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GLOBUS 2008: NATURALLY NEW ZEALAND WITH BAY OF ISLANDS EXT. (PNE)
15 days
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Discover the scenic beauty of New Zealand during this Regional Discovery vacation. Begin in Christchurch, the famed "Garden City" before journeying through the alpine scenery of Mount Cook National Park. Next, enjoy spectacular views on the way to Queenstown, where you visit Fiordland National Park and cruise on breathtaking Milford Sound. Then, fly to the center of Maori culture, Rotorua, where you learn about these fascinating people at a traditional Hangi dinner and Maori concert. Visit Te Puia, Rainbow Springs, and captivating Waitomo Glowworm Caves en route to Auckland, the majestic "City of Sails." Travel across the Aucland Harbour Bridge to the Bay of Islands. In Paihia, visit the historic Waitangi treaty grounds. Also, take a cruise to Cape Brett and Piercy Island, and enjoy sightseeing in Russell, the first capital of New Zealand.
HOTELS
CHRISTCHURCH Rydges Christchurch (SF), MOUNT COOK The Hermitage (MF), QUEENSTOWN Rydges Lakeland Resort (F), ROTORUA Royal Lakeside Novotel (F), AUCKLAND SKYCITY Hotel (F), BAY OF IS LANDS EXTENSION Scenic Circle Bay of Islands (F)
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| Call (281) 492-2600 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7289346 | | Globus | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1-2 | Fly to New Zealand | (Fri. & Sat.) Board your transpacific flight and skip a day as you cross the International Date Line. | | Day 3 | Christchurch | (Sun.) Haere Mai- welcome to New Zealand! Hotel rooms are available for immediate check-in. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special WELCOME DINNER. (D) | | Day 4 | Christchurch | (Mon.) Sightseeing starts with a drive up the winding Summit Road for views of Lyttleton Harbor, then past Christchurch's old stone buildings, the charming Avon River, and acres of green parks. The remainder of the day is free to explore this beautiful English "Garden City." (B) | | Day 5 | Christchurch-Mount Cook | (Tue.) Today, journey through the alpine scenery of MOUNT COOK NATIONAL PARK, named after the highest peak in New Zealand. Weather permitting, don't miss the chance to take an optional ski-plane flight that actually lands on the 18-mile-long Tasman Glacier. It is an unforgettable experience. Dinner tonight is at your hotel. (B,D) | | Day 6 | Mount Cook-Queenstown | (Wed.) Today, enjoy fantastic views as you journey through the snowcapped peaks, waterfalls, and rugged mountain scenery of New Zealand's Southern Alps. Later, arrive in Queenstown, nicknamed the "Adventure Capital of the World." (B) | | Day 7 | Queenstown Cruise on Milford Sound | (Thu.) More beautiful scenery today as you travel into FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK through the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound. Boasting some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, this region of New Zealand has the elite status of belonging to UNESCO's World Heritage Parks. CRUISE on the fiord with sheer rock walls rising thousands of feet from the water's great depths. (B,L) | | Day 8 | Queenstown | (Fri.) A full day at leisure for your own discovery. Consider an optional visit to a local vineyard and sample some of the prize vintages, or maybe a thrilling jetboat ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers. Your Tour Director will have suggestions to help you plan your day to explore, shop, and enjoy optional activities. This evening, enjoy breathtaking scenery in every direction as you cruise Lake Wakatipu on board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw. Upon arrival at Walter Peak, you will be served dinner at Colonel's Homestead. (B,D) | | Day 9 | Queenstown-Rotorua | (Sat.) A short flight brings you to Rotorua, the center of the Maori culture set in the heart of New Zealand's geothermal wonderland. Tonight, enjoy a traditional HANGI DINNER followed by an authentic MAORI CONCERT. (B,D) | | Day 10 | Rotorua | (Sun.) This morning, sightseeing begins with a visit to TE PUIA, Rotorua's most prominent thermal area with New Zealand's largest geyser, boiling mud pools, and silica terraces. Continue on to the AGRODOME to learn more about one of the country's major industries-sheep! Then on to RAINBOW SPRINGS, home to rainbow trout and the flightless kiwi bird in its nocturnal "Kiwi House." This evening, you may wish to enjoy the hospitality of a New Zealand family at dinner in their home. (B) | | Day 11 | Rotorua-Waitomo-Auckland | (Mon.) This morning, travel north through Waikato to the famous WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVES. Experience a guided tour through the limestone chambers and passages of the caverns. Enjoy a silent boat trip through Glowworm Grotto as you glide quietly beneath the lights of thousands of glowworms suspended from the cave ceiling. Later, arrive in the "City of Sails," situated on an isthmus between two magnificent harbors. During your sightseeing, ascend Mt. Eden for magnificent views of the city and Ragitoto Island, the volcanic cone which dominates the inner harbor. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a FAREWELL DINNER. (B,D) | | Day 12 | Auckland-Bay of Islands | (Tue.) Today you will travel across the Auckland Harbour Bridge to the Bay of Islands via the Hibiscus Coast. On arrival into Paihia, a visit to the historic WAITANGI TREATY GROUNDS, where New Zealand's most important document of state was signed in 1840. (B) | | Day 13 | Bay of Islands | (Wed.) A full day at leisure to explore this pristine natural environment. (B) | | Day 14 | Bay of Islands-Auckland | (Thu.) Today you will board the Fullers Cruise for a memorable trip to CAPE BRETT and PIERCY ISLAND. Travel through the famous Hole in the Rock (weather permitting). On your return, you will disembark in RUSSELL, the first capital of New Zealand, and enjoy a sightseeing tour of this historic township before returning to Auckland. (B,L) | | Day 15 | Homebound Flight | (Fri.) Homebound flight arrives the same day. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Single Room Supplement: PNE $1878.Triple Room Reduction:$110.Extra Nights per person in Christchurch: in single room $158; in twin room $97; in triple room $89.Extra Nights per person in Auckland: Jan.-Sep. in single room $149; in twin room $95; in triple room $81. Oct.-Dec. in single room $159; in twin room $98; in triple room $86.2009 prices and itineraries subject to change.
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Additional Information:
-Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
-2008, 2009 & 2010 vacation itineraries and prices are subject to change.
Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2008, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.
Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature. |
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