NATURALLY NEW ZEALAND WITH FIJI (PNE2012)
A 13-Day Globus Tours tour starting from $4,584
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Tour Overview
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| Tour Operator: | Globus Tours | ||
| Tour Code: | PNE-2012 |
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Countries Visited
Fiji, New ZealandCities Visited
See DescriptionCity Highlights
Queenstown
Visit Fiordland National Park; cruise on Milford Sound; cruise on Lake Wakatipu
Mount Cook
Sightseeing in Mount Cook National Park, visit Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Center
Dunedin
Orientation
Rotorua
Enjoy a Maori cultural performance and Hangi dinner; visit Te Puia, the Agrodome, and Rainbow Springs
Waitomo
Visit the Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Auckland
Sightseeing tour; farewell dinner in the Sky Tower
Fiji
Guided sightseeing tour; services of a local host, who will provide you with any information you require and will assist you with sightseeing to suit your interests
NOTE: Intra-country airfare is required for this tour and is includied in the prices below along with applicable air taxes. Please contact a travel agent for more information.
Title
Naturally New Zealand with Fiji
Vacation Overview
Haere Mai – welcome to New Zealand. On this vacation, see some of New Zealand’s most breathtaking scenery, visit its popular cities—Queenstown, Rotorua, Dunedin, Auckland—and learn about life in this amazing country. Plus, relax after your New Zealand vacation in beautiful Fiji. It seems like everywhere you look in New Zealand, you see many shades of blue—from the beautiful sky to the scenic waterways. A tour highlight is Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park, where you’ll see some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. Cruise on the fiord with sheer walls rising thousands of feet from the water’s great depth. Also visit Rotorua and see Te Puia, Rotorua’s most prominent thermal area with New Zealand’s largest geyser, boiling mud pools, silica terraces, and sulphur springs. On this tour, you’ll also learn about the Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, at a traditional hangi dinner—a traditional feast cooked in an underground oven—and concert. All of this and more await you on this spectacular vacation through New Zealand and Fiji.
- Save by forming your own group of 5 or more
- Triple Room Reduction Available for most tours
- 10% Discount for Young Travelers 8-17 yrs old
- Pay less for your second vacation in the same year
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12/8/2012 |
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12/22/2012 |
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Airfare Disclaimer Documents Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator. |
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Arrive in Queenstown, New Zealand. Haere Mai—welcome to New Zealand! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Day 2:
Queenstown. Cruise on Milford Sound. Enjoy the beautiful scenery today as you travel into FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK through the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound. Boasting some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, this region of New Zealand has been honored as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. CRUISE on the fjord with sheer rock walls rising thousands of feet from the water’s great depths. (B, L)
Day 3:
Queenstown. A full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Consider an optional visit to a local vineyard and sample some of the prize vintages, or maybe a thrilling jet-boat ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers. Your Tour Director will have suggestions to help you plan your day to explore, shop, and enjoy optional activities. This evening, enjoy breathtaking scenery in every direction as you CRUISE Lake Wakatipu on board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw. On arrival at Walter Peak you will be served dinner at the Colonel’s Homestead. (B, D)
Day 4:
Queenstown–Mount Cook. Motor north to magnificent MOUNT COOK NATIONAL PARK, named after New Zealand’s highest peak. Stop at the SIR EDMUND HILLARY ALPINE CENTER for unique insight into the history and culture of this region. Weather permitting, you may choose an optional ski-plane flight that actually lands on the 18-mile-long Tasman Glacier—or a thrilling helicopter ride. (B, D)
Day 5:
Mount Cook–Dunedin. Today, drive to Dunedin, one of the best-preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities in the Southern Hemisphere. Upon arrival, enjoy a quick orientation tour to see the historic sights of the city, including St. Paul’s Cathedral and a photo stop at the Dunedin Railway Station with its old Flemish Renaissance-style structure. (B, D)
Day 6:
Dunedin–Rotorua. Today, fly to Rotorua. This evening, enjoy a traditional HANGI DINNER followed by an authentic MAORI CONCERT. (B, D)
Day 7:
Rotorua. This morning, start with a visit to the AGRODOME to learn more about one of the country’s major industries—sheep! Continue on to RAINBOW SPRINGS to view native bush and wildlife, including a walk through the kiwi bird enclosure. Last stop is TE PUIA, Rotorua’s most prominent thermal area with New Zealand’s largest geyser, boiling mud pools, and silica terraces. The afternoon and evening are at your leisure. You may wish to board a floatplane for flightseeing of this beautiful area, join a New Zealand family for dinner in their home, or indulge yourself in the relaxing hot springs, sumptuous spa treatments, and massage therapies at the Polynesian Spa. (B)
Day 8:
Rotorua–Waitomo–Auckland. Leave Rotorua and cross the Mamaku Ranges to the famous WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVES. Experience a guided tour through the limestone chambers and passages of the cavern. Take a silent boat trip through Glowworm Grotto as you glide quietly beneath the lights of thousands of glowworms suspended from the cave ceiling. Continue on to Auckland. (B)
Day 9:
Auckland. This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city, then spend the afternoon at your leisure in the “City of Sails.” This evening, enjoy dinner in the SKY TOWER, offering sweeping views of the city. (B, D)
Day 10:
Auckland-Nadi. Today fly to Nadi, Fiji. Upon arrival, transfer to the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa. The rest of the day is at your leisure. (B)
Day 11:
Nadi. This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the island. Visit VISEISEI VILLAGE, where the Fijian people first landed centuries ago, and the GARDEN OF THE SLEEPING GIANT to see a stunning private collection of tropical orchids. Then, stop at the VUDA LOOKOUT, a tropical fruit farm perched on a cliff, where you will sample fruit and juice from the orchard. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. (B)Note: Sightseeing tour does not operate on Sundays. On these occasions, sightseeing will be done on the next day.
