The Southern Alps tour takes one on a breathtaking loop through some of the world's finest scenery. Stay in charming inns and hotels. Walk on a glacier, experience the rainforest on a range of short hikes and meet friendly New Zealanders. Besides great biking you can try jet-boating, rafting, scenic flights and bungy jumping. This is one of our most popular trips.
Stay in charming inns and hotels. Walk on a glacier, experience the rain forest on a range of short hikes and meet friendly New Zealanders. Besides great biking you can try jet-boating, rafting, scenic flights and bungee jumping. This is one of our most popular trips. Accommodation includes luxury wilderness and alpine lodges.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Christchurch. Meet in the cathedral city of Christchurch for a ride along the Port Hills.
Day 2: Arthur's Pass. Start biking at Porter's Pass through Southern Alps wilderness to Arthur's Pass.
Day 3: Hokitika. After a short walk to the Devil's Punchbowl Waterfall, enjoy a fabulous descent of Otira Gorge to the sea and Hokitika.
Day 4-5: Franz Josef. Time for a walk up the valley to the terminal ice and perhaps a scenic flight onto the snow.
Day 6: Lake Moeraki. Ride through lush rainforest to Lake Moeraki. Here we enjoy the comfort of the Wilderness Lodge, take a bush walk or canoe on the lake.
Day 7: Makarora. Take an optional jet-boat ride up the Wilkin River in Mt Aspiring National Park.
Day 8: Wanaka. To picturesque Lake Hawea and Lake Wanaka, famed for trout fishing.
Day 9-10: Queenstown. Pass Arrowtown, a beautifully restored old gold mining town. In Queenstown try rafting, jet boating, a day trip to Milford Sound or a bungy jump.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Fully supported tour by comfortable mini van with a seat for everyone
- Purpose built trailer to carry bikes
- Knowledgeable friendly local guide
- Accommodation in mostly 3-star resorts, hotels and motels. Some 4-star
- Accommodation. An emphasis on individual, friendly lodges where available
- Dinner most nights
- Cooked breakfasts every day
- Picnic or café lunches some days
- Pedaltours cycling jersey or T-shirt
- Wine with final dinner, and wine and cheese briefings every 2-3 days
- Daily Maps, with profiles, one per cyclist, plus South Island map
Drink bottles, two
Price Excludes:
- Alcohol other than specified
- Flights
- Sightseeing other than specified
Cycle hire is an additional charge.
Also see tour packages in:
Australia and Oceania
New Zealand
Bicycle Touring
Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting
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