14 Day South Island Grand Adventure Tour (Small Group & Carbon Neutral)
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14 Day South Island Grand Adventure Tour (Small Group & Carbon Neutral)
By Cheeky Kea Ltd
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About
This 14-day South Island tour is the only way to truly see the Island. We stop at all the hot spots that other tours drive straight past and include some off the beaten track. Our small groups give us the flexibility to be able to change the day up to suit your needs. Travelling in a small group also gives you the benefit of feeling like you are travelling with a group of mates.
Our guides are passionate locals who will make sure you get an 100% kiwi as experience of a lifetime.
We have packed as many essential stops and inclusions to get the most out of your trip. On our tours you will See More, Do More & Spend Less
-Small group
-Accommodation included (free upgrade for couples)
-Breakfast included
-Some lunches and dinners included
-New Zealand snacks included
-Slow paced with plenty of stops
-Carbon neutral
-Ice Bar entry and drink
-Wine Tasting
And much more
We cannot wait to show you around
Ages 18-99, max of 16 per group
Duration: 14 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
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- Lunch
- Breakfast
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- USB Charging
- Clay Cliffs Entry
- Milford Sound Cruise
- Local New Zealand snacks provided along the way
- Entry/Admission - University of Canterbury Mt. John Observatory
- Entry/Admission - Clay Cliff
- Entry/Admission - Milford Sound
- Entry/Admission - Clay Cliff
What's not included- Activities not listed
- Entry/Admission - Blue Pools Track
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Christchurch Bus Interchange, Corner of Lichfield St and, Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New ZealandWe will pick you up from the bus stop outside the Christchurch bus exchange on Lichfield Street.
Pickup details- Pick up times will vary depending on locations. We will notify you of your pick up time 24hrs before departure
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Christchurch International Airport, 30 Durey Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Lyttelton Port of Christchurch, 41 Chapmans Road, Hillsborough, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 312127P14- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- If you cancel at least 4 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
- If you cancel within 3 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 312127P14
Itinerary
Overview
Full Map
27 stops
Day 1
Let It Begin, Christchurch -...
Day 2
Akaroa - Mt Cook
Day 3
Mt Cook - Queenstown
Day 4
Milford Sound Day Trip
Day 5
Queenstown Free Day
Day 6
Queenstown - Wanaka
Day 7
Wanaka - Franz Josef
Day 8
Franz Josef - Murchison
Day 9
Murchison - Able Tasman
Day 10
Able Tasman
Day 11
Able Tasman - Picton
Day 12
Picton - Kaikoura
Day 13
Kaikoura day off
Day 14
Kaikoura - Christchurch
About the operator
Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
- BelindaJT0 contributionsA lot to see in one day for a taste of the countryside of the South IslandFantastic day from start to finish. Loved the bakery stop to buy breakfast, there were two walks or one hike on offer at Mt Cook. Even though the weather was ordinary I loved driving through the changing landscapes of New Zealand and can’t wait to go back to Mt Cook when the weather is clear!Written August 20, 2024
- 453tabithat0 contributionsCouldn’t have asked for a better guide!100/10! Brent was an amazing guide and a wealth of knowledge. This was our first time in NZ and couldn’t have asked for a better guide. We did private transport from Christchurch to Kaikoura and learned so much from him. On time, professional and super fun guide!Written August 7, 2024
- sarahweurope0 contributionsAwesomeIncredible! Our guide was awesome, so professional and helpful he really went above and beyond! The lunch and snacks were delicious too! I cannot stress enough how wonderful our tour was! Do not hesitate to book a tour!Written July 11, 2024
- trishadepasquale0 contributionsBook now. Don’t hesitate!This tour is fantastic and our guide, Clive, did an excellent job. He was so patient and knowledgable. I loved this tour and am so happy we booked it! Thank you, Cheeky Kea and Clive, for giving us memories that will last a lifetime!Written June 12, 2024
- BoardingPass7822080 contributionsHighly recommendSpecial mention to Diane- our driver n guide who made our journey so special n amazing. She was so patient n gave us some extra time to rxplore Tasman Glaciers which we would not normally have experienced.Written June 11, 2024
