• Meet Your CEO and Group
• Connect With New Friends
• Franz Josef
• Queenstown
• Wellington
• Excursion to Abel Tasman National Park
• Seal colony visit
• Walks in Abel Tasman National Park and Lake Matheson
• Milford Sound day cruise
• All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
• Accommodations: Hostels & basic lodges (15 nts, multi-share with 2-10 people).
• Meals: 15 breakfasts, 4 dinners
• Allow USD335-435 for meals not included.
• Transportation: Private vehicle, boat, ferry, bicycle, walking.
• Staff & experts: CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Day 1

• Wellington
• Arrive at any time.
• Tonight, get to know your group on a night out in Wellington. Choose to head to your CEO’s favourite local spot for dinner together before enjoying a social evening of bar games, music, and singing.
• Check out New Zealand's National Museum, a must-see with great displays of historical Maori artifacts and relatively modern exhibits such as the motorbike that was built in a shed and won the world championships. Afterwards, opt for a night out on the town. Wellington has an abundance of nightlife, bars, cafes and restaurants all located on and around the entertainment district of Courtenay Place.
• Accommodation: Nomads Capital Hostel Wellington (or similar)

Day 2

• Wellington/Abel Tasman National Park
• Don't forget those cameras before hopping on the morning ferry to cross the Cook Strait. Pro tip: make sure you stand outside and marvel at the views of the Marlborough Sounds at the tip of the South Island. Then drive past lush native forests, beautiful clear waters, blue skies, and golden sands as the group travels to Abel Tasman National Park.
• Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
• Accommodation: The Barn Cabins & Camp (or similar)

Day 3

• Abel Tasman National Park
• Picture this: birdsong ringing from the treetops as you wander through the undergrowth stumbling upon occasional waterfalls nestled in the midst of the forest. You take a dip in one of the refreshing pools before finding your way to pristine coastline and turquoise bays where you can soak up the sun and relax in the sand.
• This is the kind of day that awaits you in Abel Tasman NP, you are free to explore the golden beaches and winding waterways any way you’d like! So have fun, build a sand castle for us, and let the adventures continue!
• Meals included: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Bazil's Hostel & Surf School (or similar)

Day 4

• Abel Tasman National Park/Westport
• It’s off to Westport today! Breathe in the fresh air and soak in the beautiful views as the group heads south down the coast of black-sand beaches. Make a (very cool) pit stop to a seal colony in Cape Foulwind and watch these majestic animals in their habitat before continuing on to Westport for the evening. Once you arrive grab a beer, talk to some locals, and discover the true charm of this coal mining town.
• Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
• Accommodation: Bazil's Hostel & Surf School (or similar)

Day 5

• Westport/Franz Josef
• Continue on a scenic drive south along the coast to Punakaiki; think pancake rocks and blowholes (man, those are two random things we never thought would be in the same sentence). As a special spot full of local secrets, Punakaiki is a great place to hop out of the bus, stretch those legs, and appreciate the strange beauty nature can create.
• Exclusive Inclusions: Your Discover Moment
• Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
• Accommodation: Rainforest Retreat (or similar)

Day 6

• Franz Josef
• Enjoy a free day in Franz Josef. Today is all yours to spend as you please! From hiking to kayaking and walking on a glacier, there’s bound to be something you’ll want to check off that bucket list.
• If your goal is to make actual contact with the glacier then try a heli-hike or guided ice walk. Or you could let nature be your guide and lose yourself in the rainforests, lakes, and waterfalls that surround Franz Josef. If you’d rather stay in town, then grab a bite to eat before booking a spa treatment at the Glacier Hot Pools... the choice is yours!
• Exclusive Inclusions: Your Discover Moment
• Meals included: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Rainforest Retreat (or similar)

Day 7

• Franz Josef/Queenstown
• Hit the road to the adventure capital of the world — Queenstown. Sit back, relax and gaze out the window as you drive away from Glacier Country and wind through lush forests back to the coast and into the mountains over Haast Pass. The photo opportunities will seem endless (make sure those cameras are charged.) Then gear up and get ready because the adrenaline is going to be pumping the next few days.
• Meals included: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Nomads Queenstown Hostel (or similar)

Days 8–9

• Queenstown
• Let’s put it this way, if you’re the sort of person that loves adventure mixed with adrenaline all while exploring one of the most scenic places in the country, then Queenstown is for you!
• Gear up for two days that are sure to leave you breathless. Free time in Queenstown is no joke, so be a dare devil and get ready to have those hearts pumping with some adrenaline-filled options like jet boating, bungee jumping, mountain biking or skydiving.
• Exclusive Inclusions: Your Discover Moment
• Meals included: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Nomads Queenstown Hostel (or similar)

Day 10

• Milford Sound Day Trip
• Let your breathing finally return to normal as the group departs Queenstown to visit Fiordland National Park. After arriving, soak up the chill vibes on a boat cruise through one of the most iconic places in New Zealand — Milford Sound. Marvel at the views of one of the wettest places on Earth before we make our way back to Queenstown for the night.
• Meals included: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Nomads Queenstown Hostel (or similar)

Day 11

• Queenstown to Tekapo
• Hit the open road today on a 33km cycle along the banks of Lake Dunstan. Take in stunning views as you pedal a mostly flat track in the heart of Central Otago. Later, visit the Church of the Good Shepherd and at night be on the lookout for some of the brightest stars you’ll ever see.
• Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
• Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge Backpackers (or similar)

Day 12

• Tekapo
• You have a full free day to explore Tekapo today. Spend your time at the hot springs, relax around Lake Pukaki, or hike to the Mt John Observatory and check out the incredible Dark Sky Reserve.
• Meals included: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Lakefront Lodge Backpackers (or similar)

Day 13

• Tekapo to Christchurch
• Scoot on up to Christchurch to explore the South Island’s largest city and one of the places in New Zealand with the strongest English influences. Enjoy free time to explore and see what the nightlife is all about with your travel tribe, and grab some shut eye in a converted jailhouse to finish the evening.
• Meals included: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Jailhouse Accommodation (or similar)

Day 14

• Christchurch/Kaikoura
• Mountains, marine life, and magic! Kaikoura is pretty darn special, so special in fact, that it may be the South Island’s best kept secret. The best way to experience it is to get out there and witness what this rugged coastal town does best. Book a whale watching cruise, swim with seals, or just take a walk along the coast admiring the scenery. In the afternoon try bird watching, swim with dolphins or splurge on flight over the peninsula.
• Meals included: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Dusky Lodge (or similar)

Day 15

• Kaikoura/Wellington
• Reminisce and reflect as you and the group travel to Picton to catch a ferry back to Wellington. Watch the majestic scenery of this country unfold before you and simply appreciate the moment (we know you’re probably already making plans to return.) Once back in the city grab some grub with your travel crew and let the good times roll for one last night out together.
• Exclusive Inclusions: Your Big Night Out Moment
• Meals included: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Nomads Capital Hostel Wellington (or similar)

Day 16

• Wellington
• Depart at any time.
• Meals included: Breakfast

• This itinerary includes land only services. Flights originating from or returning to the USA or Canada are not included.
• Travelers must be between the ages of 18-35 years of age.

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