Day 12:
Nadi. A full day at your leisure. Your local host will have suggestions for optional activities. (B)
Day 13:
Fiji. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Hotels
QUEENSTOWN
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside (F),
MOUNT COOK
The Hermitage (MF),
DUNEDIN
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City (F),
ROTORUA
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside (SF),
AUCKLAND
SKYCITY Hotel (SF),
FIJI
Hotel Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa (SF)
Meals
American breakfast daily (B), 1 lunch (L), and 5 dinners (D) including a traditional Hangi dinner and Maori concert in Rotorua, and a special farewell dinner in Queenstown
Globus Disclaimer - Indicates that this departure and vacation is available for 2012 early booking. Book and deposit to lock in an early guaranteed price and save 10% on the land-only price. Booking must be made and under deposit between June 29, 2011 and September 13, 2011 for travel between April 1 and December 31, 2012. All tours will be open for 2012 bookings in the Fall of 2011. Vacation upgrades and/or additions will not be available for early booking, as well as, any extra pre- or post-night pricing until the Fall of 2011. With the exception of Journeys Club discounts, future travel promotions are not applicable and are not retroactive on early bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Price Details US
Dates and Prices do not include air travel. Participation in this tour requires purchase of the following flights from Globus, not included in pricing: (1) roundtrip air from your U.S. gateway and intra-tour air segments, starting at $2394 (based on Los Angeles, departure in March, 2012); or (2) intra-tour air segments only. Required intra-tour air segments are: Dunedin/Rotorua; Aukland/Nadi. When planning your trip, please allow two extra days before tour date for travel between the USA and the South Pacific. Air prices were effective on August 10, 2011 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher.Prices based on double room occupancy.Single Room Supplement: $960Triple Room Reduction per person: $162Extra Nights per person in Queenstown:in single room $164; in twin room $88; in triple room $73.Extra Nights per person in Fiji:in single room $187; in twin room $102; in triple room $87. 2013 prices and itineraries are subject to change. Details will be available in August 2012.
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Terms & Conditions: Book a 2012 Globus Tanzania: The Savannah & Beyond vacation (QZ) to receive $250 off per person. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between September 7, 2011 and September 25, 2012 for travel in select months of 2012. Not combinable with other offers, Second Tour Discount, Big Savings for Small Groups and Book Early & Save and Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
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Young Traveler Discounts
With Globus, travel is definitely a family affair. Young travelers ages 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the land-only portion of their Globus vacation.
Discount for Repeat Travelers
Journeys Club members can save 5% on any 2012 Globus vacation. This is on top of other great member benefits, including exclusive deal alerts throughout the year, unique travel accessories, and special partner discounts and benefits.
Second Tour Discount
It pays to travel more often! Book two Globus vacations traveling in the same year and receive 5% off the land portion of your second tour. And if you take three tours, you save 5% on each of your next two.
Book Early & Save
With Globus, planning ahead pays off. Book your 2012 Globus vacation and pay in full 9 months or more prior to your departure and save 10% off the land-only portion of your tour.
Triple Room Reduction
You can also save when three people travel together and share accommodations. Refer to the itinerary pages for the specific reduction per tour.
Big Savings for Small Groups
Traveling with family and friends has always been rewarding, and now the rewards can really pile up. Small groups of 5, 6, or 7 can save 5% per person off the land-only portion of Globus vacations.
And don't forget: in groups of 8 to 15, one person travels at half-price; in a group of 16+, one person travels free. So, bring others along and multiply the fun—and the savings!
Avoid the Single Room Supplement
We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!
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