The Long White Cloud - Luxury Gold

Don't let Insight's Luxury Gold slip away. Pavlus Travel offers up to $2,000 off Luxury Gold Tours. Never pay retail pay retail prices, in fact we Guarantee the lowest prices in the World on every Insight Luxury Gold Product. it's easy, find your favorite Luxury Gold Tour and ask for a Get Quote or call 800.528.9300 to receive our guaranteed lowest price anywhere. It's that simple.
Call Us 800.528.9300

The Long White Cloud

Luxury Gold



Tour Description:

See the wonders of New Zealand on this 19-day guided tour. Explore the Southern Alps and see Franz Josef Glacier up close with a Local Expert. On your way to Queenstown, stop by idyllic Arrowtown, where you can choose to take a scenic bike ride along its river, or join a boutique wine tour. Journey through rainforests and meadows to Milford Sound; here, board a catamaran and sail past towering cliffs and gushing waterfalls. See spectacular volcanic craters at Waimangu Volcanic Valley, then travel to Rotorua for a Māori Hāngī feast — a flavourful meal cooked underground with geothermal steam. Descend the caves of Waitomo during a exclusive guided experience: see the caverns illuminated by the bioluminescent species. Toast to your travels at a luxurious dinner with a former New Zealand All Black rugby player.The Activity Level of this tour is Leisurely, meaning there is 1 to 2 miles of walking per day on primarily flat surfaces with some stairs.

Map for The Long White Cloud - Luxury Gold
Click for larger view.

Dates & Pricing

Monday 02 Dec 24 — Friday 20 Dec 24Starting at $14,025Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 20 Jan 25 — Friday 07 Feb 25Starting at $14,025Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 17 Feb 25 — Friday 07 Mar 25Starting at $14,025Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 01 Dec 25 — Friday 19 Dec 25Starting at $15,430Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Wednesday 03 Dec 25 — Sunday 21 Dec 25Starting at $15,430Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 19 Jan 26 — Friday 06 Feb 26Starting at $15,430Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Wednesday 21 Jan 26 — Sunday 08 Feb 26Starting at $15,430Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 16 Feb 26 — Friday 06 Mar 26Starting at $15,430Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Wednesday 18 Feb 26 — Sunday 08 Mar 26Starting at $15,430Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 09 Mar 26 — Friday 27 Mar 26Starting at $15,430Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Wednesday 11 Mar 26 — Sunday 29 Mar 26Starting at $15,430Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Check Mark Icon Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.


Destination & Sightseeing

Destination Highlights:

:  Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
: In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
: Included at all hotels.
: Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
: Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
: On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.​
: Enjoy complimentary hotel WiFi. And, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available.
: Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.

ITINERARY

Welcome to Christchurch
Your New Zealand luxury tour begins by private car to your boutique hotel located in the heart of Christchurch and just minutes from North Hagley Park and the Botanic Gardens. Pay a visit to the blooms at the Botanic Gardens or ride the Christchurch Tram before meeting your Travel Concierge where you’ll raise a glass to a grand journey.

Christchurch to Franz Josef
Embark on one of the world's greatest scenic railway journeys aboard the TranzAlpine train to the small village of Arthur's Pass. In Franz Josef, your eco-friendly retreat nestled in the wilderness welcomes.

The Mighty Franz Josef Glacier Relaxed Start
Explore Franz Josef, where a Local Expert reveals the glacier's impressive history.

Travel from Franz Josef to Wānaka
Cruise down the Haast River in a jet boat basking in the beauty of the Te Wāhipounamu World Heritage Area. Experience fairy-tale lavender fields. Visit the historic gold-mining village of Arrowtown before arriving at your hotel at the edge of Lake Wānaka, designed to flow with the seasons.

Wānaka Relaxed Start
Marvel at Wākana's natural beauty on a lake cruise. Complete your experience on an afternoon nature walk.

Wanaka to Queenstown Relaxed Start
Visit Highlands Motorsport Museum and come face to face with the state-of-the-art machines. Meet Mrs Jones Orchard, a traditional fruit stall owner, and indulge in real fruit ice-cream and stone fruit. Enjoy lunch and experience exclusive wine tasting in Gibbston Valley of the Vines at Kinross. Visit the historic gold mining town of Arrowtown.

