New Zealand Yoga Escape Group Tour, January 2025
JustGoThere- Oct 13, 2023
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Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Come and join us for a unique 10-day New Zealand Yoga Escape tour. We will travel through South island, visit the most breathtaking natural attractions of Aotearoa, and practice yoga in beautiful unspoiled spots under supervision of a professional yoga master in a small group up to 10 people. Allow yourself to escape from a daily routine and indulge with a quality time with like-minded persons to search for your inner core and your own way.
Route: Queenstown (Milford Sound)– Clay Cliffs - Mount Cook - Tekapo - Christchurch
Skill level: All skill levels are welcome. The yoga master will arrange a comfortable, tailor-made practice for you.
Day 1
27 January, Monday
Place: Queenstown
Itinerary:
Arriving to Queenstown. Meet your private guide-driver in the airport. Transfer to a hotel.
14:00 Check-in
14:00 – 15:30 Have a rest after a long flight.
15:30 – 17:00 Opening ceremony.
Join us in the sharing circle where we will deepen our connections and set intentions over ceremonial Peruvian cacao.
Day 2
28 January, Tuesday
Place: Queenstown
Itinerary:
Spend the entire day practicing embodiment and connecting with the pristine beauty of New Zealand's nature:
8:00-10:00 Awakening Yoga to mobilize and energize.
10:30 - 16:30 Hike, Explore, Meditate, and Breathe in the pure mountain air. Immerse yourself in meditation amidst the natural wonders of Queenstown, absorbing the power of flora and fauna.
16:30 – 17:00 Cruise check-in.
17:00 – 21:00 For a dining experience like no other, cruise across Lake Whakatipu on the iconic steam ship TSS Earnslaw and discover Queenstown’s incomparable fine dining destination - Walter Peak High Country Farm.
Day 3
29 January, Wednesday
Place: Queenstown – Milford Sound– Queenstown
Itinerary:
07:00 – 17:00 Day tour to stunning Milford Sound: coach + cruise with cold lunch + scenic flight back to Queenstown.
17:00 – 20:00 Free time in Queenstown. Please, arrange your dinner. (own expenses).
Day 4
30 January, Thursday
Place: Queenstown – Arrowtown – Cromwell – Clay Cliffs - Twizel
Itinerary:
08:00 -09:00 Breakfast.
09:00 – 09:15 Luggage loading to the van.
09:15 – 09:30 Driving to a historic gold mining town Arrowtown.
09:30 – 11:00 Free time in Arrowtown: we recommend you visiting local museum, tasting chocolate at local chocolatery, buying jewelry made of local gold and enjoying Arrowtown’s cafes.
11:00 – 11:30 Driving to Gibbston Valley Winery & Cheesery.
11:30 – 12:00 Wine tour and 3 wines tasting.
12:00 – 13:30 Lunch at the Gibbston Valley Winery’s restaurant.
13:30 – 16:00 Driving to Clay Cliffs.
16:00 – 16:40 Walking in Clay Cliffs.
16:40 – 17:20 Driving to Twizel. Hotel check-in.
18:00 – 19:30 Diner at a local restaurant (own expenses).
20:00 – 21:00 Meditation.
Day 5
31 January, Friday
Place: Twizel – Mount Cook - Tekapo
Itinerary:
08:15 – 09:00 Luggage loading to van. Buying food for today’s lunch on the track.
09:00 – 10:00 Driving to Helicopter Line Mt Cook base with a stop near stunning Pukaki Lake.
10:00 – 10:30 Tour check-in.
10:30 – 11:30 Mountain’s Heigh heli-tour with snow landing (40 min). OPTIONAL. Please, book in advance and pay extra. The price is 595 NZD pp. Weight limit is 120kg per person.
11:30 – 12:00 Driving to Hooker valley.
12:00 – 15:30 Hiking in Hooker valley, the track with 3 suspended bridges. Lunch on the track with brought food.
15:30 – 17:00 Driving to Tekapo.
17:00 – 18:00 Hotel check in. Rest.
18:00 – 19:30 Dinner at a local restaurant (own expenses).
Day 6
1 February, Saturday
Place: Tekapo
Itinerary:
After three days of active exploration, it's time to integrate and relax with yoga. This day is dedicated to joy, love, and satisfaction, featuring:
Morning yoga practice
Easy hiking
Tea meditation
Yoga Nidra (non-sleep deep rest)
Intuitive guided dance in nature
Nourishing food
Optional tour at night is Stargazing (about $129 pp). Please, book by yourself in advance.
Day 7
2 February, Sunday
Place: Tekapo
Itinerary:
9:00-11:00 SUP Yoga Session. Experience the tranquillity of yoga combined with the serenity of water for an unforgettable experience. No prior experience necessary; board rental included.
11:00 - 12:00 Immerse yourself in the magic of a ceremonial cacao circle overlooking Lake Tekapo—a soul-nourishing journey of connection and healing amidst breathtaking scenery.
12:00-13:00 Lunch
14:00-15:30 Hot Springs (own expenses)
17:00-19:00 Yin Yoga and Deep Relaxation Indulge in deep relaxation with Yin Yoga and Deep Rest session, preparing you for the next two days of sightseeing.
