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Rhythm and Alps Festival | 7 Days | Summer 2026
Rhythm and Alps Festival | 7 Days | Summer 2026
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Length
7 Days
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Starts in
Queenstown (New Zealand)
Ends in
Queenstown (New Zealand)
Available Tour Start Dates
DEC 29, 2026 These are the tour start dates for instances of this tour that were available the last time Contiki sent us such information. There may be other departures for this tour that are not available (i.e. sold out or cancelled).
Activity Level
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Language
English
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No
Special Interest(s)
18-to-Thirtysomethings
Contiki tours are only available for 18- to 35-year olds.
, Short Trips & Festivals
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$1,130.00
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Overview
Spend a week on the south island, soaking up the stunning scenery and getting the chance to experience amazing adventure activities in Queenstown - and of course, your music fix will be sorted! With an included 2 day festival pass and VIP perks, topped with a bit of glamping, this will be one trip you'll never forget.
Visited During Tour
Queenstown (New Zealand) | Wanaka (New Zealand)
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Tour Itinerary
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Pricing Type: Multi-Share
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From
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on multi-share, and is the least expensive price available on
this tour date. Price is for the tour only, unless noted otherwise. Additional items,
including but not limited to, airfare, travel insurance, and more, are additional.
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TuesdayDec 29, 2026
MondayJan 4, 2027
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(Departure #20261229)
Tour Itinerary
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Welcome to the adventure capital of the world, Queenstown (Tāhuna)! The next few days are all about keeping your dancing feet happy and your adrenaline levels fully topped up. Tonight you’ll meet your Trip Manager and the rest of your NYE party crew, then head out for an included dinner at a local favourite. After that, we warm things up the Queenstown way: diving straight into its legendary nightlife. Think bars, beats, and getting the vibe going before the big one at R&A. This is just the start…
Meals Included:
Dinner
Accommodations:Lylo (or similar)
Day 2
Queenstown to Rhythm & Alps via Wānaka
Wake up and get stuck into your included breakfast. Today, you'll head to the Rhythm and Alps Festival but not before stopping for lunch in Wānaka.Welcome to Rhythm and Alps, AKA New Zealand's finest music festival situated in the oh-so-captivating Cardrona Valley (not far from Wānaka). Get ready to witness some of the best bands and DJs in the world, and party the night away in spectacular fashion. Just remember to save a little energy for the big night ahead tomorrow!
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Rhythm & Alps Festival VIP Premium Camping
Day 3
Rhythm & Alps
Oh hello the best day/night of the year. Today you'll be kept busy running between stages, munching down tasty festival food and generally rolling around loving life. And then tonight, the main event - as the clock strikes 12, watch the sky come alive with fireworks, and feel pretty chuffed that you're sharing this moment with all new pals.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Rhythm & Alps Festival VIP Premium Camping
Day 4
Rhythm & Alps to Queenstown
Festival fun might have come to an end, but your NZ adventure certainly hasn't. We'll make our way back to the adventure capital of the world - Queenstown - and what better day than New Year's Day to start ticking off some serious bucket list items. Skydive? Bungy jump? Zip-lining? There ain't nothing you can't do in Queenstown, and our Free Time Add Ons will have you screaming with excitement every second of the day. Tonight you can choose to jump on a gondola and wine & dine atop of the highest restaurant in Queenstown, Skyline. What a way to start our time here!
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Lylo (or similar)
Day 5
Queenstown
Two free days to do as you please, and the opportunities are endless. Skydiving, bungy, vineyards...just make sure you see out your last days with a bang. Feel free to take time out from all the high energy activities and replace some of those calories you burned with a big breakfast on us, whether you’re in the mood for a Fergburger or want to visit the local bakery. Then we'll finish things in style, with an included final night dinner, where we can swap stories of our adventures and start planning the next one. We'll be wining dining at one of Queenstown's best spots – mind-boggling views on the house.Please Note: The Free Time Add-Ons which take place in Queenstown can be booked for any day you are there. Just let your Trip Manager know, and they'll arrange this for you.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Lylo (or similar)
Day 7
Queenstown
Our trip ends after breakfast - sob. Who's up for the same time next year? We're game if you are.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
More Details
Contiki is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Rhythm and Alps Festival | 7 Days | Summer 2026 tour:
Travelers Notes
* DAY 1: Trip starts in Queenstown at 17:00. Travellers to arrive into Queenstown Airport (ZQN). The kick-start meeting starts at 17:00 please be aware when booking your flights.* DAY 7: Trip ends in Queenstown at 10:00. Travellers to depart from Queenstown Airport (ZQN).* TRANSFERS: Both complimentary and chargeable transfers are not offered through Contiki. Travellers should make their own way from/to the airport at their own expense.* NEW ZEALAND: USA passport holders require a visa for New Zealand. Visa must be obtained prior to departure. We recommend applying 60 days prior to departure. * IMPORTANT: Please see important visa details sent with your invoice. * VENUE TICKET: Full payment for the VIP Venue Ticket is non-refundable.* SPECIAL STAY: For the festival portion of the trip clients will be accommodated in a tee-pee tent with a maximum of 4 people per tent and our stay in Queenstown will be a maximum of 8 people of the same gender.
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