Why choose this tour ?
Watch whales and swim with dolphins. This is a overnight delight for all those who wish to get close to nature. Journey from Christchurch to Kaikoura, where you will take a whale watch tour. Overnight in this tiny coastal town, before joining your Swim with Dolphins cruise. Dive into the oceans and swim next to these amazing mammals. A marine experience unmatched by any other.
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Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Please note, infants under 3 years of age may not join the cruises but may travel on the light aircraft tours
- Children must be aged 8 years and over to swim with Dolphins.
- Customers must declare any pre-existing medical conditions. A basic level of fitness is required. Customers will be floating in the open ocean and will be required to swim to and from the boat - distances up to 50 meters (150 feet) at a time.
- Once the tour has commenced only the unused portion of the tour will be refunded should the boats not sail or the planes not fly.
- If due to whale sightings or weather conditions the boat offers a partial refund, this refund will be passed on to our customers.
- If whale watch is undertaken by light aircraft and no whales are seen, no refund applies.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- If time allows we will stop at a North Canterbury vineyard for a wine tasting!
- Maximum - One Medium size bag/suitcase per person (max 20kg each)
- Transfer from Kaikoura back to Christchurch may be by intercity coach if minimum numbers not met
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Overnight Option in Twin Room
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Twin Room: Includes a full overnight Kaikoura Whale Watch & Dolphin Swim tour option in a double/twin room. Rates based on 2 persons.
Pickup included - Overnight Option Single Supp.
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Single Supplement: Full overnight tour for Kaikoura Whale Watch & Dolphin Swim with single supplement included.
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Kaikoura Whale and Dolphin Overnight Tour from Christchurch Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Fur seal colony viewing
- Swim with Dolphins
- North Canterbury wine tasting if time permits
- Live commentary on board
- Overnight accommodation
- GST (Goods and Services Tax
- Whale watch tour by boat
Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Leisure Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Pacific/Auckland.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- 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. - This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 7 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• On day 1 of tour you can choose to join the whale watching by either boat or Light Aircraft. Kaikoura Whale Watch Refund Policy: • Once the tour has commenced only the unused portion of the tour will be refunded should the boats not sail or the planes not fly. • If due to whale sightings or weather conditions the boat offers a partial refund, this refund will be passed on to our customers. • If whale watch is undertaken by light aircraft and no whales are seen, no refund applies. • In this case, these Terms override the Terms and Conditions Fee as outlined below. Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.