{"id":12468,"date":"2024-05-01T10:02:52","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T15:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/?page_id=12468"},"modified":"2025-08-19T11:04:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T16:04:24","slug":"2026-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/2026-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-modular-content-collection><p><!-- begin-migrated-from-panel-builder --><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"site-section site-panel__image_overlay panel panel-image_overlay site-section__bg--default\"\n\t\t\tdata-depth=\"\"\n\t\t\tdata-js-panel=\"image-overlay\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"site-section__inner site-section__inner--no-padding\">\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"New Zealand sheep\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2017\/10\/New-Zealand-sheep-1600x1200.jpg');\" loading=\"lazy\"  class=\"site-section__bg-img 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site-section__header\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"is-style-default site-section__title h3\" id=\"led-by-dave-van-wylen-80-st-olaf-professor-emeritus-of-biology-and-pat-van-wylen-80-p-10-11-16-st-olaf-retired-interim-and-visiting-scholar-coordin\" data-name=\"title\" data-livetext data-depth=\"0\" data-index=\"0\">Led by Dave Van Wylen \u201980, St. Olaf Professor Emeritus of Biology, and Pat Van Wylen \u201980, P \u201910, \u201911, \u201916, St. Olaf Retired Interim and Visiting Scholar Coordinator<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t<div class=\"is-style-default site-grid site-grid__wrapper\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"is-style-default site-grid__col\">\n\t\t\t\n<figure class=\"is-style-default c-caption\">\n\n\t<figure  class=\"is-style-default c-caption__img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"is-style-default \" alt=\"New Zealand etnyre don mcintyre walk.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2020\/05\/New-Zealand-etnyre-don-mcintyre-walk.jpg-600x350.jpg\" 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accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Zealand is a densely packed land of vast beauty, with diverse geographic regions that we will experience as we travel across the North and South Islands over 15 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our tour begins in Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand and home to almost one third of the country\u2019s population. On our journey south we will see a volcanic plateau, precious rainforests, dense forests, lovely waterfalls, spouting geysers, boiling mud, picturesque fjords, rugged mountains, and jagged shoreline. In addition, we will learn about the Maori culture, predator-free conservation areas, sheep farms, and Kiwi conservation, taste the distinctive New Zealand wines, and visit Hobbiton and Te Papa Museum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed to be a more physically active program, voluntary activities include biking, kayaking, hiking, and riding a gondola. The program ends in Queenstown. Maximum group size is 24 and with such an enticing itinerary, we expect the program to fill quickly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HIGHLIGHTS:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sky Tower visit with dinner\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bike tour of Waiheke Island<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunch and wine tasting at a vineyard on Waiheke Island\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit to the Film Set of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geothermal Polynesian Pools\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guided tour of Kiwi conservation facility\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agrodome Farm Tour\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maori Cultural Evening and Dinner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Te Papa Museum guided tour\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cable Car Ride<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zealandia Eco\u2013Sanctuary Twilight Tour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunch and wine tasting at Allan Scott winery\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kayak and hike in Abel Tasman National Park\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TranzAlpine Train Journey\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking Tour of Christchurch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tekapo Star Gazing and hot pools\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hooker Valley Walk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kayaking in Doubtful Sound<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special Kiwi lunch in Te Anau\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Queenstown Skyline Gondola Ride and buffet dinner\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Our tour operator is also working on a possible optional Sydney extension \u2014 stay tuned!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This tour filled quickly. To join the waitlist at no obligation, <a href=\"mailto:travel@stolaf.edu?subject=Waitlist - 2026 New Zealand\">send us an email<\/a>.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69e6364f00491-header-1\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e6364f00491-content-1\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tItinerary\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e6364f00491-header-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69e6364f00491-content-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This tour starts in Auckland and ends in Queenstown. You can view \u2013 and print or download if you wish \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1tb7I3ukgPwRB8JFs8_yeyljG-A61aQ_fRMVDs6fxc98\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the most up-to-date itinerary here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll get the most out of study travel if you research what to do during your free time. This allows you to reap the benefits of group travel, while also customizing the tour to your interests and activity level. Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/how-to-be-an-independent-group-traveler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Be an Independent Group Traveler<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1075\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/2026-new-zealand\/newzealand\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2015\/02\/NewZealand.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"205,133\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"NewZealand\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2015\/02\/NewZealand.jpg\" class=\"is-style-default aligncenter size-full wp-image-1075\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2015\/02\/NewZealand.