Day 8
3 February, Monday
Place: Tekapo - Christchurch
Itinerary:
10:00 - 14:00 Driving to Christchurch.
14:00 - 15:30 Lunch at a local restaurant (own expenses).
Evening yoga session
Day 9
4 February, Tuesday
Place: Christchurch
Itinerary:
09:00 - 13:00 City tour with tram riding, visiting Botanic gardens, and Antarctic Centre.
13:00 - 14:30 Lunch at a local restaurant (own expenses).
Closing Ceremony
Join us for a Closing Ceremony filled with cacao and heartfelt sharing of experiences. Reflect, connect, and celebrate the end of the journey together.
Day 10
5 February, Wednesday
Place: Christchurch
Itinerary:
Transfer to Christchurch airport. Flight back home.
Thank you for spending these amazing days with us!
Price per person in twin/double share rooms in a group of 10 people: 4,740 NZD
Price per person in twin/double share rooms in a group of 8 people: 5,650 NZD
Price includes:
1. Accommodation and meal:
1.1. 27-30 January, Queenstown, Highview Retreat (7 bedroom house with 6 bathrooms, 8 single beds, 3 double beds) without breakfast
1.2. 30-31 January, Mountain Chalets Motel (3.5*), 5 x Two-Bedroom Chalet, 1 x One-Bedroom Chalet without breakfast
1.3. 31 January - 3 February, Mantra Lake Tekapo, 2 x Three-bedroom apartments (1 double bed and 4 single beds, 2 bathrooms in each apartment) without breakfast
1.4. 3-5 February, Christchurch Luxury Eco Villa (8 bedrooms, 12 beds, 6 bathrooms) without breakfast
2. Yoga master, guide-driver, transport:
2.1. Services of guide-driver for 10 days, including accommodation and meal
2.2. Services of yoga master for 10 days, including accommodation and meal
2.3. 12-seater Mercedes Benz van including insurance, petrol and other road expenses for 10 days
2.4. Domestic flights for guide-driver and yoga master
3. Activities:
3.1. All yoga practices as per the itinerary
3.2. TSS Earnslaw cruise to Walter Peak farm including BBQ dinner
3.3. Milford Sound scenic cruise including cold lunch
3.4. Scenic flight Milford - Queenstown
3.5. Gibbston Valley Winery wine tour with 3 wines tasting
3.6. Lunch at Gibbston Valley Winery
3.7. Tram tour in Christchurch
3.8. Tour to Antarctic Centre in Christchurch
4. GST
Not included:
1. International and domestic flights
2. NZ visa (if needed)
3. Meal
4. Insurance
About the yoga master
Hello, I am Ksenia - a certified specialist in Hatha yoga, pranayama, and meditation. I have been practicing for over 15 years and it has changed me for the better. I will be happy to share the magic of spiritual practices with you and become your guide!
My story
My yoga journey began almost 20 years ago when I bought my first book on yoga with the hope to heal my back. At the time I was suffering severe back pains after many years of performing in a circus. I was very determined and did my practice every day. After a year I noticed a shift in my mind and my body was free of pain. That change was delightful and I continued my sadhana at home, in different studious and in India. Only after many years of personal practice, I decided that it was time to structure my knowledge and share it with others, so in 2013 I completed my 200-hour teacher training. Since then I was teaching on and off until I finally took my passion to a full-time job three years ago. I love teaching Hatha flow with detailed alignments and freedom for self-expression. My style is about the connection of the body, the mind, and the soul. My classes include pranayama, meditation, and savasana to have this wrapped-up experience.
Booking, payment, and cancellation terms and conditions:
1. The main settlement currency is New Zealand Dollar (NZD).
2. Payment is made by the Customer in NZD/USD/EUR to the Contractor’s account in a New Zealand bank. The invoice is issued at the exchange rate on the day of issuance and must be paid by the Customer within 3 banking days.
3. The payment can be made by bank transfer or by debit/credit card (Visa or MasterCard +3% to the payable amount) or by PayPal (+4% to the payable amount).
4. To book the tour, the Customer must deposit 25% of the tour’s cost into the Contractor’s bank account.
5. When canceling a tour at the initiative of the Customer, the following penalties apply:
5.1. 30 or more days before the start of the tour - 500 NZD + expenses actually incurred by the Contractor, if any.
5.2. 29-15 days before the start of the tour - 25% of the tour price.
5.3. 14-8 days before the start of the tour - 75% of the tour price.
5.4. 7 or less days before the start of the tour - 100% of the tour price.
6. Services paid but not claimed by tourists are non-refundable.
7. In case of the tour cancellation at the initiative of the Contractor, the Contractor returns 100% of the paid services to the Customer.
8. If an activity is cancelled during the tour due to weather conditions, the rules of a provider apply. Usually, 100% of an activity’s cost is refundable in these cases.
9. The Contractor will do the best to gather 10PAX group but cannot guarantee it. In this case the price per person will increase as per 8PAX group .
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