New Zealand–South Island Encompassed Tour

Description
Looking to tackle a bundle of different environments all in one go? New Zealand’s South Island has what you need and then some. The action is the common thread throughout this trip that incorporates hiking, cycling, and even bungee jumping across a variety of landscapes, including rainforests, glaciers, and some of the gorgeous coastline you’ll ever see. This trip is exciting even when you’re not moving; accommodations include a seasonal floating boat hostel and a wilderness hostel deep in the rainforest itself. Unique? You bet.

What’s Included
Big Night Out: Wellington. Excursion to Abel Tasman NP. Seal colony visit. Walks in Abel Tasman NP, Fiordland NP, and Lake Matheson. Milford Sound day cruise. Cycling excursion (Central Otago). All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Meals Included
15 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 4 dinners

Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.

Group Leader Details
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders, otherwise known as a Chief Experience Officer (CEO). The CEO will be the group manager, leader, and driver – this person is experienced in the routes traveled and will organize and lead the meal preparations and has experience in cooking a variety of local and international dishes for large groups.

As the group coordinator and manager, the aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. They will also offer suggestions for things to do and to see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends.

We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting – we think it’s the best of both worlds.

Transport
Private vehicle, boat, ferry, bicycle, walking.

Solo Travellers
We believe solo travelers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travelers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travelers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.

Accommodation
Hostels (10 nights), basic hotels (2 nights), basic lodges (3 nights). Most nights are multi-share

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