Akaroa Dolphin Swimming and Alpaca Farm Day Tour from Christchurch

Highlights

  • • Pick-up from your hotel/ apartment or preferred location in Christchurch. • Grab your cameras for some pictures at Hilltop Tavern with the most captivating harbour views & glistening waters of Akaroa. • Feast your taste buds at Barry’s Bay Cheese Factory who still make it the old traditional way. • Hop onboard a jet-powered catamaran & enjoy an unforgettable 2hr experience-providing close encounters with the playful Hector’s Dolphins swimming around you. • Time to explore the French inspired town by foot, enjoy lunch at one of the many waterfront cafes & explore the boutique shops. • Take a unique Alpaca Farm Tour; get a brief insight into Alpacas history, lead or hand feed them (if option selected). • Make your return journey via summit road (time & weather permitting) with the most fascinating views. • Return back & drop-off to your location.

Summary

• Pick-up from your hotel/ apartment or preferred location in Christchurch. • Grab your cameras for some pictures at Hilltop Tavern with the most captivating harbour views & glistening waters of Akaroa. • Feast your taste buds at Barry’s Bay Cheese Factory who still make it the old traditional way. • Hop onboard a jet-powered catamaran & enjoy an unforgettable 2hr experience-providing close encounters with the playful Hector’s Dolphins swimming around you. • Time to explore the French inspired town by foot, enjoy lunch at one of the many waterfront cafes & explore the boutique shops. • Take a unique Alpaca Farm Tour; get a brief insight into Alpacas history, lead or hand feed them (if option selected). • Make your return journey via summit road (time & weather permitting) with the most fascinating views. • Return back & drop-off to your location.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours - 9 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Enjoy once in a lifetime experience-swim & snorkel with the World’s smallest & rarest Hector’s Dolphins in the emerald waters of Akaroa. Get up-close & personal at Alpaca Farm Tour and wander through these majestic beauties. Explore the French town by foot, enjoy lunch at a waterfront café & discover the boutique shops. Tour Highlights: • Visit Barry’s Bay Traditional Cheese Factory and try some of their award-winning cheese. • Scenic drive on an extinct volcanic crater on Banks Peninsula with magnificent views of Akaroa Harbour. • Swim with Hector’s Dolphins – an ultimate dolphin experience with the World’s smallest & rarest. • Engage yourself in an interactive Alpaca Farm Tour with over 130 grazing Alpacas.

What’s included?

  • Private Tour (i.e. ONLY FOR ONE PARTY)

  • Professional guide.

  • Hotel Pick up and Drop Off.

  • Swim with Dolphins Tour.

  • Wetsuits, masks, snorkels & fins rental.

  • Alpaca Farm Tour.

  • Transport by 2017 or late model Mercedes Benz vans.

  • Complimentary Hotspot WIFI provided.

  • Complimentary light refreshments provided.

  • Lunch

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8-9 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

NZSI Tours & Travel

About operator:

We specialize in private & exclusive tours, city transfers, luxury chauffeur driven services and airport transfers from Christchurch & its surrounding regions. We love organising and delivering great holidays that showcases the best of New Zealand. We believe in going that extra mile for our customers, in order to ensure that you have enjoyed the best of your time in New Zealand.

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