NEW ZEALAND QUALITY COACH TOURING
COST and BOOKING PROCEDURES and CONDITIONS
2008/2009
These New Zealand escorted Quality coach tours are a great way to enjoy the wonderful scenery and activities of New Zealand at a relaxed, comfortable pace. The value is unequaled!
You often will travel with a large number of local New Zealanders and Australians, making friendships that last a lifetime. Traveling with the locals is often a highlight of your experience! And our local guides love showing you their country and some special places that many visitors overlook. Hotels are comfortable and well located and our touring coaches are ultra modern and air conditioned with huge, armrests, and ample leg room.
Single supplements – are optional! You can elect to take a guaranteed single supplement and pay the low added price, or sign on for a shared roommate, and if you cannot be matched up, you will have a single room at the twin share rate! How civilized.
Airport transfers are included if using pre and post tour hotels. Meal plans are a great value which 90% of our travelers choose. This a great social way of starting and ending each day.
Costs are in US dollars, but are always subject to fluctution of currencies.
16 DAY PANORAMA - departs most Wednesdays and some Mondays from Auckland *
Tour price per person, twin share: USD
$2322.00 - 2739.00
Breakfast supplement: add $198.00 (15 breakfasts)
Dinner supplement: add $295.00 (13 dinners)
Single room supplement: add $727.00
Tranz Alpine rail option: add $112.00
NOTE: Choose either a guaranteed single at time of booking OR request a twin share in which case you will be matched with another traveler of the same gender or if another traveler is not available, you will receive a single room at no extra cost.
See below for Booking Information.
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15 DAY NEW ZEALAND EXPLORER Departs most Mondays and Saturdays from Christchurch
Tour price per person, twin share:
$2362.00 - 2776.00
Breakfast supplement: add $173.00 (14 breakfasts)
Dinner supplement: add $259.00 (12 dinners)
Single room supplement: add $734.00
NOTE: Choose either a guaranteed single at time of booking OR request a twin share in which case you will be matched with another traveler of the same gender or if another traveler is not available, you will receive a single room at no extra cost.
See below for Booking Information.
13 and 18 DAY ULTIMATE SOUTH ISLAND - Wellington, Nelson, Abel Tasman Park*, Greymouth, Fox Glacier, Queenstown, Mioford Sound, Dunedin, Mt. Cook; with Greenstone Valley Guided Walk option **
See itinerary for departure dates for both the 13 and 18 day tour.
Tour price per person, with breakfast daily: twin share: $2084.00 per person / 13 day is $1941.00 per person
Dinners: add $212.00 (16 dinners); add $206.00 (9 dinners) for the 13 day
Single room supplement: add $1062.00 for 18 day; add $799.00 for the 13 day
*Abel Tasman Day Tour (recommended): $83.00
**Greenstown Valley option: add $684.00 (includes all meals on 3 day excursion) - meal cost above will be reduced accordingly.
Single room supplement: add $688.00
NOTE: Choose either a guaranteed single at time of booking OR request a twin share in which case you will be matched with another traveler of the same gender or if another traveler is not available, you will receive a single room at no extra cost.
See below for Booking Information.
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15 DAY WONDERLAND - Christchurch, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Fox Glacier, Greymouth, Blenheim, Wellington, Raotorua, Waitomo, Auckland, Bay of Islands *
Departs: most Mondays from Christchurch
Tour price per person, twin share USD:
From $2258 to $2561.00
Breakfast supplement: add $184.00 (14 breakfasts)
Dinner supplement: add $274.00 (12 dinners)
Single room supplement: add $734.00
NOTE: Choose either a guaranteed single at time of booking OR request a twin share in which case you will be matched with another traveler of the same gender or if another traveler is not available, you will receive a single room at no extra cost.
See below for Booking Information.
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14 DAY VISTA - Auckland, Rotorua, Napier, WEllington, Blenheim, Christchurch, Mt. Cook, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Fox Glacier *
Departs: most Saturdays and Thursdays from Auckland
Tour price per person, twin share: USD
01 Oct 2008 to 30Apr 2009: $2311.00
01May 2009 to 30Sep 2009: $2124.00
Breakfast supplement: add 173.00 (14 breakfasts)
Dinner supplement: add $252.00 (12 dinners)
Single room supplement: add $612.00
Tranz Alpine Train Option: add $112.00
NOTE: Choose either a guaranteed single at time of booking OR request a twin share in which case you will be matched with another traveler of the same gender or if another traveler is not available, you will receive a single room at no extra cost.