- Malcolm M0 contributionsExcellent trip to Mt Cook and LakesExcellent trip to Mt Cook and Lake areas. Diane, our driver/guide was great đź‘Ť very informative and interesting. We lucked out as the weather was very good. Lunch provided was good as well. Highly recommend đź‘ŚWritten June 11, 2024
- Jo-Anne P0 contributionsThe king tourAmazing tour! Joseph made sure we were looked after up to transfer in Mt Cook. My kids super adored him! Thanks for the tour and for looking after us.Written May 27, 2024
- juliek4140 contributionsGreat scenery, great driver!Joseph our driver was very accommodating. He was an accomplished driver and at no time did I feel unsafe. The country side was beautiful and I would recommend this tour, even though it was a lot of driving!!Written April 27, 2024
- KhairilC0 contributionsStunningGreat trip Will our guide was super friendly and accommodating. View along the journey was amazing. Will definitely do againWritten April 23, 2024
- J4160OIjuliam0 contributionsGreat variety in a dayVan was comfortable, and drinks with snacks were appreciated. Lunch was ok but not great. Guide was engaging and personal. Selection of stops was nice. They could have been shorter but I know timing was important. A good day in general. Food on train was pretty sad though.Written April 20, 2024
- Nicole S0 contributionsHighlight of My Trip to the South IslandWOW just wow, without a doubt the best experience of my trip to New Zealand. My group just happened to be all girls my age, and the tour operator matched our energy to the max. He gave us plenty of time in each destination and took so many pictures for us. This tour was so fun and provided SO much food. Every time we’d leave the van and come back there was a new snack bag. The bakery was so cute, eclectic, and yummy! You definitely get your bang for your buck. If you do one tour in the South Island, make it this one.Written March 24, 2024
- 642rajc0 contributionsMt CookA beautiful place to visit a must for trekking and view . Unfortunately we were passing through could not stay longer . We stopped at the cafe for lunch and watched beautiful view from the balconyWritten March 23, 2024
- H9027VXnikkih0 contributionsWell organised and a great day out seeing some amazing places.Our guide, Willem, was great, he was very informed and friendly. It was a lovely group too - it wasn't too big to be impersonal like some tours can be. The places we saw were fantastic, wonderful views and Willem had some great stories too. The train ride back was also awesome, even though it was running late and Willem met us at the other end to make sure we were dropped off safely at our stops, despite the lateness of the train. Well organised and well worth it.Written March 22, 2024
- Maps620532853550 contributionsfive stars !My first trip to NZ. This has been delightful experience. Beautiful views, just the right amount of hikes and rests (some of us also did a jet ski boating along the way -- super fun!). The guide Clive was experienced, knowledgable, friendly... Highly recommend !Written March 19, 2024
- julie0805560 contributionsBeautiful Mt Cook.The trip was amazing and the guide very informative and happy. Saw a couple small avalanches which was exciting. Great way to see the country as well as Mt Cook. Love New ZealandWritten March 6, 2024
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Jan 2024 • Family
The tour was cancelled by Cheeky Kea Tours 2 months before the trip. I struggled to get a refund for the $5682.98 I had paid for my mother and myself. I had to resort to applying for a merchant refund through my bank to get the money back. It caused me a lot of stress, I only got the refund after 2 months. We were offered no decent alternative by Cheeky Kea Tours, as we wanted to do a 14 day South Island tour and go to some specific places. So we had to book a 14 day South Island tour with another company since the tour went to some of the places we wanted to go. As Cheeky Kea Tours just gave us 2 months notice that the tour would be cancelled, we lost the $299.23 we paid for flights to Christchurch. We had to pay for flights to Christchurch for the new tour we booked as it had different starting and ending dates from the Cheeky Kea Tour we originally booked.
Written January 22, 2024
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Hi,
As per our Terms and Conditions we can cancel a multi day tour with as little as 1mnths notice.
To inconvenience our customers as minimally as possible we decided to cancel a few of these tours earlier than the 4 week notice period.
At this time a few of our competitors still had tours available, We also offered you single day tour options that could have been booked to get you around the country. However, you were not interested.
It is on the customer to get Travel Insurance for any travels to cover such issues.
Written March 8, 2024
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