About This Experience

TOUR SUMMARY Your Local Chauffeur will take you on an exciting wine and gourmet experience on this private, full-day tour from Blenheim. You will enjoy stunning scenic views of the Marlborough wine region and taste the sensational wines and seriously delicious gourmet treats and cuisine. Your interests are the priority for the day and can also include the Heritage air museum, award winning gardens, local producers of crafts and talented artisans. Your tour is custom made especially for you. Your Local Chauffeur is a professional local to ensure you receive the very best Marlborough has to offer. Your tour will be in a comfortable 6-8 seat vehicle with wide window viewing advantages. TOUR DETAILS Departing Blenheim at 10:00 am you are taken on a Tour of Discovery through Marlborough highlighting the sensational wines, stunning landscapes and seascapes not to mention the seriously delicious gourmet treats and cuisine. For the heritage lover a must stop is the Heritage Air Museum to see Peter Jackson's amazing classic aircraft displays, and for the artisan lover, meet one of the local artists and visit a renowned gallery. Additional highlights can include award winning gardens, a local brewery, private home gourmet kitchens or scenic drives around the Bays of the serene Marlborough Sounds. Even a thrilling jet boat ride could take your fancy. Relax in a comfortable people mover with wide window advantages for viewing the spectacular scenic sights as you travel through the Wairau Valley wine region or through to Picton for breath-taking views of the sparkling waterways of the Marlborough Sounds. As Marlborough is the heart of the New Zealand wine region, wine tasting is usually on top of the list. The many wineries and cellar door hosts offer a truly personal experience to showcase their award winning wines all year round. Treats of gourmet oils, liqueurs, chutney's,fudges and ice-cream/gelatos can be slipped in between your wine tasting. The local cheeses are also on tasting too, along with the Manuka honey, peanut butters with a difference, black garlic, smoked mushrooms and lots more for you to savour. Our local produce season from November through to February is available at roadside stalls offering asparagus, juicy cherries, strawberries, raspberries, apricots, nectarines and more. Lunch venues can include a beautiful winery garden restaurant or even a chateau on the hill for the most amazing views of the Valley. Wine tasting is available or you could enjoy a glass or bottle of wine matched with your choice on the local menu. Cheese platters are also offered at some of our cellar doors with your wine tasting. A major highlight of all tours is the Makana Chocolate Boutique visit where you will be tempted to say the least. If attending a Marlborough event or on business and prefer the privacy of your own chauffeured tour, Your Local Chauffeur will create a custom itinerary to suit your requirements. Private appointments can be arranged for your specific industry. Some activities do require an entry fee and can be paid on the day direct to the provider or host. All wine tasting fees are included and lunch is at your own cost. At the conclusion of your tour at approximately 4:30 pm you will be returned to your accommodation. Your Local Chauffeur will be in touch with you prior to your tour date to confirm advance booking requirements for any additional activities. Tours depart from Blenheim at 10:00 am or with flexible tour times to suit your own schedule. Treat yourself to this tour of discovery and experience the very essence of Marlborough.

Highlights

• ✓Private full-day wine and gourmet tour for 6-10 guests
• ✓Tastings of sensational Marlborough wines
• ✓Stunning scenic views of the Wairau Valley
• ✓Optional stops: Heritage Air Museum, gardens and local artisans
• ✓Custom itinerary built around your interests

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellation and Refund Policy: (Cancellation requests are calculated on the date we receive your cancellation email or online form (available from our website). 100% of the total booking charged will be refunded if advised 30 days or more prior to the booking date. 29 Days or less prior to departure will be charged the full booking fee. An alternative date can be booked with an advance maximum period of 12 weeks. By submitting your cancellation form or advice by email you can advise us of the reason for your cancellation and in some cases, we may be able to forgo your cancellation fee if it applies as above. Example: Cruise Ship cancels your Port of call. Serious Medical or Injury that prevents travel. Travel Insurance is recommended for any journey and a copy provided to Your Local Chauffeur at time of cancellation request. All forward bookings are paid in advance. Prepaid agent bookings: The cancellation policy varies with some agents offering 24-hour cancellation with no fee. Refund requests are at the discretion of the agent and the supplier based on your booking vouchers terms and conditions Due to unforeseen circumstances flexibility is assured where possible. Any refund issued will be less any incurred bank charges or fees to the agent of supplier. This includes prepaid agent bookings.