Name: 26-Day Auckland, Hokitika & Milford Sound Active Journey
Brand: JainVoyagers Pacific
SKU: JVPAC-211-26
Price: 15570 AUD
Availability: InStock

PRODUCT PROFILE

Tour information

Complete commercial and operating information for this JainVoyagers Pacific incoming FIT, rail and multi-country programme.

JainVoyagers Tour CodeJVPAC-211-26

Journey Type26 Days • Fast-Paced Explorer • Private / Small Group • New Zealand • Whole New Zealand

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Tour codeJVPAC-211-26

Journey profileFast-Paced Explorer

Service levelEfficient private/FIT touring

Duration26 days / 25 nights

Accommodation12 city stays / itinerary-matched properties

Air programmeTour-specific market routing + domestic sectors where practical

Meal basisBreakfast / specified inclusions

Ground serviceTransfers + itinerary transport

Traveller supportJainVoyagers Pacific operations assistance

PaceFast-paced • earlier starts • fuller sightseeing windows • efficient intercity movement • designed for travellers who prefer to cover more in less time

RegionNew Zealand • Whole New Zealand

Traveller appealActive first-time and repeat visitors wanting efficient, fuller-day coverage of New Zealand • Whole New Zealand

Sales positioningStrong Seller

GatewayAuckland (AKL) → Milford Sound (ZQN)

OPENSTREETMAP JOURNEY

Auckland → Wellington → Picton → Christchurch → Arthur's Pass → Greymouth → Hokitika → Franz Josef → Wanaka → Queenstown → Te Anau → Milford Sound

Play the route day by day. The map follows each Pacific city/overnight stop, including rail, road, ferry and itinerary-required air transfers, and automatically fits the complete journey at 100% route view.

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Auckland→Wellington→Picton→Christchurch→Arthur's Pass→Greymouth→Hokitika→Franz Josef→Wanaka→Queenstown→Te Anau→Milford Sound

AUTOMATIC PRICING INTELLIGENCE

Live season, demand & booking-window pricing

No 300-tour manual price updates are required. The engine recalculates from seasonality, booking lead time, sales demand, journey profile, departure market and passenger economics; an optional external demand feed can add live market signals.

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Pacific arrival/departure gatewayAuckland (AKL) → Milford Sound (ZQN)Flight-inclusive options use the selected source market and Star Alliance planning; Pacific intercity sectors follow the actual rail/air/ferry itinerary.

ITINERARY-ALIGNED AIR PLAN

Detailed flight itinerary for your selected departure

The flight plan below follows the market, country and departure city selected in the pricing planner, then aligns that origin with this tour's actual Pacific arrival gateway, itinerary-required internal air sectors and final departure gateway.

OUTBOUND · STAR ALLIANCE

London → Auckland

OUTBOUNDLufthansa • schedule TBC

London (LHR) → Frankfurt (FRA)Date-specific departure/arrival times confirmed at quotationStar Alliance Europe feeder

OUTBOUNDLufthansa • schedule TBC

Frankfurt (FRA) → Singapore (SIN)Date-specific departure/arrival times confirmed at quotationStar Alliance long-haul connection

OUTBOUNDSingapore Airlines • schedule TBC

Singapore (SIN) → Auckland (AKL)Date-specific departure/arrival times confirmed at quotationStar Alliance service to New Zealand

RETURN · STAR ALLIANCE

Queenstown → London

RETURNAir New Zealand • schedule TBC

Queenstown (ZQN) → Auckland (AKL)Date-specific departure/arrival times confirmed at quotationStar Alliance domestic connection

Return path mirrors the Star Alliance planning route; exact flight number and timing are confirmed at quotation/ticketing.

RETURNSingapore Airlines • schedule TBC

Auckland (AKL) → Singapore (SIN)Date-specific departure/arrival times confirmed at quotationStar Alliance service to New Zealand

Return path mirrors the Star Alliance planning route; exact flight number and timing are confirmed at quotation/ticketing.

RETURNLufthansa • schedule TBC

Singapore (SIN) → Frankfurt (FRA)Date-specific departure/arrival times confirmed at quotationStar Alliance long-haul connection

Return path mirrors the Star Alliance planning route; exact flight number and timing are confirmed at quotation/ticketing.

RETURNLufthansa • schedule TBC

Frankfurt (FRA) → London (LHR)Date-specific departure/arrival times confirmed at quotationStar Alliance Europe feeder

Return path mirrors the Star Alliance planning route; exact flight number and timing are confirmed at quotation/ticketing.

Planning reference only. Exact airline, flight number, operating date, schedule, connection time, baggage and fare family are reconfirmed when JainVoyagers prepares the final flight-inclusive quotation.

2027 FIT PRICING BASIS

Flexible private travel dates

This is a FIT / private on-request programme — there are no fixed scheduled departure dates. Guests may request their preferred 2027 travel dates, subject to hotel, transport, attraction and flight availability.

Flexible travel datesPrivate / FIT basisStart any preferred dateSubject to availability

2027 indicative land price: from A$15,470 per person using the automatic demand model. Select the intended travel month in the calculator above to view the relevant planning estimate.

TOUR OVERVIEW

How the journey is designed

A rail & road journey private/FIT journey through New Zealand • Whole New Zealand, following Auckland → Wellington → Picton → Christchurch → Arthur's Pass → Greymouth → Hokitika → Franz Josef → Wanaka → Queenstown → Te Anau → Milford Sound. The programme is designed for realistic arrival, sightseeing and transfer days with supplier-confirmed hotels, practical meal windows and JainVoyagers Pacific operations support. Transport uses rail, road, ferry and itinerary-required Star Alliance air only where appropriate to the geography.

KEY EXPERIENCES

Tour highlights

jade / pounamu heritage

Day 13 • Hokitika: jade / pounamu heritage within the fuller explorer programme.

West Coast rainforest

Day 13 • Hokitika: West Coast rainforest within the fuller explorer programme.

glacier views

Day 15 • Franz Josef: glacier viewpoints within the fuller explorer programme.

Franz Josef Glacier / Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere valley

Day 15 • Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier / Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere valley within the fuller explorer programme.

ITINERARY-ALIGNED ACCOMMODATION

Hotel programme by overnight city

Every stay below is generated from this tour's actual overnight sequence. Preferred properties are representative planning hotels; the final date-specific quotation confirms supplier availability and the contracted property.

ITINERARY COVERAGE100%25 itinerary nights matched

STAY SEQUENCE12city stays in operating order

HOTEL ROUTEAuckland → Wellington → Picton → Christchurch → Arthur's Pass → Greymouth → Hokitika → Franz Josef → Wanaka → Queenstown → Te Anau → Milford SoundHotel changes follow the actual overnight itinerary, not a generic tour-wide hotel brand.

Days 1–2Auckland · 2 nights

Preferred / representative property

Cordis, Auckland

Deluxe Room

Representative JainVoyagers Pacific accommodation profile for Auckland, selected for practical access to the published itinerary. Final property and room category are supplier-confirmed for the requested dates.

📍 Address83 Symonds Street, Auckland

Meal basisBreakfast where included by contracted rateBrandCordis HotelsCheck-out / move onDay 3

Matched from JainVoyagers city accommodation catalogue • final hotel subject to requested dates and supplier confirmation.

Days 3–4Wellington · 2 nights

GCH

Preferred / representative property

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

Terrace Room

Representative JainVoyagers Pacific accommodation profile for Wellington, selected for practical access to the published itinerary. Final property and room category are supplier-confirmed for the requested dates.

📍 Address147 The Terrace, Wellington

Meal basisBreakfast where included by contracted rateBrandGrand Chancellor HotelsCheck-out / move onDay 5

Matched from JainVoyagers city accommodation catalogue • final hotel subject to requested dates and supplier confirmation.

Days 5–6Picton · 2 nights

Preferred / representative property

Picton Yacht Club Hotel

Superior Room

Representative JainVoyagers Pacific accommodation profile for Picton, selected for practical access to the published itinerary. Final property and room category are supplier-confirmed for the requested dates.

