New Zealand's North Island: 7-Day Luxury Self-Drive Tour with Scenic Lake Taupo Helicopter Flight & Gourmet Wine Tour
There’s something addictive about New Zealand’s north. On the drive from Wellington to Auckland, the stunning landscape ranges from verdant green hills to black-sand beaches, vibrant farmland and vineyards, and it’s worth taking the scenic route for many more reasons than just the scenery. Experience this majestic stretch of winding coastline on this incredible seven-day self-drive tour with included car hire and handpicked guided experiences, then cosy up with five-star hotel stays — including Sofitel Wellington and Hilton Lake Taupo.
Whether you prefer to frolic among the vines and indulge at epicurean eateries or delve deep into underground caverns and soar into the crystal-clear skies, this unique self-drive adventure has something for everyone. Be treated to the epicurean delights of Wellington with a gourmet walking tour, spoil yourself with a stay among some of New Zealand’s oldest vines in Hawke’s Bay and a 4WD safari of Cape Kidnappers. Take in a bird’s eye view of Lake Taupo during an included helicopter flight, witness the majesty of Huka Falls with a jet boat experience and marvel at the fluorescence of Footwhistle Glowworm Caves, before arriving in Auckland.
Your journey takes you to: Wellington — Napier — Taupo — Auckland.
Keen to see the South Island? Kick off your tour with a 7-Day South Island luxury self-drive pre-tour.
Covid-19 health and safety practices: Our expert Tours team is working hard to ensure the highest health standards at every point of your journey. Find out more.
The Handpicked Experiences — Enjoy the luxury of guided tours and the freedom to explore at your own pace
The open road is one of the best ways to explore the North Island’s breathtaking landscapes, but it’s the stops in between that make the journey. This is a luxurious self-drive tour that allows you to set off on a remarkable private escape and enjoy the comforts of guided tours with included experiences along the way.
Spoil the senses on this incredible seven-day self-drive journey, during which you’ll unearth the epicurean wonders of Wellington’s foodie scene with a walking city tour with food tastings along the way. Sit back and enjoy the expertise that comes with a private guided 4WD tour of Cape Kidnappers, the thrills of a helicopter ride over Lake Taupo and the serenity of gliding through Footwhistle Glowworm Caves with a private guide to divulge the cave’s secrets.
Optional South Island Pre-Tour Extension
As New Zealand offers two breathtakingly beautiful islands to explore, it would be a shame to see the wonders of one and leave the other undiscovered. In between the endlessly breathtaking sights that will greet you around every movie-worthy bend of this seven-day pre-tour extension, there’s included tours and off-the-beaten-path experiences, including a sightseeing walk through Christchurch and a ride through unspoiled landscapes on the world-famous TranzAlpine rail journey.
When you’re not on the road, you’ll be soaring above it with a once-in-a-lifetime scenic helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier, complete with a snow landing, and the crystal glaciers of Fiordland National Park’s Milford Sound. In between the flights and train journey, the bespoke experiences continue with a 4WD safari through Wanaka, a cruise of Lake Wanaka and a visit to the hidden paradise of Mou Waho Island.
Your Optional South Island Extension Includes:
- Six nights of handpicked accommodation in luxury five-star hotels and boutique four-star lodges
- Daily breakfast and selected dining experiences, including afternoon tea at the summit of Mou Waho Island Nature Reserve
- Five days of all-inclusive, full-size AWD car rental with GPS (subject to availability)
- TranzAlpine Railway journey from Christchurch to Greymouth — one of the world’s greatest scenic railway journeys
- Scenic helicopter ride over Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers with guided snow landing
- Guided half-day 4WD safari adventure of Wanaka
- Lake Wanaka Cruise and guided nature walk of Mou Waho Island Nature Reserve
- One-hour scenic flight over Milford Sound and the ‘Big 5’ glaciers
- Select private transfers per itinerary
- Sightseeing with expert local guides per itinerary
Your tour begins at Wellington International Airport (WLG) and ends at Auckland International Airport (AKL). It is recommended you book your departure flight out of Auckland no earlier than 7pm on Day 7. A night of post-tour accommodation in Auckland may be required (at guests’ own cost).
Roundtrip flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. Please do NOT book your flights until your tour is confirmed.
Private airport transfers are included on the first day only. On the final day, return your car rental to Auckland International Airport or join the optional South Island Extension Program to extend your stay in New Zealand.