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"133\" \/><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69e6364f00491-header-2\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e6364f00491-content-2\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"2\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSydney Escapade \u2013 Optional Pre-Tour Extension\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e6364f00491-header-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69e6364f00491-content-2\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"2\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As part of your participation on the New Zealand tour, we\u2019re offering an optional pre-tour extension in Sydney, a city that should be on everyone\u2019s bucket list. Both thriving and laid back, Sydney boasts iconic landmarks and excellent outdoor activities bathed in brilliant sunshine. We\u2019ll hit the highlights, and ring in the new year at a special New Year\u2019s Eve dinner with views of the Harbour Bridge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price<\/strong>: $2,840.00 (USD) per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement is pending. Based on a minimum of 12 participants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Included<\/strong>: 3 nights at a 4 star centrally located hotel, all transfers, leadership by Dave and Pat Van Wylen, logistical assistance from a full-time Tour Manager, airport transfers, all breakfasts, guided tours of the Opera House, Botanic Gardens, The Rocks district, Hyde Park Barracks, and ANZAC Memorial, Harbour Cruise, Hop On &#8211; Hop Off bus pass, two dinners at a local restaurant, special New Year\u2019s Eve dinner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Not included<\/strong>: airfare from your hometown to Sydney, or from Sydney to New Zealand, meals not specifically listed above, items of a personal nature, or anything not specifically listed as included.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Itinerary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tuesday 30 December: Arrive in Sydney<\/span><br \/>\nMost flights from the U.S. will arrive in the morning. Transfer to the hotel to drop luggage. Meet your fellow travellers for a guided tour of the iconic Sydney Opera House. Learn about its history, architecture, and cultural significance. Lunch nearby as a group, but pay on your own. This afternoon we visit the Botanical Gardens where our local guide will introduce you to the many different flora and fauna of this continent. Tonight we have dinner at a local restaurant right in the heart of The Rocks. Overnight at Harbour Rocks Hotel Sydney.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Wednesday 31 December: Sydney<\/span><br \/>\nThis morning we have a walking tour of the Rocks, Sydney\u2019s historic district. Explore cobblestone lanes, heritage pubs and charming artisan markets. Lunch on your own. Later we take a Harbour Cruise to catch the stunning views of Sydney\u2019s skyline. Our special New Year\u2019s Eve group dinner is at a restaurant overlooking Sydney Harbour Bridge with entertainment, food throughout the night, and the Aussie version of &#8220;Champagne.&#8221; Enjoy being the second country in the world to see the sun of a new year! Overnight at Harbour Rocks Hotel Sydney.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Thursday 1 January: Sydney<\/span><br \/>\nWe&#8217;ll start our day a little later than usual before heading to the Hyde Park Barracks to learn about the convicts and how they helped to build this wonderful city. From there we&#8217;ll go to the ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corp) Memorial where we gain an understanding of Australia\u2019s contribution to various battles around the world. Afternoon free. May we recommend:<br \/>\n&#8212; Take the ferry to Manley to enjoy the thriving atmosphere and gorgeous beaches.<br \/>\n&#8212; Jump on the Hop on Hop off bus to see more of Sydney.<br \/>\n&#8212; Go up the Sydney Tower for a different view of the city.<br \/>\n&#8212; Relax and watch the world go by and one of the many bars and cafes in the area.<br \/>\n&#8212; For those with high energy there is the iconic Bridge Climb.<br \/>\nTonight we enjoy a group dinner overlooking the harbour. Overnight at Harbour Rocks Hotel Sydney.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Friday 2 January: Sydney to Auckland<\/span><br \/>\nTransfer to the airport to connect with your flight to Aotearoa New Zealand in preparation for our next adventure. (This flight is not included in the price. More information will be provided on which flight to book.)<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69e6364f00491-header-3\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e6364f00491-content-3\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"3\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTour Leaders\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e6364f00491-header-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69e6364f00491-content-3\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"3\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"is-style-default alignleft size-medium wp-image-12918\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/files\/2024\/05\/Van-Wylen-May-2024-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>\u00a0Dave and Pat Van Wylen are veteran group travel leaders, having led both St. Olaf student and Alumni &amp; Family Travel programs. With students, they have led semester abroad programs in Asia (1998), the Middle East (2008), and Australia (2013). Dave taught three January interims in Peru (Peruvian Medical Experience), six interims of Cardiac Surgery and Research at Emory University in Atlanta, plus a summer Tanzania Global Health experience. Pat assisted on most of these interims as well as an interim Health Care and Culture course in Hawaii\/Micronesia. Their first venture with adults was in 2015 when they led a sustainability-themed activity-based (mostly biking) program in the Netherlands. More recently, they led programs in Patagonia (2022), New Zealand (2017 and 2019), Spain (2022) and Vietnam\/Cambodia (2024).<\/p>\n<p>Dave (Biology) worked for 21 years at St. Olaf and then at Hope College for 9 years. Dave is recently retired. Pat worked for years in international studies at St. Olaf and Hope College and currently runs a small business assisting aging seniors.<\/p>\n<p>Dave received his Ph.D. in physiology from the University of Michigan (Go Blue) and Pat has master\u2019s degrees from the University of Michigan and the University of Virginia in health administration and exercise physiology. They are delighted to lead another learning and activity-rich St. Olaf adult study travel program.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69e6364f00491-header-4\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e6364f00491-content-4\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"4\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat to Expect and Participant Requirements\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e6364f00491-header-4\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69e6364f00491-content-4\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"4\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This tour is designed to be more active than our average Travel program. The times of higher activity will be balanced by down times as well. Activities are encouraged, but you can choose to spend your time alternatively as desired.