Queenstown, Milford Sound & Franz Josef, New Zealand

New Zealand South Island Adventure

9 Nights / 10 Days

New Zealand's South Island at a genuinely thorough pace, given the long flight most travellers commit fully to it — Queenstown's adventure sports, a Milford Sound cruise, and the Franz Josef Glacier.

Trip Highlights

  • Milford Sound cruise through the fjord
  • Queenstown adventure activities — bungee, jet boating, gondola
  • Franz Josef Glacier
  • Lake Wanaka and the Wanaka Tree

Detailed Itinerary

  1. 1

    Arrival in Queenstown

    Transfer to hotel, evening at leisure.

  2. 2

    Queenstown Adventure Day

    Skyline Gondola, optional bungee jumping or jet boating.

  3. 3

    Milford Sound Cruise

    Full-day excursion to Milford Sound, including the scenic cruise.

  4. 4

    Queenstown at Leisure

    Free day, optional wine tasting in the Gibbston Valley.

  5. 5

    Transfer to Wanaka

    Drive to Wanaka, visit the Wanaka Tree at Lake Wanaka.

  6. 6

    Transfer to Franz Josef

    Scenic drive to Franz Josef, glacier valley walk.

  7. 7

    Franz Josef Glacier

    Optional helicopter glacier landing, or a guided valley walk.

  8. 8

    Return to Queenstown

    Scenic drive back to Queenstown.

  9. 9

    Free Day

    Additional free day in Queenstown.

  10. 10

    Departure

    Transfer to Queenstown airport.

Hotel Information

4-star hotels throughout, upgradeable to lodge-style luxury properties.

Inclusions

  • Hotel Stay
  • Breakfast
  • Milford Sound Cruise
  • Scenic Drives

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Bungee jumping/helicopter glacier landing (optional)
  • Travel insurance

Important Information

  • A visitor visa is required for Indian nationals — processing can take several weeks, so early planning matters.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 20 days before departure. 50% charge within 10–20 days. No refund within 10 days of departure.

It's a separate, equally worthwhile leg — for most first-time visitors we recommend focusing fully on the South Island given the amount there is to see, and returning for the North Island on a future trip.

Starting from

₹159,400

8% off

per person, land arrangements

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