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Abstract
Geyserland is the "North Island only" version of the Aotearoa tour. It includes 3 nights in Auckland and one night in Rotorua. On Sunday afternoon, passengers return to Auckland via Waitomo.,
Characteristics
- Group tour with a local guide / escort
- accompanist/guide in Italian/Spanish during the tour (but driver/guide in Italian/Spanish for small groups). Transfers upon arrival/departure with an English-speaking driver.
- departures are guaranteed (min 2 participants). Subject to availability
- include the American breakfast and some meals. Minimum age: 2 years,
Itinerary
Giorno 1 — Auckland
Reception in Italian upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, The room is available starting from 15., the rest of the day available. The "city of sails" is not the capital of the country (which is Wellington instead), but with about one million inhabitants, of which at least two hundred thousand are of Polynesian origin, it gathers a third of the entire New Zealand population. The city center is located on an 11 km isthmus that separates two bays, Waitemata and Manukau, and is a true paradise for sailors. In the spectacular Hauraki Gulf, where the last edition of the America's Cup was held in 2000, there are more than fifty islands with inactive volcanoes, beaches, sea caves, vineyards, and wildlife refuges. Beyond the historic center, the city is vast, with one or two-story wooden houses surrounded by large gardens. A dense subtropical forest covers the hills, which are actually extinct volcano cones.. Accommodation Ezulwini Sun
Giorno 2 — Auckland
American breakfast, day dedicated to visiting and its surroundings, You leave Auckland to reach the Muriwai Regional Park on the west coast, to admire the wild black sand beaches, the rich surrounding vegetation, and the colony of gannets, white and black seabirds with a wingspan of up to 2 meters.
Then you visit the Auckland Museum, with an interesting collection of Maori and Polynesian art and crafts, the prestigious neighborhood of Parnell, one of the oldest in the city, and continue towards Mission Bay, famous for its beautiful beaches and trendy bars. Back in the city center, you stop at Viaduct Harbour, the site of the America's Cup and a lively area with bars and restaurants. Finally, you climb the Sky Tower, the tallest tower in the entire South Pacific at 328 meters. From the observatory, the 360-degree view of the city and its beautiful bays is spectacular.. Return to the hotel, available evening. Accommodation
Giorno 3 — Auckland → Rotorua
American breakfast, departure for, Departure for Waitomo to visit the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. We will start our journey south of Auckland, passing through the rich agricultural region of Waikato. Upon arrival in Waitomo, a guided tour awaits you, taking you through 250 meters of breathtaking underground landscapes. The highlight of the visit is a boat ride along the Waitomo River, where you can admire thousands of larvae illuminating the Glowworm Grotto. As you enter this galaxy of small living lights, you will experience an exciting atmosphere and be fascinated and intrigued by the little luminous beings that shine along your path. At the end of the tour, you can enjoy a traditional New Zealand-style barbecue at a local restaurant., continue to Rotorua, hotel accommodation. The presence of a rich volcanic substrate, due to the presence of a chain of now extinct volcanoes, and abundant rainfall make this region one of the greenest and most fertile in the world. The most famous tourist destination on the North Island, and perhaps in all of New Zealand, stands out first and foremost for the strong smell of rotten eggs due to the abundant presence of sulfur. A lively geothermal activity with geysers, lakes and hot water streams, bubbling mud pools, and multicolored silica terraces are the main characteristics of this region, which also stands out for its large Maori population with interesting cultural activities. It is also a paradise for fishermen, with the best trout fishing in the world.. In the afternoon, you will visit Te Puia, an area rich in thermal activities where geysers stand out. You will continue with a visit to the "Kiwi House" (the nocturnal habitat of the kiwi bird, which does not fly), where you can admire some specimens of this bird and the native birdlife. There will be a stop at the "Maori Arts & Crafts Institute", where you can discover the art of carving and sculpting wood according to Maori tradition.