📍 Address25 Waikawa Road, Picton

Meal basisBreakfast where included by contracted rateBrandIndependentCheck-out / move onDay 7

Matched from JainVoyagers city accommodation catalogue • final hotel subject to requested dates and supplier confirmation.

Days 7–8Christchurch · 2 nights

Preferred / representative property

Crowne Plaza Christchurch

Standard Room

Representative JainVoyagers Pacific accommodation profile for Christchurch, selected for practical access to the published itinerary. Final property and room category are supplier-confirmed for the requested dates.

📍 Address764 Colombo Street, Christchurch

Meal basisBreakfast where included by contracted rateBrandIHGCheck-out / move onDay 9

Matched from JainVoyagers city accommodation catalogue • final hotel subject to requested dates and supplier confirmation.

Days 9–10Arthur's Pass · 2 nights

Preferred / representative property

The Bealey Hotel

Mountain View Room

Representative JainVoyagers Pacific accommodation profile for Arthur's Pass, selected for practical access to the published itinerary. Final property and room category are supplier-confirmed for the requested dates.

📍 Address12858 West Coast Road, Arthur’s Pass

Meal basisBreakfast where included by contracted rateBrandIndependentCheck-out / move onDay 11

Matched from JainVoyagers city accommodation catalogue • final hotel subject to requested dates and supplier confirmation.

Days 11–12Greymouth · 2 nights

Preferred / representative property

Copthorne Hotel Greymouth

Superior Room

Representative JainVoyagers Pacific accommodation profile for Greymouth, selected for practical access to the published itinerary. Final property and room category are supplier-confirmed for the requested dates.

📍 Address32 Mawhera Quay, Greymouth

Meal basisBreakfast where included by contracted rateBrandMillennium HotelsCheck-out / move onDay 13

Matched from JainVoyagers city accommodation catalogue • final hotel subject to requested dates and supplier confirmation.

Days 13–14Hokitika · 2 nights

Preferred / representative property

Beachfront Hotel Hokitika

Ocean View Room

Representative JainVoyagers Pacific accommodation profile for Hokitika, selected for practical access to the published itinerary. Final property and room category are supplier-confirmed for the requested dates.

📍 Address111 Revell Street, Hokitika

Meal basisBreakfast where included by contracted rateBrandIndependentCheck-out / move onDay 15

Matched from JainVoyagers city accommodation catalogue • final hotel subject to requested dates and supplier confirmation.

Days 15–16Franz Josef · 2 nights

SHG

Preferred / representative property

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Superior Room

Representative JainVoyagers Pacific accommodation profile for Franz Josef, selected for practical access to the published itinerary. Final property and room category are supplier-confirmed for the requested dates.

📍 Address36 Main Road, Franz Josef

Meal basisBreakfast where included by contracted rateBrandScenic Hotel GroupCheck-out / move onDay 17

Matched from JainVoyagers city accommodation catalogue • final hotel subject to requested dates and supplier confirmation.

Days 17–18Wanaka · 2 nights

Preferred / representative property

Edgewater

Hotel Room

Representative JainVoyagers Pacific accommodation profile for Wanaka, selected for practical access to the published itinerary. Final property and room category are supplier-confirmed for the requested dates.

📍 Address54 Sargood Drive, Wānaka

Meal basisBreakfast where included by contracted rateBrandIndependentCheck-out / move onDay 19

Matched from JainVoyagers city accommodation catalogue • final hotel subject to requested dates and supplier confirmation.

Days 19–20Queenstown · 2 nights

Preferred / representative property

Crowne Plaza Queenstown

Standard Room

Representative JainVoyagers Pacific accommodation profile for Queenstown, selected for practical access to the published itinerary. Final property and room category are supplier-confirmed for the requested dates.

📍 Address93 Beach Street, Queenstown

Meal basisBreakfast where included by contracted rateBrandIHGCheck-out / move onDay 21

Matched from JainVoyagers city accommodation catalogue • final hotel subject to requested dates and supplier confirmation.

Days 21–22Te Anau · 2 nights

Preferred / representative property

Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas

Deluxe Room

Representative JainVoyagers Pacific accommodation profile for Te Anau, selected for practical access to the published itinerary. Final property and room category are supplier-confirmed for the requested dates.

📍 Address64 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau

Meal basisBreakfast where included by contracted rateBrandDistinction HotelsCheck-out / move onDay 23

Matched from JainVoyagers city accommodation catalogue • final hotel subject to requested dates and supplier confirmation.

Days 23–25Milford Sound · 3 nights

Preferred / representative property

Milford Sound Lodge

Riverside Chalet

Representative JainVoyagers Pacific accommodation profile for Milford Sound, selected for practical access to the published itinerary. Final property and room category are supplier-confirmed for the requested dates.

📍 AddressState Highway 94, Milford Sound

Meal basisBreakfast where included by contracted rateBrandIndependentCheck-out / move onDay 26

Matched from JainVoyagers city accommodation catalogue • final hotel subject to requested dates and supplier confirmation.

MEAL PLAN

Meals

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Breakfast where included by the confirmed hotel rate
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Protected lunch time is built into sightseeing days
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Jain, vegetarian, vegan and other dietary requests can be passed to suppliers in advance
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Dinner is normally at leisure unless the final quotation states otherwise

GROUND SERVICES

Transportation information

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Private vehicle / coach for touring sectors where practical
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Rail and scenic rail used on published corridors where appropriate
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Ferry used for Tasmania, Cook Strait and island sectors where routed
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Only itinerary-required Star Alliance air sectors are included in the planning engine; exact flight details are confirmed at quotation/ticketing

FAST-PACED EXPLORER OPERATING PLAN

Detailed day-wise FIT itinerary

A faster-moving explorer programme for travellers who prefer fuller days and efficient destination coverage. Exact timings are reconfirmed against the guest’s travel dates.

DAY 1

Arrival in Auckland • Easy introduction

Auckland • Arrival • Easy / arrival-departure day

Overnight: Auckland

Suggested startArrival dependent

Suggested finishApprox. 17:00–19:00 if timing permits

Transport / drivingAirport / station transfer plus short local orientation only

Meal basisMeals at own arrangement unless specifically included

MORNING

Arrive at the confirmed gateway for Auckland. Complete immigration and baggage formalities where applicable, then meet the JainVoyagers Pacific representative or driver for the transfer to the hotel.

AFTERNOON

Hotel check-in follows the property’s standard time. If arrival timing is comfortable, enjoy a light orientation around Auckland; no major prepaid attraction is scheduled on the arrival day.

EVENING

Evening at leisure for rest and independent dinner. The next day’s pickup, rail/ferry service and any timed admissions are reconfirmed in the final operating documents.

Included today

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Arrival meet/transfer from the confirmed gateway
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Transfer to the booked hotel
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Light orientation if timing permits
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JainVoyagers Pacific operational coordination

Not included today

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Early check-in unless prebooked
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Meals unless specified
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Major paid sightseeing on arrival day
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Transfers caused by independently changed services

Practical traveller note

Keep passports, travel documents and medication in cabin baggage. Standard hotel check-in times apply unless an early room has been contracted.

Operational note

Arrival days are intentionally protected against flight disruption, immigration queues and traveller fatigue. Exact operating details are reconfirmed against the booked arrival service. This day follows the Fast-Paced Explorer profile: efficient movement and fuller sightseeing windows are prioritised while protecting confirmed transport connections.

DAY 2

Auckland • Viaduct Harbour & local discovery

Auckland • Sightseeing day • Fast / active

Overnight: Auckland

Suggested startApprox. 09:00

Suggested finishApprox. 17:00–17:30

Transport / drivingLocal touring in Auckland; private vehicle / coach and walking elements are used according to the confirmed programme.

Meal basisBreakfast where included; protected lunch time; dinner at leisure

MORNING

After breakfast, begin with Viaduct Harbour. Allow proper orientation, guide interpretation and practical photography/walking time rather than rushing the visit. Timed admission is included only where it appears in the confirmed JainVoyagers quotation.

