Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook - Two Day Private Tour
Overview
This 2 day journey will take you across the wide expanse of the Canterbury plains, through the high country and past Lake Tekapo arriving at Mt Cook National Park. Stay overnight in Aoraki Mt Cook and explore the many options to experience this national beauty. Travel through to Queenstown the following day with stops along the way to take in unique landscapes. You travel privately in one of our Mercedes-Benz SUVs or our new Denza B5 plug-in hybrid SUV, with a leather-seated Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for larger parties.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Picnic morning or afternoon tea
- Live commentary on board
- Private luxury vehicle: a Mercedes-Benz or Denza SUV, or a Sprinter for larger parties
- Guided walks to explore the Alpine landscape (as required)
- Driver/guide
- Breakfasts
- Evening meals
- Optional activities
- Accommodation
Meeting and Pickup
We pick up from hotels, B&Bs and homestays in central Christchurch, and drop you at your accommodation in Queenstown. Guests at Fable Christchurch should choose Rendezvous Hotel Christchurch, the hotel’s former name at the same address.
What To Expect
Christchurch - Mt Cook
1 Stop
Mt Cook - Queenstown
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook – Two Day Private Tour?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-3290P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Lunch.
- Bottled water.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Picnic morning or afternoon tea.
- Live commentary on board.
- Private luxury vehicle: a Mercedes-Benz or Denza SUV, or a Sprinter for larger parties.
- Guided walks to explore the Alpine landscape (as required).
- Driver/guide.
- Breakfasts.
- Evening meals.
- Optional activities.
- Accommodation.
The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook - Two Day Private Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook – Two Day Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Picnic morning or afternoon tea
- Live commentary on board
- Private luxury vehicle: a Mercedes-Benz or Denza SUV, or a Sprinter for larger parties
- Guided walks to explore the Alpine landscape (as required)
- Driver/guide
- Breakfasts
- Evening meals
- Optional activities
- Accommodation
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
