NEW ZEALAND – SOUTH ISLAND SCENIC TRAIL
Cinematic Landscapes • Photography • Premium New Zealand
9 Days / 8 Nights
₹
3,15,000
/ Person
Quick Overview (South Island)
- Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
- Destinations: Christchurch • Queenstown • Milford Sound
- Category: Scenic Nature • Photography
- Starting Price: ₹3,15,000 per person*
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
- Return international flights from Mumbai
- South Island domestic flight included
- Alpine lakes, mountains & fjords
- Milford Sound cruise (full-day experience)
- Lake Tekapo & Church of the Good Shepherd
- Queenstown scenic & leisure time
- Balanced driving days — no extreme road fatigue
- One of the most visually spectacular itineraries in the world
PACKAGE OVERVIEW
New Zealand’s South Island is not about ticking cities — it’s about landscape flow. This itinerary is designed around natural geography, not Google Maps shortcuts.
By entering via Christchurch and exiting via Queenstown, we avoid backtracking and keep driving days scenic but manageable. Milford Sound is scheduled as a dedicated full day from Queenstown, with the following day kept light to avoid burnout.
This is New Zealand at its most cinematic — lakes, mountains, silence, and space.
PACKAGE PRICE OPTIONS
₹3,15,000 – ₹3,45,000
Standard Package (3★)
- Return economy flights (BOM↔CHC/ZQN)
- 3 ★ hotels & lodges
- Milford Sound cruise
- All transfers & sightseeing
- Daily breakfast
₹3,80,000 – ₹4,20,000
Deluxe Package (4★)
- Return economy flights from Mumbai
- 4 ★ hotels in prime lake locations
- Better coach seating & comforT
- Scenic room upgrades where possible
- Recommended option
₹4,90,000 – ₹5,60,000
Premium Package (5★)
- Return economy flights from Mumbai
- 5 ★ hotels / premium lodges
- Superior locations & views
- Ideal for honeymooners & milestone trips
HOTEL OPTIONS
- Standard (3★): Central hotels & lodges
- Deluxe (4★): Lake-view & premium locations
- Premium (5★): Luxury lodges & top scenic locations
Hotels confirmed at booking based on availability.
DAY–BY–DAY ITINERARY
Day 1: Mumbai → Christchurch (Flight)
- Departure from Mumbai (BOM)
- Overnight international flight
- One-stop routing via Singapore / Middle East
✈️ Overnight on flight
Day 2: Arrival in Christchurch
- Arrival at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
- Private transfer to hotel
- Hotel check-in and rest after long flight
- Gentle walk around city ce
🏨 Overnight Stay: Christchurch
Day 3: Christchurch → Lake Tekapo
- Scenic drive to Lake Tekapo (approx. 3 hrs)
- Stops: Canterbury Plains, Lake Tekapo viewpoints
- Visit Church of the Good Shepherd
- Optional stargazing (weather permitting)
🏨 Overnight Stay: Lake Tekapo
Day 4: Lake Tekapo → Queenstown
- Drive to Queenstown (approx. 3.5 hrs)
- Stops: Lake Pukaki viewpoints, Mount Cook region
- Evening free time at Queenstown waterfront
🏨 Overnight Stay: Queenstown
Day 5: Milford Sound – Full Day Excursion
- Full-day coach journey to Milford Sound
- Scenic stops en route in Fiordland National Park
- Milford Sound cruise (fjord, waterfalls, wildlife)
- Return to Queenstown late evening
⚠️ Long but essential day — no shortcuts
🏨 Overnight Stay: Queenstown
Day 6: Queenstown – Recovery & Leisure
- Recovery & Leisure Day
- Lake Wakatipu walk
- Skyline Gondola (optional)
- Café hopping & shopping
🏨 Overnight Stay: Queenstown
Day 7: Queenstown – Scenic & Optional
- Optional add-ons: Arrowtown visit, Jet boat ride, Glenorchy
- Farewell dinner (optional)
🏨 Overnight Stay: Queenstown
Day 8: Queenstown → Mumbai (Departure)
- Hotel check-out
- Transfer to airport
- International flight to Mumbai
✈️ Overnight flight
Day 9: Arrival in Mumbai
- Arrival in Mumbai
- Tour concludes
TRANSPORT & TRANSFERS
Private airport transfers and comfortable long-distance coaches for inter-city travel.
- Scenic stops planned
- No self-drive required
FLIGHTS INCLUDED (FROM MUMBAI)
- Mumbai → Christchurch
- Queenstown → Mumbai
- Economy class included
- Business class upgrade available
✅ PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- International flights from Mumbai
- 8 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Milford Sound cruise
- All transfers & sightseeing
- Scenic road journeys
❌ PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
- New Zealand visa fees
- Meals not specified
- Optional adventure activities
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Ideal For
Nature & landscape lovers
Photographers
Couples & honeymooners
Premium long-haul travellers
Best Time To Visit
November – March: Best weather
Winter (Jun–Aug): Snowy landscapes (colder)
Important Notes
- Milford Sound day is long but unavoidable
- Weather may affect visibility (natural)
- Comfortable footwear advised
- Scenery changes with seasons
Contact & Bookings
