NEW ZEALAND • Take an overnight cruise on Milford Sound, and float through the Te Anau glowworm caves. • Amid the geothermal landscapes of Rotorua, experience ancient Maori traditions. • Encounter the wildlife of Whirinaki forest, and go behind the scenes at a kiwi hatchery.
DAYS 5–6 I ROTORUA/DUNEDIN Discover the unusual ecology of Waimangu Volcanic Valley, and cruise past geysers on Lake Rotomahana. Then fly to Dunedin on the South Island. Tour Larnach Castle and take a wildlife cruise in Otago Harbor before enjoying lunch at a historic Maori settlement. Distinction Dunedin Hotel | Meals: 2B, 1L
DAYS 1–4 I NORTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND Land in Auckland. Visit the Auckland War Memorial Museum and explore Waitakere Ranges Regional Park, home to rare birds and kauri trees. In Rotorua, visit Whakarewarewa village to learn about ancient Maori culture. See the mud pools and geysers of Te Puia, and stop by the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute. Tour a kiwi hatchery, then explore the mystical forests of Whirinaki. Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour, Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hotel | Meals: 3B, 2L Above: A setting sun colors the clouds over Milford Sound.
DAYS 7–8 I TE ANAU/MILFORD SOUND Take a private tour of a working farm this morning, and then transfer to Te Anau. Enjoy a float through caves lit by a glittering display of tiny glowworms. Travel to extraordinary Milford Sound and watch for dolphins and blue penguins on an overnight catamaran cruise. Distinction Te Anau Hotel & Villas, Fiordland Jewel | Meals: 2B, 2L, 1D DAYS 9–11 I QUEENSTOWN Take the back roads to Queenstown, stopping to explore Mavora Lakes Conservation Park. Or take a private water taxi across Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown. Visit the vineyards of Central Otago and the gold mining towns of Kawarau Gorge. Enjoy a free afternoon in the adventure capital of Queenstown, and depart the next day. Hotel St. Moritz | Meals: 3B, 2L
1 1 D AY S F R O M $ 6 ,9 9 5
YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on your trip, and you will meet other local experts as described in the itinerary. INFORMATION When to go: This private expedition is offered January through April and October through December. You may request any dates during those months that are convenient for you. COST
2 PEOPLE
4 PEOPLE
6 PEOPLE
Oct. 1–Dec. 31, 2021
$9,495
$7,795
$6,995
Jan. 1–Apr. 30, 2022
$9,995
$8,295
$7,495
Oct. 1–Dec. 31, 2022
$9,995
$8,295
$7,495
Prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability, and valid through December 2022. Single-traveler prices are available upon request. A surcharge may apply to certain travel dates based on holidays and local events. Airfare is not included in the price. The internal flight is an additional $320 per person (subject to change).
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