Welcome to Iceland! Once you arrive in Keflavik International Airport,  you will be met by our driver in the arrival hall. He will have a sign with your name on it so he should be easy to spot. Our driver will take you to your accommodations in Reykjavík where you will stay for the next two nights. The hotel is located within walking distance from the city centre. Enjoy a cosy night at your accommodations and rest up for the days ahead. If you are looking for a late night snack outside of the hotel, there is a 10-11 store nearby (similar to 7/11) and in the city centre you will find some restaurants that are open late. There is also a bar and restaurant at your hotel.

Today you have an exciting adventure ahead of you! Please be ready in the lobby of your hotel at 10:15 and look for a Greyline Bus which should be marked with a “Inside the Volcano” sign. Please note that pickup starts at 10:15 and stops at several hotels. Your pickup time may be a little bit later so please be patient. The bus will take you to the starting point for the Inside the Volcano tour which we have booked for you at 11:00. The tour takes about 5-6 hours to complete in total. Please wear appropriate clothing and you may want to have some lights snacks in your backpack.

During the tour you will enjoy a 45-50 minute hike before getting to Þríhnjúkagígur volcano which you will ascend into. Afterwards you will hike back to the meeting point, again about 45-50 minutes.

After the tour you will be dropped off again at your hotel, Fosshótel Reykjavík. In the evening you can enjoy visiting some of the sights of the city, such as the Sun Voyager sculpture, the Harpa Music & Conference centre, the Hallgrímskirkja church and more. If you would like to dine out tonight at one of Reykjavík’s gourmet restaurants he highly recommend making a reservation in advance. Bars and pubs are open until 01:00 tonight but please note that restaurants close earlier

Sites recommended in Reykjavik:

• Inside the Volcano tour (included)
• Hallgímskirkja church
• National Museum
• Laugavegur shopping street
• Harpa concert and conference centre
• Old harbour of Reykjavík
• and more

Today your Iceland travel begins for real! Please be ready in the lobby of your hotel at 08:30. A representative from our car rental will pick you up and transfer you to the office where you will receive your rental car. Please have your driver’s license and credit card ready for insurance purposes.

Afterwards we invite you to come for a private information meeting at our offices.

Once you are on the road start by driving to Þingvellir National Park. Þingvellir, because of its beauty and its geological and historical value, was accepted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. This is the site where the Vikings first assembled in ancient times. A short walk within the park will bring you to Öxarárfoss waterfall. After exploring the treasures of the park, head south to see Geysir Spouting Spring and Stokkur. Geysir very rarely erupts but it’s little brother Strokkur erupts with regular intervals. After visiting the hot springs, drive to Gullfoss waterfall to complete the “Golden Circle”. Enjoy the afternoon seeing the sizzling hot springs and geysers and the force of the great waterfall

Highlights of the day

• Þingvellir National Park
• Gullfoss waterfall
• Geysir
• Kerið
• Sólheimar
• and more

Today you will enjoy a full free day on the South Coast. Spend the day exploring this area, which is full of interesting sights Brúarfoss waterfall, Kerið crater, the hot river in Reykjadalur (about one hour hike from the Hveragerði area), the charming seaside villages of Stokkseyri and Eyrarbakki and more. After a day of exploring you will head to the town of Hella, where you will stay for the next two nights.

 Approximate driving distance: Optional

Highlights of the day

• Charming seaside villages
• Hot River in Reykjadalur
• Waterfalls
• And more…

Today you’ll be joining a guided hike to Þórsmörk, one of the pearls of the Icelandic highlands. Make your way to Seljalandsfoss waterfall where you will meet up with your group and guide for the day. The tour departs from Reykjavík at 08:30 so you should be ready at Seljalandsfoss at 09:30. Please note that you need to be timely for this tour and the operator wants you to be on location this early to make sure you are not late to meet with the main group.

The Super Jeep will take you across glacial rivers and past glaciers before arriving in the heart of Þórsmörk. From there you will enjoy hiking in the area, viewing volcanic craters, lava and spectacular landscape. After this full day of exploring you’ll return to your vehicle by Seljalandsfoss and return to hotel for another overnight stay.

