Classic Tour

7 days

From: NZ$4999

Departure: Christchurch

Destination: Queenstown

Check Dates

Join us on this guided scenic tour through the mighty Southern Alps, to the wild West Coast before experiencing the beauty of Queenstown.

Highlights

  • Experience the Southern Alps by world-renowned TranzAlpine train journey
  • Uncover the home of the sacred pounamu, mesmerising blue lakes, and ancient forests on the West Coast
  • Discover Haast Pass on a unique Kiwi-style Road Trip adventure
  • Explore city and town life in Christchurch, Greymouth and Queenstown
  • Be captivated by the storytelling of your Tour director along this great journey

Looking to travel late 2026 or 2027? Check out our seasonal changes and future dates here. 

What you get along the way

Transportation

  • TranzAlpine Scenic Train
  • Private Coaches to reach regional gems
  • Private shuttles (excluding airport arrival)
  • Porterage
  • Fully Guided

Meals

  • 6 Breakfasts
  • 2 Dinners
  • 1 Meal on the train

Accommodation

  • 3 - 4 Star Hotel (6 nights)
  • Twin Share
  • Single Upgrade Available

Minimum Age:

  • 16 years and over
  • Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Group Size

Maximum of 35 people.

Available Dates - April 2025 to September 2026

Product Code: CCQ

Our 2025 and 2026 Classic Alpine Highlights Tour departs on the following dates. To book your place, either call us on 0800 872 467 (+64 4 495 0775) or click the Book Now button and complete the enquiry form. You can choose to pay 20% and then pay the balance 66 days before departure.

Start Christchurch

13 SEPT 2025

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

19 SEPT  2025

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

20 SEPT 2025

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

26 SEPT 2025

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

11 OCT 2025

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

17 OCT 2025

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

1 NOV 2025

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

7 NOV 2025

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

22 NOV 2025

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

28 NOV 2025

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

13 DEC 2025

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

19 DEC 2025

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

3 JAN 2026

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

9 JAN 2026

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

 

Start Queenstown

4 JAN 2026

 
 

days

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

10 JAN 2026

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

21 FEB 2026

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

27 FEB 2026

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

14 MAR 2026

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

20 MAR 2026

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

21 MAR 2026

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

27 MAR 2026

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Christchurch

4 APR 2026

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Queenstown

10 APR 2026

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Start Queenstown

19 APR 2026

 
 

days

7

 
 
 

Finish Christchurch

25 APR 2026

NZ$

4999

per person

twin/share

Planning ahead?

Looking to travel in 2026 and 2027? Click here to see the exciting changes in our tours that season, available dates and to book now!

 
 
 

Solo Traveller Options

Guaranteed Share: If you are a solo traveller, you can choose the guaranteed Share option, and we will match you with another solo traveller of the same gender in a twin-bedded room. If we can't match you with another solo traveller, we will cover the Single Supplement cost.

Single Supplement: If you are a Solo Traveller and would like a room to yourself, you can select to pay the Single Supplement when confirming your booking.

 

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Northbound Tour: This tour travels from South to North

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