Josef Glacier.
  • Hike the Hooker Valley for up-close views of New Zealand’s highest peak.

Itinerary

Start and end in Christchurch! With the Active tour Southern Voyager, you have a 7 days tour package taking you through Christchurch, New Zealand and 4 other destinations in New Zealand. Southern Voyager includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Christchurch to Tekapo
  2. Day 2 Tekapo to Queenstown
  3. Day 3 Milford Sound Daytrip
  4. Day 4 Queenstown
  5. Day 5 Queenstown to Franz Josef
  6. Day 6 Franz Josef
  7. Day 7 Franz Josef to Christchurch
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Where You'll Stay

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Operated by Wild Kiwi

4.7
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Wild Kiwi offers small group adventure tours for travellers throughout New Zealand's North and South Islands. With luxury vehicles and accommodations, we provide guests with a comfortable travelling experience whilst exploring the best locations in the country. Our group sizes are capped, giving you the perfect opportunity to make friends for life. Plus, our knowledgable local guides will take you off the beaten path to their favourite remote spots making your trip a truly memorable adventure.

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.1
  • 4.7
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  • Southern Voyager reviewer 1
    · January 27th, 2024
    One of the best experiences of my life, made possible by the incredibly talented and charismatic Daisy! This was well organized with all of the logistics taken care of for you while having the freedom to pick what activities interest you most. The group... Show more
    Trip date: January 2024
  • S
    · January 14th, 2024
    Awesome trip, great guide and plenty of activities to do.
    Trip date: January 2024
  • NL
    · December 22nd, 2023
    I loved the tour and our guide Tom! It was a great way to experience the South Island! I would always do it again! :)
    Trip date: December 2023
  • HM
    · December 1st, 2023
    Tegan made this trip one to remember!!! She truly made it so easy for us to enjoy the South Island stress free, and had amazing tunes of course!! Got to meet the most amazing group of people and had so much fun spending the week exploring, partying and... Show more
    Trip date: November 2023
  • MS
    · November 18th, 2023
    Absolutely amazing! Ben is a fantastic and funny guide despite having an appalling attempt at a Scottish accent. The group were amazing and this trip will be one of the biggest highlights of my year living in New Zealand!
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    Trip date: November 2023
  • Southern Voyager reviewer 6
    · November 15th, 2023
    This tour with Wild Kiwi went great. We had an awesome Tour Guide (Robbie),a very chill and organized guy, and all things went very smoothly. We did visit the best spots in the south island and had a huge amount of optional activities to choose from. It... Show more
    Trip date: October 2023
  • VV
    · September 1st, 2023
    0 regret. Amazing experience with everyone in the group and our tour guide, Deanne, is super fun!
    Trip date: August 2023
  • CR
    · August 30th, 2023
    We had Robbie for the first part of our tour and he was amazing!! We love Robbie! He had the best suggestions and insight for restaurants/cafes/activities!
    Trip date: August 2023
  • FH
    · July 22nd, 2023
    An absolutely wonderful trip. There is no better way to explore the most beautiful corners of New Zealand in 7 days and with amazing company. We had great fun with our guide Ben and stopped by at several terrific stops on the trip besides the "big"... Show more
    Trip date: July 2023
  • M
    · April 22nd, 2023
    We've got good guide and van! The attractions were amazing! Met many nice persons from different countries. Good experiences!
    Trip date: April 2023

Dates & Availability

7 days
Southern Voyager
From Christchurch to Christchurch
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Frequently Asked Questions

    • When and where does the tour end?

      After a day of experiencing Lake Tekapo, the Church of the Good Shepherd and much more, you arrive back into Christchurch at approximately 4 pm. You can choose to get dropped off in the city centre or at Christchurch Airport - that's entirely up to you.

    • When and where does the tour start?

      The first day of this tour starts at 9.30 am from Christchurch International Airport, where you will be heading for the dizzying heights of Arthur’s Pass and the stunning snow-capped Southern Alps. This is only the beginning of your Southern adventure!

    • Do you arrange airport transfers?

      This tour starts at the airport in Christchurch, and when the tour is finished you can choose whether you would like to be dropped off at Christchurch airport or city centre.

    • What is the age range?

      The age range for this tour is from 18 to 35 years old. This means that children and young travellers under the age of 18 and more mature travellers above the age of 35 are not eligible to participate in this tour.

    • I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?

      A single supplement is not available for this tour, so if you are a solo traveller, you will be roomed in quad-share accommodation with 3 fellow travellers of the same gender.

    • What are the optional excursions?

      The optional excursions for this tour are (all prices are in NZ$):

      Bungy Jumping. Price: from $175
      Kayaking. Price: from $115
      Milford Sound. Price: $80
      Jet Boating From $120
      Skydiving over Southern Alps. Price: from $340
      Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike. Price: $459
      Quad Biking. Price: $160
      Lake Tekapo Scenic Flight. Price: $375
      Paragliding. Price: $215
      Canyon Swing. Price: from $215
      Horse Trekking. Price: from $120
      Heli-Mountain Biking. Price: $399
      Skyswing. Price: from $150
      Rafting. Price: $219
      Funyaks. Price: $319
      Ziptrek Ecotours. Price: from $185
      Canyoning. Price: $200
      Horse Riding. Price: from $95

      Please note that this list is a guideline only and that prices are subject to change.

    • Are the flights included?

      Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. If you have not already booked your flights we recommend checking out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner - https://flights.tourradar.com

    • Do I need a visa?

      As a tour booking website, TourRadar cannot organise visas for you on your behalf as the visa requirements are regularly being updated and vary for the nationality of one traveller to the next. It is for this reason that we recommend checking with your local embassy or consulate website for the latest up to date information.

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      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
      • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
    • Payment information
      • For any tour departing before May 28th, 2024 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 28th, 2024, a minimum payment of 15% is required to confirm your booking with Wild Kiwi. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
      • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Wild Kiwi will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
      • The following cards are accepted for "Wild Kiwi" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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      Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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