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      • Peru's Sacred Valley & Inca Trail
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      • Iceland: The Golden Circle & Ring Road
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The Dramatic
South Island, New Zealand

Stunning landscapes and unique outdoor experiences found nowhere else on earth.
DESCRIPTION:
7 Days / 6 Nights
Starting and ending in Auckland

ADVENTURE INCLUDES:
  • Guides: Adventure tour guide and liaison will be present 24/7 taking care of your every need
  • ​Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches (2 lunches on your own), 7 Dinners
  • Accommodations: Base price includes 3* hotels in 4 locations (upgrades available)
  • Transportation: Private passenger van
  • Activities: Hot Water Beach shovels, gondola & 3 Luge rides, Whakarewarewa biking or white water rafting, Maori Living Village & Hangi, Glowworm Caves tour, Black Water Rafting
NOT INCLUDED: International Flights, extra nights before or after trip, 2 lunches on free days 4 & 5
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Pace 3 – Several destinations, average time in each location: 2-3 days.
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Activity Rating 3 – Activities of mild-moderate intensity, average level of fitness required.
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Thrive Adventures itineraries represent the best our locations have to offer, but we know that each traveler has unique goals. Drop us a line to explore customization. THIS is where Thriving begins! To wet your appetite take a look at the itinerary below.
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Cost: $3299 ($299 USD Deposit + 2 Payments of $1500)
Or, pay in full for $2999
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  • Home
  • Destinations
    • New Zealand >
      • New Zealand >
        • North Island: The Marvel
        • South Island: The Explorer, The Westland, Fiordland
    • Patagonia >
      • Patagonia: Legends in Stone & Ice
    • Croatia & Slovenia >
      • Croatia and Slovenia: Hidden History on the Adriatic Sea and Medieval Mountains Tucked Away
    • Peru >
      • Peru's Sacred Valley & Inca Trail
    • Iceland >
      • Iceland: The Golden Circle & Ring Road
    • Ghana
    • Italian Dolomites >
      • Italian Dolomites
    • Japan >
      • Japan's Kumano Kodo Trail
    • Australia
    • Costa Rica
  • Customize
  • Self Guided
  • Testimonials
  • Contact
  • More
    • Montreal Jazz Festival
    • Seek the Peak 2025
    • Global Rescue