11N New Zealand Tour Package | Chef-Assisted & Glacier – I Fly

12 Days 11 Nights

Eleven nights from Auckland and Rotorua to Queenstown, the Franz Josef glacier and Christchurch with chef-assisted Indian meals, visa included.

Franz Josef glacier on the West Coast is the scenic high point of this eleven-night chef-assisted New Zealand tour that runs from Auckland and Rotorua through four Queenstown nights to Christchurch. Return economy flights and visa assistance from India are included, with an Indian chef along for the journey.

What you see on the chef-assisted route

Rotorua brings the geysers and Maori culture, Queenstown the gondola, lake and adventure menu over four nights, and Westland the Franz Josef glacier before the Christchurch finish. The travelling chef keeps Indian meals consistent across the South Island.

Trip Highlights

Day 1: Auckland | City of Sails

Arrive in Auckland on the harbour.

Day 2: Auckland | City and harbour

Explore the Viaduct and the waterfront.

Day 3: Rotorua | Geothermal country

Drive to Rotorua's geysers and Maori sites.

Day 4: Rotorua | Geysers and culture

More geothermal valleys and a Maori evening.

Day 5: Queenstown | Lakeside arrival

Travel on to Queenstown on Lake Wakatipu.

Day 6: Queenstown | Gondola and lake

Ride the Skyline gondola and walk the lakefront.

Day 7: Queenstown | Milford add-on

A day for Milford Sound or Arrowtown.

Day 8: Queenstown | Adventure day

Jet boats, wineries or a free day.

Day 9: Westland | Franz Josef glacier

Drive the West Coast to the Franz Josef glacier.

Day 10: Christchurch | Garden city

Cross to Christchurch on the Canterbury plains.

Day 11: Auckland | Return

Return to Auckland for the final night.

Day 12: Auckland | Departure

Depart Auckland for the journey home.

Inclusions

• 4-star hotel accommodation — Four Points by Sheraton Auckland (2 nights)
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Sudima Lake Rotorua (2 nights)
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road (4 nights)
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (1 nights)
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Crowne Plaza Christchurch (1 nights)
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Four Points by Sheraton Auckland (1 nights)
• Return economy class flights
• Meals as per itinerary
• 2 activity passes (as per itinerary)
• Visa assistance

Overview

Franz Josef glacier on the West Coast is the scenic high point of this eleven-night chef-assisted New Zealand tour that runs from Auckland and Rotorua through four Queenstown nights to Christchurch. Return economy flights and visa assistance from India are included, with an Indian chef along for the journey.

What you see on the chef-assisted route

Rotorua brings the geysers and Maori culture, Queenstown the gondola, lake and adventure menu over four nights, and Westland the Franz Josef glacier before the Christchurch finish. The travelling chef keeps Indian meals consistent across the South Island.

Trip Highlights

  • Chef-assisted Indian meals across the tour
  • Franz Josef glacier in Westland
  • Four nights in lakeside Queenstown
  • Rotorua geysers and Maori culture

Itinerary

  • Day
    01

    Auckland | City of Sails

    Arrive in Auckland on the harbour.

    Overnight: Four Points by Sheraton Auckland

  • Day
    02

    Auckland | City and harbour

    Explore the Viaduct and the waterfront.

    Overnight: Four Points by Sheraton Auckland

  • Day
    03

    Rotorua | Geothermal country

    Drive to Rotorua's geysers and Maori sites.

    Overnight: Sudima Lake Rotorua

  • Day
    04

    Rotorua | Geysers and culture

    More geothermal valleys and a Maori evening.

    Overnight: Sudima Lake Rotorua

  • Day
    05

    Queenstown | Lakeside arrival

    Travel on to Queenstown on Lake Wakatipu.

    Overnight: Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road

  • Day
    06

    Queenstown | Gondola and lake

    Ride the Skyline gondola and walk the lakefront.

    Overnight: Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road

  • Day
    07

    Queenstown | Milford add-on

    A day for Milford Sound or Arrowtown.

    Overnight: Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road

  • Day
    08

    Queenstown | Adventure day

    Jet boats, wineries or a free day.

    Overnight: Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road

  • Day
    09

    Westland | Franz Josef glacier

    Drive the West Coast to the Franz Josef glacier.

    Overnight: Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

  • Day
    10

    Christchurch | Garden city

    Cross to Christchurch on the Canterbury plains.

    Overnight: Crowne Plaza Christchurch

  • Day
    11

    Auckland | Return

    Return to Auckland for the final night.

    Overnight: Four Points by Sheraton Auckland

  • Day
    12

    Auckland | Departure

    Depart Auckland for the journey home.

Cost Includes

  • • 4-star hotel accommodation — Four Points by Sheraton Auckland (2 nights)
  • • 4-star hotel accommodation — Sudima Lake Rotorua (2 nights)
  • • 4-star hotel accommodation — Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road (4 nights)
  • • 4-star hotel accommodation — Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier (1 nights)
  • • 4-star hotel accommodation — Crowne Plaza Christchurch (1 nights)
  • • 4-star hotel accommodation — Four Points by Sheraton Auckland (1 nights)
  • • Return economy class flights
  • • Meals as per itinerary
  • • 2 activity passes (as per itinerary)
  • • Visa assistance

Cost Excludes

  • • Meals not mentioned in inclusions
  • • Personal expenses (laundry, tips, telephone, shopping)
  • • Entry fees to monuments/attractions unless specified
  • • Optional activities and excursions

Trip Dates

  • Saturday November 14, 2026
    Wednesday November 25, 2026