Middle-earth Explorer: Lord of the Rings Tour
New Zealand
Follow in the footsteps of Frodo and Gandalf to iconic Lord of the Rings filming locations across both islands.
₹1,95,000
per person
Visa
NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) required for Indian citizens
Currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Language
English, Maori
Timezone
UTC+12 (NZST)
Tour Highlights
- Hobbiton movie set with feast
- Mount Sunday (Edoras) horseback tour
- Twizel (Pelennor Fields)
- Weta Workshop tour in Wellington
- Queenstown's Lothlórien and Amon Hen locations
Inclusions
- 9 nights accommodation in 3-4 star hotels
- Daily breakfast and 4 themed dinners
- Domestic flight Auckland-Wellington
- Inter-island ferry
- SUV rental with insurance
- Hobbiton exclusive evening banquet
- Weta Workshop tour
- Edoras horseback tour
- Queenstown filming locations tour
- Expert Lord of the Rings guide
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival in Auckland
Arrive at Auckland International Airport. Transfer to hotel. Lord of the Rings themed welcome dinner.
Hobbiton Movie Set
Full day Hobbiton experience. Guided tour of Hobbit holes, Green Dragon Inn. Exclusive evening banquet in Hobbiton.
Auckland to Wellington
Flight to Wellington. Transfer to hotel. Evening tour of Weta Workshop and Cave (special effects and props).
Wellington to South Island
Ferry to Picton. Drive to Nelson region. Visit locations from Rivendell and Dimrill Dale.
Nelson to Canterbury
Drive to Mount Sunday (Edoras) in Canterbury. Horseback tour of Edoras location. Overnight in Methven.
Canterbury to Twizel
Drive to Twizel via Lake Tekapo. Visit Pelennor Fields location where Battle of Pelennor was filmed.
Twizel to Queenstown
Scenic drive to Queenstown via Lindis Pass. Visit locations used for Lothlórien and Amon Hen.
Queenstown Locations
Full day tour of Queenstown area filming locations. Paradise (Lothlórien), Glenorchy (Isengard), and Skippers Canyon (Ford of Bruinen).
Queenstown Free Day
Free day for optional activities. Visit Deer Park Heights (multiple locations) or relax.
Departure
Transfer to Queenstown Airport for departure via Auckland or Christchurch.
Exclusions
- International airfare
- Visa fees (NZeTA required)
- Travel insurance
- Lunch meals
- Fuel and parking
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
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