New Zealand - Optional Activity Package -
UK Participant

Price £205 GBP for the 2010 season. (2011 prices coming soon)

In addition to the five included activities in the ISV New Zealand adventure tour, ISV is pleased to offer participants traveling to New Zealand this exciting Optional Activity Package (OAP). These activities are more of the best that New Zealand has to offer in outdoor adventure and discovery of the culture and spectacular natural surroundings. Each year about 95% of participants obtain the OAP as it adds such amazing value to the overall experience. All activities in the package will be organised by ISV staff prior to your arrival, which ensures availability so that you won’t miss out on these popular activities. All you have to do is show up and be ready to have a great time!

The ISV OAP includes:

The Black Abyss – Black Water Rafting (Waitomo)
ISVThe Black Abyss is an exhilarating five hour extravaganza which is a more challenging upgrade to the ISV included black water rafting activity. Imagine this: enter the caves by abseiling deep down into the vast limestone cavern. Then you will find yourself climbing underground waterfalls, jumping off rocks into the water and zip-lining in the dark across the glow worm lit river. This is caving at its most exciting!
Franz Josef Glacier Hike (Franz Josef)
isvAn incredible glacier experience with phenomenal photo opportunities. Start the adventure with a stunning hike along the beautiful valley floor to the foot of the glacier. Gaining confidence as you go and with a total of up to 6 hours on the ice you could find yourself in all manner of situations, from squeezing through tight blue crevasses to sliding through ice caves. Along the way you will learn about the creation, melt and movement of this ice giant! Travel to spectacular icefalls in the mid reaches where expert guides use step-cutting techniques to make this extensive and challenging trip surprisingly achievable.
Zorb! (Rotorua)
isvZig, Zag Zorb! You’ve seen it on “The Amazing Race” – now experience this unique kiwi activity for yourself! Slip, slide and tumble down a track inside an enormous inflated plastic ball with two of your new best friends up to the speed of 50km per hour. Guaranteed fun and laughter like you’ve never had before!
Maori Cultural Performance and Hangi Dinner (Rotorua)
isvSpend an evening learning about Maori customs, rituals, beliefs, and language through song, dance and performance before enjoying an authentic “Hangi” (ground cooked feast). You will have the chance to experience a formal Maori welcome (Powhiri) and see a “Haka” (traditional Maori war challenge) in an authentic and powerful presentation of Maori Culture! An experience not to be missed.
Shotover Jet (Queenstown)
isvHold on tight and experience the thrills of jet boating by twisting and turning at breathtaking speeds through the narrow Shotover river canyons, flying fast past rocky outcrops and spinning 360 degrees in the open areas. Find out what a jet boat can really do Kiwi style!
 
Choose one of the following (Nelson)
 

1. Sea Kayak and Hike

isvAbel Tasman National Park is the jewel of the Nelson region. This is a four hour trip of kayaking and hiking, exploring this park by land and sea. First, navigate by sea kayak the protected, pristine coastline and enjoy the views which boast golden sand beaches, coves, lagoons and wildlife. Then, leave your kayak on the beach and return by foot through the easy forest track with a vista over the stunning Tasman Sea.
2. Quad Biking
isvExplore the beautiful native forest trails of Happy Valley. Visit gigantic native Matai trees, ride high to the hill tops to view spectacular coastal scenery and wind your way down through the farmlands. Finish the experience by trying out your skills on the fun track!

All activities are subject to change without notice. Any and all changes are within the discretion of ISV Pty Ltd.

Please note: The package must be purchased as a whole rather than a selection of one or more of the activities mentioned above.

To reserve your package please check the box on your ISV Flight/Options form indicating you would like to purchase the New Zealand Optional Activity Package. If you have already submitted your Flight Reservation form, please send an email to isvuk@isvonline.org indicating your desire to purchase the OAP package.

The cost will be added to your invoice. Full payment is due to ISV prior to departure.

 

 

 


 
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