The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Christchurch

New Zealand

Imagine yourself on a 7-day adventure leaving from Christchurch, exploring captivating destinations, savoring delicious cuisine, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. But which week-long tour should you choose? Don't worry, we've done the research for you, analyzing numerous week-long guided tour packages based on price, guest ratings, and activities. These options offer the perfect length of time to fully immerse yourself in the wonders of New Zealand, striking a harmonious balance between relaxation and exhilaration. Get ready to embark on a thrilling week that will leave you rejuvenated and yearning for more. Let's get to it, find your perfect tour departing from Christchurch from our chosen list below.


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The Best One-Week Tours from Christchurch through New Zealand

All tour prices are listed in US Dollars before taxes, and come from a base price that is reported by TourRadar. Peak season prices can vary significantly, particularly in destinations where seasonal travel fluctuates dramatically. While we do our best to evaluate all tours to maintain accuracy, always confirm the details directly with TourRadar or the tour company before booking. The information provided on this website is sourced directly from TourRadar and may change at any time.

Organized by Adventure South 7 Days Start/End in Christchurch 7 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Cycling Enthusiasts

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Age Range: 16 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 12
Price per Day: $380

This tour visits Christchurch, St Arnaud, Nelson, Rabbit Island, Motueka, Abel Tasman National Park, and Murchison.

  • Bicycle
  • Road Cycling
  • Partially Guided

By Adventure South
Adventure South offers local bicycle tours through New Zealand. Despite being priced a bit higher, the small group sizes create a more personal and unique experience for travelers. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category. Their main focus is bike tours, and they offer a wide range of adventures to bike enthusiasts.



$2,660
on TourRadar

Organized by Adventure South 7 Days Christchurch to Queenstown 9 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Cycling Enthusiasts

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Age Range: 16 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 14
Price per Day: $351

This tour visits Christchurch, Fairlie, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Lake Ohau, Oamaru, Ranfurly, Clyde, and Queenstown.

  • Bicycle
  • Road Cycling
  • Partially Guided

By Adventure South
Adventure South offers local bicycle tours through New Zealand. Despite being priced a bit higher, the small group sizes create a more personal and unique experience for travelers. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category. Their main focus is bike tours, and they offer a wide range of adventures to bike enthusiasts.



$2,460
on TourRadar

Organized by Intrepid Travel 7 Days Christchurch to Queenstown 8 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Hiking Enthusiasts

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Age Range: 15 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 12
Price per Day: $296

This tour visits Christchurch, Westport, Punakaiki, Kumara, Hokitika, Fox Glacier, Wanaka, and Queenstown.

  • Hiking & Trekking
  • Fully Guided

By Intrepid Travel
Intrepid specializes in small-group adventure travel with a strong focus on sustainable tourism and authentic experiences. They cater to different travel styles, from budget-friendly backpacking-style tours to premium small-group adventures.



$2,074
on TourRadar

Organized by Discover New Zealand 7 Days Start/End in Christchurch 6 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for one week tours from Christchurch in New Zealand.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Self Guided: drive yourself at your own pace.

Great for:
  • Animal Lovers
  • Culture Lovers

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Age Range: 2 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 10
Price per Day: $187

This tour visits Christchurch, Mount Cook, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Dunedin, and Moeraki.

  • Wildlife
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Self Drive
  • Partially Guided

By Discover New Zealand
Discover New Zealand is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on New Zealand. While the prices may be a bit higher than average, the group size is usually small, giving travelers a more personalized experience. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. Wildlife viewing tours are their specialty, so you'll know that you're signing up for a fun experience.



$1,308
on TourRadar

Organized by Wild Kiwi 7 Days Start/End in Christchurch 5 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for one week tours from Christchurch in New Zealand.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Culture Lovers

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Age Range: 18 to 39
Maximum Group Size: 18
Price per Day: $161

This tour visits Christchurch, Punakaiki, Abel Tasman National Park, Blenheim, and Kaikoura.

  • Sightseeing
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Fully Guided

By Wild Kiwi
Focusing on New Zealand, Wild Kiwi is a smaller tour company providing a more personal service to customers. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$979
on TourRadar

Organized by Wild Kiwi 7 Days Start/End in Christchurch 5 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for one week tours from Christchurch in New Zealand.
  • Great for Adventure Travelers

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Age Range: 18 to 39
Maximum Group Size: 18
Price per Day: $169

This tour visits Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Milford Sound, and Franz Josef.

  • Sightseeing
  • Fully Guided

By Wild Kiwi
Focusing on New Zealand, Wild Kiwi is a smaller tour company providing a more personal service to customers. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$1,030
on TourRadar

Organized by Haka Tours 8 Days Christchurch to Queenstown 9 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for one week tours from Christchurch in New Zealand.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Adventure Travelers

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Age Range: 18 to 65
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $212

This tour visits Christchurch, Mount Hutt, Lake Tekapo, Lake Ohau, Lake Wanaka, Wanaka, Cardrona, Queenstown, and The Remarkables.

  • Sightseeing
  • Ski, Snowboard & Snow
  • Fully Guided

By Haka Tours
Haka Tours is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on New Zealand. The small group sizes, often less than 15, make for a very personal experience. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.