You MUST complete your booking form within 7 days of booking. Following its completion, our Tours Concierge will be in touch to assist with any additional arrangements – including flights.
Important: Please allow for travelling time from international countries. International flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. It is your responsibility to make your own travel arrangements and ensure that you arrive in Christchurch on your chosen tour start date.
A visa may be required for the destination you are visiting. It is each traveller’s responsibility to ensure they are holding a current visa. Please take the time to visit our preferred vendor’s website Visas Direct to assist you with any visa application requirements and processes. If you require any supporting documentation when applying for your visa please let us know and we would be more than happy to assist.
Need flights? Our dedicated flights concierge can assist with all your flight requirements, contact sales@luxuryescapes.com
Important Destination Information:
Time zone: GMT +12
Telephone: +64
Currency: NZ
Accessing money: ATMs are widely available with credit cards widely accepted within the city. Cash is advised when visiting rural areas.
Language: English
Climate: A hive of geothermal marvels and volcanic activity, it’s only fitting that the North Island is warmer and more tropical than its southern counterpart. It could be considered T-shirt weather even in winter when temperatures drop to 16°C, but an umbrella is advised.
Optional Pre-Tour Extension: 7-Day South Island Luxury Self-Drive Tour
Extend your journey and discover the wealth of beauty the South Island has to offer with an optional seven-day luxury South Island self-drive tour extension.
Day 1: Arrive in Wellington, New Zealand
Welcome to Wellington. In an otherwise resolutely outdoorsy nation, New Zealand’s capital is overflowing with cosmopolitan cool. Discover its easily walkable heart with edgy cafés, boutique food factories and a world-class restaurant culture set around a glittering waterfront.
On arrival at Wellington International Airport (WLG), you will be met by our local representative and transferred by private vehicle to the five-star Sofitel Wellington hotel. The opulence of this French heritage brand is apparent from the moment you step inside its gold and bronze-hued lobby. Enjoy the best of the city from a premium location, just across the road from the 25-acre Wellington Botanic Gardens, and easy access to the Jardin Grill restaurant hidden within the hotel.
Accommodation: Sofitel Wellington
Day 2: Wellington
After breakfast, dive into Wellington’s world-renowned foodie scene with a likeminded group of gourmands. Meet at the i-SITE Visitor Centre, where you will taste, drink and discover the city’s culinary delights on a gourmet walking tour. Sip some of the finest beans Wellington has to offer at a boutique coffee roastery and café (coffee roasting on weekdays only), try the fruits of Wellington’s fertile soil at select food specialists and get your fill of regional cheeses, honey, chocolates and more.
With an afternoon free, why not surround yourself with history at Te Papa Museum of New Zealand? Take the Kelburn Cable Car to the Botanic Gardens for breathtaking panoramas over the harbour and skyline or mingle with the local wildlife at Zealandia (Karori Wildlife Sanctuary), a 250-acre valley set around Karori Reservoir.
Accommodation: Sofitel Wellington
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Wellington — Napier (323km/200 miles — 4.5 hours non-stop drive time)
This morning, make your own way to Wellington Ferry Terminal to collect your full-size AWD rental vehicle for your drive to Napier.
Leave Wellington behind for the flat plains of Hutt Valley and journey north across the breathtaking Rimutaka Range to Featherston. Continue through the Wairarapa’s wide river valleys and undulating hill country to Woodville — a stop at Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre, a breeding sanctuary for the endangered cheeky kaka, takahe and giant eel, is highly recommended. Then, continue to the produce and wine haven of Hawke’s Bay.
An Art Deco time capsule surrounded by some of the finest red wine growing areas in New Zealand, Napier and its neighbour, Hastings, are places to be swilled, sniffed and sipped at your own pace.
Accommodation: The Crown Hotel or similar (See Fine Print for details)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Napier — Te Awanga — Cape Kidnappers
Experience the extraordinary sandstone headland of Cape Kidnappers this morning on a private three-hour guided 4WD safari of the coast from Napier to Te Awanga.
Together with your private guide, you will enjoy a journey from coast to cape to see the world’s largest and most accessible gannet colony. En route, through gorgeous rolling pastures and steep native bush, enjoy a running commentary of the area’s farming operation. On arrival, take in the scenery from the cliff’s edge, 100m above the ocean, and enjoy refreshments (provided by your guide) surrounded by beautiful winged gannets.
