Take an overnight flight from Los Angeles and arrive in Auckland two days later. As time permits, an optional Auckland city tour of this charming "City of Sails" offers an orientation of the most populous city on the North Island. Travel by motorcoach to Rotorua with a visit to Waitomo Caves en route. Take an optional tour in Rotorua to experience Maori culture. Evening feast and cultural entertainment included in Rotorua. Fly to Queenstown on the South Island of New Zealand. Full-day scenic excursion to Milford Sound includes a fiord cruise with a picnic on board. Travel overland to Christchurch via Mt. Cook, New Zealand's highest peak, and fly back to the US the next day. Airport transfers and breakfast daily included. From $3,299 per person including airfare from Los Angeles.
Day 1 – Los Angeles/Auckland
Depart the US on Fiji Airways trans-Pacific flight to Auckland.
Day 2 - En Route
Cross the International Date Line.
Day 3 – Arrive Auckland Arrive in Auckland, New Zealand, and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, as time permits, an optional city tour takes you to the Harbour Bridge and Mt. Eden for a beautiful view of the city and harbour and to the War Memorial Museum. (Rydges/SkyCity Grand)
Day 4 - Auckland/Waitomo/Rotorua Travel by motorcoach to Waitomo Caves and visit the magical glow-worm grotto. Continue to the wonderful thermal springs of Rotorua. (Sudima Lake Rotorua/Novotel Rotorua Lakeside)
(B)Day 5 - RotoruaDay at leisure to experience scenic Rotorua on your own. Evening feast and cultural enteratainment.
(B/D)Day 6 - Rotorua/Queenstown
Fly to Queenstown and transfer to hotel. (Copthorne Lakefront/Millennium)
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Day 7 - Milford Sound Drive from Queenstown through the Fiordland, National Park where lush rainforests meet snow-capped mountains. On arrival at Milford Sound, enjoy a cruise on the tranquil waters of the Fiord, with a view of the iconic Mitre Peak and the waterfalls. Return to Queenstown.
(B/L)Day 8 - Queenstown/Mt. Cook/Christchurch In the morning, travel overland to Christchurch. Drive through the Kawarau Gorge and Lindis Pass and view Mt. Cook, New Zealand's highest peak. (Rydges Latimer/Distinction Christchurch)
(B)Day 9 – Christchurch/USA Depart for the US via Fiji Airways, and arrive home the same day.
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| Departure Dates | Land & Air *
Los Angeles | Land Only * | Single Supplement |
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November 1 - December 10
11/01 - 12/10
| | | | $799 FC$799 FC | | $999 D$999 D |
| December 11-3112/11 - 12/31
| | | | $899 FC$899 FC | | $1175 D$1,175 D |
| | 2025 | | | |
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January 1-1201/01 - 01/12
| | | | $899 FC$899 FC | | $1175 D$1,175 D |
| January 13 - March 31
01/13 - 03/31
| | | | $799 FC$799 FC | | $999 D$999 D |
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- Land & Air prices are per person based on double occupancy from Los Angeles and include government taxes and fees.
- Hotels are FC (first-class) and D (deluxe), as indicated.
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Tour Features
- Round trip air from Los Angeles to Auckland on Fiji Airways
- Round trip air from Rotorua to Queenstown
- Shuttle bus from airport to hotel on arrival in Auckland; and from hotel to airport in Queenstown
- One-way transfer via tourist bus from Auckland to Rotorua; and from Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt. Cook
- 1 night stay in a double occupancy room in Auckland (first-class or deluxe, as per itinerary)
- 2 nights stay in a double occupancy room in Rotorua (first-class or deluxe, as per itinerary)
- 2 nights stay in a double occupancy room in Queenstown (first-class or deluxe, as per itinerary)
- 1 night stay in a double occupancy room in Christchurch (first-class or deluxe, as per itinerary)
- American breakfast daily at all hotels
- Evening feast and cultural entertainment in Rotorua
- Full-day excursion to Milford Sound with lunch and cruise
- All taxes and service charges
Rates do not include
- Any expenses of personal nature such as meals, tips, laundry, table drinks, telephone calls, etc.
- Optional Travel Insurance
- Hotel upgrades, additional hotel nights, extensions to all South Pacific destinations and add-on fares from various US cities are available
Remarks
- First Class (FC): Rydges (Auckland); Sudima Lake Rotorua; Copthorne Lakefront (Queenstown); Rydges Latimer (Christchurch)
- Deluxe (D): SkyCity Grand (Auckland); Novotel Rotorua Lakeside; Millennium (Queenstown); Distinction Christchurch
- Valid for travel on select departure dates from March 31, 2025
- If above hotels or Fiji Airways are not available at the time of reservation, alternative hotels at the same category or airlines could be used. Prices may differ.
- During trade fairs season and during Christmas and New Year’s Days, some hotels may require surcharges. The prices may increase.
- Ticket(s) must be issued and full payment must be received 90 days prior to departure
- Major credit cards accepted; credit card authorization required
- Air tickets non-refundable once ticketed; Pacific Holidays’ general cancellation policy applies; Optional Travel Insurance not included.
- Change and cancellation penalty ($250-$600 per person) apply once ticketed; Pacific Holidays’ general cancellation policy applies
- Hotel upgrades, additional hotel nights, extensions to all South Pacific destinations and add-on air fares from various US cities are available
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