ROMANTIC NEW ZEALAND
12 NIGHTS / 13 DAYS
JC-IE-TOUR NO. 253
Includes
- Hotel
- Transfers
- City Tour
- Sightseeings
- Breakfast
Package Inclusions
- 01 Night accommodation in Auckland.
- 02 Nights accommodation in Bay of Island.
- 02 Nights accommodation in Rotorua.
- 03 Nights accommodation in Queenstown.
- 03 Nights accommodation in Christchurch.
- 01 Night accommodation in Glacier Region.
- Daily Breakfast at hotel.
- Meet & greet on arrival at Airport.
- Sky Tower – without transfer.
- Cape Brett Hole in the Rock Cruise 4 hrs without transfer.
- Rotorua Morning Sightseeing by Self-drive.
- Milford day out without lunch by Self-drive.
- Discover Christchurch – Morning Tour by Self-drive.
- All tours as per the itinerary.
- Standard self-drive car for 5 days Pick up from Auckland airport & Drop at Rotorua Airport.
- Standard self-drive car for 7 days Pick up from Queenstown airport & Drop at Christchurch Airport.
- Unlimited Kilometers.
- Loss Damage Waiver. (Standard Basic Insurance)
- New Zealand Road Maps.
- All tours & transfers as per the itinerary.
Exclusions
- GPS in Car.
- Airport fees.
- Comprehensive insurance.
- Car Parking, Fuel, Fines.
- Ferry terminal pick up fee, Ferry transfer, premium location surcharge, 24 hrs roadside assistance, Toll taxes, Snow chain.
- Roundtrip Economy class airfare.
- Any Meals other than specified in inclusions.
- Personal expenses such as tips, porterage, telephone calls, rooms service, etc.
- Surcharge will be applicable on particular events, festival, exhibition & fairs.
- Any security deposit asked by the hotel during check in.
- Travel Insurance.
- Visa Charges.
- GST extra.
Notes
- Self Drive : Rental car pick up & drop off time is calculated on the basis of 24 hrs, in case of delays one day extra rental will be charged.
- Client will be required to present his/her driver’s license (Indian) with driver’s photograph, Age clearly mentioned and it must be in English to the rental car company in order to claim the vehicle.
- Driver must carry a valid Credit card with enough funds(almost NZ$4,000) to pay a security bond at the time of collecting the vehicle without a valid Credit card a car can-not be hired and no refunds will be made for cancellation.
- On Self drive : clients will need to carry a valid credit card with enough funds for bond (Cash bond will not be acceptable by rental car company), also need to carry valid full driving licence (should be in clear English).
- Given is a suggested itinerary and it may change as per the availability at the time of booking.
- Surcharge will be applicable on particular dates, so please check the same with sales team before confirmation.
- Rates are subject to change in case of any changes in airport taxes, hotel rates, transport rates, government taxes or IROE fluctuation.
- International Check in time is 1500 hrs and Check out time is 1100 Hrs. Early check-in/ late checkout is subject to availability.
- Rates are not valid during the festivals, fairs, special events, blackout dates, Carnival etc
- Above rates are Nett and Non Commissionable.
- In case of unavailability in the listed hotels, arrangement for an alternate accommodation will be made in hotel of similar standard.