AFTERNOON

After a protected lunch interval, continue to Auckland Domain and Mount Eden / Maungawhau viewpoints. The operating sequence may be adjusted for reservation times, weather, local events, traffic restrictions or seasonal opening patterns while preserving the intended programme.

EVENING

Return to the Auckland hotel. Evening remains free for independent dining and a relaxed neighbourhood walk, or an optional pre-booked cultural experience where available.

Included today

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Hotel breakfast where contracted
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Scheduled sightseeing/transport during the published touring window
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Driver/driver-guide or local guide where quoted
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Orientation and principal sightseeing in Auckland
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Return to the overnight hotel

Not included today

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Lunch and dinner unless specifically included
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Optional/premium admissions not listed in the final quote
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Personal purchases and beverages
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Gratuities
×
Extra touring beyond confirmed hours

Practical traveller note

Comfortable walking footwear is recommended in Auckland. Carry weather-appropriate protection and keep valuables secure in busy visitor areas. Exact operating order is date-specific.

Operational note

Auckland sightseeing is operated against real local conditions. Exact attraction entry times, guide meeting points and transport use are reconfirmed in the final travel documents. This day follows the Fast-Paced Explorer profile: efficient movement and fuller sightseeing windows are prioritised while protecting confirmed transport connections.

DAY 3

Auckland → Wellington • Intercity rail journey

Wellington • Intercity / regional transfer • Fast / transfer-focused

Overnight: Wellington

Suggested startApprox. 08:00–09:00 subject to booked service

Suggested finishApprox. 16:00–18:30 subject to booked service

Transport / drivingGreat Journeys New Zealand – Northern Explorer • Auckland → Wellington • approximately 493 km straight-line corridor; actual rail distance and timing follow the booked service

Meal basisBreakfast where included; lunch around the transfer schedule; dinner at leisure

MORNING

After breakfast and check-out in Auckland, transfer to the departure station and board the planned Great Journeys New Zealand – Northern Explorer service towards Wellington. Seat reservations are arranged where the operating service requires them.

AFTERNOON

Arrive in Wellington, meet the local transfer/driver where included and continue to the hotel. After check-in, enjoy a light orientation around Te Papa Tongarewa if timing permits.

EVENING

Evening at leisure in Wellington. The following day’s sightseeing start and any timed admission are reconfirmed locally.

Included today

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Reserved Great Journeys New Zealand – Northern Explorer sector Auckland → Wellington
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Station transfers where specified
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Hotel check-in coordination in Wellington
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Light orientation if arrival time permits

Not included today

×
Meals in transit unless specifically contracted
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Porterage unless stated
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Upgrades beyond the confirmed transport class
×
Unplanned changes caused by independent amendments

Practical traveller note

Keep passports, rail/air/ferry documents, medication and valuables accessible during the transfer. Platform, terminal, gate and local timing are date-specific.

Operational note

Great Journeys New Zealand – Northern Explorer; station access and final schedule are date-specific. This day follows the Fast-Paced Explorer profile: efficient movement and fuller sightseeing windows are prioritised while protecting confirmed transport connections.

DAY 4

Wellington • Te Papa Tongarewa & local discovery

Wellington • Sightseeing day • Fast / active

Overnight: Wellington

Suggested startApprox. 09:00

Suggested finishApprox. 17:00–17:30

Transport / drivingLocal touring in Wellington; private vehicle / coach and walking elements are used according to the confirmed programme.

Meal basisBreakfast where included; protected lunch time; dinner at leisure

MORNING

After breakfast, begin with Te Papa Tongarewa. Allow proper orientation, guide interpretation and practical photography/walking time rather than rushing the visit. Timed admission is included only where it appears in the confirmed JainVoyagers quotation.

AFTERNOON

After a protected lunch interval, continue to Wellington waterfront and Cable Car and Botanic Garden. The operating sequence may be adjusted for reservation times, weather, local events, traffic restrictions or seasonal opening patterns while preserving the intended programme.

EVENING

Return to the Wellington hotel. Evening remains free for independent dining and a relaxed neighbourhood walk, or an optional pre-booked cultural experience where available.

Included today

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Hotel breakfast where contracted
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Scheduled sightseeing/transport during the published touring window
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Driver/driver-guide or local guide where quoted
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Orientation and principal sightseeing in Wellington
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Return to the overnight hotel

Not included today

×
Lunch and dinner unless specifically included
×
Optional/premium admissions not listed in the final quote
×
Personal purchases and beverages
×
Gratuities
×
Extra touring beyond confirmed hours

Practical traveller note

Comfortable walking footwear is recommended in Wellington. Carry weather-appropriate protection and keep valuables secure in busy visitor areas. Exact operating order is date-specific.

Operational note

Wellington sightseeing is operated against real local conditions. Exact attraction entry times, guide meeting points and transport use are reconfirmed in the final travel documents. This day follows the Fast-Paced Explorer profile: efficient movement and fuller sightseeing windows are prioritised while protecting confirmed transport connections.

DAY 5

Wellington → Picton • Ferry / sea crossing

Picton • Intercity / regional transfer • Fast / transfer-focused

Overnight: Picton

Suggested startApprox. 08:00–09:00 subject to booked service

Suggested finishApprox. 16:00–18:30 subject to booked service

Transport / drivingInterislander Cook Strait ferry • Wellington → Picton; terminal check-in and sailing times follow the booked service

Meal basisBreakfast where included; lunch around the transfer schedule; dinner at leisure

MORNING

After breakfast and check-out in Wellington, transfer to the confirmed ferry terminal and complete check-in for the planned Interislander Cook Strait ferry crossing.

AFTERNOON

Complete the sea crossing and onward transfer into Picton. Hotel check-in follows, with a light orientation around Picton waterfront if timing remains comfortable.

EVENING

Evening at leisure in Picton. The following day’s sightseeing start and any timed admission are reconfirmed locally.

Included today

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Booked Interislander Cook Strait ferry crossing Wellington → Picton
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Terminal transfers where specified
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Hotel check-in coordination in Picton
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Light orientation if arrival time permits

Not included today

×
Meals in transit unless specifically contracted
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Porterage unless stated
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Upgrades beyond the confirmed transport class
×
Unplanned changes caused by independent amendments

Practical traveller note

Keep passports, rail/air/ferry documents, medication and valuables accessible during the transfer. Platform, terminal, gate and local timing are date-specific.

Operational note

Interislander Cook Strait ferry; sailing schedules and weather can affect timing. This day follows the Fast-Paced Explorer profile: efficient movement and fuller sightseeing windows are prioritised while protecting confirmed transport connections.

DAY 6

Picton • Picton waterfront & local discovery

Picton • Sightseeing day • Fast / active

Overnight: Picton

Suggested startApprox. 09:00

Suggested finishApprox. 17:00–17:30

Transport / drivingLocal touring in Picton; private vehicle / coach and walking elements are used according to the confirmed programme.

Meal basisBreakfast where included; protected lunch time; dinner at leisure

MORNING

After breakfast, begin with Picton waterfront. Allow proper orientation, guide interpretation and practical photography/walking time rather than rushing the visit. Timed admission is included only where it appears in the confirmed JainVoyagers quotation.

AFTERNOON

After a protected lunch interval, continue to Marlborough Sounds and Interislander terminal. The operating sequence may be adjusted for reservation times, weather, local events, traffic restrictions or seasonal opening patterns while preserving the intended programme.

EVENING

Return to the Picton hotel. Evening remains free for independent dining and a relaxed neighbourhood walk, or an optional pre-booked cultural experience where available.

Included today

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Hotel breakfast where contracted
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Scheduled sightseeing/transport during the published touring window
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Driver/driver-guide or local guide where quoted
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Orientation and principal sightseeing in Picton
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Return to the overnight hotel

Not included today

×
Lunch and dinner unless specifically included
×
Optional/premium admissions not listed in the final quote
×
Personal purchases and beverages
×
Gratuities
×
Extra touring beyond confirmed hours

Practical traveller note

Comfortable walking footwear is recommended in Picton. Carry weather-appropriate protection and keep valuables secure in busy visitor areas. Exact operating order is date-specific.