Please note: It is extremely important to have warm outdoor clothing, waterproof jacket & pants, headwear, and gloves. Good hiking shoes are essential on this tour.

This is a full day tour so please remember to bring with you snacks, lunch and a refillable water bottle.

Highlights of the day

• Þórsmörk Volcano Hike (included)
• Seljalandsfoss waterfall
• Eyjafjallajökull glacier
• Gígjökull
• Fimmvörðuháls
• Lava fields and craters
• And more…

After breakfast and packing, and drive along the south shore. On the way you can stop at Skógarfoss waterfall and visit the folk museum there where you can view a traditional Icelandic turf house. In this area you will also find Kvernufoss waterfall. Next up is Dyrhólaey – a 120 meter high headland into the sea. Dyrhólaey is a natural reserve where you can find one of the best seabird colonies in Iceland, this time of year this area is home to thousands of puffins. Nearby you’ll find the village of Vík where you’ll find black sand beaches and rock pinnacles rising from the sea. Please note that the tide in Reynisfjara beach is very strong and you need to show caution. Observe warning signs and stay safe! Continue on towards the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur where you’ll find sights such as the Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon and the “church floor” – natural columnar basalt stacks that look like a man-made church floor. You will spend the night here.

Approximate driving distance: 165 km

Highlights of the day

• Skógafoss
• Dyrhólaey
• Vík
• Black sand beaches
• Kirkjubæjarklaustur
• Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon
• And more…

After breakfast at your accommodations, drive to Skaftafell where you can enjoy an early morning hike up to Svartifoss waterfall, which drops from the edge of a wide cliff of basalt columns. We highly recommend stopping by the visitor centre in Skaftafell where you can get up to date information about hiking trails in the area, along with local advice. You can also visit Svínafellsjökull glacier fall, where the opening sequence of Batman Begins was filmed. On this route you will also find Hofskirkja, an old church with a traditional Icelandic turf roof.

After what has hopefully been a lovely morning in Skaftafell, head towards the Ingólfshöfði peninsula.

Ingólfshöfði is an isolated headland on the coast half way between Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon. This nature reserve is home to thousands of nesting seabirds, such as puffins and great skuas.

After the tour make your way to the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, during summer time you can take an optional boat tour on the lagoon where you will sail between the icebergs while the local guides tell you the story about this great phenomenon (last amphibian boat tour leaves around 18:00, price is 5,000 ISK per adults). Afterwards head to the town of Höfn where you will find your accommodation. Höfn is known as the “Lobster capital of Iceland” so you may want to enjoy a nice lobster meal here in the evening.

Approximate driving distance: 200 km

Highlights of the day:

• Vatnajökull National Park
• Svartifoss waterfall
• Glaciers
• Ingólfshöfði puffin watching tour (included)
• Glacier lagoon – Jökulsarlon
• Höfn
• and more

Optional activities (not included):

• Amphibian boat tour: 5,000 ISK per adult

Time to travel the tranquil and beautiful East Fjords of Iceland. When approaching the town of Djúpivogur you will be able to view the impressive Búlandstindur mountain. After passing Djúpivogur, you will explore the East Coast of Iceland. Travel through tranquil coastal villages, all with their own unique characteristics. In Breiðdalsvík you have the option of joining a boat tour to Papey Island where you can enjoy seal- and puffin watching and even have a cosy picnic on the island. In Stöðvarfjörður you will find the impressive Petra’s Stone Collection, a beautiful collection of national stones. In Fáskrúðsfjörður you’ll find remnants of it’s French history as this town used to be a French shipping post and still today street signs are both in Icelandic and French. On the way you’ll also have plenty of opportunities to stop at beautiful waterfalls and enjoy short hikes.

Continue on along the winding fjords You will spend the night at your Guesthouse located just outside of the town of Eskifjörður.

Approximate driving distance: 215 km

Highlights of the day:

• Djúpivogur
• Kárahnjúkavirkjun
• Fjord scenery
• Hallormsstaðarskógur
• Egilsstaðir
• and more

Optional activities (not included):

• Papey boat tour: 10,000 ISK per person

Today you will start your travel towards the amazing and surreal Lake Mývatn area. Drive towards the town of Egilstaðir. If you wish, you can make a detour here either to the small but picturesque town of Seyðisfjörður or to Borgarfjörður Eystri, a small village where there is a great viewpoint to see puffins.