- Internal tour routing can change depending on the internal flight availability.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival at Auckland
On Arrival at Auckland Airport after completing immigration and baggage claim proceed to the car rental company counter & fulfil the formalities to collect your car keys. Begin your self-drive experience and drive to the hotel. Check in at the hotel & rest for the day is at leisure and you may explore the city driving around. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 : Auckland – Bay of Island (Paihia)
After breakfast at the hotel, drive towards North over Aucklands Harbour Bridge and along the Hibiscus Coast. The journey continues, travelling through Whangarei, Northlands only major city and port, before arriving in the beautiful Bay of Islands. This afternoon, take a Hole in the Rock and Cape Brett cruise (included and continue your drive to Paihia. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 3 : Bay of Island – 90 Mile Beach & Cape Reinga
After breakfast at the hotel, go for an exciting day as you are driven along 90 Miles Beach and the Te Paki quicksand stream. Have the chance to surf down the massive sand dunes. Onto Cape Reingas for spectacular view of 2 oceans merging. Visit to a factory processing century old kauri wood dug out from the swamp. Walk amongst huge Kauri trees at Puketi Forest. Evening return back to your hotel in Paihia. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4 : Bay of Island to Rotorua
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Rotorua via Auckland. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 5 : Rotorua Sightseeing
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Agrodome (included) to witness the Agrodome Agricultural Show, where you will be entertained by New Zealand’s performing sheep and other attractions. Later proceed to visit TE-PUIA thermal village (included) known for its hot springs, geysers and boiling mud pools. Watch the Maori craftsmen and learn about the traditional arts of carving and weaving and Rainbow Springs (included) to see the flower and fauna of New Zealand. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 6 : Rotorua – Christchurch
After breakfast check from hotel and drop your car at Rotorua airport to your flight to Christchurch (flight not included), upon arrival proceed to the car rental company counter & fulfil the formalities to collect your car keys and drive to hotel. Evening at leisure and overnight at the hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 7 : Christchurch Sightseeing
After breakfast at the hotel, explore the Christchurch city covering Cathedral Square, Bridge of Remembrance, Avon River Arts Centre and museum. See beautiful Mona Vale Garden, Hagley Park and from the Sign of the Takahe you have a spectacular view over the city, Canterbury Plains to the Alps (included). Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 8 : Christchurch – Glacier Region via Greymouth
After breakfast at the hotel, today morning drive over Canterbury plains and ascend through lush beech forest and alpine village of Arthurs pass and reach Greymouth south to reach Glacier region.. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 9 : Glacier Region – Queenstown
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the native forest, lakes and mountains of Glacier region and drive past lake Wanaka before reaching the alpine resort Queenstown. Later day free at leisure Overnight at the hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 10 : Milford Sound Day Tour
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Milford Sound Cruise (included). This famous cruise gives you an opportunity to see Mitre Peak which is just out of the water and mile high. Go exploring with a nature guide in the tender vessels and kayaks. You may see fur seals lazing on the rocks and lots of sea birds and numerous waterfalls. Return back to the hotel in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 11 : Day Free at Leisure
After breakfast at the hotel, day is free for leisure to enjoy on your own or you have an option to enjoy the exciting activities like Shotover Jet Boat Ride, Ledge Bungy Jump, River Rafting, Sky Diving etc (activities not included). Overnight at the hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 12 : Christchurch via MT Cook
After breakfast at the hotel, check out from hotel and drive to Christchurch. Travel past Central Otago plains and lake Pukaki before reaching Mt Cook. Continue your journey via Lake Tekapo and Caterbury plains before reaching the garden city Christchurch. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 13 : Departure from Christchurch
After breakfast at the hotel and drive down to the airport and drop your car at rental counter and proceed to board your flight for onward journey.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Stay Details
| Destination | Standard | Deluxe | Luxury |
| Auckland, New Zealand | |||
| Bay of Islands (Paihia), New Zealand | |||
| Rotorua, New Zealand | |||
| Christchurch, New Zealand | |||
| Fox Glacier, New Zealand | |||
| Queenstown, New Zealand | |||
| Christchurch, New Zealand |
Addons
| No Addons included with this package |
Terms & Condtions
- GST shall be applicable over and above the package prices.
- Your e-tickets will be sent 3 days before departure in case of fixed departure.
- Above rates are Net and Non Commissionable.
- The package price does not include – Expenses of personal nature, such as laundry, telephone calls, room service, alcoholic beverages, mini bar charges, tips, portage, camera fees etc.
