Land Activities | Walking & hiking
Private TranzAlpine Train to Arthur's Pass - Canterbury Trails
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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