Once past Egilsstaðir you will drive past a black sand desert to Lake Mývatn. Just before reaching Lake Mývatn you can turn onto road nr. 862 and view the west side of the Dettifoss Waterfall. Here you can also add a short hike to the Selfoss waterfall, you will find signs pointing towards this smaller waterfall.

Afterwards head to the Lake Mývatn area where you will find your accommodations for the next three nights at Hótel Laxá. In the evening you may want to visit the Mývatn Nature Baths or, if the weather is good, enjoy a nice hike by the lake itself. Around the lake you will find horses and plenty of nice, lush landscape.

Approximate driving distance: 280 km

Highlights of the day:

• Egilsstaðir
• Black sand desert
• Dettifoss
• And more..

Today you will be doing the so called “diamond circle” in reverse. Start your day by driving towards the Dettifoss waterfall, but this time take the gravel road number 864. You will first arrive on the east side of Dettifoss waterfall which gives you a different perspective. Continuing on you will reach the beautiful Ásbyrgi area. He highly recommend stopping by the visitor centre at Ásbyrgi where you can get up to date information about hiking trails. Those who are not scared of heights can climb up a ladder which is bolted to the cliffside, to reach the top for amazing views.

After visiting Ásbyrgi you have the option of making a detour to Hljóðaklettar or “echo cliffs”. Please consult with the visitor centre first as the road was very bad last year, but this year there has been an effort to improve the road. It is planned that most of this road will be paved by the end of summer. Hljóðaklettar is a beautiful location where you can see unique rock formations and enjoy a nice hike.

Afterwards head to the small seaside town of Húsavík. This town is known as the “whale watching capital” of Iceland, once you get into town you will surely see why! Here you will find the Whalewatching museum of Iceland along with the Exploration Museum and the local natural museum.

At 17:00 please present your voucher at ticket office, located by the main street in Húsavík. You will get a ticket for the boat and directions to the harbour. You will be supplied with an overall to wear on the boat but we recommend having warm clothes on underneath, sunglasses and something to cover your ears. It can get cold out at sea! The boat leaves the harbour promptly at 17:30.

On the tour you will pass by Lundey Island which is home to thousands of puffins this time of year. Afterwards you’ll start your journey further onto the open ocean and look for whales. You will be able to participate in the tour as you will be asked to keep your eyes open and alert the crew if you spot a whale blowing on the horizon.

After the tour we recommend having dinner at one of the restaurants found by the harbour, before continuing on to your accommodations by Lake Mývatn.

Approximate driving distance: 265 km

Highlights of the day:

• Dettifoss Waterfall
• Ásbyrgi canyon
• (Hljóðaklettar)
• Húsavík
• Whale watching from Húsavík

Today you have a full day to explore Lake Mývatn. Sights in this area include Hverir and Námaskarð pass geothermal areas, the Skútustaðir pseudo craters and the Dimmuborgir lava formations. You can also visit the volcanic area of Krafla and hike up to the smaller of the two Víti craters and/or . Before starting the day we highly recommend stopping by at the Mývatnsstofa visitor centre where you can get up to date information about hiking trails, access to sights and more.

After a day full of exploring you may want to take another (optional) dip into the Mývatn Nature Baths and enjoy the views over the Lake Mývatn area.

Driving distance today: Optional

Highlights of the day:

• Dimmuborgir
• Krafla
• Geothermal area Námafjall
• Mývatn
• and more

Optional activities (not included):

• Mývatn Nature Baths: 4,000 ISK per person

Today you have a full day to drive from Lake Mývatn to the area of Hvammstangi. This gives you the opportunity to explore some of the lesser visited highlights of the North. Start your day by driving to the town of Akureyri, the largest township in Iceland outside the greater Reykjavík area. On the way you can stop at the charming Goðafoss waterfall. In Akureyri you can visit many interesting museums and run up the iconic church steps before continuing on. Next up is Tröllaskagi peninsula, we recommend making a lunch stop at the charming town of Siglufjörður before continuing on and enjoying a dip in the infinity pool in the town of Hofsós. In the afternoon you’ll drive though lush farmlands until you reach Hvammstangi where you will stay overnight. We recommend making a detour to the Vatnsnes peninsula where you can view the Hvítserkur basalt stack and the seals that bask on the beach.