To conclude the visit to Te Puia, you will participate in a Maori concert and a typical Maori dinner.. Accommodation
Giorno 4 — Rotorua → Auckland
American breakfast, In the morning, visit the volcanic valley of Waimangu, a geothermal area formed in 1886 following the eruption of the Tarawera volcano. Here you will find the Frying Pan Lake, the largest boiling water spring in the world, and the Inferno Crater Lake, with its beautiful blue color, the largest geyser in the world, but invisible because the geyser's eruption occurs at the bottom of the lake. Waimangu is protected as a Scenic Reserve, as it is an extremely rare example of an ecosystem formed without any human intervention after a phenomenon of absolute devastation (the eruption of Tarawera).. Departure for by local bus, Upon arrival, accommodation in a hotel will be arranged. Accommodation Ezulwini Sun,
Giorno 5 — Auckland
American breakfast, check-out in the morning, airport transfer
Notes
LUGGAGE: A medium-sized luggage (max 23 kg) per person is allowed. Due to space constraints, we cannot guarantee extra luggage on the bus.. Triple rooms: it is important to consider that the third bed may be of lower quality compared to the existing beds. Especially during the Southern Cross tour, there are cases where the third bed is a folding bed and therefore potentially less comfortable. It is essential to take this into account when booking the tour. During the trip, it will not be possible to request a room change or a refund for this reason.. DISABLED: passengers with various types of disabilities can participate as long as they are self-sufficient. In fact, the means of transportation are not equipped with ramps to facilitate boarding and disembarking, and for insurance and safety reasons, neither the driver nor the conductor are authorized to assist passengers. Therefore, the presence of a travel companion who can provide all the necessary assistance is mandatory. Any wheelchairs must be of standard size, foldable, and must fit in the luggage compartment (general information subject to the rules and acceptance of the local service provider). Reservations are always upon request.. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Participants must ensure before departure that they have the necessary and valid documentation for entry into the countries visited during the tour.. MINIMUM AGE: 2 years old. SMOKING: smoking is not allowed on buses and in hotels.. HOTEL, CHECK-IN: as a rule, rooms are assigned starting from 2-3 pm; any early check-in is at the hotel's discretion. The request for a guaranteed early assignment requires booking an extra night prior to arrival.. HOTEL, CHECK-OUT: The room must be vacated in the morning, by the time indicated by the hotel; the surcharge for late check-out is equal to an extra night.. HOTEL FINAL LIST: indicated in the travel documents. HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or the planned accommodations if required by unforeseen circumstances and if necessary for the safety and smooth continuation of the trip.. INTOLERANCES AND SPECIAL DIETARY REGIMES: food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, etc.) and special dietary regimes (vegan, etc.) must be communicated at the time of booking. Special menus or treatments are not provided or guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate the needs of participants. Notifications made after arrival will not be taken into consideration.. MEALS: not included unless specified.. PUNCTUALITY: we recommend respecting the scheduled times. No refunds are provided for services missed due to customer delays.. REFUNDS: There are no refunds for parts of the tour or excursions not carried out due to force majeure; in any case, no refund is due to the customer who decides to interrupt the trip or stay.. TRANSFERS: transfers on arrival/departure are always included only on the specific start/end days of the tour, regardless of the flight. The transfer will be either individual or shared, in case there are other participants on the same flight. The Italian-speaking guide may not necessarily be the same one accompanying the participants during the tour. In case of arrival/departure on different days from the start/end of the tour, an additional fee must be paid for the transfer, with the option to choose between an Italian or English-speaking driver.,
Starts from
5 days / 3 nights - from Auckland to Auckland.
Meals
Legend: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner.
Price includes
Bilingual (English-speaking) local courier / guide, entrances, visits and excursions as per the itinerary, accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), meals: breakfasts, lunches, dinners,
Price does not include
Opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance, unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general, tip, flights and airport taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
The high season in New Zealand runs from October to March, but also from July to September in the ski areas of Queenstown and Wanaka (South Island). It is therefore important to book well in advance., The north of New Zealand is subtropical, while the south has a temperate climate. The warmest months are December, January, and February; the coldest are June, July, and August.,
Honeymoon Special
For honeymoon couples, we will ask the hotels for a room upgrade (not guaranteed), but it is essential to inform them at the time of booking that it is a honeymoon couple.
Furthermore:
- Auckland, Grand Millennium - 2 glasses of sparkling wine at the hotel bar.
- Rotorua, Millennium Hotel - 2 glasses of sparkling wine at the hotel bar.,
Cancellation policies
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