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Scenic South Island With North Island Self Drive Tour

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Mt Eden summit in the foreground with tourists and a trail, Rangitoto Island in the distance, Auckland, New Zealand.
Cityscape image of Auckland skyline, New Zealand during sunrise.
A panoramic image from above of Auckland, with the Sky Tower and CBD visible across Waitemata Harbor and the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
This is a shot of Lion Rock at Piha
View of Auckland Skyline from Mount Eden on a nice sunny day.
Beautiful Twilight Panorama of Queenstown. View down to the illuminated famous city of Queenstown in the south-west of the south island of New Zealand at Twilight - Night. Queenstown, Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania
Cave, Cathedral Cove, The Coromandel, NZ
Delphinus delphis, leaping and jumping out of clear water of Pacific ocean, mountains over the background on the sunny day

Scenic South Island With North Island Self Drive Tour

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Highlights

Mount Cook, New Zealand

  • Alpine Vista – HLC5 – 20 mins (from Glentanner) (Min 4 Pax) (Weather Permitting)

Queenstown, New Zealand

  • Full Day Milford Sound Cruise – Ex Queenstown
  • Skyline Gondola And 1 Luge Ride
  • Jet Boat Ride – 30 Minutes

Rotorua, New Zealand

  • Te Puia – Te Ra Day Pass Admission
  • Agrodome – Farm show & Farm Tour
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from the shire’s rest
  • Polynesian Spa – Family Pools (Formerly known as Family Spa Public)

Paihia, New Zealand

  • Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach Tour

Auckland, New Zealand

  • Sky Tower in Auckland
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Day wise travel itinerary

day-icon Day 1 : Arrive Christchurch

Arrive at Christchurch airport pick your self-drive vehicle and proceed to hotel. With attractive Avon River, a Grand Anglican cathedral rises above the city center and beautiful manicured gardens and crisply cut lawns. One of the most English cities of New Zealand. Evening free ‘for leisure. Overnight at hotel.

 

Included Meal: Dinner

day-icon Day 2 : Christchurch - Lake Tekapo

After your breakfast depart to lake tekapo a small tiny town of south island. Tekapo Lake is second-huge of three roughly side by side lakes running north–south along with northern border of the Mackenzie and runs approx 27km length. Upon arrival depart to hotel. You can enjoy Twilight or stargazing tour at night on own. Overnight at hotel.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 3 : Lake Tekapo - 20 Min Helicopter Ride - - Mount Cook

After having your breakfast drive through scenic road .Mount cook region is highest mountain of the country. Its height, as of 2014, is listed as 3,724 meters. One of the popular tourist destinations. On the way enjoy scenic helicopter flight with snow landing on glacier. Enjoy breathe taking views from there and experience this unforgettable moments of your tour. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 4 : Mount Cook - Queenstown

After your breakfast head to proceed to heart of the South island, Queenstown city. Experience mesmerizing remarkable and wonderful scenery through your way. City which sets on the Shores of lofty Lake wakatipu and also known as base of exploring the region’s vineyards and historic famous towns. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 5 : Queenstown - Milford Sound Cruise

Early morning depart for Full day tour to Milford Sound. Follow the southern arm of majestic Lake Wakatipu to Lumsden, and towrads to Lake Te Anau. Enter the beautiful Eglinton Valley and continue your journey through the amazing man made Homer Tunnel to get to Milford Sound. Enjoy this breathe taking cruise on this world popular fiord, command by Mitre Peak and the cascading Bowen Falls. Return to Queenstown.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 6 : Queenstown - Goldola Luge - Shotover Jet Boat

After breakfasts proceed to today enjoy visit Skyline Gondola ride and one luge ride – The gondola ride takes you to Bob’s Peak perched high above Queenstown.  From here get the breathtaking views over Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and stunning Remarkable Mountains which spread you in a magical panorama. After that proceed for jet boat journey along the historic Kawarau and Shotover Rivers.  Jet’s trip takes you down an extensive section of the beautiful Kawarau River that is only accessible by jet boat! Evening free for leisure. Overnight at Queenstown.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 7 : Queenstown

After breakfast your day is free for so many popular activities like Bungee Jumping, Sky diving or you can opt for city tour on own. Overnight at hotel.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 8 : Queenstown - Auckland

After breakfast early morning depart for your flight to Auckland. Drop yourself drive vehicle at the airport. Upon arrival pick up yourself drive car and proceed to Auckland city .Auckland-City inspires it’s both inhabitants and its visitors along with staggering position mild climate and wealth of thing to see, do and experience. Overnight at hotel.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 9 : Auckland - Hobitton - Rotorua

