Fiords & Glaciers Express – 7 Days Tour
$189,25/Person
Explore New Zealand’s South Island through its most iconic fjords, lakes, and glaciers on this 7-day Fiords & Glaciers Express.
Perfect for nature lovers who dream of Milford Sound’s waterfalls, Franz Josef’s icy beauty, and the scenic routes of Arthur’s Pass.
Highlights
- Milford Sound Cruise
- Franz Josef Glacier Adventure.
- Wanaka & Haast Pass Scenery
- Arthur’s Pass Alpine Walks
- Christchurch Sightseeing
Additional Information
- Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Departure: Queenstown
- End: Christchurch
- Tour Type: Scenic / Adventure / Small Group
Note: 10 hours service per day. $130 NZD per hour overtime
Included and Excluded
Driver-guide & comfortable transport 6 nights’ accommodation Daily breakfast Milford Sound Cruise Flights & insurance Optional activities Meals not listed Personal expenses / tips
Tour Plan
Tour Duration :6-7 hours
Focus: Big landscapes and iconic natural wonders
- Stroll Lake Wakatipu waterfront.
- Evening: Skyline gondola, stargazing, or dinner cruise on TSS Earnslaw.
Queenstown Arrival
- Scenic drive via Eglinton Valley and Mirror Lakes.
- Boat cruise through fjord with waterfalls and seals.
- Optional: Helicopter ride back.
Milford Sound Day Trip
- Drive Crown Range road, visit Cardrona Hotel.
- Explore Wanaka: lakefront biking, hike Mt Iron or Roy’s Peak (short section).
- Evening: Sunset by Lake Wanaka.
Queenstown → Wanaka (1 hr)
- Scenic drive via Haast Pass waterfalls.
- Stops at Blue Pools, Lake Hawea, Knights Point Lookout.
- Evening soak at Franz Josef Hot Pools.
Wanaka → Franz Josef (5 hrs)
- Heli-hike, ice climb, or guided glacier valley walk.
- Visit Lake Matheson for mirror views of Mt Cook.
- Optional: Kayak at Okarito Lagoon. Overnight Franz Josef.
Glacier Experience
- Alpine drive through lush rainforest.
- Short hikes: Devils Punchbowl Falls, Otira Viaduct lookout.
- Overnight at Arthur’s Pass lodge.
Franz Josef → Arthur’s Pass (4 hrs)
- Scenic stops at Castle Hill boulders.
- Afternoon in Christchurch: Botanic Gardens, Avon River punting before departure.
