Bastille Day: Celebrated across France on WELCOME TO PARIS. 14 July, Bastille Day commemorates the end of Hotel: Hôtel Le Nouveau Monde, Saint-Malo. Meals: Breakfast the French monarchy. Witness the remarkable On arrival at Charles de Gaulle Airport, transfers leave for the DAY 5 display of fireworks lighting up the warm sum- hotel at 08:30, 11:00 and 13:30. After checking in, the capital’s SCENIC DRIVE ALONG THE LOIRE VALLEY TO THE CHATEAU DE mer sky and perhaps join in one of the tradi- grand boulevards and world-famous landmarks are yours to ROCHECOTTE. tional balls. explore. At 17:30, join your Travel Director and fellow guests for a Welcome Dinner at Le Sud, a local brasserie with a Mediterra- Head south to follow the valley of the Loire, passing the moated Rouen: See the cathedral, the Great Clock, the Old Market square and Place du nean-inspired menu. Angers Castle. Cross the Loire to Saumur, where a local vintner Vieux-Marché where Joan of Arc was burned at will guide you through tastings of the region's delicious wines. the stake. Hotel: Le Méridien Etoile, Paris. Meals: Dinner with Wine DAY 2 Journey to the fairy-tale Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, considered one of the best representations of French Renaissance architec- Honfleur: See this charming fishing town. ROUEN, HONFLEUR AND DEAUVILLE. ture. Having recently undergone extensive restorations, take Normandy Beaches: Join an emotive your time to admire the subtle blend of French tradition and journey tracing the story of the D-Day landings Follow the River Seine to Rouen, capital of Normandy, to admire innovative Italian decor within this 16th century icon of the Loire - the 75th anniversary will be commemorated its ancient cathedral - a masterpiece of the Gothic style and the Valley. Continue to your chateau hotel, where you can relax like INCLUSIONS Our highly-skilled Travel Director will on the 6th June 2019. See the remains of the subject of a series of paintings by Claude Monet. Wander royalty in sumptuous surroundings. artificial Mulberry Harbour at Arromanches through the narrow streets beneath the Great Clock to the Old ensure your journey is seamless, serving Market Square. Here, a superb modern church commemorates Hotel: Château de Rochecotte, Saint Patrice, Loire Valley. Meals: and with a local war historian, visit the Ameri- the burning of Joan of Arc on this very spot in 1431. Continue to Breakfast can Military Cemetery at St-Laurent-sur-Mer, as your expert guide, consummate or- the D-Day Museum and the bunkers at Pointe ganiser, and friend overseas. the charming fishing town of Honfleur and to your luxurious hotel located in the chic seaside resort of Deauville. DAY 6 VILLANDRY EXPERIENCE. du Hoc. Enjoy the comfort of air-conditioned, Hotel: Hotel Barrière L'Hôtel du Golf, Deauville, Normandy. With a Local Expert, head to Château de Villandry, the jewel of Mont-Saint-Michel: Savour your first 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. sight of the fortified island of Mont-Saint- Meals: Breakfast DAY 3 the Loire, to visit the glorious gardens. Ensure you don't miss the water, ornamental and kitchen gardens – a stunning sea of fra- Michel. Cross the causeway for a guided tour Personal radio headsets give you the with your Local Expert through the maze of freedom to wander during visits to fa- NORMANDY BEACHES AND D-DAY LANDINGS. grant green herbs, silvery cabbages, and purple basil. Return to mous highlights, without missing any of your own superb chateau for relaxation and free time. At night, halls and vaults of the abbey. 