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Ascend the central Sky Tower in Auckland for a harbor view, explore iconic landmarks and volcanoes, then dine at the Orbit 360 restaurant on the 52nd floor. Enjoy a 360-degree view of Auckland while savoring dinner and take in the Southern Hemisphere’s sunset and night scenery. This combination of beauty, cuisine, and wine enhances your journey.
Visit the Alexander family’s farm near Matamata, which served as the filming location for Hobbiton in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Hobbit’ films. Explore iconic sites like Bag End, the Green Dragon, the mill, and the Party Tree. Enjoy a Hobbiton Ale at the Green Dragon and take a leisurely walk through the charming village to immerse yourself in the Middle-earth atmosphere.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves, renowned worldwide for over 130 years, are considered one of the most incredible places on Earth. Explore the vast Cathedral Cave while listening to the echoes of nature. Drift silently on a small boat through the cave, marveling at the mesmerizing visual display created by thousands of glowworms. Learn about Maori culture and local history from the descendants of Maori chiefs while observing New Zealand’s unique luminescent insect larvae.
Te Puia Maori Cultural Village is renowned worldwide for its dynamic cultural performances and the famous Pohutu Geyser. Dive into the local culture as you visit the globally acclaimed Pohutu Geyser, witness Maori cultural shows, spot unique birds, explore bubbling mud pools, and delve into the native forest. You can also visit the National Carving and Weaving School and experience the unique Maori traditional steam-cooking method called ‘hangi’ with its distinctive flavors. Under a starry sky, enjoy the misty splendor of the Pohutu Geyser and hear guides share Maori legends.
Morning Itinerary:
Whale and Dolphin Discovery Tour
Cruise to the beautiful Hauraki Gulf for an encounter with dolphins and whales in their natural environment.
Afternoon Itinerary:
Visit Mt Eden and One Tree Hill
Visit Mt Eden and One Tree Hill to enjoy panoramic views of Auckland’s cityscape from volcanic craters
Evening Itinerary:
Visit the Sky Tower
At Auckland’s central Sky Tower, you can enjoy stunning views of the city’s harbor, iconic landmarks, and nearby volcanoes through the glass. Take a trip to the 52nd-floor Orbit restaurant, where you can savor dinner while taking in Auckland’s 360-degree panorama, including the city skyline, Southern Hemisphere sunset, and nighttime cityscape.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Experience the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where you can enter the vast Cathedral Cave to listen to nature’s echoes. Glide silently on a small boat within the cave and be captivated by the stunning visual display of countless glowworms. As you admire these unique bioluminescent insect larvae, Māori descendants will share local culture and history.
Agrodome Farm
While in agriculturally rich New Zealand, a visit to the country’s largest agri-tourism farm is a must. Along the way, you’ll encounter cows and sheep grazing peacefully. With a couple of feedings, you can get up close with animals like red deer, ostriches, sheep, and alpacas. You can also observe 19 different sheep breeds and enjoy a sheep shearing demonstration.
Polynesian Spa
Polynesian Spa, ranked among the world’s top 10 spas by Condé Nast Traveler in 2011, has been a destination for over 130 years. Featuring 26 pools with two types of mineral waters, it offers the miraculous effects of alkaline spring waters in soothing muscle fatigue and pain.
Te Puia Māori Cultural Village
Experience the renowned Te Puia Maori Cultural Village, featuring the Pohutu Geyser, Maori cultural performances, unique bird sightings, and bubbling mud pools.
Head to the Hobbiton
Explore the filming locations of The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit series, including Bag End, the Green Dragon, the Mill, and the Party Tree. Enjoy a pint at the Green Dragon, reliving iconic movie moments. Take a leisurely village walk to immerse yourself in the Middle-earth atmosphere.
The Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses(some packages do include hotel expenses)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
Between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM, begins when we pick you up. Any overtime should be mutually agreed upon, and additional charges may apply.
Tour guides primarily handle transportation and provide local assistance during your journey (excluding accompanying you into attractions).
Please note that our tour guides do not accompany you inside attractions, but if you request, you are responsible for their admission ticket fees.
In principle, the driver takes a break every 2 hours while travelling on highways, national roads, or provincial roads. During rainy or snowy seasons, the driver may reduce speed for safety reasons or use tire chains. Please avoid rushing the driver in these circumstances.
During the journey and with the guest’s consent, it’s possible to rearrange the order of attractions to better suit personal preferences, time of day, and distances between sites, provided it doesn’t disrupt the overall itinerary. Additionally, when travelling, if safe and within traffic regulations, you can communicate with the driver to make stops for sightseeing when beautiful scenery is spotted.