Day 01  Arrival/Auckland (-)

On arrival in Auckland, meet and greet our representative/guide. You’ll be transferred to hotel with some brief city sightseeing along the way with approximately 1 hr 30mins of Harbour Cruise by sailboat is the Pride of Auckland known as the City of Sails.

Sail the sparkling waters of Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour and under the Harbour Bridge, exploring the Islands of the Gulf to the islands of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Cruise amongst Browns, Motuhie, Motutapu and Rakino Islands, view the western end of Waiheke Island and the impressive dormant volcano Rangitoto Island. 

Auckland is New Zealand's largest city and a main transport hub. New Zealand offers some of the best sightseeing attractions in the nestled within an isthmus of two oceans, the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea. Within half and hour you’re never far from the water and beautiful beaches.

Choosing a sheltered island anchorage, you have the opportunity to go ashore for a walk or a swim. Early afternoon the sails are set, continue sailing through the numerous islands before heading back to Auckland.

The evening is at leisure to enjoy Auckland’s vibrant waterfront restaurant & café scene. Enjoy a welcome dinner at the romantic Orbit Revolving Restaurant in the Sky Tower.

The Sky Tower is 190m above the ground. The dining room rotates once every hour, providing a truly unique experience and amazing 360-degree views of Auckland City. Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Auckland at Skycity Hotel with Premium Harbour View.

Day 02  Auckland/Rotorua (B)

After breakfast, check out and drive to Rotorua along the coast line, visit beaches, cafes & see some of the lakes & tour sights around Rotorua.

Rotorua, the heartland of New Zealand, is the host to some of the world’s most incredible forces, surrounded by the unmistakable smell of sulphur, geysers and clouds of steam magically appear around the city giving it an incredible 'other worldly' feel. Here lives wonders like the Pohutu geyser, which erupts 20 times a day and can spout up to 100 feet.

All around this geothermal hotspot there are mud pools that bubble and belch, warm geothermal pools and ponds and hot spring bath’s that create a kaleidoscope of colour.

With a deep-rooted Maori cultural heritage spanning from the 14th century, Rotorua is still considered Maori cultural centre of New Zealand.

The first Maori inhabitant’s constructed villages and made use of the thermal areas boiling water. This natural resource successfully aided them in the use of cooking and warmth for houses, eliminating the dependence of fire. Here you can explore the unique culture of New Zealand’s Maori people.

In evening at Mitai, enjoy an authentic introduction to Maori culture leaving you amazed and in awe. Enter the world of Mitai, be enthralled by the natural bush setting, see warriors in traditional dress paddle an ancient warrior canoe (waka) down the Wai-o-whiro stream.

Don’t miss your only opportunity in the Rotorua area to see glow worms in their natural habitat. Marvel at the crystal clear water full of eels and trout, flowing directly from the earth at the sacred Fairy Spring. See your traditionally cooked hangi meal being lifted from the ground. During our cultural performance, you’ll learn about their past, carvings and ta moko (tattoo art).

Finally, be captivated by the displays of weaponry and combat, coupled with the grace and beauty of the poi dance. You’ll be amazed by the spine tingling haka finale.

The Mitai family is proud to have created a sacred and spiritual place that offers you an indigenous cultural experience like no other.

Enjoy a Maori Cultural Evening and Feast. Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Rotorua at Rotorua Millennium Hotel, Superior Lakeview Room.

Day 03  Rotorua (B) 

After breakfast, free and easy till lunch. Have buffet Lunch at the top of the Skyline Gondola via Gondola cableway which whisks you smoothly up 487m as Rotorua drops away below. Conveniently located just minutes from Rotorua's City centre, on the side of Mount Ngongotaha. Skyline provides panoramic views of Rotorua City, Lake Rotorua and the surrounding area.

After lunch your driver cum guide will take you to some scenic places around Rotorua, allow you some privacy till late afternoon.  Proceed to Lake SPA. Relax in the Lake Spa deluxe mineral pools.

