South Island by e-bike
February 2021

/in , , , , , , , , /by

Explore some of the best bike trails in the South Island – all from the comfort of an e-bike.  Enjoy breath-taking scenery, from Mt Cook, to Queenstown, to the Roxburgh Gorge and much more.  Our tour will include days on the most popular sections of iconic rides including the Alps2Ocean, Otago Rail Trail and West Coast Wilderness. Taking advantage of spring weather in the South Island, we will enjoy comfortable temperatures for biking and experience the best of the South Island without the crowds.

TOUR MANAGER John Matheson

TOUR DATES   Sunday 7 – Wednesday 17 February 2021 (10 nights)

TOUR INCLUSIONS

  • The services of an experienced Calder & Lawson Tours tour manager
  • Support vehicle
  • 10 nights accommodation
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • E-bike included at no extra cost
  • Activities and admissions as detailed in the itinerary
  • All group transfers
  • TranzAlpine train journey
  • Pre-tour material

TOUR EXCLUSIONS

  • Domestic flights to Christchurch (flights can be booked for you at an additional cost)
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Beverages during included meals, unless specified
  • Other meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Bike helmet
  • If you wish to pay by credit card, a surcharge of 2.5% will be charged

TOUR PRICE
Share twin per person               NZD $5,790
Single supplement                     NZD $   990

GROUP SIZE Minimum 10, maximum 12

There is one single place available on this tour.

Please contact us to go on a wait list – T 0800 853 276 or E cnltours@hot.co.nz 

 

 

 

 

 

Walking the West Highland Way and Hebridean Islands
August 2021

/in , , , , , /by

It is said that if you are going to do a walk in Scotland, it should be the West Highland Way.  Described as Scotland’s finest long-distance walk, ‘The Way’ features ancient and historic routes, old drovers’ roads, where Highlanders herded their cattle to lowland markets, and famous military roads built in the 18th century to control the Jacobite clansmen.  To this we have added a stunning train trip from Glasgow to Mallaig and a ferry ride to Skye followed by a further six days walking on Skye and the Outer Hebrides. Here you will walk in a world far removed from the hustle and bustle of life to scenes of unspoilt natural beauty, coastal seascapes, rare wildlife, ancient forests and historical monuments. Staying in country inns, B&B’s and comfortable hotels, you will find yourself immersed in the heartfelt warmth and spirit that is Scotland.

TOUR MANAGER
John Matheson will be your tour manager on this tour.  John has worked in the travel industry for over 30 years, the majority of these as a director of Calder & Lawson.  He has led many overseas tours and has travelled extensively in Europe.

TOUR DATES Wednesday 4 – Thursday 26 August 2021

TOUR INCLUSIONS

  • The services of a Calder & Lawson Tours tour manager
  • Economy class airfares
  • 2 nights accommodation in Dubai
  • 18 nights accommodation in Scotland
  • Breakfast daily, other meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Luggage transfers between accommodation on walks
  • All group transfers
  • Admissions as detailed in the itinerary
  • All tips for national and local guides
  • Pre-tour material

TOUR EXCLUSIONS

  • Airline taxes
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Beverages during included meals, unless specified
  • Hotel porterage

TOUR PRICE 

Share twin per person NZD$12,899

Single supplement NZD$975

Single occupancy places are extremely limited on this tour. Please contact us to check availability of a single place before making a registration. 

GROUP SIZE Minimum 10, Maximum 14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walking in Italy
September 2021

/in , , , , , , /by

Italy is the perfect place for a gourmet walking holiday.  Walk for several hours each day, absorbing the history and scenery, then reward yourself with the delicious food completely guilt free! Roam through the manicured hills with villas guarded by cypress trees and the walled hilltop towns of Tuscany.  Discover the small, elegant fishing harbours with colourful boats and welcoming gelatos of Liguria and the five seaside villages clinging precariously to the cliffs on the Cinque Terre. Stroll the lakesides and romantic gardens of the Northern Italian Lakes which have for centuries inspired poets and artists with their majestic beauty. Delight in the architectural treasures, art and history in Florence. Stay in small, comfortable, often family-owned hotels in villages and towns with time to absorb the atmosphere. A return of one of our most popular walking tours with some new twists.

TOUR MANAGER
John Matheson will be your tour manager on this tour.  John has worked in the travel industry for over 45 years, the majority of these as a director of Calder & Lawson.  He has led many overseas walking tours and has travelled extensively in Europe. Italy is Johns favourite destination in Europe, so much so that he has escorted this tour three times before. He is looking forward to helping you explore some of the hidden treasures and captivating villages of Italy.

TOUR DATES Monday 13  September – Wednesday 6 October 2021

TOUR INCLUSIONS

  • The services of a Calder & Lawson Tours tour manager
  • Economy class airfares
  • 2 nights accommodation in Dubai
  • 19 nights accommodation in Italy
  • Breakfast daily, other meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Luggage transfers between accommodation on walks
  • All group transfers
  • Admissions as detailed in the itinerary
  • All tips for national and local guides
  • Pre-tour material

TOUR EXCLUSIONS

  • Airline taxes
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Beverages during included meals, unless specified
  • Hotel porterage

TOUR PRICE Ex Auckland
Share twin per person                                     NZD$13,880
Single supplement (limited availability)     NZD$  1,850  

Please contact Calder & Lawson Tours if you are interested in a single occupancy place.

GROUP SIZE Minimum 10, maximum 18