Picton Sea Kayak Tour: 4-Hour Guided Adventure in Marlborough Sounds

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Embark on a 4-hour guided sea kayak tour in Marlborough Sounds, exploring secluded coves, beautiful beaches, and azure blue waters. Encounter stingrays, sea birds, seals, and maybe even dolphins!

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

1 London Quay - Guided Kayak Tour in the Queen Charlotte Sound. See description for tour details and paddling area

What's Included

All necessary equipment provided
Local guide

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Additional Information

Join us on this guided half-day sea kayaking trip for a 4-hour adventure in the stunningly beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Explore the west end of the Queen Charlotte Sound with us, discovering the tranquil coves, pristine beaches, clear blue water, and lush green native forest. Benefit from the rich knowledge and relaxed demeanor of your friendly guide…

Location

1 London Quay

London Quay

Our office is located at the Picton Waterfront on the corner of London Quay and Wellington Street

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Michael_s

Oct 24, 2024

Enjoyed our time on the water! - We had a great time kayaking in beautiful waters. Our guide took the time to make sure we understood safety protocols and was always watching all around us. A great day!!

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Khutchingsx

Sep 30, 2024

A Great Way To See The Marlborough Sounds! - This was my second time booking a kayaking excursion with Wilderness Guides, and I would highly recommend. We saw jellyfish, an eagle ray, and plenty of seabirds while we were out—plus, getting to soak up some sun on the water was a perfect way to spend the afternoon!

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Kimberly_h

Sep 30, 2024

A Great Way To See The Marlborough Sounds! - This is my second time taking a kayaking tour with Wilderness Guides! It's a great way to see more of the Marlborough Sounds during a visit to Picton. We saw jellyfish, an eagle ray, and plenty of seabirds while out on the water. I would definitely recommend!

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Brittany_h

Aug 18, 2024

Very cool experience. - The guide was really knowledgeable about the local plants and animals. He did a great job at pointing out the interesting things for us to see, and had the patience to let us take the time to see them. Your feet will get wet, so keep that in mind when deciding on footwear. I went barefoot and brought sandals in the dry compartment for after the kayak.

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Barbara_h

Mar 15, 2024

Relaxed, informative tour - Relaxed informative tour. Saw a variety of bird and sea life. As an older couple we didn't feel out of place with a couple of young men.

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Nicole_s

Mar 14, 2024

A wonderful workout - The experience of kayaking around Queen Charlotte Sound was truly incredible. The half day tour is the perfect length for anyone who may not regularly go kayaking and gives you quite the workout with the added benefit of incredible views and wild life (Jellyfish, Eagle rays, and various sea birds). Our guide was highly knowledgeable on all aspects and made me and my brother (a first time kayaker) more than comfortable in our adventure.

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Tyler_s

Feb 19, 2024

The perfect way to see Marlborough Sounds! - Well-paced and peaceful trip out to Marlborough Sounds from Picton. It was the perfect length. We've taken a couple of other kayak tours, and this was the first one that included guards to keep us dry. We appreciated that. The instruction from our guides was great to get us comfortable with our kayaks. On the tour, Jenna provided us with a tremendous amount of history about the landscape and how it has changed over the years. We got to see jellyfish and even some rays near the end of the trip. My one point of advice would be to make sure you have sunscreen! A hat would also be a good idea. It's a long time to be on the water.

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Cyndee_l

Feb 16, 2024

Rewarding and enlightening workout - Great day. Saw some sting rays, birds, and stories. Guides were knowledgeable and friendly. Queen Charlotte Sound is stunning.

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Annabella_l

Jan 22, 2024

Our guide, Emma, was so... - Our guide, Emma, was so knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly! She made our trip so wonderful, and we enjoyed seeing wildlife like eagle rays and jellyfish, as well as the beautiful water and landscape of the sounds, from our kayaks!

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