Following your three-hour 4WD safari, enjoy an afternoon to explore as you please before joining a small-group progressive dinner. Decant the food and produce legacy of New Zealand’s oldest wine region with a guided visit to three of the area’s top restaurants.
Your first stop might be Vidal Restaurant — New Zealand’s first winery restaurant — for a choice of entrée, with up to six premium Vidal wines available for tasting. Savour stunning views from the top of Te Mata Peak across the Heretaunga Plains en route to your next possible venue: Terroir, the restaurant at the world-renowned Craggy Range Winery. Enjoy an à la carte main, perfectly matched with three wines. Then, you might visit New Zealand’s oldest winery, Mission Estate, where you can enjoy a dessert accompanied by two paired dessert wines.
Accommodation: The Crown Hotel or similar (See Fine Print for details)
Meals: Breakfast & Three-Course Progressive Dinner with paired New Zealand Wines
*Note: restaurants visited are subject to change.
Day 5: Napier — Taupo (143km/88 miles — 2 hours non-stop drive time)
Travel inland and climb through some of New Zealand’s most rugged scenery along the gorgeous Ahimanawa Range today. Before entering Taupo, you will pass through part of the man-made Kaingaroa Forest, blanketed in luscious pines.
Fringed by soaring green forest on the edge of the glittering Lake Taupo, Taupo is filled with undulating rivers and streams, offering an outdoor wonderland of water-skiing, sailing, kayaking, hiking and cycling.
On arrival, check into the Hilton Lake Taupo. This evening, enjoy an included three-course dinner featuring fresh local, seasonal produce at the hotel.
Accommodation: Hilton Lake Taupo or similar (See Fine Print for details)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6: Taupo
Gain a unique perspective of Lake Taupo’s natural splendour this morning with a 90-minute scenic cruise of the largest crater lake in the world. Sit back and watch this glorious display of nature unfurl before you as you depart from Taupo Boat Harbour and glide through the northern bay, spying Māori rock carvings and enjoying complimentary tea, coffee and homemade muffins.
Throughout this tranquil cruise, enjoy a commentary of the volcanic history of the lake and Māori mythology while taking in spectacular snowcapped mountain views of the World Heritage-listed Tongariro National Park.
Returning to Taupo Marina, you will be transferred to a helicopter for a 12-minute scenic flight over the top end of Lake Taupo, Craters of the Moon, Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley and the torrent of Huka Falls. After landing, hop on a jet boat for 30-minutes of adrenaline-fulled fun at Huka Falls.
Speed along this magnificent waterway to reach the awe-inspiring majesty of Huka Falls. From this unique vantage point, you will be able to witness 220,000 litres of water per second barrelling over the 11m-high waterfall.
Following your adrenaline-spiked adventure, return to your luxurious River Birches accommodation.
Accommodation: Hilton Lake Taupo or similar (See Fine Print for details)
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Taupo – Waitomo Glowworm Caves – Depart Auckland (163km/101 miles — 2.5 hours non-stop drive time)
Bid farewell to Lake Taupo this morning as you head north into the geothermal wonderland of Wairakei, passing Tokoroa, Putaruru, the Arapuni Hydro Power Station, the farming centre of Kihikihi and Otorohanga en route. From the turnoff at Hangatiki, it’s a short drive to Waitomo.
Under the green hills of Waitomo lies a labyrinth of caves and underground rivers, illuminated by fluorescent glowworms. On arrival, you will enjoy a private tour through native bush to the cave entrance of the famous Footwhistle Glowworm Caves to see this natural marvel for yourself.
Formation lights cast a warm glow over the stunning cave formations as the guide tells of the insect life here — the glowworm, tuna and eel. After a relaxed stroll through the cave, be seated in Footwhistle’s Cathedral to see it lit up by a dazzling magnesium torch.
Drive Waitomo — Auckland (210km/130 miles — 2 hours and 45 minutes non-stop drive time)
Continue your journey to diverse Auckland, passing through Kiwiana Town, Mount Pirongia — an extinct volcano and Waikato’s highest peak — and along the glittering Waikato River into the vibrant heart of the city.
On arrival, return your rental car to Auckland Airport for your onward journey or drop it off at the city centre brand to extend your stay in Auckland.
Meals: Breakfast
Update 24 November 2022, 4.15pm AEDT: Itinerary Day 2 updated.
