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Kaikoura Coast Pedal Kayak Small-Group Guided Tour

5.0
(420 reviews)
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Explore the Kaikoura coast on a hands-free kayak tour with an experienced guide. Use your feet to pedal your boat, so your hands are free to snap photos of New Zealand fur seals and the scenic shoreline. Choose between a sunset tour and a special seal-spotting one, where you’ll paddle to places with high chances of spotting the curious creatures. Get some exercise while having fun and admiring the views.

Highlights

  • Look out for fur seals, birds, and dolphins
  • Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour
  • No kayaking experience or upper-body strength required
  • Learn about the area's rich biodiversity from your local guide

Inclusions

  • Local guide

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

Good to Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking if over 100 kg maximum weight is 115kg. If your weight is 115kg - 125kg, you must book a private tour for your safety. If you have any concerns, please email Levi@sealkayakkaikoura.com.
  • All passenger heights MUST be advised at time of booking if over 6'4

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

Description

Explore the Kaikoura coast on a hands-free kayak tour with an experienced guide. Use your feet to pedal your boat, so your hands are free to snap photos of New Zealand fur seals and the scenic shoreline. Choose between a sunset tour and a special seal-spotting one, where you’ll paddle to places with high chances of spotting the curious creatures. Get some exercise while having fun and admiring the views.

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danieltK6886WN
When you're in Kaikoura, you HAVE to do this tour! It was such an amazing experience! Logan our guide was the best! We did not see seals in the water but we had dolphins and it was just incredible.
Lucretia2253
What an epic experience! Our tour guide Connor was incredible and had so much knowledge about kaikōura. Explained all the tips and tricks about the paddle kayaks so well. Definitely recommend for any...

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