After breakfast head to rotorua city via Hobbiton movie set and farm tour. Experience this wonderful attraction as this Set has famous location used for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy and The Hobbit film trilogy. Explore this middle earth with a visit to the Hobbiton Movie Set features Green Dragon Inn, Mill as well as many different structures created for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies can be seen how beautiful piece of Waikato farmland was remould into The Shire from Middle-earth. Reach rotorua “sulfur city “of the new Zealand. Overnight at rotorua.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 10 : Rotorua

Morning depart  for  Rotorua Sightseeing  tour  visit Te Puia Thermal Reserve to see boiling mud pools and roaring geysers. After that proceed to Agro dome New Zealand which is basically farm show featuring sheep dog evidences, cow milking and an intro to the stars of country’s sheep industry. Later in evening enjoy at Polynesian spa to relax yourself. Overnight in Rotorua.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 11 : rotorua - waitomo - paihia

After having early breakfast depart to Paihia “Bay of island” via waitomo caves. Enroute take tour of the world popular Waitomo Glowworm Caves which includes below ground boat ride watching the so many glow worms on the cavern roof. Later proceed to bay of island. This beautiful Bay of Islands which is often referred to as ‘the birth place of the New Zealand nation  Highlights today are travelling along the Hibiscus Coast and the ever-changing semi-tropical landscape. Overnight at paihia.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 12 : Bay Of Island - Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach Tour

After finishing your fresh breakfast depart for Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile beach tour. This tour will be on SIC Basis (Seat in Coach). Your journey is not complete with this place. Experience wild beauty and this huge untouched region that is rich in Maori culture and tradition. You will head to Cape Reinga, as per Maori legend this spot of departing spirits on their journey to the homeland – Hawaiki. On the way explore historical Puketi Kauri forest, approx a 20 minute boardwalk past 1000 year ancient tree as well as in native bush. Upon arrival at Cape Reinga stop at windswept tip of New Zealand and enjoy Pacific Ocean collide with the Tasman Sea.
Later experience to try sand boarding down the massive sand dunes on boogie boards at Te Paki Stream, as this fun experience is perfect for everyone. Your drive vast and empty 90 Mile Beach will offer you striking contrasts to the busy and populated east coast. This adventurous day with opportunities to take photos or simply sit back and relax this unique part of New Zealand.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 13 : Paihia - Auckland

After having your breakfast depart for Auckland city. . Auckland-City inspires it’s both inhabitants and its visitors along with staggering position mild climate and wealth of thing to see, do and experience. Later experience sky tower and enjoy stunning city view from there. Overnight at hotel.

Included Meal: Breakfast, Dinner

day-icon Day 14 : Auckland - Back Home

After breakfast depart to airport for your flight to home. Drop your vehicle at the airport and back home with wonderful memories.

Included Meal: Breakfast

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Stay in Hotel Like

Auckland City Hotel

Auckland City Hotel or similar

  • 157 Hobson Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
  • No. Of Nights : 2
Ibis Rotorua

Ibis Rotorua or similar

  • Lake End, Rangiuru Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
  • No. Of Nights : 2
Wyndham Garden Christchurch City

Wyndham Garden Christchurch City or similar

  • 64 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
  • No. Of Nights : 1
Heartland Hotel Queenstown

Heartland Hotel Queenstown or similar

  • 27 Stanley Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
  • No. Of Nights : 4
The Godley Hotel - Lake Tekapo

The Godley Hotel - Lake Tekapo or similar

  • 2 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo 7999, New Zealand
  • No. Of Nights : 1
Mt Cook Lodge

Mt Cook Lodge or similar

  • Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Glencoe Access Road, Canterbury Region 7999, New Zealand
  • No. Of Nights : 1
Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia or similar

  • 104 Marsden Road, Paihia 0247, New Zealand
  • No. Of Nights : 2

Visa Checklist

New Zealand Tourist Visa Check List

  • Original Passport with old Passport :
    Note : Passport should be valid minimum 06 months from the date of travel. You need minimum one blank page in your passport for visa.
  • 04 recent photographs each :
    02*02 inches size, white background, matt finish & 80% face image & not used in previous visa.
  • Visa Application Form :
    Duly filled New Zealand Visitor Visa application form (online application).
  • Evidence of Sufficient Funds :
    Proof of Income like last 3 year IT Return or Form-16 Certificate.
  • Bank Statement :
    Last 06 Months till date updated bank statement (All pages).
  • Company letterhead and visiting card
  • Salary certificate
  • Business registration proof (If Self Employed)
  • N.O.C. Letter if salaried
  • Hotel booking confirmation voucher from New Zealand
  • Return Air Ticket Booking (Tentative)
  • Day to day Itinerary for the entire duration of stay
  • Travel Insurance covering the entire stay
  • Covering Letter :
    Personal covering letter explaining purpose of travel, travel dates and stay details.
  • Additional Documents :
    Property papers, investment proof, FD, LIC, marriage certificate (if applicable) to show strong ties with home country.
  • Normal Process Time :
    Approximately 20 to 30 working days after submission of complete application.
  • Note :
    New Zealand tourist visa is generally processed online, and biometrics or medicals may be required depending on case.
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Payment Term