Operational note

Picton sightseeing is operated against real local conditions. Exact attraction entry times, guide meeting points and transport use are reconfirmed in the final travel documents. This day follows the Fast-Paced Explorer profile: efficient movement and fuller sightseeing windows are prioritised while protecting confirmed transport connections.

DAY 7

Picton → Christchurch • Scenic intercity road transfer

Christchurch • Intercity / regional transfer • Fast / transfer-focused

Overnight: Christchurch

Suggested startApprox. 08:00–09:00 subject to booked service

Suggested finishApprox. 16:00–18:30 subject to booked service

Transport / drivingPrivate touring vehicle / accredited coach with scenic stops • Picton → Christchurch • approximately 273 km straight-line corridor; actual road distance and operating time follow the final route

Meal basisBreakfast where included; lunch around the transfer schedule; dinner at leisure

MORNING

After breakfast and check-out in Picton, depart by the confirmed private touring vehicle / coach towards Christchurch. The operating day includes sensible comfort stops and scenic pauses rather than continuous driving.

AFTERNOON

Continue through the regional landscape and arrive in Christchurch. Check in to the hotel, then enjoy a light orientation around Christchurch Botanic Gardens if timing permits.

EVENING

Evening at leisure in Christchurch. The following day’s sightseeing start and any timed admission are reconfirmed locally.

Included today

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Private / accredited road transfer Picton → Christchurch
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Scheduled comfort stops
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Hotel check-in coordination in Christchurch
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Light orientation if arrival time permits

Not included today

×
Meals in transit unless specifically contracted
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Porterage unless stated
×
Upgrades beyond the confirmed transport class
×
Unplanned changes caused by independent amendments

Practical traveller note

Keep passports, rail/air/ferry documents, medication and valuables accessible during the transfer. Platform, terminal, gate and local timing are date-specific.

Operational note

Road transfer timing varies with weather, traffic, road works, ferry/park access and seasonal conditions. Driver hours remain subject to local safety rules. This day follows the Fast-Paced Explorer profile: efficient movement and fuller sightseeing windows are prioritised while protecting confirmed transport connections.

DAY 8

Christchurch • Christchurch Botanic Gardens & local discovery

Christchurch • Sightseeing day • Fast / active

Overnight: Christchurch

Suggested startApprox. 09:00

Suggested finishApprox. 17:00–17:30

Transport / drivingLocal touring in Christchurch; private vehicle / coach and walking elements are used according to the confirmed programme.

Meal basisBreakfast where included; protected lunch time; dinner at leisure

MORNING

After breakfast, begin with Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Allow proper orientation, guide interpretation and practical photography/walking time rather than rushing the visit. Timed admission is included only where it appears in the confirmed JainVoyagers quotation.

AFTERNOON

After a protected lunch interval, continue to Riverside Market and Cardboard Cathedral precinct. The operating sequence may be adjusted for reservation times, weather, local events, traffic restrictions or seasonal opening patterns while preserving the intended programme.

EVENING

Return to the Christchurch hotel. Evening remains free for independent dining and a relaxed neighbourhood walk, or an optional pre-booked cultural experience where available.

Included today

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Hotel breakfast where contracted
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Scheduled sightseeing/transport during the published touring window
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Driver/driver-guide or local guide where quoted
✓
Orientation and principal sightseeing in Christchurch
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Return to the overnight hotel

Not included today

×
Lunch and dinner unless specifically included
×
Optional/premium admissions not listed in the final quote
×
Personal purchases and beverages
×
Gratuities
×
Extra touring beyond confirmed hours

Practical traveller note

Comfortable walking footwear is recommended in Christchurch. Carry weather-appropriate protection and keep valuables secure in busy visitor areas. Exact operating order is date-specific.

Operational note

Christchurch sightseeing is operated against real local conditions. Exact attraction entry times, guide meeting points and transport use are reconfirmed in the final travel documents. This day follows the Fast-Paced Explorer profile: efficient movement and fuller sightseeing windows are prioritised while protecting confirmed transport connections.

DAY 9

Christchurch → Arthur's Pass • Scenic intercity road transfer

Arthur's Pass • Intercity / regional transfer • Fast / transfer-focused

Overnight: Arthur's Pass

Suggested startApprox. 08:00–09:00 subject to booked service

Suggested finishApprox. 16:00–18:30 subject to booked service

Transport / drivingPrivate touring vehicle / accredited coach with scenic stops • Christchurch → Arthur's Pass • approximately 109 km straight-line corridor; actual road distance and operating time follow the final route

Meal basisBreakfast where included; lunch around the transfer schedule; dinner at leisure

MORNING

After breakfast and check-out in Christchurch, depart by the confirmed private touring vehicle / coach towards Arthur's Pass. The operating day includes sensible comfort stops and scenic pauses rather than continuous driving.

AFTERNOON

Continue through the regional landscape and arrive in Arthur's Pass. Check in to the hotel, then enjoy a light orientation around Arthur's Pass National Park if timing permits.

EVENING

Evening at leisure in Arthur's Pass. The following day’s sightseeing start and any timed admission are reconfirmed locally.

Included today

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Private / accredited road transfer Christchurch → Arthur's Pass
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Scheduled comfort stops
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Hotel check-in coordination in Arthur's Pass
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Light orientation if arrival time permits

Not included today

×
Meals in transit unless specifically contracted
×
Porterage unless stated
×
Upgrades beyond the confirmed transport class
×
Unplanned changes caused by independent amendments

Practical traveller note

Keep passports, rail/air/ferry documents, medication and valuables accessible during the transfer. Platform, terminal, gate and local timing are date-specific.

Operational note

DAY 10

Arthur's Pass • Arthur's Pass National Park & local discovery

Arthur's Pass • Sightseeing day • Fast / active

Overnight: Arthur's Pass

Suggested startApprox. 09:00

Suggested finishApprox. 17:00–17:30

Transport / drivingLocal touring in Arthur's Pass; private vehicle / coach and walking elements are used according to the confirmed programme.

Meal basisBreakfast where included; protected lunch time; dinner at leisure

MORNING

After breakfast, begin with Arthur's Pass National Park. Allow proper orientation, guide interpretation and practical photography/walking time rather than rushing the visit. Timed admission is included only where it appears in the confirmed JainVoyagers quotation.

AFTERNOON

After a protected lunch interval, continue to Otira Gorge viewpoints and alpine railway scenery. The operating sequence may be adjusted for reservation times, weather, local events, traffic restrictions or seasonal opening patterns while preserving the intended programme.

EVENING

Return to the Arthur's Pass hotel. Evening remains free for independent dining and a relaxed neighbourhood walk, or an optional pre-booked cultural experience where available.

Included today

✓
Hotel breakfast where contracted
✓
Scheduled sightseeing/transport during the published touring window
✓
Driver/driver-guide or local guide where quoted
✓
Orientation and principal sightseeing in Arthur's Pass
✓
Return to the overnight hotel

Not included today

×
Lunch and dinner unless specifically included
×
Optional/premium admissions not listed in the final quote
×
Personal purchases and beverages
×
Gratuities
×
Extra touring beyond confirmed hours

Practical traveller note

Comfortable walking footwear is recommended in Arthur's Pass. Carry weather-appropriate protection and keep valuables secure in busy visitor areas. Exact operating order is date-specific.

Operational note

Arthur's Pass sightseeing is operated against real local conditions. Exact attraction entry times, guide meeting points and transport use are reconfirmed in the final travel documents. This day follows the Fast-Paced Explorer profile: efficient movement and fuller sightseeing windows are prioritised while protecting confirmed transport connections.

DAY 11

Arthur's Pass → Greymouth • Scenic intercity road transfer

Greymouth • Intercity / regional transfer • Fast / transfer-focused

Overnight: Greymouth

Suggested startApprox. 08:00–09:00 subject to booked service

Suggested finishApprox. 16:00–18:30 subject to booked service

Transport / drivingPrivate touring vehicle / accredited coach with scenic stops • Arthur's Pass → Greymouth • approximately 62 km straight-line corridor; actual road distance and operating time follow the final route

Meal basisBreakfast where included; lunch around the transfer schedule; dinner at leisure

MORNING

After breakfast and check-out in Arthur's Pass, depart by the confirmed private touring vehicle / coach towards Greymouth. The operating day includes sensible comfort stops and scenic pauses rather than continuous driving.

