New Zealand with Luxury & Style (12 Days): A Sample Itinerary
ID #: DT-NZ-12-3-24-11-BESI
DavidTravel Itinerary Highlights include:
One of earth's greatest unspoiled frontiers, New Zealand
beguiles with its natural wonders and idyllic pasturelands.
Explore the surreal geysers of the Te Puia Thermal Reserve,
molten lava bubbling to the surface in Rotorua and the secluded
beauty of Milford Sound. Sample the island-nation's cosmopolitan
flair in cities such as Auckland and Queenstown, where adventure
meets sophistication.
• Start your journey well-rested thanks to immediate check-in
upon arrival in
Auckland
• Experience New Zealand's seafaring traditions when you cruise
Waitemata Harbour on board an America's Cup yacht - and lend a
hand as a crew member yourself
• Gain a deeper understanding of the rare kiwi bird during a
behind-the-scenes visit to
Kiwi
Encounter, where you interact
with this iconic national treasure
• Snap the photographs of a lifetime as you fly over
Milford
Sound and its spectacular alpine scenery
Overview:
New Zealand is a unique land of
breathtaking scenery as craggy coastlines, golden beaches, lush
rainforests, snow-capped mountains, bubbling volcanic pools,
rivers jumping with rainbow trout, and glacier-fed lakes compete
for attention; a landscape beautifully showcased in the Lord of
the Rings trilogy.
Pair this with a thriving indigenous Maori culture, bustling
cosmopolitan cities, traditional towns and friendly people, and
you have an outstanding and unusual combination. New Zealand is
a world leader in eco tourism, and has developed into one of the
cleanest and greenest countries to visit. Much of the plant and
animal life is varied and unique, including the reclusive kiwi,
fur seals, yellow-eyed penguins, Hooker's sea lions, dolphins
and whales. Add world-renowned wines, wonderful cuisine, strolls
on moody beaches, tramping through national parks and alpine
tracks, bungee jumping, zorbing, caving and white-water rafting,
and you have a wealth of thrilling experiences.