Akaroa Private Day Tour from Christchurch
Description
Discover the charm of Akaroa, a beautiful seaside town known for its French heritage and stunning natural landscapes. Enjoy dolphin watching experiences featuring the rare Hector's Dolphins while soaking in breathtaking views of Lyttelton Harbour. Experience the local café culture in Little River and delight in culinary adventures tailored to all dietary preferences. This intimate tour provides you with comfortable private transport and expert guidance, ensuring a memorable journey through the scenic Canterbury region. - Dolphin watching experience featuring rare Hector's Dolphins - Explore Lyttelton Harbour and Little River's charming cafés - Private transport with a professional driver for a personalized experience - Tour duration: Full day, starting from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Itinerary
The very first stop at Lyttelton harbour, surrounded by hills, including the famous Port Hills, which offer breathtaking scenic views of the harbour, Christchurch, and the Southern Alps. We'll pass via almost 2km longer Lyttelton Tunnel, which opened in 1964, connects Lyttelton with Christchurch
Passing by the governors bay hills and shimmering waters of Lyttelton harbours its offers visitors a moment of peace that feels both timeless and grounding
Little River is a beautiful little village on the way to Akaroa. It's situated on the banks of the Birdlings Flat Stream, and the surrounding area offers a mix of farmland, native bush, and stunning coastal landscapes. The perfect stop for break
Akaroa is a beautiful little village inside the crater of an extinct volcano. Enjoy the beautiful views and learn about the rich history including Akaroa's French connection. There is plenty of option of activities to explore. Here are some of the top things to do in Akaroa Dolphin watching and swimming, Explore the Akaroa Harbour, French Heritage Walk, take a scenic drive, try French Cuisine, Kayaking or Paddleboarding, As you are on a private tour, we can also customize the tour.
We will finish off this wonderful day with your drop off anywhere in Christchurch city Now it’s time to relax and unwind thank you for joining us Kia ora and safe travel
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Any location for pickup and drop off from Christchurch
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
We had a fantastic day tour to Akaroa, a charming little French town with stunning views. The scenery along the way was beautiful, and the town itself had such a unique and relaxing atmosphere. One of the highlights of our trip was the two-hour harbour dolphin cruise. The views from the water were absolutely amazing, and seeing the dolphins in their natural environment made the experience even more special. Overall, it was a wonderful and memorable day. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the Christchurch area
Great guide that really cared for us and wanted us to enjoy our time. He even took pictures and sent them to us!
This was an amazing day. We had a private all day tour from Christchurch to Akaroa and our guide could not have been more accommodating! Even booked transportation to the airport the next morning with them. Highly recommend!!
Such an incredible day! Our driver/tour guide Vik was amazing. He made stops at all the most amazing lookout spots and also served as our personal photographer! Akaroa was insanely beautiful and we spent the afternoon walking around the romantic little French town. Definitely a great way to spend the day swing the coastal bays and landscapes of Christchurch and Akaroa.
FIVE STARS from this American couple. From comfort and care to showing us the “must see” site, our host Bally was amazing
A perfect day trip with NZ Journey Tours! The drive to Akaroa offered spectacular views We were lucky enough to see the tiny adorable Hector's dolphins swimming and giants House is a wonderful art A truly special experience. the guide was fantastic😊
We went to Akaroa with this tour company on our last day, and it was a lovely experience. It was nice to explore this small and charming town, and the trip was very comfortable and well-organized irene
