Top picks for Kaikoura Day tours
Discover 17 Day tours in Kaikoura on Trip.com, updated December 23, 2025, with experiences lasting from 1 to 24 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From VND 614,114.00 per person, with an average total of VND 4,927,280.68. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 1.705k verified reviews, Day tours Kaikoura boast an average rating of 4.7.
This week's most popular Day tours: "Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram", with 783 reviews and a 4.5 rating.
Now on Trip.com: "Christchurch round-trip Kaikoura whale watching private charter day tour", a 8-hour adventure in Kaikoura!
The next available day tour departs on December 24, 2025. Book now to secure your spot!
Kaikoura Day tours usually take about 8 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!
50% of Kaikoura Day tours now offer English-speaking guides
December is the perfect time to visit Kaikoura! Choose from Day tours available day tours, including seasonal favorites like Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram.
Your trip, worry-free! All day tours are run by licensed suppliers with verified reviews, and many include free cancellation before departure.
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Chinese-speaking service + hotel pick-up & drop-off + customizable itineraryDuration: 8 hrsEnglishFromVND 2,218,519![Christchurch + Kaikoura + Whale Watch Kaikoura [Whales, dolphins, and sea lions - see them all]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0356p12000o30xcaxF537_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Recommended Trip: [Up-close Whale Watching + Dolphins + Seals with Chinese-Speaking Private Charter for a Hassle-Free Experience]Duration: 10 hrsEnglishFromVND 8,230,453
Embark on the Whale Watch Kaikoura cruise to witness giant sperm whales up close in their natural habitat throughout all four seasons.Duration: 10.5 hrsEnglish38 bookedFromVND 3,399,334
92.2% of travelers recommendDuration: 10 hrsFree cancellation4.6/5Excellent· 77 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromVND 5,453,674VND 5,740,710
Driving through the Southern Alps to the majestic Mount Cook offers stunning scenery.Duration: 3.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFromVND 4,370,371
Duration: 24 hrsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today4.5/5Excellent· 783 reviews· 37 bookedFromVND 614,114![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 hrsEnglishFromVND 5,111,112
Christchurch departure - Kaikoura flying whale watching - Seal Colony - Peninsula Walkway - return to Christchurch, adjustable attractions, 10-hour serviceDuration: 8 hrsEnglishFromVND 3,497,943
Small group tour (max 16 people), downtown hotel pickup and drop-off, includes fish and chips lunch, bottled water, and New Zealand snacksDuration: 10.2 hrsEnglishFromVND 3,399,334
Enjoy our award winning pedal kayaks as they allow you to be hands freeDuration: 3 hrsFree cancellationBook now for today5.0/5Excellent· 10 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromVND 1,994,885VND 2,099,879
Experience a snow landing at certain times of the yearDuration: 1 hrFree cancellationBook now for today5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromVND 19,015,623VND 20,016,446
64 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 3.5 hrsFree cancellationBook now for today5.0/5Excellent· 64 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromVND 2,855,868VND 3,006,177
Feel the thrill of flying along the New Zealand coastline on a helicopter rideDuration: 45 minsFree cancellationBook now for today5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromVND 11,839,983VND 12,463,140
Christchurch city center, including the downtown area severely damaged in the earthquake, provides a comprehensive overview of the earthquake's impact and the ongoing reconstruction efforts.Duration: 2.8 hrsEnglish45 bookedFromVND 1,435,275![Christchurch + Mount Cook + Lake Tekapo + The Good Shepherd Small Group 1-day tour[From Christchurch to Queenstown]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0104m120008i8jhhrBCC3_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Lake Tekapo and visit the famous Church of the Good Shepherd, admiring this picturesque landmark.Duration: 2.8 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFromVND 5,695,474
Take a ride on the world-famous alpine sightseeing train (TranzAlpine) from Christchurch to Greymouth,Duration: 7 hrsEnglishFromVND 4,381,363
Take in the magnificent views of the Southern Alps on your way to the majestic Mount Cook, and admire the splendor of New Zealand's highest peak from different perspectives.Duration: 16 hrsEnglishFromVND 5,172,840
The skirt swirls around the picturesque Lake TekapoDuration: 50 minsEnglishFromVND 6,172,840
Take in the magnificent views of the Southern Alps on your way to the majestic Mount Cook, and admire the splendor of New Zealand's highest peak from different perspectives.Duration: 6.4 hrsEnglishFromVND 4,202,881
Akaroa Nature CruiseDuration: 8 hrsKoreanFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviewsFromVND 5,181,478
47 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 13 hrsFree cancellation4.9/5Excellent· 196 reviews· 21 bookedFromVND 4,239,884
58 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 10 hrsFree cancellation4.8/5Great· 59 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromVND 2,855,868VND 3,006,177
Duration: 11 hrsMandarinFree cancellation3.0/5· 2 reviewsFromVND 5,935,733
23 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 10 hrsFree cancellation4.8/5Great· 237 reviewsFromVND 6,937,707
Cover large distances effortlessly over migration paths of various whale speciesDuration: 40 minsFree cancellationBook now for today4.2/5Good· 51 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromVND 3,157,328VND 3,323,504
32 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 6 hrsFree cancellationBook now for today5.0/5Excellent· 32 reviewsFromVND 6,218,548
Duration: 90 minsFree cancellationBook now for today4.9/5Excellent· 24 reviewsFromVND 752,263
100 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 390 minsFree cancellationBook now for today4.9/5Excellent· 163 reviewsFromVND 3,623,164
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Reviews: From Christchurch: Kaikōura Day Tour with Whale Watching
Guest User2025-12-07
It is a long day but the tour did exactly what it said on the box. We saw fur seals, sperm and humpback whales, and dolphins. We had a yummy lunch (the veggie spring roll was delicious!) and saw some amazing scenery. Aaron was friendly, responsive and well organised. We were 7 people - one couple, one pair of friends and three solo travellers and we all got on & were pleased with our day.★
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Reviews: Christchurch Hop-On Hop-Off Tram
Guest User2025-11-16
What an absolutely wonderful way to explore, and learn about, Christchurch. We had an amazing day, firstly staying on the tram from Cathedral Junction and completing all 18 stops. We then went part way round and ‘hopped’ off, enjoying our chosen point. Then on again, and off at the stunning, beautiful Botanical Gardens. Hopped on again, did another stop and finished with a second 18 stop round. Simply Wonderful!! We were so lucky with Driver David and Conductor Marjorie, on Tram number 24, brilliant, and we happened to pick them up again twice more, in reverse roles. Can’t recommend this trip highly enough!
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