See below for Booking Information
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12 DAY SCENIC EXPLORER - Christchurch, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Fox Glacier, Blenheim, Wellington, Rotorua, Auckland. Departs Christchurch most Mondays
Tour price per person, twin share: USD
01 Oct 2008 to 30 Apr 2009: $2297.00
01 May 2009 to 30 Sep 2009: $2059.00
Meals supplements: Breakfast: add $144.00 (11 breakfasts)
Dinner: add $205.00 (9 dinners)
Single room supplement: add $548.00
NOTE: Choose either a guaranteed single at time of booking OR request a twin share in which case you will be matched with another traveler of the same gender or if another traveler is not available, you will receive a single room at no extra cost.
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12 DAY SCENIC SPLENDOUR - Christchurch, Mt. Cook, Dunedin, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Fox Glacier, Greymouth, Blenheim, Wellington, Rotorua, Auckland. Departs most Mondays
Tour price per person, twin share: USD
01 Oct 2008 to 30 Apr 2009: $2099.00
01 May 2009 to 30 Sep 2009: $1796.00
Breakfast supplement: add $144.00 (11 breakfasts)
Dinner supplement: add $205 (9 dinners)
Single room supplement: add $551.00
NOTE: Choose either a guaranteed single at time of booking OR request a twin share in which case you will be matched with another traveler of the same gender or if another traveler is not available, you will receive a single room at no extra cost.
See below for Booking Information.
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10 DAY NEW ZEALAND SPECTACULAR - Auckland, Rotorua, Christchurch, Mt. Cook, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, the Glaciers, Tranz Alpine Rail journey. Departs Saturdays AND in January/February also every Wednesday
Tour price per person, twin share: USD
01 Oct 2008 to 30 Apr 2009: $1818.00
01 May 2009 to 30 Sep 2009: $1757.00
Breakfasts: add $119.00 (9 breakfasts)
Dinner: add $158.00 (7 dinners)
Single room supplement: add $454.00
NOTE: Choose either a guaranteed single at time of booking OR request a twin share in which case you will be matched with another traveler of the same gender or if another traveler is not available, you will receive a single room at no extra cost.
See below for Booking Information.
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10 DAY SOUTHERN DISCOVERY - Wellington, Blenheim wine areas, Kaikoura, Christchurch, Mt.Cook, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, the Glaciers, Tranz Alpine Rail Journey.
Departures from Wellington on Tuesdays (in January/Feb, also departs Sundays and in March, some Sundays)
Tour price per person, twin share: USD
01 Oct 2008 to 31 Jan 2009: $1652.00
01 Feb 2009 to 30Apr 2009: $1678.00
Breakfast: add $119.00 (9 breakfasts)
Dinners: add $180.00 (8 dinners)
Single room supplement: add $443.00
NOTE: Choose either a guaranteed single at time of booking OR request a twin share in which case you will be matched with another traveler of the same gender or if another traveler is not available, you will receive a single room at no extra cost.
See below for Booking Information.
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8 DAY SOUTHERN HIGHLIGHTS - Christchurch, Mt.Cook, Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, the Glaciers and optional Tranz Alpine Train.
Departures from Christchurch most Tuesdays and Thursdays
Tour price per person, twin share: USD
01 Oct 2008 to 31 Jan 2009: $1348.00
01 Feb 2009 to 30Apr 2009: $1436.00
01 May 2009 to 30 Sep 2009: $1214.00
Breakfast: add $94.00 (7 breakfasts)
Dinner: add $137.00 (6 dinners)
Single room supplement: add $367.00
Tranz Alpine train: add $112.00
NOTE: Choose either a guaranteed single at time of booking OR request a twin share in which case you will be matched with another traveler of the same gender or if another traveler is not available, you will receive a single room at no extra cost.
See below for Booking Information.
