Arrive Auckland airport and pick up your rental car. Self-drive to your hotel. Arrive at hotel & Check in. Overnight in Auckland. **Note: Standard check in time is 1400 hours, will request for early check in.
Day 2: Auckland
Today proceed for Auckland Skytower. Balance day at leisure to explore Auckland. Overnight in Auckland.
Day 3: Auckland – Rotorua
Today, check out and drive towards Rotorua. En route, visit the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and enjoy a guided tour followed by a magical boat ride beneath thousands of glowing glowworms. Continue to Matamata (approx. 1.5 hours) to explore the famous Hobbiton Movie Set, the iconic film location from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. After the tour, drive to Rotorua (approx. 1 hour), check in to your hotel, and relax. Overnight in Rotorua.
Day 4: Rotorua
Today, visit Te Puia in Rotorua for a guided tour of the geothermal valley, featuring bubbling mud pools, sulphur pools, and the impressive Pohutu Geyser, followed by a traditional Maori Haka, song and dance performance. Later, unwind at the Polynesian Spa, enjoying relaxing thermal hot pools and beautiful views of Lake Rotorua. Overnight in Rotorua.
Day 5: Rotorua - Auckland - Christchurch
Today, check out from your hotel and drive back to Auckland. Upon arrival, drop off your rental car at Auckland Airport and board your flight to Christchurch. On arrival, Pick up your rental car & drive to your hotel, check in, and relax. Overnight in Christchurch.
Day 6: Christchurch
Today, drive to Kaikoura and enjoy an exciting Whale Watching Cruise aboard a purpose-built catamaran. Get close to giant sperm whales and, depending on the season, spot dolphins, orcas, seals, and a variety of seabirds. After the approximately 3.5-hour cruise, return to Christchurch and check into your hotel. Overnight in Christchurch.
Day 7: Christchurch – Lake Tekapo
Today, check out and drive to Lake Tekapo (approx. 3 hours). After checking into your hotel, enjoy the Dark Sky Project – Summit Experience in the evening. Experience a fascinating 120-minute guided tour combining science and Māori astronomy, along with an up-close look at the historic Brashear Telescope. Located within the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, Tekapo offers an exceptional opportunity to admire the spectacular night sky. Overnight in Lake Tekapo
Day 8: Lake Tekapo
Balance Day free at leisure. Today visit Mount Cook National Park. Hooker Valley Trek is recommended. The track leads up the Hooker Valley and along the Hooker River, ending at the glacier lake, where there are amazing views of Aoraki/Mount Cook on a clear day. Along the way you will cross three swing bridges and encounter picturesque icebergs, glaciers and majestic mountains that will have you reaching for your camera at every turn. Overnight in Lake Tekapo.
Day 9: Lake Tekapo - Queenstown
Today, check out and drive to Lake Tekapo (approx. 3 hours). After checking into your hotel, day free at leisure/ Explore Queenstown by own. Overnight in Queenstown.
Day 10: Queenstown
Today proceed for Milford Sound Nature Cruise (Seat In Coach) with Buffet Lunch. Get up close and personal with Milford Sound on our leisurely Nature Cruise. As you cruise the length of the fiord, learn about the history of the region and benefit from the knowledge of your specialist nature guide. Experience the spray of a waterfall as you cruise close to sheer rock faces or watch out for dolphins, seals and in season, the rare Fiordland crested penguins. Overnight in Queenstown.
Day 11: Queenstown
Today, pick up your rental car and proceed for the Skyline Gondola & 3 Luge experience. Ride the Gondola to the top of Bob’s Peak and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Queenstown and the surrounding mountains. Later, experience the thrilling Luge ride with its exciting twists, turns, tunnels, and stunning scenery. Overnight in Queenstown.
Day 12: Queenstown - Franz Josef
Today check out and drive to Franz Josef (Approx. 4 hrs40mins drive). Arrive Franz Josef and checkinto your hotel. Overnight in Franz Josef.
Day 13: Franz Josef
Day free at leisure/ Explore Franz Josef & Tasman glacier by doing self drive. Overnight in Franz Josef.
Day 14: Franz Josef – Christchurch
Today check out and drive to Christchurch (Approx. 4 hrs50mins drive). Arrive Christchurch and check into your hotel. Overnight in Christchurch.
Day 15: Christchurch – India
Today check out and drive to Christchurch airport. Drop off your rental car and board your flight back to India. ** TOUR ENDS**
