TranzAlpine Train and Arthurs Pass Guided Walk one day tour from Christchurch

This one day tour from Christchurch includes; TranzAlpine Train trip, 3-4 hour guided walk in Arthur’s Pass National Park, return to Christchurch via the Great Alpine Highway. A great day in stunning New Zealand high country and you are back in Christchurch for dinner.

What kind of tour is this?

This is a guided one-day tour departing and returning to Christchurch. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and drive you to the station for your TranzAlpine journey. He will meet you in Arthur’s Pass again to lead you on your 3-4 hour hike up the amazing Bealey Valley in Arthur’s Pass National Park. After the walk and a few of the local sites, travel back to Christchurch by road through the Canterbury high country and plains.

What does the tour include?

Christchurch central city accommodation pick up and drop off service, TranzAlpine journey to Arthur’s Pass, free use ofour rain jackets, walking poles & backpacks, detailed explanation of flora, fauna, history and geology while walking, lunch (including hot drinks), afternoon tea, visit to Otira viaduct lookout and the National Park Visitor Centre, return journey to Christchurch in our private van, transfers to Christchurch accommodation

How far do I have to walk?

A fair question we agree. The entire distance of your guided walk is 5-6 kilometres (3-4 miles) with a total vertical climb of around 200 metres.

The track is well formed and easy to follow but there are some places where you must walk on rocks, tree roots or through running water. We provide walking poles and your guide will always be on hand to help you. We are in our 6th season running this tour and have walkers from 7 to 70 and everyone has made it!

Arthur’s Pass Hiking & TranzAlpine tour predeparture info

What time do we leave and get back?

7.30-8.00 Christchurch accommodation pick-ups
8.15 Depart Christchurch on the TranzAlpine
10.42 Arrive Arthur’s Pass
11.00 Depart on Bealey Valley track with guide
14.30-15.00 Finish walking, visit Otira visitor centre
16.00 Depart Arthur’s Pass
18.30+ Christchurch accommodation drop offs

When does the tour operate?

Daily from September 15 to May 31.
(Except Christmas Day)

Minimum Pax: 2 people Maximum Pax: 10 people
We can take a limited number of larger tour groups, please ask us for more information.

Price 2011/2012

Rail Option: Adult $395. Child $198.
Mini Coach Option: Adult $295. Child $150.

Includes all transport, hiking, lunch and morning tea.

(Pricing based on 2 to 3 people. Discounts available for 4 or more)

Children aged 5-14 years, all prices are in NZ$ and include GST of 15%

Customer Comments

“Your kindness and attention to the seemingly small details was much appreciated – the loan of rain gear and those terrific walking sticks, the welcome hot drinks with the delicious picnic lunch and the carefully chosen photo stops all helped to confirm that this was truly an excellent day tour.!”
Gene & Anne, Canada.  Feb 2011.

“I loved every minute of it!  From the train ride to the hiking trail.  The nice gathering at the town cafe was a nice touch to unwind after the hiking.”
Michelle, USA. Mar 2011..

“The scenery was breathtaking, the lunch was excellent.  Being in a small group was great also.  The amount of birds we saw made it a HUGE day!!”
Kev & Angela, Aus. Apr 2011.

 

Cancellation Fees:

Cancellation charges may be applicable when a booking is cancelled….

1. If written cancellation is received by Canterbury Trails 60 days prior to the date of departure, then the cancellation charge may be the deposit paid.
2. If written cancellation is received 30 – 59 days, then the cancellation charge may be 50% of the tour price.
3. Within 30 days of departure the full tour price may be charged.