Name: Lakes & Glaciers – Self Drive
Brand: Sunbeams Travels
SKU: 1

Welcome to New Zealand. On arrival in Christchurch, collect your rental vehicle and self-drive to 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. Enjoy admission to the International Antarctic Centre today or tomorrow for an icy insight into this astounding continent. Overnight in Christchurch.
Note: Extra Surcharges will be applicable during events, Christmas and New Year Period. All guests must follow the mandatory requirements for travel, such as RT-PCR tests, vaccination certificate, web check-in, self-declaration, e-pass formalities etc. as per the country, which are subject to change periodically. Any cost incurred for such requirements should be borne by the guests.

After breakfast, depart across 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. Overnight in Glacier Region.

After breakfast, day is at leisure. You can explore the region on own or opt for below mentioned optional activities at an additional price. 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. Overnight in Glacier Region.
Note: Optional: 1) 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.

After breakfast, drive through wilderness towns, waterfalls and river scenery on today’s scenic journey to Queenstown. We recommend stopping for a break, and to stretch the legs, at Makarora’s Blue Pools. Overnight in Queenstown.
Note: Optional (at an additional price): 1) Puzzling World at Wanaka – With a mix of bizarre buildings, rooms of illusion and the world famous Great Maze, this attraction is designed to baffle your brain and challenge your perceptions of reality. Challenging minds of all ages with its themes of wonder and trickery.

After breakfast, day is at leisure. 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. 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. 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. Overnight in Queenstown.

After breakfast, entire day is at leisure. You can explore the town on own or can opt for below mentioned optional tours at an additional price. Overnight in Queenstown.
Note: Optional: 1) Dart River Wilderness Jet -Experience a unique combination of breath-taking scenery and an exhilarating ride following the braided, glacier-fed rivers by jet boat with exciting 360 degree spins along the way. 2) Milford Sound Cruise – Milford Sound is an awesome sight with sheer granite cliffs towing into the sky. Take in the native wildlife and breath-taking scenery from the comfort of a modern vessel fully equipped with spacious decks, relaxing lounges and enjoy lunch on-board.

After breakfast, proceed 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. Overnight in Tekapo/Mt Cook.
Note: Optional (at an additional price): Big Sky Stargazing at Tekapo/Mt Cook – Experienced guides will introduce you to the beautiful southern night sky using the naked eye, Astor-Binoculars and state of the art astronomy telescopes.

After breakfast, 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. Overnight in Christchurch.
Note: Optional (at an additional price): 1) Dark Sky Experience at Lake Tekapo/Mt Cook – The Dark Sky Experience brings science, Maori heritage and fascinating multi-media installations together in a ‘Big Bang’ of awe and inspiration. 2) Tekapo Springs Hot Pools – Enjoy the ultimate in relaxation and recreation amongst the natural beauty of a stunning, pristine, alpine environment just 4 minutes’ from Tekapo township. Situated in a prime location at the base of Mount John with supreme views of iconic Lake Tekapo and the mountain ranges beyond.

After breakfast drive to Airport and drop your car at airport. Board flight from Christchurch to hometown. Let us be in touch through email, Facebook and meet on another memorable Holiday. See you all!! Tour Concludes