Payment Terms : 

  • 40000 INR Per Person Deposit Amount At The Time Of Booking & Its Non-Refundable @ Any Circumstances.
  • 2nd part of Payment after 15 Days of Booking. (30000 INR)
  • Remaining Payment will clear before 25 Days of Departure dates.
  • ROE will be calculate @ final payment.
  • GST 5 % is applicable on Total Tour Cost.
  • TCS 5 / 20 % is applicable on Total Tour Cost.
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TCS Term Condition

TCS On Overseas Tour Packages:

  • TCS Applicable On Booking Of Overseas Tour Package As Per Provisions Of Section 206C(1G) Of The Income Tax 1961
  • 5% TCS Up To INR 10 Lakhs Thereafter 20% TCS.
  • (INR 7 Lakh Exemption Threshold Limit Qua The Remitter – Declaration Has To Be Submitted By The Consumer Of International Tour Package To Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. 
  • If You Cancel Your Trip The Amount Of TCS Paid Is Non-Refundable.
  • As Per Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act 1961, In Case You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years; And The Aggregate TDS And TCS Of Each Tax Year Is INR 50,000 Or More – On Validating The PAN If It Is Found That You Have Not Filed Your Income Tax Returns For Two Preceding Years And Aggregate TCS And TCS Exceeds INR 50,000, An Additional TCS @ 5/20% (As The Case May Be) Will Be Recovered From You Or Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Will Apply.
  • In Case Of PAN – AADHAR Not Linked TCS Will Be Applicable On Higher Rate & TCS Credit Will Not Appear In Form 26 / AIS / TIS And TCS Certificates Will Not Be Available.
  • Outward Remittance Under LRS Cannot Proceed If PAN – AADHAR Not Linked.
  • On Validating PAN – AADHAR Seeding If Found Not Linked, Booking Will Get Cancelled And Cancellation Charges Along With Higher Rate Of TCS Will Apply.
  • Overseas Tour Package’ Means Any Tour Package Which Offers A Visit To A Country Or Countries Or Territory Or Territories Outside India And Includes Expenses For Travel Or Hotel Stay Or Boarding Or Lodging Or Any Other Expenditure Of Similar Nature Or In Relation Thereto.
  • Specified Person’ Means A Person Defined As Per Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act, 1961.
  • The User Is Liable To Pay Tax Collected At Source (TCS) On Booking Of An ‘Overseas Tour Package’ At An Appropriate Rate Over And Above The Price Charged For Such Package In Compliance With The Provisions Of Section 206C (1G)(B) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. Shree Swaminarayan Tourism Will Deposit The TCS Amount So Collected With The Government And Issue Appropriate Document/Certificate To The User In Compliance With Aforesaid Provision.
  • The User Is Required To Provide A Valid PAN Of User/ Traveller(S) At The Time Of Booking An Overseas Tour Package With Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. The User Understands And Agrees That Shree Swaminarayan Tourism, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Will Validate The PAN Provided By The User To Check Compliance Of Provisions Of Section 206CC Of Income Tax Act. The User Agrees That In Case The PAN Is Found To Be Invalid, Or It Does Not Belong To User/ Traveller(S), Shree Swaminarayan Tourism Has An Obligation To Cancel The Booking In Compliance With The Law And Process The Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Said Booking.
  • The User Further Understand And Agrees That Shree Swaminarayan Tourism Would Also, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage, Validate User/ Traveller(S) PAN As Per The Provisions Of Section 206CCA Of Income Tax Act And If On Validation The User Qualifies As A ‘Specified Person’, The User Agrees To Pay TCS To Shree Swaminarayan Tourism At Such Higher Rate As May Be Applicable Under Section 206CCA. The User Agrees To Pay The Additional TCS Amount To MMT Where, As A Result Of Validation Under Section 206CCA, The TCS Collected At The Time Of Booking Falls Short Of The Applicable Rate Of TCS. The User Further Confirms To Shree Swaminarayan Tourism That User/ Traveller(S) PAN And Aadhar Are Linked With Income Tax, At The Time Of Booking Or At A Later Stage. If User Fails Or Disagrees To Pay The Additional TCS, Shree Swaminarayan Tourism Has The Right To Cancel The Booking And Process Appropriate Refund As Per The Cancellation Policy Applicable To Such Booking.
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Important Notes

Important Notes:

