
Lakes & Glaciers
- Duration9 Days / 8 Nights
- Availability01 Jan 70 - 01 Jan 70
Included With Every ATG Tour
- A Ready-to-Book, Exclusive Itinerary Created for You
- Luxury Accommodations
- Private Sightseeing & Entrance Fees
- English-Speaking Local Guides
- Meet & Greet Services at Airport with Private Transfers
- Meals as per Itinerary
- 24/7 ATG Tours On Call Support
Tour Overview
New Zealand has a dazzling wealth of breathtaking scenery, friendly and fun-loving people, plenty of things to see and do, mouthwatering food and wine and a vibe that is unlike anywhere else in the world.
Fox Glacier is a 13-kilometre-long temperate maritime glacier located in Westland Tai Poutini National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.
Queenstown, New Zealand, sits on the shores of the South Island’s Lake Wakatipu, set against the dramatic Southern Alps. Renowned for adventure sports, it’s also a base for exploring the region’s vineyards and historic mining towns.
New Zealand has a dazzling wealth of breathtaking scenery, friendly and fun-loving people, plenty of things to see and do, mouthwatering food and wine and a vibe that is unlike anywhere else in the world.
Fox Glacier is a 13-kilometre-long temperate maritime glacier located in Westland Tai Poutini National Park on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.
Queenstown, New Zealand, sits on the shores of the South Island’s Lake Wakatipu, set against the dramatic Southern Alps. Renowned for adventure sports, it’s also a base for exploring the region’s vineyards and historic mining towns.
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Tour Itinerary
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Day 1
ARRIVE CHRISTCHURCH
A warm welcom to your "Lakes & Glaciers" tour.
On arrival in Christchurch you will be met by an ATG Tours representative who will assist you with locating your vechile and your transfer to the hotel.
Arrive and check into your hotel.
Christchurch is set between the deep blue Pacific Ocean and the mighty snow-capped Southern Alps. This is a vibrant, ever-changing city with inner city parks and gardens delightfully interwoven by the meandering Avon River.
Spend the rest of the day exploring this city.
Enjoy admission to the International Antarctic Centre today or tomorrow for an icy insight into this astounding continent.
Overnight stay in Christchurch.
- Heartland Hotel Cotswold
International Antarctic Centre
- Breakfast
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Day 2
CHRISTCHURCH - GLACIER REGION
After breakfast in your hotel check out and drive to the Glacier Region.
Cross the Canterbury Plains, a fertile patchwork made with every shade of green, through the spectacular scenery of Arthurs Pass National Park and on to the West Coast. New Zealand’s rugged West Coast is a wild and untamed place known for its rivers, rainforests, glaciers and geological treasures. Here, mighty rivers of solid white ice, relics of the world’s last ice-age, tumble down the rocky valleys.
Arrive and check in at the hotel. Explore the area after settling in.
Overnight stay in Glacier Region.
- Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier
- Breakfast
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Day 3
GLACIER REGION
Today after breakfast in the hotel spend the day in snow and ice. It is a free day to add your preferred activity.
A temperate climate at a low altitude make Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers among the most convenient to visit in the world. Steep valleys bear scars from where glaciers have retreated and advanced over millennia and here, the ice age is still underway.
Make a visit to Punakaki's Pancake Rocks or, for an absolute bucket list experience, take to the air on a scenic flight with a glacier landing and a thrilling hike across the icy wonderland.
Overnight stay in Glacier Region.
- Heartland Hotel Fox Glacier
- Breakfast
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Day 4
GLACIER REGION - QUEENSTOWN
After breakfast in the hotel this morning check out and drive through wilderness towns, waterfalls and river scenery on today’s scenic journey to Queenstown.
We recommend stopping for a break, and to stretch your legs, at Makarora’s Blue Pools.
Arrive and check in at the hotel.
Overnight stay in Queenstown.
- Heartland Hotel Queenstown
- Breakfast
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Day 5
QUEENSTOWN
This morning enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Then head down to the waterfront to board the iconic TSS Earnslaw steamship for a scenic cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak Farm. Here you will enjoy a gourmet BBQ lunch before your cruise back to Queenstown central.
Make your way to the Skyline Base for a Gondola Ride to the top of Bob’s Peak and enjoy some spectacular panoramic views high above Queenstown. You might like to add some Luge rides to your bucket list for some extra fun.
Overnight stay in Queenstown.
- Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Skyline Gondola Ride, Walter Peak BBQ Lunch
- Breakfast,Lunch
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Day 6
QUEENSTOWN
Morning breakfast at the hotel today.
Magnificent vistas and majestic mountains dominate this compact alpine resort town and with such an expansive natural physical environment it is not surprising that Queenstown has been described as the Adventure Capital of the World.
Today is a free day to add some of the endless optional activities on offer.
Overnight stay in Queenstown.
- Heartland Hotel Queenstown
- Breakfast
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Day 7
QUEENSTOWN - TEKAPO / MT. COOK
After breakfast in the hotel this moring check out and drive to Tekapo / Mt. Cook.
Today’s journey takes you to a scenic wonderland with golden tussocks, snow-capped mountains and turquoise lakes. Hug the shores of beautiful Lake Pukaki to a rugged land of ice and rock, home to Aoraki Mt Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain.
Arrive and check in at the hotel.
Overnight stay in Tekapo or Mt Cook.
- Mt Cook Lodge
- Breakfast
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Day 8
TEKAPO / MT. COOK - CHRISTCHURCH
After breakfast, check out and enjoy a drive to Christchurch
Be sure to stop for a while at Lake Tekapo where the ‘Church of the Good Shepherd’ takes pride of place against the backdrop of a vivid blue glacier-fed lake.
Then continue north east where braided rivers and familiar plains will signal your arrival back into Christchurch.
Arrive and check ingto your hotel.
Overnight stay in Christchurch.
- Heartland Hotel Cotswold
- Breakfast
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Day 9
DEPART CHRISTCHURCH
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel this morning.
Later check-out and depending on your flight schedule proceed to Christchurch International Airport to drop off the vehicle at car rental agency’s location to begin your journey back home.
- Breakfast
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Terms & Conditions
- All rates are strictly subject to availability.
- ATG Tours does not offer a medical or visa service, it is the responsibility of the client to obtain health, vaccination, passports, and visa requirements. ATG Tours accepts no liability if these requirements have not been met.
- The above price is based on a minimum of 02 adults traveling together.
- The above price is not valid for travel during Black Out Period, trade fair period and special events.
- There is no refund for any non-utilization of any services.
- Check-in time is usually at 15:00/16:00 hours - Check-out time is usually 12:00 hours.
- It is advisable for all clients to have Overseas Travel Insurance for the entire travel duration of your holiday. Please check details with our Travel Consultant.
- At this point of time no services are confirmed and the same is subject to availability.
- Should the period of travel, or the number of participants, or the type of accommodation, or the type of transport or the duration of the trip, change the quote will be revised accordingly.
- Request for early hotel check in or late checkout is to the discretion of the hotel unless pre-booked and pre-paid in advance.
- All payment to be made strictly by Mail / Wire Transfer / Credit card with and additional 4% charges on total billing.
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Refund Policy
The Cancellation Policy is as follows:
- Once a partial or full payment has been made by the client, cancellations will only be agreed upon in writing.
- All cancellations must be received prior to the tour departure date and are subject to cancellation fees as noted above.
- For any self-purchased air tickets, you need to contact the airline directly to amend cancel your reservation. ATG Tours shall not be responsible for any self-purchased air tickets cancellation, though we can assist you throughout the process.
- For any air tickets purchased with ATG, it is mandatory to contact ATG Tours directly for all refund requests, as the airline will not be processing refunds of your tickets that were booked through us. Your tickets that need to be canceled must be intimated to ATG tours as soon as possible
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Booking Terms
- Payments for the trip are to be made in USD by credit card according to the following schedule:
- 50% of the program cost to be paid as a deposit will be required at time of booking.
- The remaining 50% of the program cost is due 90 days prior to departure.
- If booking is made less than 90 days before departure, full payment is due within 72 hours.
- Airfare is calculated at the time of proposal creation and is subject to change at the time of booking.
- ATG Tours reserves the right to cancel the booking in case of any unavoidable circumstances, natural calamities, acts of war and force majeure per the terms and conditions.
- Payments for the trip are to be made in USD by credit card according to the following schedule:
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Travel Basics
Important travel notes:
ATG Tours is an international cruise and tour operator. By joining our program, passengers certify that they are qualified to enter and exit countries visited within the confirmed travel program and cruise itinerary and/or have obtained necessary visas, if required, accordingly. All Passports, Visas, Public Health Documents, and other travel s required for embarking or disembarking must be obtained by, and are the sole responsibility of, the Passenger.
Travel insurance is recommended for this program.
Please keep in mind, the itinerary and outdoor activities during each trip are solely dependent on weather and operational conditions to ensure the safety and quality of experience of our guests. The route and shore landings (if applicable) will be determined by the captain and expedition leader and communicated to guests through regularly scheduled briefings. ATG Tours reserves the right to modify the landings and locations visited during a voyage based on weather and local conditions and climate to ensure a safe and delightful experience for all our guests and staff. Our trips are expeditionary in nature, and thus changes to timings are commonplace due to the environment we operate in as well as wildlife opportunities and locations.
All the passengers will be provided with the final itinerary and a recommended packing list before departure so they can plan and pack accordingly. Please be aware that opportunities to replace or purchase required items during the program will be limited.
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ATG Tours Advantages
Quality and Experience -ATG Tours has been leading tours all over the world for more than 20 years and has been trusted by more than 15,000 satisfied travelers.
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Outstanding Value - We design our tours to include all the essentials &ndash airfare, accommodations, meals, sightseeing, while offering select opportunities to explore on your own and eat meals away from the group
Included Activities and Sightseeing - Our tours include many engaging activities and rewarding sightseeing opportunities. Tours may include free time to explore a destination on your own, but there is no pressure to buy additional &ldquooptional&rdquo tours. Our tour leaders and guides will happily share their recommendations for ways to spend your free-time, if asked.
Expert Advice and Support, 24/7. - Complete support to guide you from tour selection, through booking, your trip and the return home.
Trip Inclusions
- 24/7 ATG call Support
- 01 night accommodation with breakfast in Christchurch.
- 02 nights accommodation with breakfast in Glacier Region.
- 03 nights accommodation with breakfast in Queenstown.
- 01 night accommodation with breakfast in Tekapo / Mt Cook.
- 01 night accommodation with breakfast in Christchurch.
- Daily breakfast (Except on the day of Arrival).
- 8 Day Rental Car Hire.
- International Antarctic Centre.
- Skyline Gondola Ride.
- Scenic Lake Cruise & Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch.
- Sightseeing as per itinerary.
- Luggage allowance for transfers: one medium size suitcase per person plus one piece of hand luggage.
- All necessary entrance fees for the tours mentioned in the itinerary.
Self-Drive Notes:
- Passengers will be charged directly for additional hours, days and additional coverage or optional products purchased at the commencement of the rental.
- Rates are based on pick up date and not return date.
- Self-drive cost does not include any discount or promotion.
Minimum requirement for Car Rental:
- Minimum age for car rental is 21 with a prepaid voucher.
- Drivers under the age of 25 years will be subject to a surcharge per day. Certain car classes may not be available to drivers under the age of 25.
- The driver should possess a valid driver’s license (Smart card) or International driving permit.
- The driver should hold a major credit card in his / her name with a sufficient balance at the time of availing the vehicle.
- Drop Off fees is not a part of the above quote and the same should be paid locally.
- Tolls, national park fees, parking fees, fuel and anything apart from the inclusions passengers need to pay directly.
- GPS, unlimited mileage, insurance, accessories, and child car seat is not included unless specified.
- Vehicle offered and quoted are always on similar basis / category.
- Certain locations and classes of car require 3 forms of identification as a condition to rent. Please advise passengers to check at time of reservation if special conditions pertain to their particular rental.
- Deductibles and rates for additional services are payable by passengers directly to the rental company and are subject to change without notice.
- At the time of vehicle pickup agents may offer passengers the following additional services payable directly to the rental company. All below costs are subject to applicable taxes, may vary from one rental location to another and change without notice.
Trip Exclusions
- International / Domestic Flights.
- New Zealand Visa.
- Overseas Travel Insurance.
- Water during meals.
- For Self drive credit card is mandatory & must be in the Drivers name.
- Overnight Tax if applicable is payable directly to the hotel upon arrival.
- Cost of any medical or quarantine related to Covid check.
- Beverage, drinks and mineral water during meals.
- Local tourist guide where not specified above.
- Early check in & Late Check out.
- Single room & room upgrades at a supplement cost.
- Gratuities for Crew, Guides, Coach Drivers, Porterage, Laundry & other staff.
- Any personal expenses.
- Cost of foreign exchange for personal use.
- Anything not mentioned under “Trip Inclusions”.
- Rates are not valid for Peak Season Dates (15 Dec, 2023 - 10 Jan, 2024).
- Taxes will be applicable on total billing as per respective country.