Packages - New Zealand - Escorted Touring
Experience the stunning contrasts of New Zealand on an escorted tour.
Choose between: An Australian Pacific Touring itinerary in a state of the art coach with an experienced tour director and enjoy the convenience of your transportation, accommodation, sightseeing and meals all included in one great price.
The small group personalized touring of Canterbury Trails, catering for those who do not wish to be part of a large group and for those who do not wish to be totally on their own, first-class service and the comfort that should be expected. Our escorted touring itineraries include round trip international airfare from Los Angeles (add on fares from other US cities available).
Why Australian Pacific Touring?
Classic Coach / Motor Coach Touring is a stylish and luxurious way to tour. Enjoy exclusive experiences available only with APT, stay in the very best places, dine on sumptuous cuisine, and enjoy the guidance of both an APT Tour Director and Driver. These tours are all-inclusive and with the APT Freedom Concept, you can tailor your touring and dining experiences - all at no extra cost.
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Spirit of New Zealand - 17 Days from $3463
(land & air)
Small Group Safari - 17 Days - tour code SNZ17
Auckland Bay of Islands Rotorua Wellington Nelson Fox Glacier Queenstown Christchurch
Sightseeing Highlights
Spectacular guided hiking experience walking on Ice at Fox Glacier
Explore World Heritage-listed Tongariro National Park
Discover Wellington, New Zealand's Capital
Cruise across Cook Strait
Choose your touring activity in the Bay of Islands and Nelson
Sail the length of magnificent Milford Sound Premier Dining
16 breakfasts (B) and 9 dinners (D)
Fully Escorted Series
Experience
On Fully Escorted Series itineraries, your APT tour director will meet you at the airport on arrival and escort you every step of the way. Enjoy amazing sightseeing, sine dining and outstanding accommodation No more than 30 people from 1 May 2008 on fully escorted tours.
Royal Escorted - 22 Days from $8701 per person -
tour code E22
Fantastic touring itinerary of New Zealand and Australia - Auckland city tour, Waitomo Caves tour, Maori Hangi and cultural tour of Rotorua, TranzAlpine Train, Fanz Josef glacier, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Sydney harbour cruise, Melbourne, Colonial tramcar restaurant, Olgas & Uluru, Great Barrier Reef, Kuranda rainforest and much more.
Ask about adding a Fiji Stopover
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Southern Explorer - 23 Days from $9151 per person
- tour code ECCN
Ultimate touring itinerary of Australia and New Zealand - overnight journey on the Ghan, tour Sydney, Cairns, Melbourne, Tjapukai Aboriginal experience, Great Barrier Reef, Kuranda rainforest, Olgas & Uluru, Sound of Silence dinner, tour Australia's wine center, uckland city tour, Waitomo Caves tour, Maori Hangi and cultural tour of Rotorua, TranzAlpine Train, Fanz Josef glacier, Queenstown, Milford Sound
Ask about adding a Fiji Stopover
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Premier Escorted Series
An in depth exploration in true style. They are fully inclusive of all land arrangements, carefully selected accommodation, unique sightseeing experiences and meals, including feature meals. A leisure pace thanks to more two and three night stays.
Great New Zealand Experience - 21 Days from $5680 per person
- tour code NAA21
On this comprehensive and stylish holiday, absorb the majestic sights of the Bay of Islands, experience Maori culture and geothermal activity in Rotorua. Discover the natural beauty of the Marlborough Sounds on your Inter islander cruise and explore the rugged West Coast. Take a cruise of spectacular Milford Sound and explore the alpine resort of Queenstown. Further south, the Scottish-inspired city of Dunedin, spectacular Mt Cook and the luxurious Hermitage Hotel await. Room Only; Breakfast Only; and Dinner & Breakfast options available
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New Zealand Explorer - 15 Days from $3825 per
person
- tour code NAS15
Explore New Zealand for 15 days on this comprehensive premier tour. Starting in Auckland, you travel south to the steaming geysers of Rotorua before crossing Cook Strait to the stunning South Island. World Heritage-listed National Parks and snow capped mountains help make this one of the most remarkable countries in the world. Room Only; Breakfast Only; and Dinner & Breakfast options available
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Southern Sensation - 9 Days from $2335 per person
- tode code NAC09
Explore for 9 days the majestic South Island visiting picturesque lakes, stay in the alpine resort of Queenstown, travel through Fiordland National Park, cruise Milford Sound and view incredible scenery along the way. Room Only; Breakfast Only; and Dinner & Breakfast options available
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New Zealand Highlights - 9 Days from $2545 per
person
- tour code NAA09
Visit all the icon treasures that make New Zealand famous and travel to many unique and special places allowing time for individual opportunities to experience the character and culture of New Zealand.