2019 marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day, which occurred on your Celebration Dinner starts with a glass of local sparkling Saint-Malo: Your Local Expert guides you your Local Expert's fascinating commen- the 6th June 1944. Following the route of the Rangers and vis- wine and continues with excellent service and delicious Farm-to- tary. Hotel and restaurant tips are included. trough the intertwined streets of the walled iting the bunkers and the Rangers Memorial at Pointe du Hoc. Table dishes in the most wholesome setting, ensuring the city to arrive at the cathedral. Later enjoy the Then with a Local Expert, spend a few reflective moments at the memory of your meal will linger long after you've returned chance to walk along the fortifications and Stay connected with friends and family American Military Cemetery of Saint-Laurent near Omaha Beach home. explore the cities nightlife at your leisure. with our complimentary coach and hotel before a visit to the D-Day Museum to see the remnants of the artificial port in the bay of Arromanches. There are poignant Hotel: Château de Rochecotte, Saint Patrice, Loire Valley. Meals: Angers: Enjoy exploring the western Wi-Fi (where available). reminders of World War II as you travel past Juno and Gold Breakfast, Dinner with Wine gateway to the Loire Valley in the little town of beaches, which both played a part in the Normandy landings. DAY 7 Angers and see its imposing chateau. VALID UNTIL: This evening you are treated to a sumptuous dinner, which LA BEAUCE AND CHARTRES TO PARIS, CITY OF LIGHT. Loire Valley: Enjoy a scenic drive through promises creative cuisine, seasonal ingredients and local wines. Hotel: Hotel Barrière L'Hôtel du Golf, Deauville, Normandy. Travelling through the vast wheat fields of La Beauce, Chartres Cathedral looms large on the horizon. Auguste Rodin called it the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is known as the Jardins de France thanks to a wide variety of beautifully- MAY 1, 2020 Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine the 'Acropolis of France,' and once inside you can marvel at the DAY 4 beautiful stained-glass rose window which floods the cathedral manicured gardens that decorate the grounds MONT-SAINT-MICHEL AND SAINT-MALO. with colour and light. From here, return to the French capital, of elegant estates. Accompanied by your Local where your Travel Director introduces you to all the fabulous Expert, visit France’s finest formal gardens that Journey through Bocage country for an exploration of the hilltop sights including the magnificent Notre-Dame Cathedral and the surround Villandry Castle, standing beside the abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel with your Local Expert. The abbey immense facades of the Louvre. Behold the vast Place de la Cher River. stands on an island and is reached by a causeway across the shining sands. Behind the outer ring of defences huddles the Concorde, where the guillotine once stood, then travel down the Champs Elysées to Napoleon’s Arc de Triomphe. After dark, the Château d'Ussé: During your visit to small town - it's one street containing shops, cafes and hotels. City of Light really lives up to its name when the monuments, Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, take your time to Continue along the Emerald Coast to stunning Saint-Malo, situ- buildings and bridges are lit up in all their glory. For that special admire the subtle blend of French tradition ated on the Rance Estuary and one of the most charming places touch of excitement and glamour don't miss the chance to expe- and innovative Italian decor within this 16th in France. A Local Expert will take you on an exploration of the rience one of the world-famous cabaret shows. century icon of the Loire Valley. City of the Corsairs. Walk through the maze of streets of Intra Chartres: Inside magnificent Chartres Muros, the walled city, to the cathedral, the burial place of Hotel: Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel. Meals: Breakfast Cathedral, marvel at the stained-glass win- Jacques Cartier and other celebrated voyagers. At your leisure, DAY 8 dows, a riot of rich blues and reds, justly con- you can wander around the ramparts of the thick city walls, AU REVOIR PARIS. sidered the finest medieval