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Highlights
- Hike Franz Josef Glacier
- Hike South Westland World Heritage Area
- Hike Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
- Hike Mt Aspiring National Park
- Hike Beaches and rainforests of the West Coast
- Kayak Lake Mapourika
- Family rafting trip near Queenstown
- Wildlife reserve and kiwi viewing
- Jet boat the Rakaia Gorge
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- Guiding services we have two guides per trip, a lead guide/driver and a co-guide/chef. On our smallest trips, one of our most experienced guides will look after you.
- Comfortable accommodation for the entire period you are with us. We can also organise pre- and post-trip accommodation for you if you like.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on most days, as indicated,
- All activities described in the itineraries including hiking, kayaking, biking and rafting, except the optional extra activities available at additional cost.
- All transportation from trip start to end.
- The highest level of service from our guides and from our experienced team behind the scenes. We're always here for you and we always go the extra mile!
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Itinerary
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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