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Discover 19 Day tours in Kaikoura on Trip.com, updated January 24, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 15 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From CAD 24.80 per person, with an average total of CAD 242.98. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 699 verified reviews, Day tours Kaikoura boast an average rating of 4.8.
This week's most popular Day tours: "Kaikoura: Whale Watching Cruise", with 374 reviews and a 4.7 rating.
Now on Trip.com: "Kaikōura: Kayak Sunset Tour with Seal Sightings", a 3-hour adventure in Kaikoura!
The next available day tour departs on January 25, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!
Kaikoura Day tours usually take about 3 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!
90% of Kaikoura Day tours now offer English-speaking guides
January is perfect for visiting Kaikoura! Choose from Day tours available day tours, including seasonal hits like Kaikoura: Whale Watching Cruise.
Your trip, worry-free! All day tours are run by licensed suppliers with verified reviews, and many include free cancellation before departure.
19 results for Kaikoura Day tours
Enjoy our award winning pedal kayaks as they allow you to be hands freeDuration: 3 hrsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today4.9/5Excellent· 8 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromCAD 107.22CAD 112.87
93.9% of travelers recommendDuration: 3.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today4.7/5Very good· 374 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromCAD 135.34CAD 142.47
Experience a snow landing at certain times of the yearDuration: 1 hrEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromCAD 1,024.73CAD 1,078.67
Group tours for up to 16 people with city hotel transfers, including fish and chips lunch, bottled water, and New Zealand snacksDuration: 10.2 hrsEnglishFromCAD 182.98
90.3% of travelers recommendDuration: 30 minsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today4.7/5Very good· 31 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromCAD 170.15CAD 179.11
Embark on an exciting 2hr cruise to spot sperm whales, humpback whales, orcas, and playful dolphins.Duration: 8 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFromCAD 331.58
Chinese-speaking service + hotel pick-up & drop-off + customizable itineraryDuration: 8 hrsEnglishFromCAD 118.23
75 travelers savedDuration: 9.7 hrsEnglish4.8/5Very good· 4 reviews· 97 bookedFromCAD 182.98
61 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 3.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today5.0/5Excellent· 61 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromCAD 151.49CAD 159.47
Encounter Giant Sea Creatures: Board a whale-watching boat into Kaikoura's waters for close-up views of whales and other marine animals, immersing yourself in awe-inspiring nature and ecologyDuration: 3.2 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFromCAD 328.55
Dedicated customer support and local Chinese-speaking driver, private charter for your family or groupDuration: 12.5 hrsMandarinFree cancellationFromCAD 167.77
Dedicated customer support and local Chinese-speaking driver, private charter for your family or groupDuration: 12 hrsMandarinFree cancellationFromCAD 167.77![Kaikoura Whale Watching/Lobster Tasting ~ Christchurch Round-Trip Join-In 1-Day Tour [English-Speaking Guide - Contact Customer Support for Details]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0357212000q581xtz5A48_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Christchurch city hotel pick-up and drop-off service, please inquire with customer support for availability before booking.Duration: 9 hrsEnglishFromCAD 272.37
Embark on an exciting 2hr cruise to spot sperm whales, humpback whales, orcas, and playful dolphinsDuration: 15 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFromCAD 339.92
A 30-minute whale watching scenic flight to experience the aerial charm of Kaikoura, featuring a high-wing aircraft with unobstructed views and circling around whales.Duration: 7.7 hrsEnglishFromCAD 182.98
Feel the thrill of flying along the New Zealand coastline on a helicopter rideDuration: 45 minsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromCAD 638.05CAD 671.64
Hear stories of Maori historyDuration: 2 hrsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today3.7/5· 3 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromCAD 96.67CAD 101.76
Duration: 90 minsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today4.9/5Excellent· 24 reviewsFromCAD 40.51
Duration: 45–120 minsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today5.0/5Excellent· 9 reviewsFromCAD 24.80
100 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 390 minsEnglishFree cancellation4.9/5Excellent· 180 reviewsFromCAD 195.51
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