- Meal plan: EP – Accommodation only, CP – Accommodation with breakfast, MAP – Accommodation with breakfast, lunch or dinner, AP – Accommodation with breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Airline seats and hotel rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- In case of any Visa denial or any delay in Visa process we shall not be resonsible for any loss due to the same and no refund will be applicable. Visa approval and process duration is as per consulate / embassy descretion. We cannot guarantee if visa shall be granted and duration to process the same.
- In case of unavailability in the listed hotels, arrangement for an alternate accommodation will be made in a hotel of similar standard.
- Transportation shall be provided as per the itinerary and will not be at disposal.( AC will not work on hills )
- Package rates are subject to change without prior notice, Force Majeure events, strikes, fairs, festivals, weather conditions, traffic problems, overbooking of hotels / flights, cancellation / re-routing of flights, closure of / entry restrictions at a place of visit, etc. While we will do our best to make suitable alternate arrangements, we would not be held liable for any refunds/compensation claims arising out of this.
- It is mandatory for all guests to carry valid photo ID’s (Passport/Driving License/Voter ID Card). PAN Card is not accepted at many places as a valid photo ID.
- Cancellation charges will be calculated on gross tour cost and the cancellation charges shall depend on date of departure and date of cancellation.
- Cancellation charges for any type of transport ticket are applicable as per the rules of the concerned authority.
- Air tickets issued on special fares are NON REFUNDABLE and Guest shall bear cancellation charges.
- Any refund payable to the Guest (if any applicable as per cancellation policy) will be paid after the Company receives refund from the respective authorities. The Company deducts processing charges from the refund to be paid to the Guest.
- From 1 June 2016 onwards if any invoice amount is above 2 lacs and mode of payment full or partial is in cash (cash paid at counter or deposited in bank) 1% TCS will be applicabke and to be deposited extra on total amount and PAN card copy has to be shared.
- Also do read booking procedure which is given in every package details.
- The Company reserves the right to:
- Take the booking for the group tour and individual tour.
- Cancel bookings even after the acceptance of the payment without assigning any reason. In this case the company shall refund the money to the guest.
- Dismiss any guest from the tour for misbehaviour especially if it affects the group and Physical or verbal assault to the Tour Manager.
- Withdraw discounts at any point of time.
- Change the routing of Air Travel.
- Change hotel and/tour programme due to unavoidable circumstances.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made 30 days or more before departure date – 25% of package price will be applicable as cancellation charges.
- Cancellation made 15 to 30 Days prior to Departure – 50% of package price will be applicable as cancellation charges.
- Cancellation made within 15 Days before Departure – 100% of package price will be applicable as cancellation charges.
- In case of no show – 100% of package price will be applicable as cancellation charges.
- Note: Please read the terms and conditions before booking.
Cancellation Due To Visa Rejection
- All the clients travelling on a tour must be in possession of a valid visa. However kindly note that it is entirely at the discretion of the concerned Consulate / Authorities to grant / reject visa even after submitting all relevant documents and the company will not be held responsible for the same. The company is not at all liable for such cases or has any influence on the consulate/embassy’s decision The role of the company is only to provide necessary guidance to the client for the purpose of applying for Visa. The company will not be responsible for non-issuance of visa due to receipt of incomplete / delayed documents from the Clients. It is a possibility that the consulate may ask the passengers to appear for a personal interview. This is at the sole discretion of the Consulate / Authorities. If the required documents are not submitted by the client, the issuance of visa will further be delayed / rejected, and the client will not hold JABETO CHOLO for the same. Client should adhere to all the norms and conditions laid by the consulate/embassy Upon rejection of visa, if the client wishes to reapply for the visa, he/she is liable to pay again the requisite fee to the consulate and he/she will not claim from JABETO CHOLO
Loss/Damage
- Company is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal belongings during the stay in the hotel or while traveling in the coach. Due to theft or loss of baggage, tour participant can lodge a complaint with the local authorities on his/her sole discretion, cost, risk and consequences.