Queenstown
Take in the surrounding landscape on a Lake Wakatipu scenic cruise aboard TSS Earnslaw. Visit Walter Peak High Country farm for an Eco Experience - an idyllic place to spend a few peaceful hours. Enjoy dinner tonight at local restaurant The Bathhouse, located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu.

Queenstown to Doubtful Sound (overnight cruise) Relaxed Start
Travel by road to Manapouri, then by Catamaran and coach to Doubtful Sound to meet the Fiordland Navigator.

Doubtful Sound to Dunedin
Upon disembarking the cruise, continue by road to Dunedin, stopping for lunch at Te Anau. In Dunedin, your heritage hotel welcomes you with a cosy atmosphere in the city centre. Dine on favourites such as surf and turf, braised lamb, catch of the day, or other modern twists on traditional local dishes at Parcels Restaurant.

Dunedin (Relaxed Start)
Explore the flavours of Dunedin on a guided tour and tasting at Dunedin Craft Distillers. Venture next door for a special Chocolate tasting journey. View Dunedin’s sites or venture to the dramatic coastline.

Dunedin to Christchurch
Travel up the coast though the towns of Oamaru and Timaru to Christchurch to uncover the city’s highlights on a fascinating sightseeing tour. Sample the best of the city over dinner at Polo Bar and Restaurant.

Christchurch to Wellington Relaxed Start
Travel the dramatic rugged coastline to the whale-watching hub of Kaikoura and onto the seaside town of Picton. Cruise on Queen Charlotte Sound and across Cook Strait to Wellington where you’ll get acquainted with the city on an illuminating tour. Unwind this evening with a drink in your hotel’s Lobby Lounge, admiring its famous art collection.

Wellington Sightseeing Relaxed Start
Personalise your day discovering the stunning waterfront and hidden lanes of Wellington. Or, take a guided walk through Otari Wiltons Bush. This evening is free for you to dine at any of the city’s restaurants.

Wellington to Hawke's Bay
Wind your way through the pastoral dairy farming land of Manawatu to Napier in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand’s Art Deco capital and world-renowned wine country. This evening, savour a tasting and dinner at family-owned Craggy Range Winery in the shadow of Te Mata Peak.

Exploring Napier Relaxed Start
Take in Napier’s art deco architecture with a Local Expert in a chauffeur-driven vintage car. Partake in a Gannet safari. Your participation on Gannet Safaris contributes to our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® initiative: TTC makes a donation on behalf of each guest to the Cape Sanctuary. Their amazing team is made up of over 300 volunteers that are giving their time to restore our beautiful land and replant grasses and natives to support the return of our wildlife.

Geothermal Rotorua
Continue your journey to Rotorua, where this afternoon, armed with a packed lunch, you'll join a local guide for a cultural walking eco-tour to discover the jurassic Whirinaki Forest, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.

The Sights of Rotorua
Unveil the Californian Coastal Redwoods of Whakarewarewa Forest and go behind the scenes on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at a kiwi bird nursery and hatchery. Tonight, an evening of culture, history and scrumptious food awaits you at Te Puia. Wander through the ancient forest village and learn about Māori art forms and traditions, followed by a cultural performance and dinner.

Waitomo and Auckland
Enjoy a private walk through Waitomo’s caves lit up by glow worms. Dine with one of New Zealand’s famous former All Black rugby players.

Farewell Auckland
After one final breakfast, say farewell to your Christchurch to Auckland luxury tour as you are chauffeured to Auckland Airport.

Check Mark Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.

From experience Pavlus Travel staff have toured with Insight Vacations, they had access to rare and authentic true experiences that are unavailable on most escorted tours. With Insight Tours you will know your destination intimately with a mix of dining experiences, meaningful interactions with your fellow guests, local experts and exciting cultural activities such as playing pétanque or trying your hand at hurling to seeing the Bay of Fundy and its wicked tides. Insight Vacations has some 70 featured escorted tours to many parts of the World. Pavlus Travel is one of the World's largest sellers of Insight Tours and of course a favorite Insight Italy Tours a favorite of so many guests.