Private Tour

Arthurs Pass and Southern Alps Day Excursion from Port Lyttelton or Christchurch

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

This day excursion takes us across the Canterbury Plains around 50 miles to Porters Pass (just under 1000 m and higher than Arthurs Pass) and into the Southern Alps. Mountain lakes and wide braided rivers pass through ancient glacial valleys. After about 2.5 hours we reach Arthurs Pass National Park and its beech forests. We drive to the top of the pass and divide looking over into the rainforests of the West Coast, then stop in AP village here for lunch.Time permitting we have a quick tour of Christchurch on the return trip and a short stroll at Castle Hill.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Port Lyttelton ( the port of Christchurch BUT we do not pickup at Akaroa on this tour)

What To Expect

Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre

A centre giving information on the geology, flora and fauna of Arthurs Pass, as well as a souvenir shop

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Christchurch Cathedral

Photo stop

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Arthurs Pass and Southern Alps Day Excursion from Port Lyttelton or Christchurch

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful Arthur's Pass day trip
Hermeone Lee,
Dec 4, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Dermot was highly professional and knowledgable. He was safety-conscious, and navigated the mountainous roads and one-lane tracks with ease. His vehicle was spacious, clean and comfortable. He knew the best places to eat, rest, take walks and snap good photographs. E.g. we stopped at Castle Hill, which looked exactly like a Lord of the Rings scene, although it was not the actual set. While he was a good conversationist as he drove, he also let us take naps when we needed it. He was accommodating towards our requests to tweak the itinerary, including last minute requests, like jet boating on the Waimakariri River. As a result we enjoyed our day trip to the Pass!