Private luxury transportLocal driver-guideChristchurch hotel transfersGuided short walksCafé lunchMorning or afternoon tea, weather permittingScenic stops and commentary

Cancellations & Refunds

8 days or more before departure: Full refund**Between 7 days and 48 hours: 50% refund**Within 48 hours: No refundShore Excursions: In the event of a tour cancellation due to unsuitable sea or weather conditions, a partial refund may be issued.Note: **Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

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Private Arthur’s Pass Scenic Day Tour from Christchurch

South Island

Canterbury Trails

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US$354

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Group of visitors standing at the Arthur’s Pass National Park sign with mountain backdrop

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South Island

Start: Christchurch

Duration: 1 day

Travel Time: 9 hours

This private nine-hour Arthur’s Pass tour departs Christchurch at 8:30 am in a luxury vehicle reserved exclusively for your group. Cross the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps, stopping for alpine views before reaching Arthur’s Pass village and national park.

Your local guide selects short walks to suit the weather, track conditions and your group’s abilities. Inner-city hotel transfers, café lunch and a picnic-style morning or afternoon tea are included. Return to Christchurch is between approximately 5:00 pm and 5:30 pm.

Scenic highway through Arthur’s Pass crossing the Bealey River with snowy mountains in the background

Guided bush walk through native forest in Arthur’s Pass National Park

Visitors admiring the Waimakariri River from a scenic lookout in Arthur’s Pass

Gollum-like character in a mossy forest in Arthur’s Pass National Park

Two people viewing the Devils Punchbowl Falls in Arthur’s Pass National Park

Person walking a forest track surrounded by native trees in Arthur’s Pass

Tour guide sharing insights during a nature walk in Arthur’s Pass National Park

Lake Pearson reflecting surrounding mountains on a clear day in Canterbury, New Zealand

Scenic view of Lake Pearson with mountain reflections near Arthur’s Pass, Canterbury

Open road leading toward the snow-capped Southern Alps in Canterbury, New Zealand

Tour vans parked with sunlit mountains in the background at Arthur’s Pass scenic stop

Colourful kea bird mid-flight in the alpine region of Arthur’s Pass

Forest walk in Arthur’s Pass with tour guide and elderly visitor on gravel track

Kea parrots interacting near a lookout sign in Arthur’s Pass National Park

Tour Highlights

Private Arthur’s Pass tour from Christchurch
Luxury vehicle reserved for your group
Dedicated Canterbury Trails guide
Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps scenery
Short guided walks selected for your group
Beech forest, river and alpine viewpoints
Café lunch in Arthur’s Pass
Inner-city hotel pick-up and return

Tour code: PRI AP01

Private luxury transport
Local driver-guide
Christchurch hotel transfers
Guided short walks
Café lunch
Morning or afternoon tea, weather permitting
Scenic stops and commentary

8 days or more before departure: Full refund**
Between 7 days and 48 hours: 50% refund**
Within 48 hours: No refund
Shore Excursions: In the event of a tour cancellation due to unsuitable sea or weather conditions, a partial refund may be issued.

Note: **Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.
Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

Itinerary

Departure Dates

Departure time: 8:30 am
Return: Approx. 5-5.30 pm.
Departures on demand and require a minimum of 2 people per departure.

Pricing

Apr 2026-Mar 2027 (Cost per person)

2 pax: NZ$1,085*
3 pax: NZ$775*
4 pax: NZ$665*
5 pax: NZ$630*
6+ pax: NZ$600*

Optional Upgrade:

Sugarloaf lunch: NZ$225

Apr 2027-Mar 2028 (Cost per person)

2 pax: NZ$1,160*
3 pax: NZ$825*
4 pax: NZ$715*
5 pax: NZ$675*
6+ pax: NZ$645*

Optional Upgrade:

Sugarloaf lunch: NZ$225

*Please note: A fuel surcharge of NZ$35 per person applies to this tour from 1st of June 2026 onwards, until further notice.

Prices are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change without prior notice.

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