$1,692
on TourRadar

Organized by Haka Tours 7 Days Start/End in Christchurch 6 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for one week tours from Christchurch in New Zealand.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Culture Lovers

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Age Range: 18 to 39
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $177

This tour visits Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Wanaka, Queenstown, Lake Wanaka, and Franz Josef.

  • Sightseeing
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Fully Guided

By Haka Tours
Haka Tours is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on New Zealand. The small group sizes, often less than 15, make for a very personal experience. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.



$1,241
on TourRadar

Organized by Intrepid Travel 8 Days Start/End in Christchurch 7 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for one week tours from Christchurch in New Zealand.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

starstarstarstarstar 4.4 rating

Age Range: 18 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $165

This tour visits Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Wanaka, Franz Josef, Hokitika, and Greymouth.

  • Sightseeing
  • Fully Guided

By Intrepid Travel
Intrepid specializes in small-group adventure travel with a strong focus on sustainable tourism and authentic experiences. They cater to different travel styles, from budget-friendly backpacking-style tours to premium small-group adventures.



$1,322
on TourRadar

Organized by Flying Kiwi 8 Days Christchurch to Queenstown 10 Destinations
  • On Sale: 15% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for one week tours from Christchurch in New Zealand.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Cycling Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.2 rating

Age Range: 18 to 65
Maximum Group Size: 26
Price per Day: $189

This tour visits Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Oamaru, Moeraki, Dunedin, Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound, Te Anau, and Queenstown.

  • Bicycle
  • Road Cycling
  • Fully Guided

By Flying Kiwi
Focusing on New Zealand, Flying Kiwi is a smaller tour company providing a more personal service to customers. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$1,777 $1,511
on TourRadar

How much do 7-day (one week) tours from Christchurch cost?

The average daily price of One-Week Tours from Christchurch in New Zealand is $237 per day. Prices can vary widely due to the included amenities, length of the trip, number of guests on the tour, and many other factors.


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$237
Average Price Per Day
18
Tours Analyzed
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Average Rating
8
Tour Companies
15
Average Group Size

Which Tour Companies Offer One-Week Tours from Christchurch?

A number of fantastic tour companies offer one week tours from Christchurch in New Zealand. These are a few of the best, because they offer the highest rated service, provide the best overall quality, and have the most five-star guest reviews to prove it.

Adventure South

Adventure South offers local bicycle tours through New Zealand. Most participants are adults and the tours range in length from 5 days to 8 days. Despite being priced a bit higher, the small group sizes create a more personal and unique experience for travelers. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category. Their main focus is bike tours, and they offer a wide range of adventures to bike enthusiasts.

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Intrepid Travel

Intrepid Travel logo Intrepid Travel is a large international travel company offering tours all over the world. Some of their most popular destinations include Australia, Thailand, Tanzania, and Italy. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as camping, wine tasting, snorkelling, kayaking, cooking classes, island hopping, white water rafting, surfing, horse riding, whale watching, and bird watching.

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Wild Kiwi

Focusing on New Zealand, Wild Kiwi is a smaller tour company which provides a personalized level of service to customers. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.

See All Tours from Wild Kiwi

Haka Tours

Haka Tours is a smaller tour company that focuses on New Zealand. The small group sizes, often less than 15, make for a very personal experience. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.

See All Tours from Haka Tours


Seven Days From Destinations in New Zealand

Wondering where seven days from tours visit in New Zealand? With a variety of stops and destinations along the way, there's something for everyone.

Christchurch

Christchurch is the largest city on New Zealand's South Island. It's a nice city with amazing hikes and biking trails. There are beautiful outdoor spaces, parks, and gardens. Many visitors enjoy the city's rich English heritage, and punting along the Avon River is a favorite activity.

Queenstown

Queenstown is located on the banks of Lake Wakatipu near the Southern Alps in New Zealand. It is a high adventure destination with many activities for thrill seekers. There are also vineyards in the area, bungee jumping, and world class hikes. Whether you want to enjoy skiing in the winter or boating in the summer, there is no shortage of activities here.

Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo is a small town that sits on the southern edge of Lake Tekapo. The town is very simple with a few restaurants, tour operators, and some motels. There are hot springs as well as hiking trails and beautiful stargazing in the evening.

Milford Sound

Milford Sound is a fiord and natural area that is filled with stunning scenery and majestic mountains. There are rainforests, waterfalls, and the world renowned Milford Track. There are also lakes and beautiful boat trips, as well as world famous hikes.

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Other popular destinations for seven days from tours through New Zealand include Franz Josef, Wanaka, Greymouth, Oamaru, and Hanmer Springs.


Which is cheaper?

Can you save money by traveling independently instead of joining guided one week tours from Christchurch? It's not a simple yes or no. Tours usually include key expenses such as lodging, transportation, meals, entry fees, guides, and activities, which you'd need to manage and pay for individually on your own trip. To figure out the difference, compare the total tour price with the cost of making your own arrangements. Depending on your choices—like opting for budget hotels or premium dining—the cost of a tour might be higher or lower. Be sure to examine the tour inclusions carefully when comparing.

Also, before booking a tour, make sure you know exactly what is included as tour companies sometimes change their itineraries or included amenities to keep them updated with seasonal changes and customer interests.

Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.

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