Akaroa Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Christchurch
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From NZD 260
Overview
Enjoy a Sightseeing tour to Akaroa through the spectacular scenery surrounding Banks Peninsula, formed following violent eruptions of two ancient volcanoes. The Akaroa crater nurses the picturesque harbor and Akaroa village. Experience a Nature Cruise with highlights including the rare, NZ native dolphin - the Hector's Dolphin, as well as penguins and other sea birds. And you'll see giant volcanic sea cliffs and hear about Akaroa's fascinating past. The Tour also includes a delightful lunch at Bully Hayes Restaurant.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
Lunch - (if option chosen)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Options
Akaroa - Cruise Only
Akaroa - Cruise only: Akaroa Day Tour including a 2 hour Nature Cruise on Akaroa Harbour (No lunch included)
Pickup included
Akaroa Day Tour w/ Lunch
Akaroa Day Tour: Tour includes lunch at Bully Hayes restaurant and a 2 hour Nature Cruise on Akaroa Harbour.
Pickup included
Operated by Leisure Tours
Reviews
164 reviews
Must see
parag k,Nov 19, 2024
5.0One of the most beautiful places that we hv seen. The tour, the cruise, our guide everything was awesome. We strongly recommend this tour. Akaroa is a magical place.
Beautiful, picturesque day!
Angela A,Nov 13, 2024
4.0Akaroa is absolutely stunning. I do a lot of bus tours and felt like this was a good length and appreciated it didn’t start at 530am like some do. I had low expectations of the included lunch but it turned out to be great and recommend adding it. The dolphin tour was lovely and the drive most of the day was very picturesque. My one area for growth would be that the tour guide Tania had great energy but she probably doesn’t need to microphone as her voice carries quite well naturally! It was a very loud trip because of the volume of the mix which was juxtaposed against the serene setting.
The tour guide was...
Julia L,Nov 7, 2024
5.0The tour guide was fanstastic! We got to see many stunning views on the way to and from Akaroa. The cheese was also amazing. We saw so many dolphins! They were adorable!! Also, a couple of my friends and I typically get motion sick but felt completely fine on our cruise.
Leisure NZ was so...
Lynette P,Oct 29, 2024
5.0Leisure NZ was so flexible w fulfilling my requests off the normal trip. Guide Scottty (excellent driver)was very knowledgeable and brought history and information alive w storytelling.
Fantastic tour
Karen B,Oct 19, 2024
5.0The tour was fantastic. Tania was knowledgeable and entertaining. We saw dolphins, seals, a penguin and a whale.
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