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Southern Island Premium Tour – 4N/5D

Tour Info

  • Duration: 4 Nights/5 Days
  • Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance – learn more
  • Operating Days: Operates 364 days of the year.
  • Child Pricing: Child price for ages 2-14

Overview

A 5-day South Island luxury journey through New Zealand’s most scenic landscapes, beginning in Queenstown with lakeside relaxation, VIP dining, and optional heritage cruises. Experience Milford Sound with a private nature cruise, then travel in chauffeur-driven comfort via Wanaka, Lindis Pass, and Lake Pukaki to Mt Cook for alpine adventures by helicopter or glacier boat. Continue to Lake Tekapo for iconic viewpoints and private hot pools, ending in Christchurch with elegant dining and classic city experiences—featuring premium hotels, private transfers, and curated high-end experiences throughout.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Queenstown → Luxury Lakeside Experience

Private transfer: Queenstown Airport → 5⭐ hotel
Experiences:
  • Relaxed lakefront walk & town orientation
  • Skyline Gondola with VIP dining at Stratosfare or private lakeside degustation dinner
  • Optional: TSS Earnslaw cruise with gourmet dinner
Stay:
5 ⭐️ Hotel

Premium Experience:
  • Scenic Queenstown → Milford Sound
  • Private nature cruise on the fiord
  • Return to Queenstown
Evening:
Free time / fine dining in Queenstown
Stay: Same hotel

Private chauffeur-driven journey
Stops:
  • Wanaka lakefront & boutique café
  • Lindis Pass scenic viewpoint
  • Lake Pukaki alpine photo stop
Mt Cook Experiences:
  • Helicopter flight with snow landing or Glacier Explorer boat ride
Stay:

The Hermitage Hotel – Premium Alpine View Room

or
Mt Cook Lakeside Retreat (ultra-luxury)

Morning:
Free time for a short alpine walk or relaxation
Drive to Lake Tekapo
  • Church of the Good Shepherd photo stop
  • Tekapo Springs private hot pool soak
Continue to Christchurch
Evening:
  • Tramway fine dining experience
Stay:
The George Christchurch
or
Sudima Christchurch City – Premium Room

Experiences (time permitting):
  • Private Christchurch city highlights tour
  • Punting on the Avon River
Private transfer to Christchurch Airport for departure.

Inclusions

  • 5⭐ luxury accommodation

    Stay in top-tier hotels offering comfort, elegance, and premium services.

  • Private chauffeur-driven vehicle

    Travel comfortably with a dedicated driver and private car.

  • VIP / private experiences

    Enjoy exclusive, crowd-free experiences tailored just for you.

  • Winery tastings with long lunch

    Savor fine wines paired with a relaxed gourmet lunch.

  • Polynesian Spa private pavilion

    Unwind in a secluded spa setting with thermal pools.

  • Fine dining experiences

    Dine at renowned restaurants with exceptional cuisine.

Highlights

Queenstown Lakeside Luxury

Private arrival, lakefront leisure, and VIP gondola dining.

Milford Sound Private Cruise

Scenic journey with an exclusive nature cruise on the fiord.

Wanaka Scenic Stop

Boutique café time by the lake on a luxury alpine drive.

Aoraki / Mount Cook Alpine Adventure

Helicopter snow landing or Glacier Explorer experience.

Lake Tekapo Iconic Relaxation

Church of the Good Shepherd views and private hot pool soak.

Christchurch Elegant Finale

Tramway fine dining with optional city highlights and river punting.

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