Approximate driving distance: 350 km (not including Vatnsnes peninsula detour)

Highlights of the day:

• Akureyri
• Tröllaskagi peninsula
• Siglufjörður
• Infinity pool in Hofsós
• Skagafjörður
• Vatnsnes peninsula
• And more…

It’s time to continue your Iceland travel. Leave Hvammstangi behind and start making your way to the beautiful Snæfellsnes Peninsula. We recommend driving to the town of Borgarnes and from there driving to the peninsula. Road 54 will look like a short-cut on the map but in reality this is a bad gravel road which will in the end rob you of precious time.

There is an information centre in Bogarnes where you get nice hiking maps to enjoy the Snæfellsnes area to the fullest. Once on the Snæfellsnes you can drive clockwise around the peninsula. You’ll pass sights such as the Eldborg crater, the old black church in Búðir, the amazing cliffs and lava field by Arnarstapi and Hellnar, the Lóndrangar rock pinnacles rising from the sea, the Djúpalónssandur pebble beach, the lighthouse by Svörtuloft, and many more.

Enjoy and take in the Snæfellsjökull glacier’s alleged supernatural energy. The Snæfellsjökull glacier in the Snæfellsjökull National Park was the setting for Jules Verne’s Journey to the Center of the Earth.

You will be staying the night in a nice hotel located in the town of Grundarfjörður. This is where you’ll find Kirkjufell mountain. If you still have some energy left in the evening we recommend a visit to the charming seaside town of Stykkishólmur where you can get great views over the Breiðafjörður bay.

Approximate driving distance: 300 to 390 km
(with Stykkishólmur)

Highlights of the day:

• Skagafjörður Fjord
• Snæfellsjökull glacier
• Stykkishólmur
• Hellnar Café
• Old church in Buðir
• and more

It’s sad to admit but your Iceland holiday is coming to an end. Make your way towards Reykjavík but on the way you can detour to sights such as the Hraunfossar waterfalls and Deildartunguhver hot springs. To do this, make a turn just before reaching the town of Borgarnes and head in the direction of Húsafell. Afterwards make your way towards Reykjavík though the Hvalfjörður underwater tunnel (toll booth, 1,000 ISK fee).

You’ll drive through Reykjavík to the Reykjanes peninsula where you can enjoy sights such as the Eldvörp crater, Krýsuvík and Seltún geothermal area, The Bridge Between Continents and Gunnuhver hot spring.

At 18:00 we have reserved for you two comfort packages to the Blue Lagoon where you can say goodbye to Iceland with a relaxing soak. Afterwards head to the hotel in Grindavík where you will stay overnight.

Approximate driving distance: 350 km (with Húsafell detour)

Highlights of the day:

• Hraunfossar
• Deildartunguhver
• Reykjaes peninsula
• Blue Lagoon Comfort packages (included)
• And more…

It’s time to say goodbye! Drive to the airport where you will drop off your rental vehicle at the Enterprise offices. You will be offered a shuttle service to the departure hall of the airport. Please note that travellers are advised to be at the airport at least 2,5 hours before departure. The driving distance from your hotel to Keflavík International Airport is approx.. 30 km.

Arrival in Ireland

Arriving into Dublin airport today, hop into a taxi and make your way to the city centre and to your hotel for the next two nights.

Dublin, Ireland’s capital has been described as the city with a village feel and as you explore its cobbled streets and historical monuments it will be easy to see why. Dublin is best explored on foot or using public transport such as the LUAS, our light rail system. Many of Dublin’s highlights are within walking distance and indeed you will discover it is in the act of wandering from one to another where you will soak up Dublin’s authentic atmosphere.
Either this afternoon or tomorrow, join a local historian and walking guide for an insider’s tour of the city. Discover the story behind the Book of Kells and its significance in history, hear stories of Ireland’s fight for independence,learn of the influence of the American and French Revolutions, the Potato Famine, the Great War and the 1916 Rising.

