Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions that come up most about booking, prices and picking between the 14 tours compared on Glenorchy Paradise Tour.
Booking And Payment
How Do I Book One Of The Tours?
Every tour page has a Check availability button. Clicking it opens the booking page for that tour on the platform that sells it. You book and pay there, not on this site.
Can The Site Change My Booking?
No. The site has no access to any booking system. Changes, cancellations and date moves go through the booking platform or the operator named on the booking page.
Does The Site Run Any Of The Tours?
No. The site compares 14 tours run by operators such as Altitude Tours, Nomad Safaris, Dart River Adventures, Pure Glenorchy, Queenstown Expeditions, TravelnGo, Queenstown Panorama Tours, Southern Trails, Glen Howey Photography Tours and Rippled Earth. It operates none of them.
Who Do I Contact On The Day Of The Tour?
The operator named on the booking page. Departure details, pickup points and day-of decisions sit with the operator, not with this site.
Prices And Cancellation
Are The Prices Per Person?
Twelve of the 14 tours are priced per person, from $56.17 to $378.28 USD, with a median of $171.68. The two private day trips are different: "TravelnGo Private Day, 6 Hours" at $321.72 and "Private Day Trip, Pickup Included" at $312.08 are priced per group of up to 4, not per person, and should not be compared with per-person prices.
Can I Cancel For Free?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start, for a full refund, is stated on 14 of 14 booking pages. The exact terms on your own booking are the ones that count.
Why Do Prices Differ Between Booking Pages For The Same Operator?
The clearest case is Altitude Tours. Its two half-day scenic pages are the same shape, 4 hours 30 minutes each, but one shows from $107.24 per person with a 45-minute Paradise stop and the other from $105.28 per person with a 30-minute Paradise stop with tea, coffee and local snacks.
What Does The Price Not Cover?
It varies by tour. Lunch is not included on "Full Day, Arrowtown Included", "Budget Kiwi Special" or "TravelnGo Private Day, 6 Hours". Hotel pickup is not included on either Altitude Tours page. The not-included line on each tour page carries the specifics.
Choosing A Tour
Which Tours Actually Stop In Paradise?
Six: "Bennetts Bluff Walk, Morning Tea" (45 minutes), "Mercedes Van, 30-Min Paradise Stop" (30 minutes), "Half-Day 4WD Movie Locations" (1 hour), "Full-Day 4WD Movie Tour" (1 hour), "Full Day, Arrowtown Included" (45 minutes) and "Private Day Trip, Pickup Included" (20 minutes). The other eight either do not name Paradise or, on "Budget Kiwi Special", list Glenorchy stops only.
What Is The Cheapest Tour?
"Budget Kiwi Special" at from $56.17 per person, 4 hours 10 minutes, with Glenorchy stops and no Paradise stop. Among trips with a Paradise stop, "Mercedes Van, 30-Min Paradise Stop" starts at from $105.28 per person.
Are There Age Limits?
Yes, on several. The Dart River Adventures jet trip has a minimum age of 3 and a minimum height of 100 cm. The Funyak day has a minimum age of 5. "Lord of the Rings Half Day" has a minimum age of 5. "Full Day, Arrowtown Included" does not permit children under 5, and children under 7 need a child seat. The island safari has a minimum age of 8.
Which Tours Start In Glenorchy Rather Than Queenstown?
Three. The two Dart River Adventures tours meet at the Dart River base, 45 Mull Street, Glenorchy, though a Queenstown transfer covers selected jet departures and is selectable on the Funyak day. The self-drive island safari meets outside the general store at 64 Oban Street, Glenorchy. The other 11 start from points in Queenstown.