Arthur's Pass and TranzAlpine Train Day Tour from Christchurch

From NZD 425

4.49

162 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

English

Enjoy a Sightseeing tour to Arthur’s Pass through the spectacular scenery of the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps. Journey on one of the world’s greatest train journeys, lunch in an Alpine Village nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps. Visit a high country sheep farm for a farm tour and afternoon tea, you might even be allowed to have a go at shearing a sheep.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Tour may operate in reverse - so Tranzalpine train from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What‘s Included

Tranz Alpine train journey Christchurch to Arthurs Pass one-way

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Local guide

Afternoon tea

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch (if option chosen)

Gratuities

Options

Arthurs Pass No Lunch

Arthur's Pass Day Tour including Tranzalpine Train & Farm Tour Does not include Lunch
Pickup included

Full Day Arthurs Pass Tour

Full Day Arthur's Pass Day Tour including TranzAlpine Train, Lunch and Sheep Farm Visit with Afternoon tea
Pickup included

Reviews

4.49

162 reviews on TripAdvisor

115

Excellent and well...
Deana C,
Mar 27, 2025
5.00
Excellent and well organized trip! Thank you, Jude! You were a wonderful tour guide and we appreciated all you did to make our trip wonderful! We loved the farm experience
Leisure Tours is great for Akaroa and other tours
Miruni S,
Mar 26, 2025
5.00
The tour was great. Scotty is an amazing guide and driver. He’s very helpful, has a lot of interesting information to share, and is also funny. Everyone at Leisure Tours was helpful and responsive throughout the booking process. The scenery en route and in Akaroa was beautiful, as was the view from the boat ride. We saw dolphins and fur seals. I highly recommend this tour company.
Beautiful part of NZ, worth a visit!
Rebecca S,
Mar 25, 2025
5.00
Jude was great! We traveled with our two young kids and they were very accommodating. It was a big day but worth the visit. Arthur's Pass is gorgeous and the train was a fun way to see some of NZ.
Great day!
Kathy F,
Mar 24, 2025
5.00
We had a wonderful day! Train ride to Arthur’s pass was beautiful and Pete picked us up there and the tour continued in a van. We had time for a hike to the Devil’s Punchbowl Waterfall, which was a little work but totally worth the effort. Pete took us over the actual pass, gave us some history of the area, and pointed out the vegetation change between the 2 sides of the pass, After lunch, we drove to a small sheep & cattle farm and had a lovely visit there, with a peek into farm life in NZ. Pete was friendly, cheerful, informative and fun. He clearly loves what he does and we had a great day with him and the rest of our tour partners for the day.
Arthurs Pass
leza s,
Mar 11, 2025
5.00
Lots of walks, beautiful scenery knowledgeable and friendly tour guide Scotty and nice train ride at the start.