Your comfort and safety are our number one concern. Our expert Tours team is working hard to ensure the highest health standards at every point of your journey. Find out more.
Booking Summary: After you book, please follow the instructions in your booking summary email and ensure you complete your traveller information details within 7 days.
This tour package is valid for the following departure dates:
LOW SEASON
- 5 May 2022
- 26 May 2022
- 23 June 2022
- 21 July 2022
- 18 August 2022
HIGH SEASON
- 11 December 2021*
- 29 January 2022*
- 26 February 2022*
- 19 March 2022*
- 22 September 2022
- 27 October 2022
- 10 November 2022
- 8 December 2022
- 26 January 2023
- 23 February 2023
- 9 March 2023
- 23 March 2023
- 20 April 2023
*Accommodation differs. Please see below for further information.
IMPORTANT: Please allow for travelling time. International flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. It is your responsibility to make your own travel arrangements and ensure that you arrive in Wellington on your chosen tour start date. lease do NOT book your flights until your tour is confirmed.
NONE OF THESE DATES SUIT YOUR TRAVEL PLANS? If you wish to travel on an alternate date to those listed above, or on your own private tour with friends, please enquire for further information. Please note that surcharges may apply.
Booking Process:
- Select which package option you would like, taking care to choose the correct season, length of stay and room capacity (Twin Room or Solo Traveller)
- Click on the Green “Check Availability” tab
- Using the plus or minus adjust the number of people you would like to book then click the “View Available Dates & Prices” tab
- Click the blue “Select” button then the green “Review & Payment” tab at the bottom right of the screen.
- Fill out your preferred payment method and click the green “Pay Securely Now” tab
- Once your order is complete, you will receive your Luxury Escapes automated booking summary email (this is not your tour confirmation), and you will be prompted to complete your Traveller Details within 7 days of purchase
- One of our dedicated Tours Concierge Agents will then be in touch at a later stage to advise if your tour is confirmed. Please refrain from booking flights until tour is confirmed by our Tours Concierge team
- Should you require assistance with your tour, please contact our Tours Concierge team on tours@luxuryescapes.com who will be happy to assist with any of your queries and who will support you right up until you return from your journey
IMPORTANT: The Twin-Room Package is valid for ONE PERSON (based on twin room). If you are travelling with another person you must purchase TWO PACKAGES, otherwise please purchase a Solo Traveller package.
Please note that packages cannot be split.
AMENDMENTS & CHANGES
7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee: Things don’t always work out. Our 7-day Change of Mind Guarantee is there to help. Bookings (except for cruise bookings and flights) may be cancelled with a full refund provided that cancellation occurs strictly within 7 days from the date of purchase and provided that the cancellation is made no less than 60 days prior to the departure date.
Name Change or Corrections
Following the 7-Day Change of Mind Guarantee period,
- Name corrections may incur a fee
- Name changes are not permitted
Date Changes
- You can enjoy unlimited, free date changes on selected tours up until 60 days prior to original travel date (subject to seasonal surcharges or package upgrades), which are available via ‘My Escapes’, on request only. Alternatively, request changes by contacting the Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com
- The Tours Concierge team will advise if the change is confirmed via email and provide an invoice for the following, subject to fees from third-party suppliers, air and rail travel and hotels (cabins on cruises).
- Date changes do not apply to flights booked with Luxury Escapes. Flight fulfilment is provided by the airline(s) selected at the time of finalising the booking. For your air travel, you are bound by the terms and conditions and fare rules of the selected airline(s).
Covid-19 Related Cancellations
For all new bookings from 13 October 2020, if you can’t travel as a direct result of border closures or government-imposed travel restrictions that directly impact your booking, Luxury Escapes will:
- allow you to change the dates of your tour, or
- offer you a credit for another tour, cruise or accommodation offer, less any third-party costs that Luxury Escapes can’t recover (including from airlines and tour providers)
Accommodation
This tour includes accommodation at the following hotels:
- Wellington: Sofitel Wellington (Superior King Room) – 5 Star
- Napier: The Crown Hotel (One-Bedroom Premium Apartment)
- Lake Taupo (Turangi): Hilton Lake Taupo (One-Bedroom Apartment) – 5 Star
- Please Note: accommodation will differ for select departures: 11 December 2021, 29 January 2022, 26 February 2022 and 19 March 2022
- Napier: McHardy Lodge (Deluxe Superior King Room)
- Lake Taupo (Turangi): River Birches Lodge (Duchess’s Room)
Extended Program
- Christchurch: The George (Junior Suite) – 5 Star
- Franz Josef: Westwood Lodge (Double Coach House Suite) – 4 Star Superior
- Lake Wanaka: Edgewater Hotel (One Bedroom Suite) – 4 Star Superior
- Queenstown: Hotel St Moritz by MGallery (Lake View Room with Balcony) – 5 Star
IMPORTANT:
- Accommodation is subject to availability and may be substituted for a hotel of a similar or higher standard without notice.