AFTERNOON

Continue through the regional landscape and arrive in Greymouth. Check in to the hotel, then enjoy a light orientation around Grey River mouth if timing permits.

EVENING

Evening at leisure in Greymouth. The following day’s sightseeing start and any timed admission are reconfirmed locally.

Included today

✓
Private / accredited road transfer Arthur's Pass → Greymouth
✓
Scheduled comfort stops
✓
Hotel check-in coordination in Greymouth
✓
Light orientation if arrival time permits

Not included today

×
Meals in transit unless specifically contracted
×
Porterage unless stated
×
Upgrades beyond the confirmed transport class
×
Unplanned changes caused by independent amendments

Practical traveller note

Keep passports, rail/air/ferry documents, medication and valuables accessible during the transfer. Platform, terminal, gate and local timing are date-specific.

Operational note

DAY 12

Greymouth • Grey River mouth & local discovery

Greymouth • Sightseeing day • Fast / active

Overnight: Greymouth

Suggested startApprox. 09:00

Suggested finishApprox. 17:00–17:30

Transport / drivingLocal touring in Greymouth; private vehicle / coach and walking elements are used according to the confirmed programme.

Meal basisBreakfast where included; protected lunch time; dinner at leisure

MORNING

After breakfast, begin with Grey River mouth. Allow proper orientation, guide interpretation and practical photography/walking time rather than rushing the visit. Timed admission is included only where it appears in the confirmed JainVoyagers quotation.

AFTERNOON

After a protected lunch interval, continue to West Coast heritage areas and TranzAlpine terminus. The operating sequence may be adjusted for reservation times, weather, local events, traffic restrictions or seasonal opening patterns while preserving the intended programme.

EVENING

Return to the Greymouth hotel. Evening remains free for independent dining and a relaxed neighbourhood walk, or an optional pre-booked cultural experience where available.

Included today

✓
Hotel breakfast where contracted
✓
Scheduled sightseeing/transport during the published touring window
✓
Driver/driver-guide or local guide where quoted
✓
Orientation and principal sightseeing in Greymouth
✓
Return to the overnight hotel

Not included today

×
Lunch and dinner unless specifically included
×
Optional/premium admissions not listed in the final quote
×
Personal purchases and beverages
×
Gratuities
×
Extra touring beyond confirmed hours

Practical traveller note

Comfortable walking footwear is recommended in Greymouth. Carry weather-appropriate protection and keep valuables secure in busy visitor areas. Exact operating order is date-specific.

Operational note

Greymouth sightseeing is operated against real local conditions. Exact attraction entry times, guide meeting points and transport use are reconfirmed in the final travel documents. This day follows the Fast-Paced Explorer profile: efficient movement and fuller sightseeing windows are prioritised while protecting confirmed transport connections.

DAY 13

Greymouth → Hokitika • Scenic intercity road transfer

Hokitika • Intercity / regional transfer • Fast / transfer-focused

Overnight: Hokitika

Suggested startApprox. 08:00–09:00 subject to booked service

Suggested finishApprox. 16:00–18:30 subject to booked service

Transport / drivingPrivate touring vehicle / accredited coach with scenic stops • Greymouth → Hokitika • approximately 36 km straight-line corridor; actual road distance and operating time follow the final route

Meal basisBreakfast where included; lunch around the transfer schedule; dinner at leisure

MORNING

After breakfast and check-out in Greymouth, depart by the confirmed private touring vehicle / coach towards Hokitika. The operating day includes sensible comfort stops and scenic pauses rather than continuous driving.

AFTERNOON

Continue through the regional landscape and arrive in Hokitika. Check in to the hotel, then enjoy a light orientation around Hokitika Gorge if timing permits.

EVENING

Evening at leisure in Hokitika. The following day’s sightseeing start and any timed admission are reconfirmed locally.

Included today

✓
Private / accredited road transfer Greymouth → Hokitika
✓
Scheduled comfort stops
✓
Hotel check-in coordination in Hokitika
✓
Light orientation if arrival time permits

Not included today

×
Meals in transit unless specifically contracted
×
Porterage unless stated
×
Upgrades beyond the confirmed transport class
×
Unplanned changes caused by independent amendments

Practical traveller note

Keep passports, rail/air/ferry documents, medication and valuables accessible during the transfer. Platform, terminal, gate and local timing are date-specific.

Operational note

DAY 14

Hokitika • Hokitika Gorge & local discovery

Hokitika • Sightseeing day • Fast / active

Overnight: Hokitika

Suggested startApprox. 09:00

Suggested finishApprox. 17:00–17:30

Transport / drivingLocal touring in Hokitika; private vehicle / coach and walking elements are used according to the confirmed programme.

Meal basisBreakfast where included; protected lunch time; dinner at leisure

MORNING

After breakfast, begin with Hokitika Gorge. Allow proper orientation, guide interpretation and practical photography/walking time rather than rushing the visit. Timed admission is included only where it appears in the confirmed JainVoyagers quotation.

AFTERNOON

After a protected lunch interval, continue to Hokitika beachfront and jade / pounamu heritage. The operating sequence may be adjusted for reservation times, weather, local events, traffic restrictions or seasonal opening patterns while preserving the intended programme.

EVENING

Return to the Hokitika hotel. Evening remains free for independent dining and a relaxed neighbourhood walk, or an optional pre-booked cultural experience where available.

Included today

✓
Hotel breakfast where contracted
✓
Scheduled sightseeing/transport during the published touring window
✓
Driver/driver-guide or local guide where quoted
✓
Orientation and principal sightseeing in Hokitika
✓
Return to the overnight hotel

Not included today

×
Lunch and dinner unless specifically included
×
Optional/premium admissions not listed in the final quote
×
Personal purchases and beverages
×
Gratuities
×
Extra touring beyond confirmed hours

Practical traveller note

Comfortable walking footwear is recommended in Hokitika. Carry weather-appropriate protection and keep valuables secure in busy visitor areas. Exact operating order is date-specific.

Operational note

Hokitika sightseeing is operated against real local conditions. Exact attraction entry times, guide meeting points and transport use are reconfirmed in the final travel documents. This day follows the Fast-Paced Explorer profile: efficient movement and fuller sightseeing windows are prioritised while protecting confirmed transport connections.

DAY 15

Hokitika → Franz Josef • Scenic intercity road transfer

Franz Josef • Intercity / regional transfer • Fast / transfer-focused

Overnight: Franz Josef

Suggested startApprox. 08:00–09:00 subject to booked service

Suggested finishApprox. 16:00–18:30 subject to booked service

Transport / drivingPrivate touring vehicle / accredited coach with scenic stops • Hokitika → Franz Josef • approximately 98 km straight-line corridor; actual road distance and operating time follow the final route

Meal basisBreakfast where included; lunch around the transfer schedule; dinner at leisure

MORNING

After breakfast and check-out in Hokitika, depart by the confirmed private touring vehicle / coach towards Franz Josef. The operating day includes sensible comfort stops and scenic pauses rather than continuous driving.

AFTERNOON

Continue through the regional landscape and arrive in Franz Josef. Check in to the hotel, then enjoy a light orientation around Franz Josef Glacier / Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere valley if timing permits.

EVENING

Evening at leisure in Franz Josef. The following day’s sightseeing start and any timed admission are reconfirmed locally.

Included today

✓
Private / accredited road transfer Hokitika → Franz Josef
✓
Scheduled comfort stops
✓
Hotel check-in coordination in Franz Josef
✓
Light orientation if arrival time permits

Not included today

×
Meals in transit unless specifically contracted
×
Porterage unless stated
×
Upgrades beyond the confirmed transport class
×
Unplanned changes caused by independent amendments

Practical traveller note

Keep passports, rail/air/ferry documents, medication and valuables accessible during the transfer. Platform, terminal, gate and local timing are date-specific.

