Tour Program Details
Day 1 - 2 : Depart USA / Cross International Date Line
Depart for Auckland, New Zealand
Cross International Date Line
Day 3: Arrive New Zealand (Auckland)
Transfer from Auckland airport to hotel for check-in
Settle in & enjoy leisure time on your own
Day 4: Rotorua
Explore the Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Discover ‘Middle Earth’ & the ‘Shire"; as you tour part of the set used for the Lord of the Rings movies.
Tour the Rotorua area, the center of the Maori culture and famous for its geothermal activities.
Day 5: Rotorua
Start your day at a local farm learning local customs including sheering sheep.
Hands on engagement with farm animals.
Enjoy an afternoon at leisure in an area filled with opportunities for the body & soul.
Day6: Fly to the South Island
Fly Rotorua to Queenstown.
Transfer to hotel for check-in.
Explore this charming town with stunning alpine views.
Day 7: Queenstown / Milford Sound
Travel to the famous Milford Sound.
Sail through this massive fjord to the Tasman Sea.
Explore the beauty of the area.
Day 8: Queenstown
Flex day for self exploration in and around Queestown.
Day 9: Aoraki Mount Cook Village
Scenic drive towards Mackenzie Country.
Omarama & Lake Pukaki
Mount Count National Park
Day 10: Lake Tekapo
Explore Mount Count National Park
Hooker Valley
Stargazing in the clear skies of Lake Tekapo.
Day11 :Christchurch
Head to the largest city on the South Island.
Afternoon tram, punting & gondola combo.
Day 12: Australia / Cairns
Depart for Australia
Transport from airport to hotel for check-in.
Day 13: Great Barrier Reef
Full day cruise to the world’s largest coral reef.
Snorkel amongst the brilliant habitiat
Optional scuba available ($)
Day14: Cairns
Visit Kuranda
Skyrail & scenic railway ride for better exploration.
Day 15: Ayers Rock
Fly to Ayers Rock
Visit Uluru in the heart of Australia.
Day 16: Uluru
Explore Kata Tjuta.
Immersion into Marku Dot Painting.
Sounds of Silence dinner
Day 17: Ayers Rock - Sydney
Fly to Sydney
Transfer from airport to hotel for check in.
Day 18: Sydney
Sydney Highlights City Tour.
Harbor lunch cruise.
Day19: Blue Mountains
Trek an area known for their soaring sandstone ridges & millions of eucalyptus trees.
Get up close and personal with native wildlife at Featherdale Wildlife Park.
Day 20: Fly Home
Journey back home
Explore with us a wide host of wonders across Australia & New Zealand - from the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru to Milford Sound and Queenstown. Immerse yourselves and gain insights into the ancient cultures of Australia’s Aboriginal people and the Māori of New Zealand.
Route Details
Auckland > Rotorua > Queenstown > Milford Sound > Mt Cook > Lake Tekapo > Christchurch > Cairns / Great Barrier Reef > Ayers Rock / Uluru > Sydney
Accommodation
Our accommodations in Australia & New Zealand include carefully chosen 4-star hotels. We've handpicked centrally-located hotels, ensuring convenient access to major attractions and cultural sites.
Each hotel offers a range of complimentary amenities, includin toiletries, irons, hairdryers, and more, to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Price Per Person: $15,999
Inclusions:
Accommodation in boutique hotels and lodges
New Zealand Domestic flight (Rotorua - Queenstown)
Train tickets to Machu Picchu
Guided tours and entrance fees as per itinerary
All ground transportation
Breakfast Daily
Exclusions:
International airfare
Internal airfare (Queenstown-Cairns/Cairns-Ayers Rock/Ayers Rock - Sydney)
Optional activities
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities