Trip Itinerary 

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Day 1: Arrive in Auckland

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• Arrive in Auckland. 

• Check in to the accommodation.

• Settle down, day at leisure.

• Dinner.

 

Day 2: Day Trip to Coromandel

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• After breakfast, head out to explore the Coromandel Peninsula.

• Drive through the scenic Waikato countryside.

• Dig a hole in the sand to create your own naturally-heated geothermal water bath.

• Visit Cathedral Cove.​

 

Day 3: Dolphin & Whale watching Cruise

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• After breakfast, head out for Dolphin & Whale watching cruise

• Chance to spot whales, dolphins, seals, and rare seabirds.

• Explore Auckland self-guided.

• Evening visit Sky Tower for 360° views of Auckland at sunset.​

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Day 4: Auckland to Rotorua

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• After breakfast nearby, check out of the accommodation.

• Start your one way tour to Rotorua.

• Visit Waitomo Glowworm Caves and glowworm boat ride.

• Enjoy a picnic lunch en-route to Hobbiton.

   

• Take a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set.

• Check in and overnight in Rotorua.

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Day 5: Day Trip to Thermal Wonderland & Maori Cultural Experience

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• Enjoy a Māori cultural performance with pōhiri, waiata, mōteatea, poi, and haka.

• Visit Pōhutu Geyser, Kiwi Conservation Centre, and Māori Arts & Crafts Institute.

• Savor a Hangi buffet lunch at Te Puia with geyser views.

• Explore Redwood Treewalk at sunset across suspension bridges high in the forest. 

• Take in forest views by day and under magical night lights.

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Day 6: Flight from Rotorua to Christchurch

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• After breakfast, check out and reach the airport

• Take the flight from Rotorua to Christchurch 

• Check in to your accommodation.

• Explore Christchurch - River Punting, Tram Dinner, Gondola Cable Ride (Optional)

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Day 7: Christchurch to Lake Tekapo

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• After breakfast, check out and head to the bus station​​

• Travel to Lake Tekapo by bus.

• Check in and explore Tekapo at your own pace.

• Enjoy stargazing, scenic walks, and water activities.

• Overnight in Lake Tekapo

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Day 8: Lake Tekapo to Queenstown Tour

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• Check out and head out for your tour

• Explore Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park

• Visit Lake Pukakiisit and photostop at Lake Pukaki

• Visit Kawarau Gorge, Lindis Pass, and the Southern Alps 

• Check in and rest in Queenstown

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Day 9: Milford Sound Tour​

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• After breakfast, begin your Milford Sound coach & cruise tour.

• Scenic drive via Southland with a stop at Te Anau. 

• Guided Fiordland NP tour with key photo stops. 

• 2-hour Milford Sound cruise past waterfalls and Mitre Peak.

• Back to Queenstown.

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Day 10: Adventure Day

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• After breakfast, head out for some adventure activity

• Try Sky Jumping, Bungee Jumping, etc (Optional)

• OR Shotover River Extreme Jet Boat Experience (Optional)

• Evening, walk the scenic waterfront

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Day 11: Leisure Day

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• After breakfast, head out to explore old city

• Experience local culture by visiting Arrowtown

• Afternoon, hike to Queenstown Hill for panoramic views

• Take the Skyline Gondola for luging

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Day 12: Queenstown to Dunedin Bus

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• Breakfast, check out, and bus to Dunedin from Queenstown.

• Check in and explore nearby.

• Evening Otago Peninsula tour with wildlife views and Blue Penguins at dusk.

• Scenic drive back via Portobello or Castlewood Road.

• Overnight in Dunedin

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Day 13: Dunedin to Christchurch Bus

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• ​After breakfast, check out and head to the bus stop.

• Take the bus to Christchurch.

• Explore the city via hop-on hop-off tram.

• Visit key sights if time allows.

• Check in and relax.

 

Day 14: Departure from Christchurch to India

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• Check out and transfer to airport.

• Take the flight back to India

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Inclusions:

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• 3 nights stay in Auckland in a hostel in 10 Bed Dorm excluding breakfast

• Day trip to Coromandel Peninsula, including Cathedral Cove & Hot Water Beach from Auckland

• Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise

• Tickets to Sky Tower – all 3 observatories in Auckland

• Auckland to Rotorua One Way Tour with Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Glow caves

• 2 nights stay in Rotorua in a hostel in a 6 Bed Dorm excluding breakfast

• Te Puia: Te Rā Guided Experience + Free haka

• Hāngī Lunch Buffet at Pātaka Kai Restaurant

• Redwoods Treewalk immersive walk

• Flight from Rotorua to Christchurch  (Flexi option), including checked baggage 23kg (Refundable) 

• 1 night stay in Christchurch in a hostel in 4 Bed Dorm excluding breakfast

• Christchurch to Lake Tekapo Bus (Flexi option)

• 1 night stay in Lake Tekapo in a hostel in a 4 Bed Dorm excluding breakfast

• Lake Tekapo to Queenstown one-way tour via Mount Cook

• 4 nights stay in Queenstown in a hostel in an 6 Bed Dorm excluding breakfast

• Milford Sound Coach and Cruise Day Tour from Queenstown​

• Queenstown to Dunedin Bus (Flexi option)

• 1 night stay in Dunedin in a hostel in a Bunk Bed in a Mixed Dormitory Room excluding breakfast

• Otago Peninsula & Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience

• Dunedin to Christchurch Bus (Flexi option)

• 1 night stay in Christchurch in a hostel in 6 Bed Dorm excluding breakfast

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Exclusions:

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• Flights from India to India both ways.

• Travel Insurance.

• Visa fees.

• City taxes, municipal taxes or any other taxes not mentioned specifically.

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and drinks at all times if not mentioned specifically

• Personal expenses (laundry, shopping, tips, minibar, etc.)

• Internal travel in the city and transfers from bus stations and airports wherever not mentioned specifically.

• Optional tours & activities

• Early check-in / late check-out charges

• Anything not explicitly mentioned in inclusions 

• Additional costs due to delays, weather, or itinerary changes, would be incurred individually*