Operational note

DAY 16

Franz Josef • Franz Josef Glacier / Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere valley & local discovery

Franz Josef • Sightseeing day • Fast / active

Overnight: Franz Josef

Suggested startApprox. 09:00

Suggested finishApprox. 17:00–17:30

Transport / drivingLocal touring in Franz Josef; private vehicle / coach and walking elements are used according to the confirmed programme.

Meal basisBreakfast where included; protected lunch time; dinner at leisure

MORNING

After breakfast, begin with Franz Josef Glacier / Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere valley. Allow proper orientation, guide interpretation and practical photography/walking time rather than rushing the visit. Timed admission is included only where it appears in the confirmed JainVoyagers quotation.

AFTERNOON

After a protected lunch interval, continue to Westland Tai Poutini National Park and rainforest walks. The operating sequence may be adjusted for reservation times, weather, local events, traffic restrictions or seasonal opening patterns while preserving the intended programme.

EVENING

Return to the Franz Josef hotel. Evening remains free for independent dining and a relaxed neighbourhood walk, or an optional pre-booked cultural experience where available.

Included today

✓
Hotel breakfast where contracted
✓
Scheduled sightseeing/transport during the published touring window
✓
Driver/driver-guide or local guide where quoted
✓
Orientation and principal sightseeing in Franz Josef
✓
Return to the overnight hotel

Not included today

×
Lunch and dinner unless specifically included
×
Optional/premium admissions not listed in the final quote
×
Personal purchases and beverages
×
Gratuities
×
Extra touring beyond confirmed hours

Practical traveller note

Comfortable walking footwear is recommended in Franz Josef. Carry weather-appropriate protection and keep valuables secure in busy visitor areas. Exact operating order is date-specific.

Operational note

Franz Josef sightseeing is operated against real local conditions. Exact attraction entry times, guide meeting points and transport use are reconfirmed in the final travel documents. This day follows the Fast-Paced Explorer profile: efficient movement and fuller sightseeing windows are prioritised while protecting confirmed transport connections.

DAY 17

Franz Josef → Wanaka • Scenic intercity road transfer

Wanaka • Intercity / regional transfer • Fast / transfer-focused

Overnight: Wanaka

Suggested startApprox. 08:00–09:00 subject to booked service

Suggested finishApprox. 16:00–18:30 subject to booked service

Transport / drivingPrivate touring vehicle / accredited coach with scenic stops • Franz Josef → Wanaka • approximately 167 km straight-line corridor; actual road distance and operating time follow the final route

Meal basisBreakfast where included; lunch around the transfer schedule; dinner at leisure

MORNING

After breakfast and check-out in Franz Josef, depart by the confirmed private touring vehicle / coach towards Wanaka. The operating day includes sensible comfort stops and scenic pauses rather than continuous driving.

AFTERNOON

Continue through the regional landscape and arrive in Wanaka. Check in to the hotel, then enjoy a light orientation around Lake Wānaka waterfront if timing permits.

EVENING

Evening at leisure in Wanaka. The following day’s sightseeing start and any timed admission are reconfirmed locally.

Included today

✓
Private / accredited road transfer Franz Josef → Wanaka
✓
Scheduled comfort stops
✓
Hotel check-in coordination in Wanaka
✓
Light orientation if arrival time permits

Not included today

×
Meals in transit unless specifically contracted
×
Porterage unless stated
×
Upgrades beyond the confirmed transport class
×
Unplanned changes caused by independent amendments

Practical traveller note

Keep passports, rail/air/ferry documents, medication and valuables accessible during the transfer. Platform, terminal, gate and local timing are date-specific.

Operational note

DAY 18

Wanaka • Lake Wānaka waterfront & local discovery

Wanaka • Sightseeing day • Fast / active

Overnight: Wanaka

Suggested startApprox. 09:00

Suggested finishApprox. 17:00–17:30

Transport / drivingLocal touring in Wanaka; private vehicle / coach and walking elements are used according to the confirmed programme.

Meal basisBreakfast where included; protected lunch time; dinner at leisure

MORNING

After breakfast, begin with Lake Wānaka waterfront. Allow proper orientation, guide interpretation and practical photography/walking time rather than rushing the visit. Timed admission is included only where it appears in the confirmed JainVoyagers quotation.

AFTERNOON

After a protected lunch interval, continue to That Wānaka Tree area and Mount Aspiring gateway. The operating sequence may be adjusted for reservation times, weather, local events, traffic restrictions or seasonal opening patterns while preserving the intended programme.

EVENING

Return to the Wanaka hotel. Evening remains free for independent dining and a relaxed neighbourhood walk, or an optional pre-booked cultural experience where available.

Included today

✓
Hotel breakfast where contracted
✓
Scheduled sightseeing/transport during the published touring window
✓
Driver/driver-guide or local guide where quoted
✓
Orientation and principal sightseeing in Wanaka
✓
Return to the overnight hotel

Not included today

×
Lunch and dinner unless specifically included
×
Optional/premium admissions not listed in the final quote
×
Personal purchases and beverages
×
Gratuities
×
Extra touring beyond confirmed hours

Practical traveller note

Comfortable walking footwear is recommended in Wanaka. Carry weather-appropriate protection and keep valuables secure in busy visitor areas. Exact operating order is date-specific.

Operational note

Wanaka sightseeing is operated against real local conditions. Exact attraction entry times, guide meeting points and transport use are reconfirmed in the final travel documents. This day follows the Fast-Paced Explorer profile: efficient movement and fuller sightseeing windows are prioritised while protecting confirmed transport connections.

DAY 19

Wanaka → Queenstown • Scenic intercity road transfer

Queenstown • Intercity / regional transfer • Fast / transfer-focused

Overnight: Queenstown

Suggested startApprox. 08:00–09:00 subject to booked service

Suggested finishApprox. 16:00–18:30 subject to booked service

Transport / drivingPrivate touring vehicle / accredited coach with scenic stops • Wanaka → Queenstown • approximately 53 km straight-line corridor; actual road distance and operating time follow the final route

Meal basisBreakfast where included; lunch around the transfer schedule; dinner at leisure

MORNING

After breakfast and check-out in Wanaka, depart by the confirmed private touring vehicle / coach towards Queenstown. The operating day includes sensible comfort stops and scenic pauses rather than continuous driving.

AFTERNOON

Continue through the regional landscape and arrive in Queenstown. Check in to the hotel, then enjoy a light orientation around Lake Wakatipu waterfront if timing permits.

EVENING

Evening at leisure in Queenstown. The following day’s sightseeing start and any timed admission are reconfirmed locally.

Included today

✓
Private / accredited road transfer Wanaka → Queenstown
✓
Scheduled comfort stops
✓
Hotel check-in coordination in Queenstown
✓
Light orientation if arrival time permits

Not included today

×
Meals in transit unless specifically contracted
×
Porterage unless stated
×
Upgrades beyond the confirmed transport class
×
Unplanned changes caused by independent amendments

Practical traveller note

Keep passports, rail/air/ferry documents, medication and valuables accessible during the transfer. Platform, terminal, gate and local timing are date-specific.

Operational note

DAY 20

Queenstown • Lake Wakatipu waterfront & local discovery

Queenstown • Sightseeing day • Fast / active

Overnight: Queenstown

Suggested startApprox. 09:00

Suggested finishApprox. 17:00–17:30

Transport / drivingLocal touring in Queenstown; private vehicle / coach and walking elements are used according to the confirmed programme.

Meal basisBreakfast where included; protected lunch time; dinner at leisure

MORNING

After breakfast, begin with Lake Wakatipu waterfront. Allow proper orientation, guide interpretation and practical photography/walking time rather than rushing the visit. Timed admission is included only where it appears in the confirmed JainVoyagers quotation.

AFTERNOON

After a protected lunch interval, continue to Queenstown Gardens and Bob’s Peak / Skyline area. The operating sequence may be adjusted for reservation times, weather, local events, traffic restrictions or seasonal opening patterns while preserving the intended programme.

