Program
Day 1 Arrival in Auckland. Meeting at the airport by a Russian-speaking guide. Personal transfer to the hotel. Free time. Day 2 Breakfast at the hotel. Optional: sightseeing tour of Auckland and its surroundings. You will see the main sights of the city. Then from Mount Eden you will discover the beauty of Auckland and its sea bays, the harbour bridge, the picturesque coastal area of Tamaki. Then you will go to Waitakere National Park - a reserve of giant relict Kauri trees and tree ferns. You will see Maori architecture, from the observation deck look at the fantastic sea panorama of the confluence of the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean and the cormorant rookery on the coastal cliffs. Walk on the black sand beach in Piha and swim if you wish. Day 3 Breakfast at the hotel. Optional: excursion to the "Bay of Islands". The Bay of Islands is shaped like a fjord, as there are many bays here. The shores of the Bay are distinguished by exceptional beauty and picturesqueness, and the waters of the Bay are created for fishing and sailing. You will visit Treatie House, where in 1840 the famous treaty between the British Crown and the Maori people was signed and where the Meeting House with amazing Maori wall carvings is located. During the cruise along the Bay of Islands on a catamaran, you will get acquainted with the inhabitants of the bay, pass through the "Gate in the Rock" (depending on the weather). Lunch - picnic is included in the price of the excursion. Day 4 Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel. A trip to the Valley of Geysers Rotorua through the Waitomo Caves in an English-speaking group. You will see a natural wonder - the glowing caves of Waitomo. By boat you will approach the glowworm caves, flickering with thousands of lights, where life has taken such bizarre forms. Upon arrival in Rotorua, you will visit the village of "Hobbiton". Here are 37 hobbit houses, mills, a bridge, a tree under which the hobbits held their celebrations, the Green Dragon Inn bar. In the evening - arrival in Rotorua. Accommodation at the hotel. Day 5 Breakfast at the hotel. Optional: excursion to the geothermal valley of Waimangi and the geothermal park of Wai-O-Tapo. On the Wai-O-Tapo trails, alien landscapes will open up before you - in clouds of smoke and steam, yellow-green, purple, yellow-brown colors of the soil, even the smells here are unearthly... Exactly at 10.15, the Lady Knox geyser throws out its column of water and steam to a height of 21 meters. The Waimangu geothermal valley was formed as a result of the eruption of the Tarawera volcano. Hiking routes will take you along Lake Rotomahana, during which you can study amazing geosystems, observe volcanic activity, and also just enjoy a walk through beautiful places and the singing of birds. Optionally, you can also attend an evening Maori concert with a Hangi dinner. By choosing this option, you will spend an unforgettable evening and get acquainted with the pre-European Maori culture. Traditions, songs, dances and, of course, Hangi - Maori food cooked in natural hot ovens. Treats to choose from – meat, fish, mussels and shellfish, sweet potato kumara. Day 6 Breakfast at the hotel. Personal transfer to the airport. Flight to Queenstown (flight time is about 3 hours, usually with a transfer). Personal transfer to the hotel. In the evening, optional: lake cruise on the old steamship Earnslaw with dinner at the high-mountain New Zealand farm Walter Peak. Walk to the pier. A unique excursion includes a night show with shepherd dogs and sheep shearing. In the farm restaurant, you will be served New Zealand dishes of meat and seafood, fresh vegetables and salads, popular brands of New Zealand wines. And for dessert - the famous Pavlova cake. Day 7 Breakfast at the hotel. Optional: excursion to the Milford Sound fiord. A trip to the famous New Zealand land of fjords, not inferior to the Norwegian ones! Milford Sound is a waterfall, colony of seals, dolphins and seabirds. From Queenstown you will be taken through the town of Te Anau, the river valleys and Mirror Lakes, with a stop in the rainforest. Here you will transfer to a comfortable cruise ship and set sail. There is a cafe on the ship where you can have a snack. It is possible to return to Queenstown by plane (for an additional fee). Day 8 Breakfast at the hotel. Optional: jeep safari to the filming locations of the movie "The Lord of the Rings". A jeep trip to the highlands - the "remarkable" Remarkables, Lake Wakatipu. Magnificent views and pristine nature await you. You will drive along the historic gold prospector's road in the area of the town of Arrowtown. During the stop you will be offered tea and the opportunity to pan for gold in the river yourself. Day 9 Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from your hotel. Private transfer to the airport. Flight to Christchurch. International connection. Flight home. Optional excursions (additional cost):
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