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Premium - South Island Escape

Start & end in Christchurch 7 days Up to 14

About this trip

Seven days through New Zealand's South Island, taking in the mountains, fjords and glaciers that make this part of the world so well known for scenery. Queenstown gives you a base for adventure, with Milford Sound and Franz Josef glacier as the two big set pieces.

This is a fully guided group tour pitched as easy-paced, so the days are built around getting you to the right places rather than pushing you hard physically. Good for travelling over the Christmas and New Year period if you want company and someone else handling the logistics.

What you'll do

  • Explore Queenstown, New Zealand's adventure capital
  • Cruise the fjords of Milford Sound
  • Hike on Franz Josef glacier
  • Take in South Island mountain and lake scenery
Good to know
  • Rated easy pace, so it suits those wanting scenery and highlights without heavy physical demands
  • Shared room accommodation throughout
  • Runs over the Christmas and New Year period
Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£937 less all-in
Northern Voyager
4.9from £8737 days
The trade-off: same length, a different operator.
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Best month to go

Departing in Jul is cheapest — from £1,810, about 29% below the priciest month (Oct).

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Getting there

Christchurch
One-way · arrive 24 Jul 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Christchurch · 24 Jul25 Jul

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