EVENING

Return to the Queenstown hotel. Evening remains free for independent dining and a relaxed neighbourhood walk, or an optional pre-booked cultural experience where available.

Included today

✓
Hotel breakfast where contracted
✓
Scheduled sightseeing/transport during the published touring window
✓
Driver/driver-guide or local guide where quoted
✓
Orientation and principal sightseeing in Queenstown
✓
Return to the overnight hotel

Not included today

×
Lunch and dinner unless specifically included
×
Optional/premium admissions not listed in the final quote
×
Personal purchases and beverages
×
Gratuities
×
Extra touring beyond confirmed hours

Practical traveller note

Comfortable walking footwear is recommended in Queenstown. Carry weather-appropriate protection and keep valuables secure in busy visitor areas. Exact operating order is date-specific.

Operational note

Queenstown sightseeing is operated against real local conditions. Exact attraction entry times, guide meeting points and transport use are reconfirmed in the final travel documents. This day follows the Fast-Paced Explorer profile: efficient movement and fuller sightseeing windows are prioritised while protecting confirmed transport connections.

DAY 21

Queenstown → Te Anau • Scenic intercity road transfer

Te Anau • Intercity / regional transfer • Fast / transfer-focused

Overnight: Te Anau

Suggested startApprox. 08:00–09:00 subject to booked service

Suggested finishApprox. 16:00–18:30 subject to booked service

Transport / drivingPrivate touring vehicle / accredited coach with scenic stops • Queenstown → Te Anau • approximately 85 km straight-line corridor; actual road distance and operating time follow the final route

Meal basisBreakfast where included; lunch around the transfer schedule; dinner at leisure

MORNING

After breakfast and check-out in Queenstown, depart by the confirmed private touring vehicle / coach towards Te Anau. The operating day includes sensible comfort stops and scenic pauses rather than continuous driving.

AFTERNOON

Continue through the regional landscape and arrive in Te Anau. Check in to the hotel, then enjoy a light orientation around Lake Te Anau if timing permits.

EVENING

Evening at leisure in Te Anau. The following day’s sightseeing start and any timed admission are reconfirmed locally.

Included today

✓
Private / accredited road transfer Queenstown → Te Anau
✓
Scheduled comfort stops
✓
Hotel check-in coordination in Te Anau
✓
Light orientation if arrival time permits

Not included today

×
Meals in transit unless specifically contracted
×
Porterage unless stated
×
Upgrades beyond the confirmed transport class
×
Unplanned changes caused by independent amendments

Practical traveller note

Keep passports, rail/air/ferry documents, medication and valuables accessible during the transfer. Platform, terminal, gate and local timing are date-specific.

Operational note

DAY 22

Te Anau • Lake Te Anau & local discovery

Te Anau • Sightseeing day • Fast / active

Overnight: Te Anau

Suggested startApprox. 09:00

Suggested finishApprox. 17:00–17:30

Transport / drivingLocal touring in Te Anau; private vehicle / coach and walking elements are used according to the confirmed programme.

Meal basisBreakfast where included; protected lunch time; dinner at leisure

MORNING

After breakfast, begin with Lake Te Anau. Allow proper orientation, guide interpretation and practical photography/walking time rather than rushing the visit. Timed admission is included only where it appears in the confirmed JainVoyagers quotation.

AFTERNOON

After a protected lunch interval, continue to Fiordland National Park gateway and Te Anau lakefront. The operating sequence may be adjusted for reservation times, weather, local events, traffic restrictions or seasonal opening patterns while preserving the intended programme.

EVENING

Return to the Te Anau hotel. Evening remains free for independent dining and a relaxed neighbourhood walk, or an optional pre-booked cultural experience where available.

Included today

✓
Hotel breakfast where contracted
✓
Scheduled sightseeing/transport during the published touring window
✓
Driver/driver-guide or local guide where quoted
✓
Orientation and principal sightseeing in Te Anau
✓
Return to the overnight hotel

Not included today

×
Lunch and dinner unless specifically included
×
Optional/premium admissions not listed in the final quote
×
Personal purchases and beverages
×
Gratuities
×
Extra touring beyond confirmed hours

Practical traveller note

Comfortable walking footwear is recommended in Te Anau. Carry weather-appropriate protection and keep valuables secure in busy visitor areas. Exact operating order is date-specific.

Operational note

Te Anau sightseeing is operated against real local conditions. Exact attraction entry times, guide meeting points and transport use are reconfirmed in the final travel documents. This day follows the Fast-Paced Explorer profile: efficient movement and fuller sightseeing windows are prioritised while protecting confirmed transport connections.

DAY 23

Te Anau → Milford Sound • Scenic intercity road transfer

Milford Sound • Intercity / regional transfer • Fast / transfer-focused

Overnight: Milford Sound

Suggested startApprox. 08:00–09:00 subject to booked service

Suggested finishApprox. 16:00–18:30 subject to booked service

Transport / drivingPrivate touring vehicle / accredited coach with scenic stops • Te Anau → Milford Sound • approximately 84 km straight-line corridor; actual road distance and operating time follow the final route

Meal basisBreakfast where included; lunch around the transfer schedule; dinner at leisure

MORNING

After breakfast and check-out in Te Anau, depart by the confirmed private touring vehicle / coach towards Milford Sound. The operating day includes sensible comfort stops and scenic pauses rather than continuous driving.

AFTERNOON

Continue through the regional landscape and arrive in Milford Sound. Check in to the hotel, then enjoy a light orientation around Piopiotahi / Milford Sound cruise if timing permits.

EVENING

Evening at leisure in Milford Sound. The following day’s sightseeing start and any timed admission are reconfirmed locally.

Included today

✓
Private / accredited road transfer Te Anau → Milford Sound
✓
Scheduled comfort stops
✓
Hotel check-in coordination in Milford Sound
✓
Light orientation if arrival time permits

Not included today

×
Meals in transit unless specifically contracted
×
Porterage unless stated
×
Upgrades beyond the confirmed transport class
×
Unplanned changes caused by independent amendments

Practical traveller note

Keep passports, rail/air/ferry documents, medication and valuables accessible during the transfer. Platform, terminal, gate and local timing are date-specific.

Operational note

DAY 24

Milford Sound • Piopiotahi / Milford Sound cruise & local discovery

Milford Sound • Sightseeing day • Fast / active

Overnight: Milford Sound

Suggested startApprox. 09:00

Suggested finishApprox. 17:00–17:30

Transport / drivingLocal touring in Milford Sound; private vehicle / coach and walking elements are used according to the confirmed programme.

Meal basisBreakfast where included; protected lunch time; dinner at leisure

MORNING

After breakfast, begin with Piopiotahi / Milford Sound cruise. Allow proper orientation, guide interpretation and practical photography/walking time rather than rushing the visit. Timed admission is included only where it appears in the confirmed JainVoyagers quotation.

AFTERNOON

After a protected lunch interval, continue to Mitre Peak views and Homer Tunnel corridor. The operating sequence may be adjusted for reservation times, weather, local events, traffic restrictions or seasonal opening patterns while preserving the intended programme.

EVENING

Return to the Milford Sound hotel. Evening remains free for independent dining and a relaxed neighbourhood walk, or an optional pre-booked cultural experience where available.

Included today

✓
Hotel breakfast where contracted
✓
Scheduled sightseeing/transport during the published touring window
✓
Driver/driver-guide or local guide where quoted
✓
Orientation and principal sightseeing in Milford Sound
✓
Return to the overnight hotel

Not included today

×
Lunch and dinner unless specifically included
×
Optional/premium admissions not listed in the final quote
×
Personal purchases and beverages
×
Gratuities
×
Extra touring beyond confirmed hours

Practical traveller note

Comfortable walking footwear is recommended in Milford Sound. Carry weather-appropriate protection and keep valuables secure in busy visitor areas. Exact operating order is date-specific.

Operational note

Milford Sound sightseeing is operated against real local conditions. Exact attraction entry times, guide meeting points and transport use are reconfirmed in the final travel documents. This day follows the Fast-Paced Explorer profile: efficient movement and fuller sightseeing windows are prioritised while protecting confirmed transport connections.

