Christchurch Sightseeing Day Tour

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Product Code: 441049

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Explore the top attractions in Christchurch
    • Stops for photo opportunities at all the key destinations
    • Head to Sign of the Takahe for magnificent view of the city
    • Christchurch Botanical Gardens
    • Mona Vale House and Gardens
    • Port Hills and Lyttelton Harbour
    • Sumner Beach and township
Tour Code
441049
Duration
3 hour
Departure City
Christchurch
End City
Christchurch
Tour Type
Sightseeing Tours
Language
English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Natural Landscapes

Natural beauty, scenic views.

Tour Type: Fully Guided Tour

Tour director/guided escort is available from the beginning to the end of the vacation

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

LT19: Christchurch Sightseeing - Morning tour (3 Hour)
LT19A: Christchurch Sightseeing - Afternoon tour (3 Hour)

Experience the grand architecture, beautiful gardens and scenic view points on a half-day city tour of Christchurch.

Morning and Afternoon departures available. The tour commences in the central city of Christchurch and covers the area which was completely devastated by the Christchurch earthquakes in February 2011. The guide will explain both the history of the city and the effects of the earthquake, you will see for yourself both the destructive powers of nature and the rebuild taking place. On leaving the inner city, the tour travels to Mona Vale a historic homestead and gardens. We then travel to the Sign of the Takahe, an historic building with a lookout providing spectacular views over the city, Canterbury Plains and to the Southern Alps. The tour then travels via the Port Hills and Lyttleton Harbour by way of the Sign of the Kiwi and Governors Bay to the Port of Lyttleton. The tour proceeds through the Lyttleton harbour tunnel to the seaside suburb of Sumner and cave rock before returning to the central city where the tour will conclude.
* The tours option departs at 09.00 am (morning tour) 0r 1.30 pm (afternoon tour). Upgrade Option available on the morning tour only. Complimentary hotel / motel pickup and drop offs.
Should you wish you can upgrade your morning sightseeing tour to include admission to the International Antarctic Centre.  You can choose

LT19IAH: Christchurch Sightseeing - Morning tour inc International Antarctic Centre.

LT19IAH: Christchurch Sightseeing - Morning tour inc International Antarctic Centre (6 Hours)
Experience the grand architecture, beautiful gardens and scenic view points on a half-day city tour of Christchurch.

Wander the Monavale Gardens with pretty ponds and water features, drive through the city centre once with its historic buildings and architecture now heavily destroyed and badly damaged by the Earthquake hitting the city in February 2011. See for yourself both the destruction of the central city and the rebuild that is taking place.

You will view the botanical gardens in the central city and the seaside suburb of Sumner.

Travel to the Sign of the Takahe to admire the spectacular views over the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps.

The tour then moves on to The International Antarctic Centre. This features a recreation of the atmosphere of Antarctica with a snow and ice experience, the blue penguin encounter, a 4-D Movie experience and an exhilarating Hagglund ride. The Penguins held here are birds that have been rescued and cared for, some since they were chicks. Due to physical disabilities that have left them defenseless, many of them would not have survived on their own back in the wild.

This tour does not include a tour of the Botanical Gardens just a brief stop This option departs at 9.00 am and arrives at the International Antarctic Center by 12.30 pm. There are scheduled departures from the International Antarctic Center every hour from 1.30 pm, until 4.30 pm.
* Please note that the itinerary may be slightly adjusted for any force majeure reason such as weather, transportation, and so forth.

Tips:
- The tours option departs at 09.00 am (morning tour) 0r 1.30 pm (afternoon tour).
- Upgrade Option available on the morning tour only.
- Complimentary hotel / motel pickup and drop offs.

Visiting Attractions

  • Christchurch Botanic Gardens Christchurch Botanic Gardens

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • Hotel transfers
    • Professional guide/driver
    • Ground transportation

Package Excludes

  • All personal expenses

Special Notes

    • Maximum number of people: 45 (36 for LT19IAH: Christchurch Sightseeing - Morning tour inc International Antarctic Centre).
    • Please also note that minimum numbers on the tour is 4 adult passengers.
    • The itinerary and operating dates may change due to weather, traffic and other reasons during the busy season.
    • We offer complimentary pick-up service. Pick-up location and time must be double checked with local operator at least one day prior to departure.

Cancellation Policy

Please see the Available Options section above for any details about cancellation policies.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Adult: 15 and older
* Child: 3-14
* Children 2 years old and under are free of charge if not occupying a seat.

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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