Tailored Luxury Itinerary for Ricardo & Maya
12th August - 18th August 2024
Summary Itinerary
Included below is a brief itinerary, upon booking a far more detailed itinerary will be provided. *Please click on any bold text & this will take you through to further information*
Day 1 – 12th August 2024
On arrival collect your hire car & make your way to your accommodation -Early check-in will be requested. Head into Queenstown for lunch (we can provide restaurant recommendations). This afternoon collect your lift passes + ski gear & enjoy this evening at your leisure.
Restaurant recommendations:
Rata – REALLY good New Zealand food.
Soda – Amazing food & lovely view.
Fergburger (Can’t make a reservation for this as it’s takeaway but a must have if you like burgers!) The phone number is +64 (0) 3 441 1205 to make an order which is important to avoid a very long line!
Madam Woo (Casual & delicious)
Botswana Butchery (This is a personal favourite, relatively formal, in saying that formal in NZ is still pretty relaxed!)
The Bunker (Premium fine dining, hidden away in Central Queenstown)
Nest – Up Fernhill – Beautiful view & food.
Accommodation: Commonage Villas, Queenstown
Day 2 – 13th August 2024
Breakfast options:
Odd Saint – Great food & coffee.
BoatShed – Located in Frankton (which is near the airport) , a good option on the way up to Cardrona.
The Bathhouse – Lakefront
Vudu Cafe & Larder – Lakefront (opens 7.30am)
This morning take the beautiful drive over the Crown Range to spend the day on the slopes at Cardrona Ski Field. (Drive time approximately 1 hour) Including full day guide with Maya & full day lesson for Ricardo.
Accommodation: Commonage Villas, Queenstown
Day 3 – 14th August 2024
This morning is your spectacular helicopter flight to Milford Sound, plus a boat cruise & a landing on a remote glacier on your flight back to Queenstown. Duration: 4 hours.
Spend this afternoon at your leisure.
Tonight enjoy your soak & relaxation treatments at Onsen Hot Pools. (Own arrangements)
Accommodation: Commonage Villas, Queenstown
Accommodation: Commonage Villas, Queenstown
Day 5 – 16th August 2024
This morning is for having fun on your very own Snow Mobile! You’ll be whisked away on a 15 minute helicopter flight to a pristine plateau near Queenstown for a thrilling experience with only a handful of other riders – This is an epic winter adventure! (Time away: Approximately 2.5 hours)
Enjoy this afternoon your leisure. A fantastic option is to take the 20 minute drive to Arrowtown as well as enjoying lunch at Ayrburn.
On your return, make your way to your new accommodation.
Accommodation: Commonage Villas, Queenstown
Day 6 – 17th August 2024
Today ski & board on Coronet Peak (20 minute drive from Queenstown) Including full day guide with Maya & full day lesson for Ricardo.
Accommodation: Commonage Villas, Queenstown
Day 7 – 18th August 2024 – Departure
Enjoy this morning at your leisure. If you’re early risers you might like to take the scenic 45 minute drive to Glenorchy for a coffee, before making your way to the airport to return your hire car & take your flight home. Alternatively, we could add another experience here such as the thrilling Shotover Jet Boat or a Bungy Jump!
Accommodation
Includes all accommodation as follows:
- 6 nights in a 2-Bedroom Promenade Villa, at Commonage Villas with 1 full service including linen & towel change on the 15th August.
Activities
Includes all activities as follows:
- x1 Day Lift Pass at Cardrona Ski Field + Snowboard + boots for Ricardo + Skis, boots & Poles for Maya
- x2 Day Lift Passes at Coronet Peak + Snowboard & boots Ricardo + Skis, boots & Poles for Maya
- x3 Full day (6 hours) guide with Maya
- x3 Full day (6 hours) Lessons with ski instructor for Ricardo
- Milford Sound Helicopter Flight with Cruise, glacier landing & return flight
- Snow Mobile Adventure
Transport
- Hire Car 12th-18th August.
Mitsubishi Outlander 4WD with ski-racks & snowchains.
Cost
USD $14,966* NZD$25,260
Price is based on 2 adults
•This quote is valid for 7 days from 18th July 2024 and subject to availability
•All prices include tax
•Prices are for cash payment, credit card payments will incur a 2% fee (Amex 3%)
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Payment
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