DAY 25

Milford Sound • Homer Tunnel corridor & local discovery

Milford Sound • Sightseeing day • Fast / active

Overnight: Milford Sound

Suggested startApprox. 09:00

Suggested finishApprox. 17:00–17:30

Transport / drivingLocal touring in Milford Sound; private vehicle / coach and walking elements are used according to the confirmed programme.

Meal basisBreakfast where included; protected lunch time; dinner at leisure

MORNING

After breakfast, begin with Homer Tunnel corridor. Allow proper orientation, guide interpretation and practical photography/walking time rather than rushing the visit. Timed admission is included only where it appears in the confirmed JainVoyagers quotation.

AFTERNOON

After a protected lunch interval, continue to Fiordland waterfalls and Piopiotahi / Milford Sound cruise. The operating sequence may be adjusted for reservation times, weather, local events, traffic restrictions or seasonal opening patterns while preserving the intended programme.

EVENING

Return to the Milford Sound hotel. Evening remains free for independent dining and a relaxed neighbourhood walk, or an optional pre-booked cultural experience where available.

Included today

✓
Hotel breakfast where contracted
✓
Scheduled sightseeing/transport during the published touring window
✓
Driver/driver-guide or local guide where quoted
✓
Orientation and principal sightseeing in Milford Sound
✓
Return to the overnight hotel

Not included today

×
Lunch and dinner unless specifically included
×
Optional/premium admissions not listed in the final quote
×
Personal purchases and beverages
×
Gratuities
×
Extra touring beyond confirmed hours

Practical traveller note

Comfortable walking footwear is recommended in Milford Sound. Carry weather-appropriate protection and keep valuables secure in busy visitor areas. Exact operating order is date-specific.

Operational note

DAY 26

Departure from Milford Sound

Milford Sound • Departure • Easy / arrival-departure day

Overnight: —

Suggested startFlight / rail / ferry dependent

Suggested finishDeparture

Transport / drivingHotel to confirmed airport / station / ferry gateway

Meal basisBreakfast where included by hotel rate

MORNING

Breakfast and check-out according to the confirmed departure timing from Milford Sound. Luggage storage can be arranged where available if the service departs later in the day.

AFTERNOON

Transfer to the confirmed departure gateway with a practical check-in margin. No fixed sightseeing is promised unless specifically added to the quotation.

EVENING

Journey concludes after the scheduled departure transfer.

Included today

✓
Breakfast where included by the hotel rate
✓
Scheduled departure transfer
✓
JainVoyagers Pacific departure coordination

Not included today

×
Late check-out unless confirmed
×
Meals not specified
×
Additional sightseeing
×
Air/rail/ferry ticket changes requested independently

Practical traveller note

Confirm baggage rules and departure terminal/station details before leaving the hotel. International departures require the airline-recommended check-in margin.

Operational note

Departure timing always follows the actual booked flight, rail or ferry service and supplier operating conditions. This day follows the Fast-Paced Explorer profile: efficient movement and fuller sightseeing windows are prioritised while protecting confirmed transport connections.

LAND PROGRAMME

Detailed package inclusions & exclusions

Only the confirmed quotation and booking confirmation define the final contracted services.

What the land programme covers

✓
Accommodation on twin-share basis at representative/confirmed properties
✓
Breakfast where shown by contracted hotel rate
✓
Published intercity transport sectors and local transfers shown in the confirmed itinerary
✓
Scheduled sightseeing and guide/driver service where quoted
✓
JainVoyagers Pacific pre-trip and on-ground operational coordination

Payable separately unless quoted

×
International flights unless specifically added to the quotation
×
Lunches and dinners unless listed as included
×
Visa / ETA fees, travel insurance and personal medical costs
×
Optional activities and premium admissions not stated in the confirmation
×
Gratuities, personal expenses, porterage and upgrades unless contracted

Important travel information: Flight schedules, hotel properties, room categories and package prices vary by travel date and availability. Final confirmed services are provided with your booking quotation.

TRAVEL & OPERATIONS

Detailed traveller information

Who this package is designed for

This programme is structured for travellers who want a coordinated Pacific journey rather than disconnected day tours. It works especially well for private leisure travellers, families, small groups, corporate incentive movements and travel-agency clients requiring one operational point of contact. The exact pace can be adjusted at quotation stage depending on age profile, mobility, interests, hotel category and arrival/departure times.

Journey profile & daily operating hours

Fast-paced • earlier starts • fuller sightseeing windows • efficient intercity movement • designed for travellers who prefer to cover more in less time. A faster-moving explorer programme for travellers who prefer fuller days and efficient destination coverage.

Accommodation standards

Hotels shown are representative properties used to communicate the intended standard and location. Final hotels depend on dates, rooming, supplier inventory and contracted rates. Comparable alternatives may be used. Double/twin sharing is normally used for per-person pricing; family, connecting and accessible rooms remain subject to property availability.

Transportation & luggage

Vehicle type is matched to the confirmed passenger and luggage count. Private car, SUV, minivan, executive van, mini-coach or coach may be used. Oversized luggage, ski equipment, wheelchairs, strollers or sports equipment must be declared before confirmation. Driver-guide and separate driver + guide formats can vary by destination and group requirements.

Meals & dietary requests

Breakfast and any meals explicitly shown in the final quotation are included. Jain, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-aware and other dietary preferences can be requested, but availability differs by region and hotel. Special meal requests are passed to suppliers in advance and remain subject to local availability.

Weather, seasonality & route changes

Pacific destinations are highly seasonal. Heavy rain, snow or ice, high winds, ferry disruption, rail engineering work, road closures, major events, daylight hours and attraction opening patterns can affect routing. Where a scheduled visit becomes impractical or unsafe, JainVoyagers may rearrange the day, substitute a comparable stop or change timings while protecting the overall trip value as far as operationally possible.

Accessibility, children & senior travellers

Families, seniors and travellers with reduced mobility are welcome. Child seats, booster seats, accessible vehicles, wheelchair assistance and reduced-walking programmes should be requested before booking. Some viewpoints, heritage sites, boat services, mountain areas and natural attractions may have uneven surfaces or limited accessibility, so the final programme should be reviewed against the traveller’s specific needs.

Flights & gateway connections

The air plan is aligned to the actual land itinerary. It shows a representative international gateway journey, practical domestic repositioning where required and final homebound travel. Published flight numbers remain planning references rather than guaranteed FIT inventory; exact operating dates, connection times, aircraft, baggage and fare rules are reconfirmed before ticketing.

Booking, confirmation & payment process

After receiving your enquiry, JainVoyagers prepares a date-specific proposal using the requested passenger count, hotel level, rooming, departure city and any special requirements. Space is not held until confirmed in writing unless the quotation explicitly states otherwise. Rates may change before deposit because hotels, flights, ferries, rail services, attraction tickets and transport operate with live availability.

Once the booking is accepted, the confirmation documents identify the payment schedule, cancellation terms, supplier conditions and services included. Final vouchers and operational details are normally issued after the required payments and supplier confirmations have been completed.

What travellers should arrange separately

Travellers remain responsible for valid passports, visas/eTAs where applicable, travel insurance, personal medical requirements, airline check-in, optional gratuities, personal expenses and any service not specifically listed as included. Travel insurance with cancellation, medical, interruption and baggage protection is strongly recommended for international travel.

B2B trade partner information

This product can be quoted for travel agencies, tour operators, corporate planners and group organisers. Net/B2B pricing, mark-up structure, commission handling, series departures, private branding and customised inclusions can be discussed separately. Always quote tour code JVPAC-211-26 when requesting a trade proposal so the operations team can identify the correct itinerary family and pricing structure.

Important operational disclaimer

The website price is an indicative planning price, not a final contract rate. Exact pricing depends on travel date, passenger count, room configuration, departure origin, airfare availability, supplier inventory, taxes, park/ferry charges and requested upgrades. The confirmed JainVoyagers quotation and booking confirmation supersede website estimates and generic itinerary wording.

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