 GLOBUS 2012: NATURALLY NEW ZEALAND W/FIJI EXT (PNE)
13 days from Auckland to Nadi or 15 days incl. travel
Haere Mai - welcome to New Zealand. On this vacation, see some of New Zealand's most breathtaking scenery, visit its popular cities-Queenstown, Rotorua, Dunedin, Auckland-and learn about life in this amazing country. Plus, relax after your New Zealand vacation in beautiful Fiji. It seems like everywhere you look in New Zealand, you see many shades of blue-from the beautiful sky to the scenic waterways. A tour highlight is Milford Sound in Fiordland National Park, where you'll see some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. Cruise on the fiord with sheer walls rising thousands of feet from the water's great depth. Also visit Rotorua and see Te Puia, Rotorua's most prominent thermal area with New Zealand's largest geyser, boiling mud pools, silica terraces, and sulphur springs. On this tour, you'll also learn about the Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, at a traditional hangi dinner-a traditional feast cooked in an underground oven-and concert. All of this and more await you on this spectacular vacation through New Zealand and Fiji.
HOTELS
AUCKLAND SKYCITY Hotel (SF), ROTORUA Novotel Rotorua Lakeside (SF), DUNEDIN Scenic Hotel Dunedin City (F), MOUNT COOK The Hermitage (MF), QUEENSTOWN Novotel Queenstown Lakeside (F), FIJI Hotel Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa (SF)
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| Call (715) 866-4242 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10579269 | | Globus | | Offer valid through 3/31/2012 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Auckland | Haere Mai-welcome to New Zealand! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special welcome dinner in the SKY TOWER, offering sweeping views of the city. (D) | | Day 2 | Auckland | This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city, then, spend the afternoon at leisure in the 'City of Sails.' (B) | | Day 3 | Rotorua | Leave Auckland and travel through the green pastoral region of Waikato to the famous WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVES. Experience a guided tour through the limestone chambers and passages of the cavern. Take a silent boat trip through Glowworm Grotto as you glide quietly beneath the lights of thousands of glowworms suspended from the cave ceiling. In the afternoon, continue over the Mamaku Ranges to Rotorua. Enjoy a traditional HANGI DINNER this evening followed by an authentic MAORI CONCERT. (B,D) | | Day 4 | Rotorua | This morning, start with a visit to the AGRODOME to learn more about one of the country's major industries-sheep! Continue on to RAINBOW SPRINGS to view native bush and wildlife, including a walk through the kiwi bird enclosure. Last stop is TE PUIA, Rotorua's most prominent thermal area with New Zealand's largest geyser, boiling mud pools, and silica terraces. The afternoon and evening are at your leisure. You may wish to board a floatplane for flightseeing of this beautiful area, join a New Zealand family for dinner in their home, or indulge yourself in the relaxing hot springs, sumptuous spa treatments, and massage therapies at the Polynesian Spa. (B) | | Day 5 | Dunedin | Today, fly to Dunedin, one of the best-preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities in the Southern Hemisphere. Upon arrival, enjoy a quick orientation tour to see the historic sights of the city, including St. Paul's Cathedral and a photo stop at the Dunedin Railway Station with its old Flemish Renaissance-style structure. (B,D) | | Day 6 | Mount Cook | Motor north and west to magnificent MOUNT COOK NATIONAL PARK, named after New Zealand's highest peak. Stop at the SIR EDMUND HILLARY ALPINE CENTER for unique insight into the history and culture of this region. Weather permitting, you may choose an optional ski-plane flight that actually lands on the 18-mile-long Tasman Glacier-or a thrilling helicopter ride. (B,D) | | Day 7 | Queenstown | This morning, drive to Queenstown, the 'Adventure Capital of the World.' Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in this popular resort town, nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by the rugged peaks of the Southern Alps. (B) | | Day 8 | Queenstown | More beautiful scenery today as you travel into FIORDLAND NATIONAL PARK through the Homer Tunnel to Milford Sound. Boasting some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, this region of New Zealand has been honored as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. CRUISE on the fjord with sheer rock walls rising thousands of feet from the water's great depths. (B,L) | | Day 9 | Queenstown | A full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Consider an optional visit to a local vineyard and sample some of the prize vintages, or maybe a thrilling jet-boat ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers. Your Tour Director will have suggestions to help you plan your day to explore, shop, and enjoy optional activities. This evening, enjoy breathtaking scenery in every direction as you CRUISE Lake Wakatipu on board the vintage steamship TSS Earnslaw. On arrival at Walter Peak you will be served dinner at the Colonel's Homestead. (B,D) | | Day 10 | Nadi | Welcome to Fiji! Upon arrival, transfer to the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa. The rest of the day is at your leisure. (B) | | Day 11 | Nadi | This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the island. Visit VISEISEI VILLAGE, where the Fijian people first landed centuries ago, and the GARDEN OF THE SLEEPING GIANT to see a stunning private collection of tropical orchids. Then, stop at the VUDA LOOKOUT, a tropical fruit farm perched on a cliff, where you will sample fruit and juice from the orchard. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. (B)Note: Sightseeing tour does not operate on Sundays. On these occasions, sightseeing will be done on the next day. | | Day 12 | Nadi | A full day at your leisure. Your local host will have suggestions for optional activities. (B) | | Day 13 | Fiji | Your extension ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
| | US$ Price Details
Dates and Prices do not include air travel. Participation in this tour requires purchase of the following flights from Globus, not included in pricing: (1) roundtrip air from your U.S. gateway and intra-tour air segments, starting at $2394 (based on Los Angeles, departure in March, 2012); or (2) intra-tour air segments only. Required intra-tour air segment are: Rotorua/Dunedin; Queenstown/Nadi. When planning your trip, please allow two extra days before tour date for travel between the USA and the South Pacific. Air prices were effective on August 10, 2011 and their availability is limited. At the time you purchase your tour, air prices may be higher.Prices based on double room occupancy.Single Room Supplement: $960Triple Room Reduction per person: $162Extra Nights per person in Auckland:January-March & October-November: in single room $183; in twin room $108; in triple room $90.April-September. & December: in single room $173; in twin room $103; in triple room $90.Extra Nights per person in Fiji:in single room $187; in twin room $102; in triple room $87. 2013 prices and itineraries are subject to change. Details will be available in August 2012.
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Taxes & fees
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Applicable Taxes and Fees (Airfare & Charges Not Included in the Price)
Air-Inclusive Vacations
Air-inclusive prices provided online include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees between $200-$375 depending on your itinerary. The total airfare price, the base airfare price, and the applicable government taxes and fees are broken-out line-by-line and shown while booking online and on the invoice after your travel is booked.
Not Included In Your Vacation Price (Air-Inclusive, Land-Only or Cruise-Only)
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities: port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); additional excursions and activities not listed as 'included' in the itinerary; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; excess baggage fees; and all other items of a personal nature. |
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