Room Only; Breakfast Only; and Dinner & Breakfast options available
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Superior Escorted Series
High quality, fully inclusive tours that offer the best of New Zealand at a value for money price. Enjoy the "Freedom Concept", a good standard of accommodation and modern coaches. The driver and tour director are dedicated to assisting you and provide insightful commentary.
Scenic Sights - 12 days from $2890 per
person
- tour code NCH12
Visit the scenic sights of New Zealand with this 12 day superior tour. Start in the City of Sails Auckland and travel the North Island to Wellington, cross Cook Strait and pass the breathtaking Marlborough Sounds to the South Island. Join the TranzAlpine Train and view the Franz Josef Glacier then finish in Queenstown. Room Only; Breakfast Only; and Dinner & Breakfast options available
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Pure New Zealand - 14 Days from $3085 per person
- tour code NDN14
This 14 day superior tour shows New Zealand is one the worlds most scenic countries. Visit the South Island with its snow capped mountains, crystal clear lakes and stunning glaciers before joining a cruise through the breathtaking Marlborough Sounds to the North Island where the geothermal activity of Rotorua awaits you. Room Only; Breakfast Only; and Dinner & Breakfast options available
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New Zealand Highlighter - 13 Days from $3025 per
person
- tour code NCA13
Explore the highlights of New Zealand on this superior 13 day tour as you travel from Auckland to Christchurch visiting the fascinating geothermal activity of Rotorua on the North Island then near Lake Tekapo see the picturesque tiny stone Church of the Good Shepherd on the stunning South Island. Room Only; Breakfast Only; and Dinner & Breakfast options available
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Grand Rail Experience - 14 days - cost on request
- tour code NRN14
On this fantastic 14 day tour youll enjoy travelling by coach, ship and rail. Include 7 scenic rail journeys through the heart of the New Zealand, cruise Cook Strait and the length of Milford Sound and connect these highlights with a luxury coach.
Included are The Overlander, TranzMetro, The TranzCoastal, The Seasider, Taieri Gorge Railway, The Kingston Flyer, and the TranzAlpine Railway along with the stunning sights of New Zealand. Room Only; Breakfast Only; and Dinner & Breakfast options available
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Can't find the Australia Pacific Touring itinerary you were looking for?
Many other New Zealand, combination New Zealand and Australia
and shorter escorted tour options are available.
To view a full selection of all our packages please visit
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Why Canterbury Trails Touring?
Canterbury
Trails offers a range of exclusive tailor-made tours out of
Christchurch.
Designed to encompass the ecology and natural history, the Maori mythology and history, the European history and of course, New Zealand's incredible scenery. Being small group tours, there is far more flexibility with the time and activities to allow for each individual's desires.
Great care is taken to choose top quality lodges and luxury small hotels that are as interesting and unusual as the sights we see and are more than just places to stay.
Wilderness South Expedition - 11 days from $5,299 per person
Christchurch arrival, greeting and orientation, a day in the mountains, Arthur's Pass, Hokitika, Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier, Lake Moeraki, Wanaka, Queenstown, Milford Sound.
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Deluxe Nature & Wilderness Safari - 16 Days from $7,399 per person
Auckland arrival, greeting and orientation, Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Christchurch, a day in the mountains, Arthur's Pass, Hokitika, Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier, Lake Moeraki, Wanaka, Queenstown, Milford Sound
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* Based on Qantas as international carrier. Fare will differ for other airlines. Fuel surcharges included and are subject to change at any time. Departure and air taxes are additional and they will be confirmed at time of final payment. International seasonal air - add $100 for April 09, Jun-Nov 09 and Feb-Apr 10 - add $500 for Dec 09-Jan 10
Prices are per person based on double occupancy and are "starting from prices" - higher price may apply for high season months. Single supplements are available upon request. All prices reflect a 3% discount for purchases made by cash/check. There are no discounts for payment made by credit cards. Cancellation penalties, change fees and other restrictions apply.
