PURE NEW ZEALAND (NORTH AND SOUTH ISLANDS)
TRAVEL DATE: TBA
FLIGHT DETAILS VIA CATHAY PACIFIC & AIR NEW ZEALAND: TBA
HOTELS:
| ROTORUA | MILLENIUM HOTEL ROTORUA or similar |
| AUCKLAND | SKY CITY HOTEL AUCKLAND or similar |
| QUEENSTOWN | COPTHORNE LAKEFRONT QUEENSTOWN or similar |
| CHRISTCHURCH | NOVOTEL CHRISTCHURCH or similar |
INCLUSIONS:
- Roundtrip International Airfare with Hand Carry w/ Check-in Baggage
- Domestic Flight to Queenstown
- Private Coach
- Full Board Meals
- 4-Star Hotel Accommodation
- Fully Loaded Tours
- English-Speaking Guide
- Filipino Tour Escort
EXCLUSIONS:
- Airline Taxes – Approx. USD 388
- Tipping – USD 10/pax/day
- Travel Insurance – PHP 1,888
(Up to 75 y/o only. If pax is 76 y/o and above, for quotation for Premium Insurance.) - Visa Fee (New Zealand) – PHP 8,800
NOTE: FOR SMOOTHER VISA PROCESSING, IT IS ADVISABLE FOR APPLICANTS TO POSSESS A VALID US VISA.
| PACKAGE PRICE | USD 3,988 for 35+ pax USD 4,088 for 30+ pax USD 4,188 for 25+ pax USD 4,288 for 20+ pax |
| SINGLE SUPPLEMENT | Additional USD 800 |
| GUARANTEE DEPOSIT | USD 1,000 |
BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- GUARANTEE DEPOSIT: USD 1,000 per person is required to secure the reservation. The guarantee deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE and must be settled within THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS of receiving the Confirmation Invoice. Otherwise, the slot may be released.
- BOOKING HOLDING PERIOD: The booking holding period is limited to three (3) business days only. Failure to provide the Guarantee Deposit within this period may result in the release of the booking.
- FULL PAYMENT: Full payment must be settled THIRTY (30) to FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS before the Departure Date; otherwise, the slot may be released, and the deposit forfeited. If booked less than a month before departure, full payment must be made THREE (3) DAYS after receiving the Confirmation Invoice.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- The package is non-refundable and cannot be rebooked. No refunds will be provided for any unused tours, transportation, hotels, and flights. Once the guarantee deposit has been made, cancellation is not permitted. In the event of cancellation, both the guarantee deposit and full payment will be forfeited, along with corresponding charges.
- Cancellations made 45 days or less prior to departure will result in the forfeiture of both the guarantee deposit and full payment.
ALL PRICES ARE EXCLUSIVE OF TAXES
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Manila – Auckland (Meals on Board)
- Departure from Manila.
Day 2: Auckland – Rotorua (Meals on Board/L/D)
- Upon arrival in Auckland, you will be met and greeted by North Island’s Coach Captain.
- Departing Auckland, the suburban scenery gradually gives way to farmland and the mighty Waikato River will accompany you for much of the journey through the green countryside. At Fitzgerald Glade, the lush ferns and pretty tree canopy signal the approach into Rotorua.
A geothermal hot spot, Rotorua is full of steaming vents, spouting geysers, and bubbling mud pools. The city is surrounded by mountains, rivers, forests, and freshwater lakes, with natural hot springs perfect for bathing and relaxing. Rotorua is the heartland of Maori culture and an ideal place to experience the traditional customs of New Zealand’s indigenous people.- Transfer to hotel.
Day 3: Rotorua (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Enjoy the Agrodome Farm Experience.
- Proceed to the Skyline Gondola Ride.
- Enjoy the Te Ra Guided Experience.
- Transfer to hotel.
Day 4: Rotorua – Matamata – Auckland (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Journey towards the rural town of Matamata, well known for its thoroughbred horse industry and dairy farming heritage. Located just 15 minutes from the centre of town, the Hobbiton Movie Set is now Matamata’s biggest attraction.
- Visit Hobbiton Movie Set Venture Beyond the Door.
- Farewell Middle-earth country and head north past scenic Lake Karapiro and the quaint township of Cambridge, flanked by picturesque horse studs and leafy oak trees. The mighty Waikato River will accompany you for part of the journey until the Auckland city skyline appears on the horizon.
- Enjoy Auckland City Sightseeing Tour.
- Transfer to hotel.
Day 5: Auckland – Queenstown (B/L/D)
- Collect a packed breakfast from the hotel before proceeding to the airport.
- Onboard domestic flight to Queenstown. On arrival at Queenstown, you will be met and greeted by South Island’s Coach Captain. Visit Historic Arrowtown, located only a 20-minute drive from Queenstown, the spectacular scenery, distinct four seasons, and charming character make Arrowtown a must-do for visitors. Once a rich source of gold, the legacy of this delightful mining town has maintained its rich heritage and preserved historic buildings.
- Visit Kawarau Bungy Centre (Viewing Deck only).
Day 6: Queenstown – Milford Sound – Queenstown (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at the hotel. Follow the southern arm of Lake Wakatipu where the Devils Staircase rest area and viewpoint is a highlight. Continue to Mossburn before joining SH94 and heading to the lakeside township of Te Anau, an ideal place to pick up any last-minute supplies.
- Not just a journey, the Milford Road is a destination in itself with the scenic highway featuring spectacular alpine scenery. Be sure to stop at Eglington Valley to appreciate the beauty and sheer scale of the landscape. View the spectacular reflections of the Earl Mountains at the Mirror Lakes and keep an eye out for Kea, New Zealand’s cheeky mountain parrot on the way.
- Enjoy Milford Sound Cruise.
- The return journey along the stunning Milford Road scenic highway provides the possibility of stopping for further sightseeing or photo opportunities that may have been missed on the way into Milford.
- At Te Anau, you’ll turn inland to Mossburn then northwards to the little lakeside settlement of Kingston. Hug the shores of beautiful Lake Wakatipu as it meanders beneath the surrounding towering mountains as you take yet another scenic journey into Queenstown.
- Transfer to hotel.
Day 7: Queenstown – Lake Tekapo – Christchurch (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Cromwell – Mrs. Jones Fruits Stall.
- The easy drive to Twizel takes you through picturesque sheep-farming country fringed with mountain ranges. The road to Mt. Cook Region hugs the edge of Lake Pukaki. The exquisite opaque turquoise color of this lake and others in the area is caused by fine, glacier-ground rock particles held in suspension. The landscape is a mixture of high-country tussock, farmland, and snow-capped mountains.
- Make a quick stop at Pukaki Lookout Point for a panoramic view of Mt. Cook. Return along the shores of beautiful Lake Pukaki to rejoin the main highway. Travel over the brilliant blue Ohau Canal to Tekapo where the Church of the Good Shepherd provides a popular photo stop sitting solitary on the shores of the lake, framed by magnificent mountains.
- Enjoy a day of lovely roadside scenery. Drive over the golden tussock lands and wide braided rivers until the impressive green patchwork of the Canterbury Plaines signals your arrival in Christchurch.
- Transfer to hotel.
Day 8: Christchurch – Auckland – Manila (B/Meals on Board)
- Collect a packed breakfast from the hotel.
- Coach transfer to Christchurch Airport for your departure for Manila.
- Arrival in Manila.
