Kaikoura Overnight Tour from Christchurch: Whale Watching and Dolphin Swim Experience

Embark on an unforgettable overnight tour from Christchurch to Kaikoura, where you’ll have the opportunity to watch whales and swim with dolphins. Get up close and personal with these incredible marine creatures in a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 6 days
Highlights

Day 1: Christchurch – Kaikoura

Travel by coach through the picturesque rolling hills of North Canterbury, relishing the beauty of its pastoral landscapes, to Kaikoura where mountains meet the sea (a journey of approximately three hours by coach). Kaikoura is globally renowned for its diverse marine mammals, including the majestic giant sperm whales…

What's Included
  • Fur seal colony viewing
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Swim with Dolphins
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • North Canterbury wine tasting if time permits
  • Live commentary on board
  • Overnight accommodation
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Whale watch tour by boat
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Behold the grandeur of whales and float alongside dolphins. This is an enchanting night-long treat for enthusiasts eager to become intimate with the wild. Trek from Christchurch to Kaikoura, where your encounter with whales awaits. Repose in this quaint seaside town for a night, before joining the ‘Swim with Dolphins’ voyage. Plunge into the sea for a…

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Leisure Tours
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Chris_f
Mar 3, 2023
Solid Trip - Entire experience was fantastic! Swimming with dolphins was amazing and very well organized, transport was hassle free and straight forward, and the whale watching tour was peaceful. Highly recommend for anyone looking to get a lot out of Kaikōura in a short amount of time.
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Meme2bristol
May 24, 2018
Stunning tour - We booked an early boat on a beautiful day. A very short bus ride to the boat which was extremely comfortable. The crew were very friendly and Informative. We were so lucky after a relatively short time we saw our first whale just basking in the water. We waited iand after sometime he decided to dive flipping his tale several times. Breathtaking. We then went on seeing dolphins and sea birds a truly magical day.
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Charlottef23
Apr 12, 2018
Beautiful but sadly the sea got the better of me - I have always wanted to swim with dolphins and whilst travelling NZ, Kaikoura was the one place loads of people had recommended to do this. I was all geared up at 6am and ready, I'd taken sickness tablets for the boat ride. On the boat, we started to see the dolphins, jumping alongside, was amazing and i was so excited. BUT, as we were told to come in and gear up, i didnt feel too good. Sadly, i missed out on interacting with the dolphins and getting into the sea as my head remained in a bucket for the rest of the experience. I had an amazing time and would recommend it.
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Yeong
Sep 25, 2016
It is an amazing and awesome trip to me... - <p>It is an amazing and awesome trip to me and my wife. Strongly recommended</p>
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Jeremy
Mar 31, 2015
One of the best experience I've had... - <p>One of the best experience I've had swimming with dolphins. Highly recommended. I was initially worried about being cold in the water, but the wetsuits were extremely warm.</p>
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