Overnight Luxury Tour - Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo from Christchurch

Highlights

Day 1 Itinerary: • Pickup from your hotel or preferred location in Christchurch. • Take the scenic route via Ashburton & Geraldine. • Visit the heart of Mackenzie Country and take a short break at Lake Tekapo. • Take a drive through Lake Pukaki and reach the majestic Mt. Cook. • Enjoy a scrumptious buffet lunch at Hermitage Hotel. • Time to explore the alpine walks & glacier valley in Mount Cook. • Drive back to Lake Tekapo & check-in to your hotel. • Enjoy a 3-course dinner with overnight stay in a 4-star accomodation in Lake Tekapo. • Experience Stargazing with Earth & Sky Tour at Mt. John Observatory. Day 2 Itinerary: • Enjoy hot/ cold breakfast at your hotel before checking-out. • Visit the Church of Good Shepherd & Sheepdog Memorial. • Time to explore the town of Tekapo with some time for shopping. • Drive to Mt. John Observatory for unbeatable views of alpine landscapes. • Soak & relax yourself in hot pools at Tekapo Springs. • Enjoy lunch at one of the many cafes’ in Tekapo (at your own expense). • Drive back to Christchurch via same scenic route. • Stretch legs at the picturesque little town of Fairlie. • Return back & drop off to your hotel or preferred location in Christchurch.

Summary

Day 1 Itinerary: • Pickup from your hotel or preferred location in Christchurch. • Take the scenic route via Ashburton & Geraldine. • Visit the heart of Mackenzie Country and take a short break at Lake Tekapo. • Take a drive through Lake Pukaki and reach the majestic Mt. Cook. • Enjoy a scrumptious buffet lunch at Hermitage Hotel. • Time to explore the alpine walks & glacier valley in Mount Cook. • Drive back to Lake Tekapo & check-in to your hotel. • Enjoy a 3-course dinner with overnight stay in a 4-star accomodation in Lake Tekapo. • Experience Stargazing with Earth & Sky Tour at Mt. John Observatory. Day 2 Itinerary: • Enjoy hot/ cold breakfast at your hotel before checking-out. • Visit the Church of Good Shepherd & Sheepdog Memorial. • Time to explore the town of Tekapo with some time for shopping. • Drive to Mt. John Observatory for unbeatable views of alpine landscapes. • Soak & relax yourself in hot pools at Tekapo Springs. • Enjoy lunch at one of the many cafes’ in Tekapo (at your own expense). • Drive back to Christchurch via same scenic route. • Stretch legs at the picturesque little town of Fairlie. • Return back & drop off to your hotel or preferred location in Christchurch.

Tour info

Duration

2 days

Why take this tour?

Enjoy a 2-day tour to Mount Cook and Lake Tekapo from Christchurch. Travel in a small-group in a Mercedes Benz minivan with your chauffeur/ guide. Spend the day exploring alpine walks and glacier valley in Mt. Cook and enjoy your evening stargazing in the largest Dark Sky Reserve in the world. Enjoy your lunch in Mt. Cook and splurge on dinner and breakfast with overnight stay in a 4-star accommodation in Lake Tekapo. Soak yourself in hot pools at Tekapo Springs before heading back to Christchurch.

What’s included?

Meals: Lunch, Dinner on Day1 & Breakfast on Day2.
Overnight stay in a 4-star accommodation in Lake Tekapo.
Stargazing with Earth & Sky Tour at Mt. John Observatory.
Complimentary refreshments & Hotspot WIFI onboard.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Scenic flight with snow landing.
Spa at Tekapo Springs.
Lunch on Day 2.

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 2 days
Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operator Website

Operated by:

NZSI Tours & Travel

About operator:

We specialize in private & exclusive tours, city transfers, luxury chauffeur driven services and airport transfers from Christchurch & its surrounding regions. We love organising and delivering great holidays that showcases the best of New Zealand. We believe in going that extra mile for our customers, in order to ensure that you have enjoyed the best of your time in New Zealand.