- Rooms will be made available after 3pm on day of arrival. Checkout is required by 10am. Early check-in and late checkout are available at an additional fee. Please contact the Luxury Escapes Tours Concierge team on tours@luxuryescapes.com for further information.
- Maximum room capacity is two adults.
Pre- & Post-Tour Accommodation
If you’d like to extend your stay before or after your tour, please contact the Luxury Escapes Tours Concierge team on tours@luxuryescapes.com for further information.
Inclusions
- Accommodation as specified
- Daily breakfast and additional dining experiences as specified in the itinerary
- All sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Five-day all-Inclusive full-size (FFAR) vehicle with Thrifty Car Rental including GPS (subject to availability)
- Private airport arrival transfer with meet & greet service
- All sightseeing and entrance fees as detailed in the itinerary
Exclusions
- Return international flights
- Visas
- Single supplement
- Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary
- Optional activities/tours, personal expenses/transfers not mentioned
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Tips and gratuities
- Dining inclusions do not include beverages (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice
Car Rental Special Conditions
- Car rental included in this package is a five-day FFAR class (full-size AWD).
- The minimum rental age is 21 years. Drivers aged between 21–24 years will incur an Underage Surcharge of NZ$17.25 inc GST per day.
- All intending drivers must present a valid full national driving licence, which has been held for at least one year. A current international driving licence or translation must accompany driving licences issued in a language other than English.
- Please note that Thrifty New Zealand has a non-smoking policy for all vehicles. A NZ$250 cleaning fee will apply.
- We guarantee a full-size SUV Toyota Highlander (or similar) FFAR class five-door, automatic, reversing camera or sensor, Bluetooth, USB ports, cruise control, ABS, and three child seat anchor points.
- A credit card must be presented at the time of rental, for security and any additional charges. Thrifty will pre-authorise the credit card NZD$250 as a bond. The credit/charge card must be in the name of the authorised renter. Credit card fees will apply.
- GPS units are subject to availability. A non-reducible excess of NZ$500 including GST applies in the event of any damage, loss or theft occurring to the unit or any of its accessories.
- Hire comes with unlimited kilometres and standard motor vehicle insurance (Nil excess), Airport/Ferry Fee.
- Driving any Thrifty vehicle on the following roads is prohibited and constitutes a breach of the rental agreement. Clients will be fully liable for any damage to the Thrifty vehicle or Third-party property occurring as a result:
- North Island: Ninety-Mile Beach (Northland)
- South Island: Skippers Canyon Road (Queenstown)
- South Island: Tasman Valley Road (Mount Cook National Park)
- New Zealand has three toll roads, one heading north from Auckland towards the Bay of Island’s, plus two near Tauranga. A single trip costs between $1.80 and $2.30. Southern World advises customers to prepay their toll online - it’s super easy and avoids unnecessary administration fees if the fee is left unpaid. Please visit this website within five days of travelling on the toll road for payment: www.nzta.govt.nz/roads-and-rail/toll-roads.
- All reservations where a vehicle is returned early will not be eligible for a refund for the unused days.
Scenic Flights
Please note that scenic flights by helicopter or fixed-wing plane are weather dependent, so we may be required to move your flight to another day, or your touring arrangements on the day may differ from those originally planned. If your flight is cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund of the flight cost. Routes can be weather-dependent and may vary at the pilot’s discretion. Fights may also require minimum numbers to operate, if these are not met on your chosen day, alternate options will be discussed.
Age Restrictions
- This tour is restricted to guests aged 18 years or older. The minimum car rental age is 21 years (See ‘Car Rental Special Conditions’ for more information).
- If you wish to travel with children aged under 18 years, or on your own private tour together with friends, please enquire for further information. Please note that surcharges may apply.
Group Size
- Minimum number for this tour to operate is one person.
- Maximum tour capacity is two people.
