Both French and Swiss, I originally come from an alpine region, and to me Queenstown looks a bit like Lake Annecy and my home mountains. Don’t tell anyone, but the best fondue is Swiss, not French!
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Multi day
Guided
4-8 people
Easy
French
Imagine you’re in the French Alps… Gourmet food, an après ski glass of wine by the fire, followed by a cheese fondue. You’re almost there! Treat yourself with this unique & exclusive package in Queenstown this autumn or winter 2021. In a small group (4 to 8 people), learn about France and Switzerland with your native French guide.
- Arrival in Queenstown. Transfer to the Browns Boutique Hotel, your home for the next 3 nights
- Welcome by your experienced native French guides
- Introduction, walk along Lake Wakatipu and around the Botanic Gardens
- Welcome glass of wine at the hotel
- Four-course dinner with wine at an award winning restaurant
- Gourmet European breakfast.
- Stretch your legs with a walk around Moke Lake. Your French guide will share his wildlife and photography expertise along the way.
- Lunch at leisure (not included) and some free time in Queenstown.
- Relax in Millbrook’s Resort spa pool and hot pools or play a game of pétanque. Your guide will explain the rules and techniques of this iconic French sport.
- Private screening of a French movie (with subtitles) at Dorothy Browns Cinema in Arrowtown.
- Enjoy a traditional cheese fondue or raclette prepared by your guide at your hotel.
- Gourmet European breakfast.
- Two options for the day:
1/ Explore the city center and lakeshore at your leisure. Or practice your conversation French with your guide!
At midday, your French guide will take you on a private wine tasting tour of the local vineyards to discover some of the best wines in the area. Lunch is included at one of the vineyards.
Optional (at extra cost): in the morning, rent a bike to cycle from Arrowtown to Gibbston Valley before joining the rest of the group for winetasting.
2/ Enjoy a full day Ski pass to Coronet Peak or the Remarkables (gear and clothing included)
- Enjoy a private French tasting menu with matching French wines in a unique setting overlooking the Remarkables.
- Gourmet European breakfast
- French tips and tricks: get the insider’s guide so you can plan your ultimate trip to France, Switzerland, New Caledonia or French Polynesia!
- Or just practice your conversational French with your guide!
- Transfer to the airport (if required) at midday.
Gather a group of friends and choose your dates! All levels of French welcome. The program can be tailor-made to your group.
From NZD 2,550 per person (double/twin share)
Choose your dates!
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