South Island Romance Tour: New Zealand’s Intimate Excellence

Ship under Mitra Peak in Fiordland National Park on South Island, New Zealand

What to expect on this itinerary

Celebrate in style with the most romantic one-week tour of New Zealand’s South Island. Handcrafted with exquisite private activities and five-star accommodations, these seven days offer very personal experiences in majestically wild landscapes. Get ready to wander hand in hand through the finest New Zealand nature, from fjords to glaciers and plains.

Countries Visited

New Zealand

Places Visited

Queenstown, Doubtful Sound, Kaikoura, Christchurch

Suggested Duration

7 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Queenstown – Romance by the Lakeshore

Queenstown’s natural setting is a premium place for romance to thrive. Snowy mountains surround a glassy lake, and solitude reigns. Trails meander into Middle-earth, and there is serenity everywhere. After a short airport transfer, today will be at your leisure. Your lakeside hotel commands sublime mountain views. All the suites are standalone, and you can enjoy a couples treatment in the spa at any time during the day. This is an iconic and romantic version of New Zealand that encourages you to unwind and let soft pleasures flow. There will be time for activities later; now is the time for two.

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Day 2

Queenstown – Afternoon in the Vineyards

Day 3

Doubtful Sound – Overnight Adventure in Fiordland

Day 4

Queenstown – Helicopter Picnic and Glacier Expedition

Day 5

Kaikoura – Whale Watching and Romance

Day 6

Kaikoura – Spa Indulgence and Winding Cliffs

Day 7

Kaikoura – Hot Air Balloon Ride & Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Cruise around Fiordland on a private helicopter tour, touching down on glaciers and mountains for some very personal time in the wild
  • Lose yourself in the misty wonder of Doubtful Sound on an overnight cruise that will cut you off from the everyday world
  • Escape to South Island’s finest accommodation, where there is all the space you need for romance to flourish
  • Take a private yacht to the Pacific for some close-up encounters with migratory whales
  • Indulge in the fine flavors of Central Otago, which is the world’s southernmost wine region
  • Gasp at the Canterbury Plains on a beautiful hot air balloon ride and a Champagne breakfast
  • Wander hand in hand through Middle Earth as part of a private 4WD tour, beginning in Queenstown
  • Enjoy South Island spas, explore winding cliffs, take a picnic on a private mountaintop, and dine at some of the island’s finest restaurants

Starting Price

$2,900 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.

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I had planned this trip for my parents, in their 70s, as an anniversary gift. Zicasso's travel agent presented a few tour options initially. When we talked on the phone about the proposed itinerary, she was very open and attentive to hearing my thoughts on the type of trip I was hoping to plan for my parents. She then customized an itinerary to fit my parents' needs. My parents had a wonderful time. Thank you so much to our agent and the folks at Zicasso's travel company.

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