glass in France. offering fantastic views over the old town and the bay. By night, the town’s medieval maze of winding streets is abuzz with Your departure transfer will arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport at Scenic Drives: Fall in love with the French quaint bars and restaurants. Alternatively, you may wish to join 08:00 or 11:00. countryside as you travel along the River Seine an Optional Experience to Cancale, known throughout France of its oyster beds, for a delicious meal of fresh seafood and other Meals: Breakfast and through Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley. DAY 01 / MANILA / COPENHAGEN Depart Manila on board a tion, you will have a city sightseeing that includes the Church of prestigious airline on your way to Copenhagen, Denmark. Enjoy the Rock, Sibelius Monument and see the Senate Square, the in flight meals and services. Uspenski Cathedral. Later, check-in at your hotel. DAY 02 / COPENHAGEN (D) Arrival in Copenhagen, Denmark. DAY 08 / OCT 02 HELSINKI - ST. PETERSBURG (BD) Early morning After immigration and customs, meet and greet then com- transfer to the train station and board your 2ND CLASS TRAIN mence your city tour. See the Amalienborg Palace, City Hall to St. Petersburg, Russia. Upon arrival, proceed for sightseeing Square, Gefion Fountain, Nyhavn, Stroget Pedestrian Street, of the city. Drive along Nevsky Prospekt and see the St. Isaac's visit to the Christianborg Palace, and marvel at the world fa- Cathedral and St. Nicholas Church, Our Lady of Kazan Cathedral mous statue of the Little Mermaid. Afterwards, transfer to your and the Cathedral inside the Peter and Paul Fortress. After- hotel for dinner and check in. wards, check in to your hotel. DAY 03 / COPENHAGEN - OSLO (BD) After breakfast, travel DAY 09 / OCT 03 ST. PETERSBURG (BD) After breakfast, go on a North Zealand for a panoramic view of the Kronborg Castle and full day guided tour to Catherine’s Palace in Pushkin and marvel visit FREDERIKSBORG CASTLE. Afterwards, transfer to the pier at the gorgeous gold and blue architecture; and to the Summer and board your OVERNIGHT CRUISE via DFDS FERRY to Oslo, Palace of Peter the Great in Petrodvorets. Return to St. Peters- Norway. Buffet dinner on board. burg for overnight. DAY 04 / OSLO (BD) Breakfast on board the ferry. Arrival in DAY 10 / OCT 04 ST. PETERSBURG - MOSCOW (BD) Morning Oslo. After disembarkation, you will have a city sightseeing. See visit to the HERMITAGE MUSEUM and see the world's largest the Aker Brygge, Karl Johan Street, the City Hall where the No- and most valuable art collections. Afterwards, transfer to the bel Peace winner are being announced yearly, visit the VIKING train station and board your high speed Sapsan Train (2nd class SHIP MUSEUM and see the best preserved Viking ships in the seats) on your way to Moscow (includes 1 bag porterage from world and also visit the famous VIGELAND SCULPTURE PARK, coach - train - coach). Upon arrival in Moscow, dinner then then check-in at your hotel. Dinner at a restaurant. transfer to your hotel. DAY 05 / SEP 29 OSLO - KARLSTAD - STOCKHOLM (BD) After DAY 11 / OCT 05 MOSCOW (BD) Your sightseeing tour will in- breakfast, travel over the Swedish border on your way to Stock- clude a visit to KREMLIN and the Cathedrals, namely the As- holm via Karlstad. Upon arrival, check - in to your hotel. sumption, Annunciation, Archangel, Deposition and the 12 Apostles Cathedral. Visit the ARMORY CHAMBER and the RED DAY 06 / STOCKHOLM - HELSINKI (BD) This morning, start your SQUARE and see Lenin's Mausoleum, visit ST. BASIL'S CATHE- half day sightseeing tour with a visit to the VASA MUSEUM and DRAL and some free time for shopping at the Gum Department see the only remaining & intact 17th century ship in the world. Store. See the famous CITY HALL OF STOCKHOLM and its courtyard, which is the main symbol of the city and one of the most beau- DAY 12 / OCT 06 MOSCOW / MANILA (B) Visit to the Under- tiful & well known buildings in the world as frequently used for ground Metro and see the magnificent murals adorning the TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: the yearly Nobel Prize Awarding Banquet & then see the Royal stations, and a photo stop at Moscow University and the Bol- Palace and the Gamla Stan (Old Town). Later, transfer to the shoi Theater. Some free time for shopping for souvenirs at Ar- COPENHAGEN : Amalienborg Palace, City Hall Square, Gefion pier to board your OVERNIGHT CRUISE via SILJA LINE on your bat Street before your departure transfer to the airport for Fountain, Nyhavn, Stroget Pedestrian Street, Christianborg way to Helsinki, Finland. Buffet dinner on board. your flight back to Manila. Palace, Kronborg Castle, Frederiksborg Castle and the statue DAY 07 / HELSINKI (BD) Arrival in Helsinki. After disembarka- DAY 13 / OCT 07 MANILA Arrival in Manila. Home Sweet Home! of the Little Mermaid OSLO: Aker Brygge, Karl Johan Street, the City Hall, Viking Ship Museum and the Vigeland Sculpture Park INCLUSIONS: EXCLUSIONS: STOCKHOLM: City Hall, Royal Palace, Gamla Stan and the ֍ Roundtrip AIRFARE Vasa Galleon Museum ֍ First Class Hotel ֍ Schengen Visa / Russia Visa Fees (all visa fees are sub- HELSINKI: Church of the Rock, Sibelius Monument, Senate ֍ Daily American Buffet Breakfast ject to change) Square and the Uspenski Cathedral ֍ Standard Dinner ֍ Airline Tax + Travel Tax: USD125.00 (subject to ST. PETERSBURG: Nevsky Prospekt, St. Isaac's Cathedral, St. ֍ Luxury Private Coach change) ֍ Overnight cruise: Copenhagen - Oslo and Stockholm ֍ Terminal Fee Nicholas Church, Our Lady of Kazan Cathedral and the Peter - Helsinki and Paul Fortress ֍ Drinks and Beverages ֍ 2nd class train ticket: Helsinki - St. Petersburg & St. ֍ Airport / hotel porterage MOSCOW: Kremlin, Assumption, Annunciation Cathedral, Petersburg - Moscow Archangel Cathedral, Deposition Cathedral, 12 Apostles ֍ Local Guide & Tour Escort Cathedral, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Red Square, Lenin ֍ 13 DAY TRAVEL INSURANCE (for 65 years and above, Mausoleum, the Armory Chamber, Gum Department Store, a supplement will apply) Underground Metro Stations, Moscow University, Bolshoi ֍ TIPS FOR DRIVER / GUIDE Theater and Arbat Street ֍ Hotel / port / station baggage handling TOUR HIGHLIGHTS DAY 01 / DEPART MANILA We leave Manila on Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna or similar board a prestigious airline. Enjoy inflight services NORWAY and meals. DAY 07 / ROVANIEMI (ABF,L,D) Our most popular TROMSO—Polar Museum, Cathedral and Northern Lights Chase safari combines nature, culture and the spirit of LAPLAND DAY 02 / OSLO / TROMSO (ABF, D) Arrival in Trom- Christmas. The day starts with a snowmobile safari, INARI—Visit Siida Museum so, transfer to your hotel for check-in and dinner. visit to Santa Claus Village with time to do shop- KAKSLAUTTANEN—Aurora Hunting Safari with Reindeer Sleigh Rest of the day is free at own leisure. Hotel: Radis- ping in Santa Claus’ Village. You will also have an ROVANIEMI—Santa Claus Village and Reindeer Farm son Blu Tromso or similar Evening Northern Lights opportunity to send postcards from Santa Claus’ Chasing Tour (Private coach included) main post office. During the day you get to meet ICELAND Santa Claus himself and enjoy a delicious lunch in a GOLDEN CIRCLE—Þingvellir National Park, Haukadalur geothermal area, Strokkur DAY 03 / TROMSO (ABF,L,D) Morning transfer to a cosy restaurant and you will get a Diploma for Geysir, Gullfoss waterfalls 3-hour historical walking tour with a local guide. crossing the Arctic Circle! Then we will visit a local REYKJAVIK—Northern Light and Blue Lagoon See traces of medieval settlement, and explore the Reindeer Farm and learn about our Lappish culture vibrant marketplace and fisherman monument. and reindeer husbandry coffee/tea & bun included. INCLUSIONS Hear tales of explorers, sealers