| Day 1 | ARRIVE IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND |
| | Welcome to Aotearoa (the Máori word for ‘land of the long white cloud’)! Hotel check-in available upon arrival. A pre-night is not required for early check-in. Schedule flights to arrive by 4:30 pm in time for a welcome meeting and dinner. (D) |
| Day 2 | AUCKLAND–BAY OF ISLANDS |
| | AUCKLAND Guided sightseeing includes Queen Street, Auckland Domain (Auckland’s oldest park), and historic Parnell Village. Drive to Bay of Islands. BAY OF ISLANDS Visit Waitangi Treaty House to discover the history of New Zealand. Free time this evening. (B,D) |
| Day 3 | BAY OF ISLANDS |
| | BAY OF ISLANDS Scenic cruise includes the Hole in the Rock with the chance to view dolphins and other marine wildlife. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) |
| Day 4 | BAY OF ISLANDS–ROTORUA |
| | Scenic drive to Rotorua. ROTORUA Free time this evening. (B)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Rotorua with a visit to an authentic Máori (indigenous Polynesian people) village, including a cultural performance, traditional Hangi dinner (roasted meats and vegetables cooked underground with hot stones), and chance to learn the Haka (traditional Máori war dance). This and many more options throughout your tour are available with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app. |
| Day 5 | ROTORUA |
| | ROTORUA Guided sightseeing includes a visit to Rainbow Springs Nature Park to see native bush and wildlife including the shy Kiwi bird and Te Puia, home to New Zealand’s largest geyser, boiling mud pools, and silica terraces. Free time this afternoon before [LF] dinner at a local family’s home. (B,D) |
| Day 6 | ROTORUA–MARTON–WELLINGTON |
| | Scenic drive through farmlands and past Lake Taupo en route to Marton. MARTON Visit to a [LF] local farm includes a visit with the farm’s owners and a barbecue lunch before driving to Wellington. WELLINGTON Free time this evening. (B,L) |
| Day 7 | WELLINGTON |
| | WELLINGTON Sightseeing tour includes a scenic cable-car ride, the botanic gardens, the famous Beehive and Parliament buildings, and 360-degree views from Mount Victoria. Visit Te Papa Museum of New Zealand. Free time the remainder of the day. (B) |
| Day 8 | WELLINGTON–CHRISTCHURCH |
| | Fly to Christchurch. CHRISTCHURCH Guide sightseeing includes famous landmarks and the city’s spectacular gardens. Free time this evening. (B) |
| Day 9 | CHRISTCHURCH–TRANZALPINE TRAIN–ARTHUR’S PASS–FRANZ JOSEF |
| | CHRISTCHURCH Scenic TranzAlpine train trip through Canterbury Plains, the Waimakariri River, and the Southern Alps en route to Arthur’s Pass. Continue with a scenic drive to Franz Josef. FRANZ JOSEF Free time this evening. (B,D) |
| Day 10 | FRANZ JOSEF |
| | FRANZ JOSEF (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) Walking tour in Glacier Valley along the Waiho River bed with a Local Guide. A short climb rewards you with spectacular views of the glacier. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) |
| Day 11 | FRANZ JOSEF–QUEENSTOWN |
| | Scenic drive along the coast of the Tasman Sea and across Haast Pass en route to Queenstown. QUEENSTOWN Guided tour and [LF] tasting at a local winery. Free time this evening. (B) |
| Day 12 | QUEENSTOWN. EXCURSION TO MILFORD SOUND |
| | MILFORD SOUND Full-day sightseeing in Fiordland National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) includes a scenic cruise in Milford Sound with the chance to see marine wildlife, waterfalls, glaciers, and rainforests. Late evening return to Queenstown. (B,L)NOTE:Please note that the excursion to Milford Sound may happen on Day 13 depending on weather and road conditions today. |
| Day 13 | QUEENSTOWN |
| | QUEENSTOWN Free day followed by a special farewell dinner. (B,D)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Queenstown with an independent bicycle trip along country roads, through farmlands, and amid some of New Zealand’s most gorgeous scenery. This and many more options throughout your tour are available with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app. |
| Day 14 | QUEENSTOWN–SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA |
| | Fly to Sydney.SYDNEY Meet your Monograms Local Host. Free time the remainder of the day. (B) |
| Day 15 | SYDNEY |
| | SYDNEY Enjoy a morning guided sightseeing tour that includes an Opera House and Harbour Bridge photo stop. Visit stunning Bondi Beach, considered the most beautiful beach in Sydney by many. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B) |
| Day 16 | SYDNEY |
| | SYDNEY Enjoy a full day at leisure in this vibrant city. Choose from our selection of optional excursions, including a cruise on Sydney Harbour and a climb to the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge. (B) |
| Day 17 | SYDNEY |
| | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |