New Zealand – South Island Scenic Trail
Curated by Ghilli Dilli Tours and Travel (OPC) Private Limited
Alpine Lakes • Fjords • Glaciers • Cinematic Landscapes
- South Island
- 9D/8N
- Per Person
QUICK OVERVIEW (ABOVE THE FOLD)
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Destinations Covered: Christchurch • Lake Tekapo • Queenstown • Milford Sound
Category: Scenic Nature • Photography • Premium New Zealand
Departure City: Chennai (Primary Operations Hub)
Other Indian Cities: Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & others available on request
Starting Price: ₹3,15,000 per person*
₹3,15,000/Person
*Per person on twin sharing | Flights included from India
*Prices vary by season, hotel category & airfare availability
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
- Return international flights from India
- South Island domestic flight included
- Alpine lakes, mountains & fjords
- Milford Sound cruise (done as a full-day experience)
- Lake Tekapo & Church of the Good Shepherd
- Queenstown scenic & leisure time
- Balanced driving days — no extreme road fatigue
- One of the most visually spectacular itineraries in the world
PACKAGE OVERVIEW
New Zealand’s South Island is not about ticking cities — it’s about landscape flow.
This itinerary is designed around natural geography, not Google Maps shortcuts. By entering via Christchurch and exiting via Queenstown, we avoid backtracking and keep driving days scenic but manageable.
Milford Sound is scheduled as a dedicated full day from Queenstown, with the following day kept light to avoid burnout. This is New Zealand at its most cinematic — lakes, mountains, silence, and space.
PACKAGE PRICE OPTIONS
(Per person, twin sharing | Flights from India included)
Standard Package (3 ★)
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Return economy flights (India ↔ Christchurch / Queenstown ↔ India)
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3 ★ hotels & lodges
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Daily breakfast
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Milford Sound cruise
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All transfers & sightseeing
Deluxe Package (4 ★)
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Return economy flights from India
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4 ★ hotels in prime lake locations
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Better coach seating & comfort
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Scenic room upgrades where possible
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Recommended option
Premium Package (5 ★)
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Return economy flights from India
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5 ★ hotels / premium lodges
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Superior locations & views
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Ideal for honeymooners & milestone trips
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
- 3 ★: Central city hotels
- 4 ★: CBD / lake-view hotels
- 5 ★: Premium city & resort-style properties
Hotels confirmed at booking based on availability.
DAY–BY–DAY ITINERARY
- Included & Excluded
- International flights from India
- 8 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Milford Sound cruise
- All transfers & sightseeing
- Scenic road journeys
- New Zealand visa fees
- Meals not specified
- Optional adventure activities
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Day 1
- Departure from India
- Overnight international flight
- One-stop routing via Singapore / Middle East
On flight
- Day 2
- Arrival at Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
- Immigration & customs
- Private transfer to hotel
- Hotel check-in
- Rest after long flight
- Gentle walk around city centre
Christchurch
- Day 3
- Breakfast
- Scenic drive to Lake Tekapo (approx. 3 hrs)
- Stops include: Canterbury Plains, Lake Tekapo viewpoints, Church of the Good Shepherd
- Leisure by the lake
- Optional stargazing (weather permitting)
Lake Tekapo
- Day 4
- Breakfast
- Drive to Queenstown (approx. 3.5 hrs)
- Stops: Lake Pukaki viewpoints, Mount Cook region (weather permitting)
- Arrival & hotel check-in
- Free time at Queenstown waterfront
Queenstown
- Day 5
Long but essential day — no shortcuts
- Early breakfast
- Full-day coach journey to Milford Sound
- Includes: Fiordland National Park, Scenic stops en route, Milford Sound cruise (fjord, waterfalls, wildlife)
- Return to Queenstown late evening
Queenstown
- Day 6
- Breakfast
- Day at leisure: Lake Wakatipu walk, Skyline Gondola (optional), Café hopping & shopping
Queenstown
- Day 7
- Breakfast
- Optional add-ons: Arrowtown visit, Jet boat ride, Glenorchy scenic drive
- Farewell dinner (optional)
Queenstown
- Day 8
- Breakfast
- Hotel check-out
- Transfer to airport
- International flight to India
Flight
- Day 9
- Arrival in India
- Tour concludes
TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS
- Private airport transfers
- Comfortable long-distance coaches
- Scenic stops planned
- No self-drive required
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS FROM INDIA
(INCLUDED)
- Departures available from Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & other Indian cities
- Flight fares vary based on city, dates & airline availability
- Airport assistance provided by resort representatives
- Class included, as per package
- Business class upgrade available
IDEAL FOR
✔ Nature & landscape lovers
✔ Photographers
✔ Couples & honeymooners
✔ Premium long-haul travellers
BEST TIME TO VISIT
November – March: Best weather
Winter (Jun–Aug): Snowy landscapes (colder)
IMPORTANT NOTES
• Milford Sound day is long but unavoidable
• Weather may affect visibility (natural)
• Comfortable footwear advised
• Scenery changes with seasons
CONTACT & BOOKINGS
Ghilli Dilli Tours and Travel (OPC) Private Limited
Gurgaon, Haryana – India
Call
+91 8851898784
ghillidilli.india@gmail.com