Travel Insurance
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Luxury Escapes recommends purchasing travel insurance as soon as possible after purchasing this package.
- Luxury Escapes can assist you in purchasing travel insurance through our preferred provider. Please enquire for further information and to see if our policy is suitable for you.
Passports & Visas
- A visa may be required. It is the traveller’s responsibility to ensure they’re holding a current visa for the countries they’re visiting. If the traveller is on a non-Australian passport, a valid re-entry visa may be required.
- Important: Please start arranging your visa at least 6-8 weeks prior to departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours and processing time.
- A valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your return travel date is required for all passengers (including children and infants).
Health & Vaccinations
- Travellers are advised to check the vaccine requirements for their trip with their local health professional at least 45 days prior to departure, as some vaccines require 30 days or more to be effective. Please check with your health professional that you hold the appropriate vaccination entry requirements for your destination.
- By purchasing this tour, you acknowledge the COVID 19 Health & Safety advice as shown here.
- Guests may be required to provide evidence of proof of vaccination against COVID 19 from our ground operator prior to departure. Please contact the Luxury Escapes Tours Concierge team on tours@luxuryescapes.com for further information.
- Important: The hotel, transportation and/or destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your departure.
Transfers
- The arrival transfer is included on Day 1 only. Please note, the arrival transfer is between the hours of 6am and 8pm. If you arrive outside these hours a supplement may apply. Please contact the Luxury Escapes Tours Concierge team on tours@luxuryescapes.com for further information.
- If booking a Twin Room package, transfers are based on two people sharing the one vehicle. If you are arriving on different flights at different times, a supplement will be charged for two separate vehicles.
- Please note “Private Transfers” refers to transfers that are exclusive for your Luxury Escapes group and may be shared amongst other members of your group if arriving on the same flight or another flight arriving within a 30-minute window.
- Flight details must be advised at last 30 days prior to your scheduled departure date. Failure to provide your confirmed flight details within this time period will result in forfeiting your transfer.
Porterage
On occasion, porterage is not included. Therefore, at times, you may expected to handle your own luggage where help is not available. Please refer to inclusions if porterage is included.
Tipping
Tipping and gratuities are not included in the package and are at your own discretion. As a guide, approx. NZ$15 — NZ$20 per person, per day, is the industry standard.
Fitness Requirements
Travellers acknowledge that they are required to have a good level of health and fitness to undertake the activities in this tour. Further, travellers acknowledge and agree that neither Luxury Escapes nor the tour provider will be able to provide medical or other assistance in the event that they are unable to complete any aspect of the tour as a result of their health or physical condition (nor is Luxury Escapes liable for any loss, damage, expense, injury or death arising from such).
Dietary Requirements
In most cases Luxury Escapes can cater for special dietary requirements, but please note that on occasion, this may not be possible due to location, lack of availability of ingredients, and other extenuating circumstances. It is always advised to carry supplies with you.
Any dietary requirements must be received by Luxury Escapes at least 30 days prior to your scheduled departure date. Failure to provide these details by this date may result in an inability to cater for your requirements.
Valued Up To
The value and comparative savings have been determined based on published rack rates and the value of inclusions. Please be advised that rack rates may not be reflective of actual rates being charged, dependent on the timing and manner of your booking and therefore are only indicative of the level of saving.
Itinerary Amendments & Changes
Occasionally our itineraries are updated prior to departure to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers’ feedback as well as updates from our ground operators. Please note that while we operate successful tours in this region throughout the year, some changes may be necessary due to inclement weather, public holidays, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities may also vary from time to time.
Surcharges
After completing your booking, your tour cost may be subject to additional surcharges as a result of factors beyond the control of Luxury Escapes. Where the cost of delivering your selected tour materially increases between the time of purchase and delivery, Luxury Escapes reserves the right to increase the balance due. Increases may be in relation to, but not limited to, currency fluctuations, taxes, airfares, fuel surcharges or tour costs where those costs have increased for similar reasons. A material increase will be considered once in excess of 10% of the package price.
Any prices quoted exclude specific costs/measures which may be introduced at a later stage as a result of Government changes due to Covid-19 health and safety restrictions. Luxury Escapes will inform its guests of these changes as soon as possible, these additional charges will be passed on by Luxury Escapes to the guest.
PLEASE NOTE:
Luxury Escapes reserves the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to website’s terms and conditions.
Package inclusions are correct at the time of purchase. Refer to your booking summary email for details.