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Discover 18 Day tours in Kaikoura on Trip.com, updated January 11, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 15 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From USD 28.98 per person, with an average total of USD 190.75. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 466 verified reviews, Day tours Kaikoura boast an average rating of 4.9.
This week's most popular Day tours: "Kaikoura: Whale Watching Cruise", with 341 reviews and a 4.7 rating.
Now on Trip.com: "Kaikoura Whale Watching/Lobster Tasting ~ Christchurch Round-Trip Join-In 1-Day Tour [English-Speaking Guide - Contact Customer Support for Details]", a 9-hour adventure in Kaikoura!
The next available day tour departs on January 12, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!
Kaikoura Day tours usually take about 9 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!
100% of Kaikoura Day tours now offer English-speaking guides
January is the perfect time to visit Kaikoura! Choose from Day tours available day tours, including seasonal favorites 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.
18 results for Kaikoura Day tours
![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 hrsEnglishFrom$197.74
Chinese-speaking service + hotel pick-up & drop-off + customizable itineraryDuration: 8 hrsEnglishFrom$85.83![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 hrsEnglishFrom$318.42
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 hrsEnglishFrom$128.93
64 travelers savedDuration: 10.5 hrsEnglish4.8/5Great· 4 reviews· 71 bookedFrom$128.93
Enjoy our award winning pedal kayaks as they allow you to be hands freeDuration: 3 hrsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today5.0/5Excellent· 6 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom$75.83$79.83
56 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 3.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today5.0/5Excellent· 56 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom$108.81$114.54
93.8% of travelers recommendDuration: 3.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today4.7/5Great· 341 reviewsFrom$100.74
Experience a snow landing at certain times of the yearDuration: 1 hrEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom$724.50$762.64
Christchurch departure - Kaikoura flying whale watching - Seal Colony - Peninsula Walkway - return to Christchurch, adjustable attractions, 10-hour serviceDuration: 8 hrsEnglishFrom$135.36
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 hrsEnglishFrom$128.97
Cover large distances effortlessly over migration paths of various whale speciesDuration: 40 minsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today4.7/5Great· 26 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom$120.29$126.63
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 saleFrom$451.10$474.85
Embark on an exciting 2hr cruise to spot sperm whales, humpback whales, orcas, and playful dolphinsDuration: 15 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFrom$246.83
Enjoy the freedom of staying as long as you like at each destinationEnglishFree cancellation4.8/5Great· 4 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom$70.81$74.54
Duration: 90 minsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today4.9/5Excellent· 24 reviewsFrom$28.98
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