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6 DAY NORTHERN EXPLORER - operates from Wellington on Wednesdays
6 DAY NORTHERN HIGHLIGHTS - operates from Auckland on most Mondays and Saturdays and some Wednesdays
Tour price per person, twin share: USD
01 Oct 2008 to 30Apr 2009: $1332.00 (NE); $1149.00 (NH)
01 May 2009 to 30 Sep 2009: $1130.00 (NE); $1076.00 (NH)
Breakfast supplement: add $65.00 (5 breakfasts)
Dinner supplement: add $90.00 (4 dinners)
Single room supplement: add $303.00
NOTE: Choose either a guaranteed single at time of booking OR request a twin share in which case you will be matched with another traveler of the same gender or if another traveler is not available, you will receive a single room at no extra cost.
See below for booking information
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PRE and POST ACCOMMODATION FOR NEW ZEALAND STANDARD TOURS
2008/2009
Prices are always subject to currency fluctuations.
Prices per person, twin/double occupancy **
Auckland Christchurch Wellington Queenstown
Room and breakfast $79.00 $64.00 $66.00 $74.00
Dinner room and
breakfast * $102.00 $87.00 $89.00 $97.00
Single Supplement** $66.00 $51.00 $53.00 $61.00
* The dinner option is available only on post tour hotel nights.
**Guaranteed share is not available on pre and post tour hotel nights.
Accommodations throughout our tours all have private bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities and almost without exception, television, telephone, radio, mini bar and hair dryers.
Other important features such as a congenial cocktail bar, laundry facilities and swimming pool or spa have all been considered when selecting each hotel.
Hotel location is important. In the main cities of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, you are within a few minutes walk of the downtown areas and in those resorts with 2 night stops (Paihia, Rotorua and Queenstown) shopping and sightseeing activities are immediately at hand. Management and staff at our hotels will extend a warm, New Zealand welcome to you on arrival and attend to your needs during your stay.
BOOKING INFORMATION and CONDITIONS
(please see terms of Responsibility at end)
Deposit: $200.00 USD per person
Balance: Due 42 days prior to U.S. departure
Terms: check
CANCELLATION:
Deposits are non refundable
Within 42 days of U.S. departure, 35% is non refundable
Within 12 days of U.S. departure, 50% is non refundable
If cancelled within 10 days of tour departure, 100% non refundable
Travel/Cancellation insurance is available and recommended. Please inquire.
Bookings and Information: (or click here for online reservation form)
Destinations Downunder, Travel Specialists to Australia and New Zealand
3712 N. Broadway, PMB #251, Chicago, Il. 60618 USA
Ph:(773) 832-1699 Fax: (773)832-1699 Email: travel@koalakiwi.com
Web: koalakiwi.com
RESPONSIBILITY
The transport companies or firms concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time the passengers are on board their aircraft or conveyances. The passenger contract in use by the carriers concerned when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the transportation companies or firms and the purchaser of these tours and/or passengers. Destinations Downunder, and/or its associate companies or agents act only in the capacity of agents for the suppliers in all matters of transportation, tour operation and other services. Seasonal variation in airline transport and accommodation services may necessitate minor variations to itineraries and hotel standards. These will be made to the best advantage with appropriate adjustment to costs. All quotations are subject to tariff and rate variations to itineraries and hotel standards. Destinations Downunder assumes no responsibility for injury, damage, accident, loss, delay or irregularities that may be caused to person or property and all bookings are subject to the usual conditions of bookings of Destinations Downunder. The transportation companies or firms shall be exempt from all liability in respect of any deterioration, delay, loss, damage, sickness, or injury, however, and by whomever caused and of whatever kind occurring of/or to the passenger at the time when the passengers are not on board the carrier or a conveyance used or operated by the transportation companies or firms. The passage contract in use by the transport companies or firms concerned shall constitute the sole contract between the transport companies or firms and the purchaser of these tours and/or passengers. All tickets, deposit tickets, coupons and orders are furnished and issued subject in all respects to those terms and conditions under which the means of transportation or other services provided thereby are offered or supplied by owners, operators, public carriers, managing agents or agents. The right is reserved to cancel or withdraw at any time bookings made by or for the client in which event no liability whatsoever in respect of such cancellation or withdrawal shall fall upon Destinations Downunder save only that there shall be refunded to the client the monies paid by him in respect of the bookings so cancelled or withdrawn.