Rotorua’s Polynesian Spa is New Zealand’s leading international spa. This is a historical hot mineral springs spa, situated five minutes walk from Rotorua’s central business district overlooks Sulphur Bay on Lake Rotorua, voted as one of the top ten spas in the world (Medical and Thermal Spas) by Condé Nast Traveler. There are thirty-five hot mineral pools including adults’ only pools, a family spa, private pools and deluxe bathing in the Lake Spa.

The Lake Spa Retreat offers a comprehensive range of spa, body and skin therapies in a luxurious private relaxation haven. You can enjoy spa cuisine in our foyer Café or browse through our gift shop specializing in spa products and New Zealand souvenirs. Free at own leisure and tour. Transfer to hotel. Overnight at Rotorua Millennium Hotel Rotorua, Superior Lakeview Room.

Day 04  Rotorua/Waitomo/Auckland (B) 

After breakfast, depart Rotorua and drive to Waitomo, the green rolling landscapes of the Waikato region lies south of Auckland form some of the most fertile land in New Zealand, yet this is one region in particular which holds more than just surface appeal. Waikato also is an extensive labyrinth of underground caverns that formed millions of years ago and are now a major tourist attraction. To the south of Hamilton, the small and pleasant town of Waitomo is the focal point of the region’s subterranean wonders.

The caves at Waitomo are one of New Zealand's most commanding wonders over the last one hundred thousand years.

There are hundreds of miles of labyrinthine caves, glow-worms, under ground lakes, stalactites and stalagmites, and all manner of limestone crustaceans - a lost world waiting to be discovered. Above ground, the area around Waitomo is also popular for horse riding and bush walking. Continue to the Spellbound Glow Worm Caves tour.

We allow 20 minutes for your eyes to adjust to darkness. During the raft ride your night vision will begin working to its best ability and you will be amazed at the effect of thousands of softly shining glow worms which brings you a total Spellbound.

Explore their life cycle stages, watch them move about and see them use their clever silk fishing lines to catch prey. Take a gentle walk along a gorge path to the Cave of the Spirit. 

Depart to Auckland after the Glow Worm tour.  Have lunch at nearby vicinity. Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Auckland at Skycity Hotel with Premium Harbour View. 

Day 05  Auckland/Departure (B)

Transfer to the airport for your onward destination.

*************** End of Tour **************

PRIVATE TOURS

Package includes:-

Return airport and all transfers at all pick up and drop off points.

Insurance and Medical claim from country of origin from departure and arrival date on tour.

A/C Vehicle for transportation throughout the tours and sightseeing.

English speaking and friendly driver cum guide throughout the tour.

4 nights hotel accomodation with breakfast in Auckland.

1hr 30mins Harbour Cruise by sailboat.

All activities as highlighted include transport & specialized equipment.

Welcome dinner at the romantic Orbit Restaurant in the Sky Tower.

Lunches/snacks are where indicated.

Maori Cultural evening including Hangi meal, cultural performance, bush walk and transfer.

Buffet Lunch at the top of the Skyline Gondola.

Lake Spa Deluxe Rock Pool - Polynesian Hot Mineral Springs and Spa.

Spellbound Glowworm Cave experience (With Shuttle Transfer) Waitomo.

Other free touring if time favours.

Important Note:- Tour spots as mentioned in the includes implies. All optional activities/spots not mentioned in the (includes) will be at your own choice and cost.

Package excludes:-

International/Domestic flights and Visa Application.

All other Meals besides what is mentioned in the Includes.

Personal Expenditures

Tipping for Driver/Guide

All Calls, Laundry, alcoholic or Non Alcoholic beverages or bottled water used in hotel, items ordered on room service, mini bar etc.

All others arrangements specifically not mentioned in the includes

Remarks:

Package rate will be calculated according to your group size upon request.

Reservation not made at this time.

Booking for transportation not made at this time.

Itinerary mentioned above is subject to changes according to your flight timings.

Full payment shall be made at least 3 weeks in advance before travelling date, for accommodation and transportation bookings.

Rates will be revised if any less or more guest upon confirmation.