and polar bear hunters on a guided trip through the Polar Muse- DAY 08 / ROVANIEMI / REYKJAVIK (ABF,D) Break- ★ Round trip Economy Airfare um then see the world’s northernmost cathedrals. fast at the hotel, transfer to airport for your flight ★ Accommodation based on 4* Hotel Afternoon is free at own leisure. to Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. On arrival to Keflavik Airport, you will be met & transfer to your ★ Daily Breakfast at Hotel DAY 04 / TROMSO – MUONIO – LEVI (ABF,L,D) accommodation in Reykjavík. Evening Northern ★ Lunch and Dinner as per itinerary Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Levi the largest Lights Tour (Private coach included) where it’s pos- ★ English Speaking Driver-guide ski resort in Finnish Lapland. Stop in Muonio for sible to view the elusive Aurora borealis, with ★ Private coach throughout short break. Upon arrival in Levi check-in to hotel. roundtrip transfer. Hotel: Grand Hotel Reykjavik or ★ Filipino Tour Coordinator Evening guided Aurora Watching at the Snow Vil- similar ★ 11 DAY TRAVEL INSURANCE (for 65 years and above, a supplement will apply) lage (Private coach included) with tour of the deco- ★ Briefing for the group before departure rated suites, sculptures, Ice Chapel and Ice Bar. DAY 09 / REYKJAVIK (ABF,L,D) Begin your journey Dinner at LOG Restaurant. Hotel: Break Sokos Ho- on the classic “Golden Circle” route, home to some ★ TIPS FOR DRIVER / GUIDE tel Levi or similar of Iceland’s most popular attractions, including Þingvellir National Park, the hot springs of the EXCLUSIONS DAY 05 / LEVI – INARI – KAKSLAUTTANEN (ABF,L,D) Haukadalur geothermal area and see Strokkur Morning transfer to Inari and to visit the Siida Mu- Geysir , the majestic Gullfoss waterfall and the old Visa Fees: Schengen: PHP6500.00 seu home to the Sámi Museum and Northern Lap- implosion crater of Kerið. Experience the Blue La- Terminal Fee land Nature Centre. Afterwards proceed to goon, a unique spa where you can enjoy relaxing in Drinks and Beverage Kakslauttanen and check-in to KeloGlass Igloos in warm geothermal seawater in the fresh air, sur- Airport / Hotel Porterage Kakslauttanen (2pax/igloo) with private toilette. 4 rounded by a moon-like lava field. Travel Insurance course dinner included – King Crab as starter Even- Airline Taxes : USD 430.00 – Subject to change upon ticketing ing Aurora Hunting Safari with Reindeer Sleigh in- Comfort Package Includes; PH Travel Tax: Php1620.00 cluding hot berry juice or coffee with outdoor Entrance to the Blue Lagoon outfit. Private coach included Silica Mud Mask Use of Towel 1st Drink of your choice DAY 06 / KAKSLAUTTANEN – ROVANIEMI (ABF,L,D) Breakfast at the hotel, enjoy 2hours of Ice Fishing DAY 10 /REYKJAVIK / MANILA (ABF,D) Transfer to including Thermal Outfit, fishing equipment and Keflavík Airport your flight to Manila. Your Memo- sledge. Head for an iced-up lake and try ice fishing: rable tour concludes today with a transfer to the dropping a baited line through a hole into the chilly airport for your flight back to Manila. waters. Wait for bites from fish such as rainbow trout and perch. Transfer to the capital of Lapland, DAY 11 / MANILA Arrival. Home sweet home! Rovaniemi! Upon arrival, check-in to hotel. Hotel: Day 1 Arrive Queenstown ex QF121 ETA 1430 Met on arrival by private coach and English-speaking driver and transfer to hotel Return dinner transfer included Skyline gondola ride and buffet dinner in Stratosfare Restaurant INCLUSIONS Overnight: Copthorne Lakefront - Superior Lake View Rooms Day 2 Queenstown Full breakfast at hotel Accommodation in hotels listed 10.00am Join TSS Earnslaw Steamship for cruise to Walter Peak for farming demonstration or similar subject to availability. and Gourmet BBQ lunch 1300 Rejoin coach and depart for Arrowtown for sightseeing Meet and greet and arrival Vietnamese dinner at Saigon Restaurant transfer by private vehicle. Overnight: Copthorne Lakefront - Superior Lake View Rooms Daily full breakfast as listed in Day 3 Milford Sound Day Tour (BLD) the itinerary, commencing on Full breakfast at hotel Day 02. Private coach to Milford Sound via Te Anau and Fiordland National Park Join Scenic cruise of Milford Sound with International buffet lunch on boarch Lunches and dinners as listed Coach back to Queenstown in the itinerary above Fly back to Queenstown by fixed wing plane (weather permitting) Standard Thai dinner at My Thai Lounge AIRFARE VIA QANTAS AIR- Overnight: Copthorne Lakefront - Superior Lake View Rooms WAYS ON ECONOMY CLASS Transportation by private luxury Day 4 Queenstown - Lake Wanaka (BLD) air-conditioned coach as listed in Full breakfast at hotel the itinerary with English speak- Check out from hotel at leisure and depart for Cromwell View the AJ Hackett Bungy Jump Bridge ing driver/guide, unless speci- Wine Tour and 3 Tastings at Gibbston Valley Winery fied. Visit Mrs Jones Fruit Stall - 1 kg Fresh seasonal fruit or 1 x Fruit ice cream per person Lunch at the Stoaker Room at Cromwell NOTE: New Zealand driving reg- Continue on to Lake Wanaka ulations: 30 minutes break after 3 Course Western dinner at hotel this evening Overnight: Edgewater Resort - Studio Rooms 5.5 hours working time, 13 Driver's meals and accommodation included hours maximum on duty time in a 24-hour period (including log- Day 5 Lake Wanaka - Mt Cook National Park (BLD) ging on and cleaning of coach) Full breakfast at hotel followed by a 10-hour rest peri- Morning at leisure in Wanaka od. Depart for Mt Cook National Park 2 Course lunch at Poppies Café at Twizel Continue into Mt Cook National Park OPTIONAL Scenic helicopter flight with snow landing at extra cost (subject to weather) Sightseeing as listed in the Buffet dinner in Alpine Restaurant at hotel itinerary. Overnight: Hermitage Hotel - Superior Rooms Driver's accommodation and meals included Fly back to Queenstown by fixed wing plane Day 6 Mt Cook - Lake Tekapo - Christchurch (BLD) New Zealand Goods and Services Full breakfast at hotel tax which from 01 October 2010 Validity of Travel: Depart for Lake Tekapo and sightseeing of the Church of the Good Shepherd is 15%. March or April 2020 Teriyaki Bento lunch at Kohan Restaurant Continue on to Christchurch Vietnamese dinner at Hello Vietnam (subject to availability at time of booking) Transfer to hotel to check in EXCLUSIONS Overnight: Novotel Hotel - Superior room Rates are Nett per person Day 7 Christchurch (BLD) Meals or sightseeing not shown In NZD and including GST Tax @ 15% Full breakfast at hotel as included in the above itiner- Commence city sightseeing (6hours) including Arts Centre, Museum, ary. Hagley Park and Botanic Gardens 30 mins Punting on Avon included Panoramic view from the Cashmere Hills Bottled Water 2 Course lunch at Beachfront Bar and Restaurant, Sumner Beach Afternoon at leisure and free time for shopping Any OPTIONAL SERVICES Return dinner transfer included quoted separately. Standard Thai dinner at Red Elephant Restaurant Overnight: Novotel Hotel - Superior room Gratuities, departure or airport taxes or insurances of any kind. Day 8 Depart Christchurch (B) BREAKFAST IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VERY EARLY DEPARTURE AT 0345 Items of a personal nature Private transfer to airport for departure flight QF138 0615 such as mini bar, laundry, phone END OF SERVICE or internet charges. Public holiday surcharges where applicable. Day 1 Arrive Queenstown ex QF121 ETA 1430 Met on arrival by private coach and English speaking driver and transfer to hotel Return dinner transfer included Skyline gondola ride and buffet dinner in Stratosfare Restaurant Overnight: Copthorne Lakefront - Superior Lake View Rooms INCLUSIONS Day 2 Queenstown Full breakfast at hotel Accommodation in hotels listed 10.00am Join TSS Earnslaw Steamship for cruise to Walter Peak for farming demonstra- or similar subject to availability. tion and Gourmet