Urban exploration

Your walking tour is bound to have provided you with ideas and inspiration on places you would like to explore in more depth. To top that off we have our own personal favourites to recommend starting with a journey through Ireland’s history of immergration and at the EPIC Museum, on the banks of the River Liffey.  For a more immersive experience, visit 14 Henrietta Street, a Georgian townhouse to tenement museum where the lives of its residents over a 300 year period are brought to life.  Round your day off with a classic and visit the Guinness Storehouse for a tour followed by late afternoon pint overlooking the city in the Sky Bar.

Travel west to Connemara

This morning, it’s time to collect your rental car and get out of the city. Head west cross country to Connemara in the heart of Galway along the Wild Atlantic Way. There are plenty of interesting and historical sites to stop and visit on route to Connemara, but one that you simply cannot pass is the ancient site of Clonmacnoise, on the banks of the River Shannon. This early  Christian site dates back to the mid 6th century with many of its monuments, crosses, churches and towers in a remarkable state of preservation today.   Enjoy the open road ahead as you loop along the green fields and lush meadows of Ireland.
Your destination this evening is the picturesque village of Clifden in Connemara, home to traditional music, craic agus ceol, Clifden ensures you will not be short choices for evening food and entertainment.

Hiking in Connemara National Park

Lace your walking boots on today as you meet a local guide for a day’s hiking in Connemara National Park. With over 2,000 hectares of mountains, bogs, heaths, grasslands and forests to choose from, your guide will match your hike to your own preference. Leave the way marked paths to the day tourists and explore the lesser known local trails with your expert guide.

The views from the summit of Diamond Hill are simply stunning and breathtaking and well worth the effort of the climb.

The Pirate Island

Explore the ancient mysteries of Connemara today as you meet with a local archeologist who will bring the landscape, traditions and mythology of the region alive. Your route takes you to a hauntingly beautiful island who’s first inhabitants date back to early christian times. Here you’ll hear tales of pirates and invasions, legends and myths, sorrow and loss.
Be sure to indulge in some of the spectacular local seafood in an idyllic island pub.

Exploring Southern Connemara

Take today at a more gentle pace and explore the beaches, fishing villages and hidden gems to be found along the southern Connemara Coast. Artists, crafters and naturalists have long since flocked to Roundstone Village renowned for the remarkable beauty of the surrounding mountains and seascapes. From its busy little fishing harbour where fresh lobster, crab and all manor of fish are landed daily to its narrow streets with artisan pottery studios and craft shops, Roundstone has that sit back with a beer and watch the world go by kind of vibe.

Galway to Clare

Leaving Connemara behind you this morning, your first stop of the day is the bohemian city of tribes, Galway. With its cobbled pavement and street performers, Galway is the west coast’s most vibrant urban centre and a great place to visit.
As you continue your travels south, you cross the county lines and enter Clare. Clare is a county of barren wild landscapes, soaring cliffs, ancient history , archeology and remote islands.
Your evening destination is the traditional music capital of Ireland, Doolin. Located right along the Atlantic coast with its views of the islands beyond, Doolin is the perfect base with which to explore Clare.

The Burren National Park

The Burren National Park is an area home to a millennia of human history from holy wells to passage tombs. The region’s lunar landscape has inspired many writers and artists and, despite  its rocky appearance, is a haven for wild flowers including over 40 species of orchids and other rare blooms.  The best way to explore the Burren is with a local expert whose knowledge of the area along with its history allows the stories from Ireland’s past to really come to life.
End your day with a sunset visit to the Cliffs of Moher, with the day trippers and buses  gone you will experience the natural beauty and stunning views of the Atlantic Sea and beyond in relative peace and solitude.

