Land Activities | Walking & hiking
Private TranzAlpine Train to Arthur's Pass, Exclusive Day Tour
Private day tour from Christchurch for your group only. Ride the famous TranzAlpine train into the Southern Alps and return by scenic road, with a gentle alpine walk, Castle Hill, lunch and complimentary hotel pickup.
- Phone
- +64 3 384 6148
- info@trails.co.nz
- Address
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29 Stanmore Road, Philipstown, Christchurch
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- Parking
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Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off is included, so there is no need to drive or park. Secure city parking can be arranged on request.
- Opening hours
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7am to 7pm, 7 Days.
Travel one of the world's great rail journeys on a private day tour from Christchurch, exclusively for your group. Your guide collects you from your hotel and sees you aboard the famous TranzAlpine train, where panoramic carriages and an open-air viewing deck reveal braided rivers, gorges, beech forest and snow-capped peaks. At Arthur's Pass you re join your guide for a gentle, optional walk, then return to Christchurch by a scenic road route with photo stops at Castle Hill and the Otira Viaduct, so you see the mountains from rail and road. A curated lunch is included. Includes complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off, one-way TranzAlpine travel and a premium private vehicle with your own guide.
Pricing and Conditions
- Adult: $740.00 - $1,330.00
- Child: $370.00 - $665.00
Minimum age
2 years old
Conditions
Private TranzAlpine train and Arthur's Pass day tour from Christchurch, exclusively for your group. Includes one-way travel on the TranzAlpine, a short guided alpine walk, a scenic road return via Castle Hill and Otira, and a curated lunch. Your own driver-guide, private vehicle and complimentary hotel pickup included. Gentle optional walking; minimum 2 guests; children and family groups on enquiry; public holiday surcharges apply. Optional Scenic Plus carriage upgrade. Departs year-round.
Cancellation Policy
For day tours, cancellations with more than 7 days' notice are fully refundable. Cancellations between 7 days and 48 hours before departure incur a 50% fee; within 48 hours they are non-refundable. If we cancel for weather or operational reasons you receive a full refund or a free reschedule. We recommend travel insurance for all guests.
Months of operation
All year round
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Listing #10020935 managed by Tourism New Zealand Operator Database.
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