BBQ lunch Meet and greet and arrival 1300 Rejoin coach and depart for Arrowtown for sightseeing transfer by private vehicle. Vietnamese dinner at Saigon Restaurant Overnight: Copthorne Lakefront - Superior Lake View Rooms Daily full breakfast as listed in Day 3 Milford Sound Day Tour (BLD) the itinerary, commencing on Full breakfast at hotel Day 02. Private coach to Milford Sound via Te Anau and Fiordland National Park Join Scenic cruise of Milford Sound with International buffet lunch on boarch Lunches and dinners as listed Coach back to Queenstown in the itinerary above Fly back to Queenstown by fixed wing plane (weather permitting) Standard Thai dinner at My Thai Lounge Overnight: Copthorne Lakefront - Superior Lake View Rooms AIRFARE VIA QANTAS AIR- WAYS ON ECONOMY CLASS Day 4 Queenstown - Lake Wanaka (BLD) Transportation by private luxury Full breakfast at hotel air-conditioned coach as listed in Check out from hotel at leisure and depart for Cromwell the itinerary with English speak- View the AJ Hackett Bungy Jump Bridge ing driver/guide, unless speci- Wine Tour and 3 Tastings at Gibbston Valley Winery fied. Visit Mrs Jones Fruit Stall - 1 kg Fresh seasonal fruit or 1 x Fruit ice cream per person Lunch at the Stoaker Room at Cromwell Continue on to Lake Wanaka NOTE: New Zealand driving reg- 3 Course Western dinner at hotel this evening ulations: 30 minutes break after Overnight: Edgewater Resort - Studio Rooms 5.5 hours working time, 13 Driver's meals and accommodation included hours maximum on duty time in Day 5 Lake Wanaka - Haast Pass - Fox Glacier - Franz Josef (BDL) a 24-hour period (including log- Full breakfast at hotel ging on and cleaning of coach) Depart for Lake Hawea and Haast Pass Buffet lunch at Haast World Heritage Hotel followed by a 10-hour rest peri- Continue on to Fox Glacier and Franz Josef od. Self-guided walk along glacier valley if group wish to do this Check into hotel and free time at leisure Thai dinner at King Tiger Restaurant - no dinner transfer required Overnight: Scenic Franz Josef Hotel - Douglas Wing Sightseeing as listed in the Driver's accommodation and meals included itinerary. Day 6 Franz Josef - Hokitika - Arthurs Pass- Tranz Alpine Train to Christchurch Fly back to Queenstown by Full breakfast at hotel fixed wing plane OPTIONAL: Scenic Helicopter fight with snow landing (weather permitting) New Zealand Goods and Services extra cost tax which from 01 October 2010 Validity of Travel: Depart for Greymouth is 15%. March or April 2020 2 Course Western lunch at Beachfront Hotel at Hokitika Continue on to Arthurs Pass Join Tranz Alpine scenic train from Arthurs Pass - Christchurch (subject to availability at time of booking) 1830 Met on arrival by coach driver and transfer directly to dinner Vietnamese dinner at Hello Vietnam EXCLUSIONS Transfer to hotel to check in Rates are Nett per person Overnight: Novotel Hotel - Superior room Meals or sightseeing not shown In NZD and including GST Tax @ 15% Day 7 Christchurch as included in the above itiner- Full breakfast at hotel ary. Commence city sightseeing (6hours) including Arts Centre, Museum, Hagley Park and Botanic Gardens Bottled Water 30 mins Punting on Avon included Panoramic view from the Cashmere Hills Any OPTIONAL SERVICES 2 Course lunch at Beachfront Bar and Restaurant, Sumner Beach quoted separately. Afternoon at leisure and free time for shopping Return dinner transfer included Standard Thai dinner at Red Elephant Restaurant Gratuities, departure or airport Overnight: Novotel Hotel - Superior room taxes or insurances of any kind. Day 8 Depart Christchurch (B) Items of a personal nature BREAKFAST IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VERY EARLY DEPARTURE AT 0345 such as mini bar, laundry, phone Private transfer to airport for departure flight QF138 0615 or internet charges. END OF SERVICE Public holiday surcharges where applicable.
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