The Aran Island

Locals and visitors alike have been taking to the sea to visit the Aran Islands for centuries. The history of the islands dates back thousands of years and they remain largely unspoilt and unchanged even today. The islands are home to some of the oldest archeological sites in Ireland with Dun Aonghusa being the most famous but not forgetting beehive huts used by early Christiam monks, worm holes, forts and fortresses.
These islands are more than just a collection of monuments, they are a standing testament to the old way of life in Ireland where Gaelic was the spoken language and working the land, farming and fishing were the predominant sources of income and food.
A local guide and expert on the islands will accompany you today to explore these time capsules and we recommend you do it on bicycle for the best experience.

Sea Kayaking

You cannot escape the sea while visiting Ireland, surrounded by it as we are and today you will take to the waters for an alternate way to see the coast for an invigorating kayaking experience. .
Explore the rugged coastline, paddle in quiet inlets, navigate the tidal islands and spot some local wildlife sunbathing on rocks.
Your guide will delve into Irish history as you paddle beneath castle ruins and stop at an idyllic deserted beach for lunch. An unforgettable experience few who visit Ireland get to enjoy.

Return to Dublin

Saying Slán or goodbye to the west coast today will be no easy task. Over the last few days you have experienced a culture, history and people like no other. From the barren landscapes of the Burren up the wild hills in Connemara and down to the fire side with pint in hand, we hope your journey with us has been joyous and memorable. Today is the day to make your way back to where it all began, Dublin, for your final night in Ireland

We have some amazing restaurants to recommend and if you have not had your fill of the fiddle and bodhrán just yet, some fantastic city pubs with live music to check out. Make your last night one to remember.

Depart

Check out and head to Dublin airport, drop off your car and catch your flight home.
Your time in Ireland has, we hope been surprising, inspiring and memorable and leaving you longing to return.

Volo internazionale da Milano Malpensa con destinazione Auckland. Notte in volo.

Arrivo ad Auckland. Ricevimento e trasferimento in hotel. Notte ad Auckland.

Auckland è la città più grande della Nuova Zelanda. Oltre allo shopping e alla gastronomia potrete organizzare numerose attività all’aria libera nelle vicinanze della città come trekking, tours in kayak, giri in barca, tours in bicicletta, etc.

Pick-up auto a noleggio. Trasferimento da Auckland a Waitomo (distanza: 196 km/ 3 ore e 15 min). Visita guidata alle famose grotte di Footwhistle Glowworm, labirinti di roccia scavata da fiumi sotterranei. La presenza di migliaia di lucciole che le abitano rendono questo posto ancora più suggestivo e magico. Notte a Waitomo.

Trasferimento da Waitomo a Taupo (distanza: 151 km/ 2 ore). Notte a Taupo, bella e tranquilla località situata sulla sponda dell’omonimo lago e vicino alle località geotermiche di Wai o Tapu e Wai Mangu. Un paradiso per gli amanti della pesca.

Se desiderate si può aggiungere un giorno in questa regione per visitare il famoso Parco Nazionale Tongariro.

Da non perdere l’escursione a piedi alla Haka Falls.

Trasferimento da Taupo a Napier (distanza: 142 km/ 2 ore). Notte a Napier.

Napier è una bella città formata da edifici ristrutturati di stile art déco risalenti agli anni 30. Questa città è anche un importante porto navale che serve per l’esportazione di  lana, vino e mele in tutto il mondo.

Trasferimento da Napier a Wellington (distanza: 322 km/ 4 ore). Notte a Wellington.

Wellington è la capitale della Nuova Zelanda racchiusa tra il suo bel porto e le sue colline disseminate di edifici vittoriani in legno. Visita consigliata: Te Papa Tongarewa, il Museo della Nuova Zelanda inaugurato nel 1998. Un museo di sei piani che presenta esposizioni con variati aspetti dell’arte e della cultura locale.

Tra Napier e Wellington si trova la località vinicola di Martinborough dove si trovano alcune tra le più importanti cantine del Paese. Nei mesi di luglio e agosto alcune cantine possono essere chiuse.

Trasferimento al porto e attraversata in ferry da Wellington a Picton (durata: 3 ore e mezza). Arrivo al porto di Picton e trasferimento in auto di 25 minuti fino a Blenheim. Notte a Blenheim.