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Movement between cities will be by air-conditioned private motor coach. Movement within each city and at cultural\/historic sites will be on foot, requiring a lot of walking and standing, often over uneven ground. You should be capable of walking a mile or more at a time and up to five to seven miles per day, often over uneven terrain, of climbing stairs that may not have handrails, of climbing in and out of various types of transportation, of keeping pace with an active group of travelers on long days of traveling, of dealing with the emotional highs and lows that can occur when experiencing different cultures, and be a considerate member of the group (prompt, courteous and flexible).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any participant who has demonstrated an inability, in the opinion of the tour leader, of keeping up with the group or of safely participating in program activities may be prohibited from participating in certain activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage throughout the tour. Traveling lightly is highly recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotels will be tourist class (four-star or superior rating) with private baths, air conditioning, and English-speaking staff.<\/span><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69e6364f00491-header-5\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e6364f00491-content-5\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"5\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTour Pricing, Inclusions, and Exclusions\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e6364f00491-header-5\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69e6364f00491-content-5\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"5\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tour price is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$8,750 per person, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">based on double occupancy. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The supplement for single occupancy is $1,136.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inclusions and exclusions vary by tour, so please read the following information carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inclusions: discussions led by Dave Van Wylen, assistance by Pat Van Wylen, a dedicated tour manager, accommodations, breakfast daily and group meals as listed on the itinerary, admissions for group activities, ground transportation during the tour (except arrival and departure airport transfers), gratuities to group guides, drivers, and meal servers, and some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/travel-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">limited medical coverage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while overseas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exclusions: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airfare to and from New Zealand is not included.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Participants are solely responsible for all expenses not specifically included in the program fee.\u00a0<\/span>Examples of excluded expenses are: airfare between your hometown and New Zealand, airport transfers, any passport fees, any recommended immunizations or vaccinations, baggage insurance, trip cancellation insurance above $2,000 lifetime coverage, beverages at group meals, laundry, dry cleaning, phone charges, room service or other items of a personal nature, expenses incurred during free time or non-group activities, lunch and dinner, unless specifically included on program itinerary.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>\n\n\t\t\t\n            <article  class=\"is-style-default accordion__row site-panel__accordion-item \" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" id=\"accordion-69e6364f00491-header-6\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69e6364f00491-content-6\">\n        \t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-style-default accordion__header site-panel__accordion-title clearfix\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"6\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"title\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n        \t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"is-style-default accordion__header-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPayment and Refund Schedule\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n                <\/button>\n                <div\n\t\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"accordion-69e6364f00491-header-6\"\n\t\t\t\t\t class=\"is-style-default accordion__content site-panel__accordion-content context-content t-content \"\t\t\t\t\tid=\"accordion-69e6364f00491-content-6\"\n\t\t\t\t\trole=\"tabpanel\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-depth=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-index=\"6\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-autop=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-name=\"accordion_content\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-livetext\n                >\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"is-style-default accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This schedule is based on payments St. Olaf College must make to tour vendors to guarantee group rates. We highly recommend that you purchase additional trip cancellation insurance at the time of registration to recover your payments should you need to withdraw from the tour.<\/p>\n<p>Deposit due:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $500 upon registration<br \/>\nRefund if you cancel:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $400 until February 28, 2025. 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To join the waitlist at no obligation, <a href=\"mailto:travel@stolaf.edu?subject=Waitlist - 2026 New Zealand\">send us an email<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And &#8230;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t   \tclass=\"cta\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/destinations\/\"\n\t\t   \ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\tSee our other destinations\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<p><!-- end-migrated-from-panel-builder --><\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":616,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/page-panels-beside-sidebar.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-12468","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12468","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/616"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12468"}],"version-history":[{"count":44,"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12468\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14662,"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12468\/revisions\/14662"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/travel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12468"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}