  • Subject To Ahmedabad Jurisdiction.
  • Airlines :
    • We Can Not Make Seat Selection In Group Tour From Our End If Guest Wants To Seats Together Guest Have To Inform At Boarding Counter At Airport For Same.
    • The Internal Airline Used Are LCC, No Food Will Be Served On Board. It Allows Only 20 Kg Check In Luggage And 07 Kg Cabin Luggage. Excess Baggage Charged Will Be Bear By Guest .
  • Meals :
    • There Will Be American Or Continental Breakfast Serve At The Hotel And Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Cannot Make Any Changes In The Breakfast.
    • Lunch/Dinner Wherever Provided On Tour Is Pre-Set Menus By The Restaurants. The Meal Type Selected By The Guest Such As Veg. / Non. Veg. Is Subject To Availability At Restaurants Or Airlines.
  • Child Policy :
    • CNB : 3 – 6 Year Child With No Bed. Please Note There Will Be No Bed For The Child In The Room.
    • CWB : 6 – 11 Year With Bed. There Will Be Extra Bed For The Child In The Room.
  • Hotel Policy :
    • Check In : Check In Time Is 15:00 Hrs.
    • Check Out : Check Out Time Is 11:00 Hrs.
    • Given Package Cost Is On Basic First Category Room. If Guest Want To Upgrade Room Category Supplement Cost Will Be Bear By Guest.
    • If Guest Want To Do Early Check In Or Late Check Out There Will Be Supplement Cost And Bear By Guest.
  • Vehicle Policy :
    • During Sight Seeing Driver Will Try His Best To Park As Much Closer He Can, From There Guest Has To Make His Way By Walk Or They Have To Make Their Own Transfer If Require Any.
    • Incase Of Coach Breakdown Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Will Do Their Best Effort To Fix The Problem As Soon As Possible. But Make Sure There Will Be No Refund For Inconvenience Cause.
    • Request To All Guest Please Don’t Leave Any Unattended Item In Vehicle While Leaving The Vehicle. We Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Are Not Responsible For Any Loss Or Damage.
    • There Is No Specific Seat Allocation. Will Be Allocate First Cum First Serve Basis.
  • Direct Joining Guest Have To Arrange Hotel Transfer For Check In & Check Out Day By Them Self.
  • Operation Of A Group Tour Is A Subject To Minimum Participation Of 20 Paying Adult Passenger.
  • Any Increase In Visa Fee /Airfare / Fuel Price / Change In Government Regulations Taxes Etc. Will Affect Your Tour Cost.
  • Tour Itinerary Will Be Strictly Follow As Per Timing. In Unavoidable Situation Our Tour Manager Can Make Changes With The Concern Of Head Office.  Tour Manager Is Not Authorize To Make Changes In Itinerary As Per Guest Convenience.
  • In Case Of Any Deportation Due To Immigration And Custom Clearance Shree Swaminarayan Tourism. Will Not Be Responsible. There Will Be No Refund For Tour Package.
  • Optional Sight Seeing Have To Be Pre-Book With An Additional Cost.
  • There Is No Refund For Any Unutilized Services.
  • Itinerary Cost Is Per Person On Twin Sharing Basis. It Include Only Those Activities Which Are Listed In The Same.
  • Itinerary Cost  Does Not Include Any Personal Nature Expenses. Such As Tips, Misc. Expenses, Laundry, Liquor, Porterage Etc…
  • International Tour Guest Must Have To Reach Airport Before 3 Hrs. Of Departure Time.
  • For NRI –Passengers Staying In India For More Than 180 Days Will Have To Take Police Clearance Certificate From Commissioner Of Police For Which Shree Swaminarayn Tourism Will Not Be Responsible. Passengers Are Requested To Submit Xerox Copy Of Passport Along With Page Showing Arrival Stamp In India.
  • Website / Brochure Accuracy :
    • We Are Trying Our Best To Make The Contents Of The Brochure/Website As Accurate As Possible And Print It Much Ahead Of Actual Travel Period. It Describes Services/Amenities That Are Available Under Normal Circumstances. However Events, Circumstances And Factors Beyond Our Control Like Traffic, Bad Weather, Fairs, Festivals, Strikes, Cancellation/ Re-Routing/Rescheduling Of Flights, Rail Or Roadways, Closure At A Place Of Sightseeing Can Affect The Availability Of Services And Necessitate Change Of Routes. It May Even Necessitate Stay In Hotels In Alternate City Or Away From The One Mentioned In The Brochure/Website. While Every Effort Is Made To Maintain Our Services And Follow The Itinerary In The Brochure/Website, In Few Unavoidable Instances We Reserve The Right To Alter, Amend, Change Or Modify The Tour Package, Itineraries, Tour Schedule, Travel Plan, Sightseeing. Where We Come To Know Of The Changes/Events Sufficiently In Advance We Will Notify You During Booking Or Prior To Departure. Otherwise Our Tour Manager Or Local Representative Will Inform You Of The Changes On The Spot And We Solicit Your Full Co-Operation In Accepting Such Circumstantial Changes.
  • Terms & Conditions As Per Company Policy.
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