Arthur's Pass From Christchurch With TranzAlpine Day Tour

From the moment, I was picked up at my hotel accommodation to the trip it was nothing but amazing. The tour driver was very knowledgeable and very ethusiastic during the trip. All of our itinerary and tourist spots were ticked off. I highly recommend to do this Tranzalpine tour from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass. It was my first time in Christchurch and I fell in love with the place. Castle Hill, Otira Viaduct and Devil's Punchbowl Waterfall is a must see + we get to see a Kea bird. I would surely come back next time.

Unfortunately for us the Tranzalpine train had an engine failure halfway into the trip although of course Cheeky Kea had no control over this but they did the best they could! Our driver and guide Clive came to rescue us from the train station and continued to give us an educational and beautiful tour for the rest of the day before sending us back to our hotel safely with no further disruptions. It is definitely worth going for but here's hoping your train runs smoothly 😂

train ride is a must!! the tour was nice because they have some time for us to hike up and down the sites. such beautiful places! :)

A must-ride scenic train, with beautiful views along the way that you'll never forget.

Driver was on time. Everything was on schedule. Train was on time. Train seats are pre-allocated. A seating on the left side from Arthur’s Pass to Christchurch generally has a better view. Packed lunch was a sandwich from the Jet boat ride place.

Direct pickup from the hotel was very convenient, so there was no need to worry about finding the meeting point. The itinerary was rich, though it was a shame we didn't get to see a Kiwi bird. Overall, I was very satisfied. The tour guide was very professional and knowledgeable, with a deep understanding of history.

Great guide, good knowledge of Christchurch and the area we visited. There was enough time to spend at each attraction. Pick-up and drop off was efficient.

The itinerary was rich and the scenery was beautiful! It was a small group, not many people, and the tour guide explained everything clearly. The train was comfortable, and we enjoyed the beautiful views from our seats.

itenary was different we started with the TranzAlpine and then get into the guided tour. as the train unfortunately stuck for an hour after Springfield and moved back. our Guide Clive picked us up from a different station and made up for the lost time and missed scenery and still we. got back home on time!