Blenheim si trova nella regione di Marlborough, una delle regioni vinicole più grandi e importanti del Paese dove si produce il famoso “sauvignon blanc” locale. In questa regione si possono organizzare molte attività come degustazioni di vini locali, esperienze gastronomiche,  trekking, tour in bici, giri in barca per poter osservare i pinguini, i delfini, i leoni marini e il poco comuni kiwi rowi che popolano questa regione.

Trasferimento da Blenheim a Kaikoura (distanza: 145 km/ 2 ore). Notte a Kaikura.

Kaikura è un pittoresco villaggio costiero situato in un paraggio naturale molto bello a metà strada tra Bleinheim e Christchurch rinomato per la varietà di mammiferi marini che si possono osservare in questa regione tra cui troviamo: balene, foche, delfini e leoni marini.

L’inverno (quindi la nostra estate) è la stagione migliore per l’osservazione delle foche e delle balene.

Trasferimento da Kaikoura a Akaroa (distanza: 268 km/ 4 ore). Notte ad Akaroa.

Akaroa è un piccolo e antico villaggio coloniale con influenze francesi ed inglesi, situato nella Penisola di Banks. In lingua Maori, Akaroa significa “lungo porto” ed è qui che si stabilirono i primi coloni provenienti dalla Francia.

L’attrazione principale è costituita dalla famosa Summit Road che corre lungo il bordo del cratere, offrendo vedute panoramiche sul porto e sulle baie della regione.

Giornata libera ad Akaroa. Notte ad Akaroa.

Possibilità di tours organizzati per l’avvistamento dei delfini, pinguini e leoni marini.

Trasferimento da Akaroa a Christchurch (distanza: 82 km/ 1 ora e 30 min). Notte a Christchurch.

Christchurch è la seconda città più grande della Nuova Zelanda, conosciuta come la “città giardino” per il gran numero di parchi pubblici e privati che offre questa città.

Trasferimento da Christchurch a Dunedin (distanza: 366 km/ 5 ore). Notte a Dunedin.

Dunedin è stata nominata dalla UNESCO città della Letteratura. Camminando in città si potranno osservare numerosi monumenti dedicati ai suoi scrittori.

Il paesaggio costiero di Dunedin è mozzafiato, qui si trovano belle spiagge dove poter fare il bagno e altre più adatte alla pratica del surf.

Giornata libera a Dunedin. Notte a Dunedin.

Da visitare la Otago Peninsula, una destinazione eco-turistica che offre la possibilità di osservare foche, pinguini, albatross, etc…

Trasferimento da Dunedin a Wanaka (distanza: 278 km/ 3 ore e 30 min). Notte a Wanaka.

Wanaka è un bel paesino di montagna situato sulla riva dell’omonimo lago, meta ideale per gli amanti dell’avventura e dei trekking.  Punto di partenza del comprensorio del Mount Aspiring National Park.

Trasferimento da Wanaka a Queenstown (distanza: 68 km/ 1 ora e 10 min). Notte a Queenstown.

Queenstown è una bella città situata sulle sponde del Lago Wakatipu, incastonata tra i laghi e le montagne dell’Otago, nel suggestivo scenario della Alpi Meridionali.

Pick-up in hotel per un trasferimento privato all’aeroporto di Queenstown. Volo scenico da Queenstown a Milford (soggetto alle condizioni climatiche). Ricevimento in aeroporto e trasferimento in autobus fino al porto. Imbarco per la crociera panoramica sul fiordo di Milford Sound, nel cuore del Parco Nazionale Fiordland dove  potrete ammirare fantastici paesaggi formati da montagne, foreste e cascate. Rientro all’aeroporto di Milford in autobus e volo di rientro a Queenstown. Notte a Queenstown.

Giornata libera. Notte a Queenstown.

Se desiderate è possibile organizzare una visita opzionale in elicottero da Queenstown al Mount Cook, la montagna più alta della Nuova Zelanda.

Trasferimento in aeroporto e volo domestico di rientro a Auckland per la connessione con il vostro volo internazionale con partenza nel tardo pomeriggio. Arrivo in Europa il giorno dopo.