14-Nights Highlights of New Zealand - Classic
G Adventures · 14 days
Escorted
From $4,399 per person
Moderate
Highlights of New Zealand
Two weeks is barely enough time to thoroughly explore your hometown, let alone a place as fascinating as New Zealand. For adventurers on a tight time-budget, this 15-day trip wraps up the must-sees of both islands with a nice little bow. Discover ethereal glowworm caves in Waitomo, discover Maori culture, and get your adrenaline fix in Queenstown. Consider this your New Zealand starter kit.
Highlights
Marvel at the striking Franz Josef glacier, feast on a hangi in a Maori village, let loose in Queenstown, cruise around the fjords of Doubtful Sound
Accommodation
Hotels/motels (14nts).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12
Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Franz Josef Your Discover Moment: Queenstown. Waitomo Glowworm caves visit. Orientation walk in Wellington and Christchurch. Wine tasting. Fiordland National Park visit with Doubtful Sound day cruise. Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park visit with hiking opportunity (weather permitting). Internal flight between Wellington and Christchurch. Free time in Rotorua, Wellington, Franz Josef, and Queenstown. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Two weeks is barely enough time to thoroughly explore your hometown, let alone a place as fascinating as New Zealand. For adventurers on a tight time-budget, this 15-day trip wraps up the must-sees of both islands with a nice little bow. Discover ethereal glowworm caves in Waitomo, discover Maori culture, and get your adrenaline fix in Queenstown. Consider this your New Zealand starter kit.
Highlights
Marvel at the striking Franz Josef glacier, feast on a hangi in a Maori village, let loose in Queenstown, cruise around the fjords of Doubtful Sound
Accommodation
Hotels/motels (14nts).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12
Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Franz Josef Your Discover Moment: Queenstown. Waitomo Glowworm caves visit. Orientation walk in Wellington and Christchurch. Wine tasting. Fiordland National Park visit with Doubtful Sound day cruise. Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park visit with hiking opportunity (weather permitting). Internal flight between Wellington and Christchurch. Free time in Rotorua, Wellington, Franz Josef, and Queenstown. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Air
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Itinerary
Lake Tekapo
Doubtful Sound
Hanmer Springs
Kaikoura
Christchurch
Queenstown
Franz Josef Glacier
Wellington
Rotorua
Auckland
Available Dates
| From | To | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | $4,899 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $4,899 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 | $4,899 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 | $4,899 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Nov 19, 2026 | $5,199 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Nov 22, 2026 | $5,199 |
| Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 26, 2026 | $5,199 |
| Nov 19, 2026 | Dec 3, 2026 | $5,199 |
| Nov 26, 2026 | Dec 10, 2026 | $5,199 |
| Nov 29, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | $5,199 |
| Dec 3, 2026 | Dec 17, 2026 | $5,399 |
| Dec 10, 2026 | Dec 24, 2026 | $5,399 |
| Dec 17, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | $5,399 |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Jan 7, 2027 | $5,399 |
| Dec 31, 2026 | Jan 14, 2027 | $5,399 |
| Jan 7, 2027 | Jan 21, 2027 | $4,399 |
Terms & Additional Information
Pricing is per person, land only, in US dollars and based on double occupancy. For specific validity dates, discount amount and tour information, please return to the promotion in question. Promotion valid on G Adventures small group tours excluding Independent, MS Expedition or National Geographic Journeys, unless otherwise stated. Promotion applicable to new bookings only and cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Does not apply to airfare (unless otherwise stated), pre-/post-accommodation, 'My Own Room' or 'My Own Tent', transfers, theme packs, insurance, polar kayaking & camping excursions or other in-country services. G Adventures reserves the right to withdraw this offer from sale at any time. Itinerary and map subject to change. Please click here for a description of the travel style options provided by G Adventures.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.