Alpine Icons Tour

This 10 day tour starts in Christchurch and finishes in Christchurch.

Discover the iconic wonders of New Zealand's South Island on this scenic self-drive tour. Explore Aoraki-Mt Cook, the turquoise alpine lakes of the breathtaking Southern Alps. Experience the tranquillity of Fiordland and the pristine beauty of Piopiotahi-Milford Sound. Enjoy endless adventures in Queenstown, and complete your journey with a visit to the spectacular West Coast Glaciers before boarding the TranzAlpine Scenic Train back to where is all began.

Accommodation type on this tour is: Motels.

Rental car insurance included

Rental car inclusions: Unlimited kilometres,airport/ferry terminal fees, additional drivers.

This tour can be customised to suit you precisely - just request here.

This tour also features:

Included activity: Private Transfer Christchurch International Airport to Christchurch Accommodation

Included activity: Electronic Travel Guide and In-Country Support App

Included activity: The Visitor Promise - Cultural Learning Course

Included activity: Private Transfer from Christchurch Accommodation to Christchurch Airport with Christchurch Touring Company

Included activity: Milford Sound Cruise with Real NZ - Lunch Included

Included activity: Gondola Ride with Skyline Queenstown

Included activity: TranzAlpine Scenic Train: Greymouth to Christchurch

Included activity: Shared Transfer from Christchurch Train Station to Christchurch CBD Accommodation with Christchurch Touring Company

1 lunch

Itinerary summary for: Alpine Icons Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Christchurch, enjoy the afternoon at leisure or take city tour
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 2: A day to explore the evolving city of Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 3: Drive through rich farmlands to alpine lakes arriving in Aoraki-Mt Cook
Accommodation: Mt Cook Motel

Day 4: Take the Lindis Pass through to the lakes of Central Otago and on to Fiordland
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 5: Drive the spectacular Milford Road to Piopiotahi-Milford Sound for a cruise
Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge

Day 6: Depart Te Anau and make way for remarkable Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 7: Explore the magic and beauty of Queenstown
Accommodation: Scenic Suites Queenstown

Day 8: Enjoy the scenic drive through to Franz Josef
Accommodation: Bella Vista Franz Josef

Day 9: Head north to Greymouth and take the Scenic TranzAlpine train to Christchurch
Accommodation: Bella Vista Christchurch

Day 10: Depart Chrischurch, and say farewell to New Zealand