Top picks for Akaroa Day tours
Discover 23 Day tours in Akaroa on Trip.com, updated January 28, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 24 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From USD 17.14 per person, with an average total of USD 151.11. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 2.48k verified reviews, Day tours Akaroa boast an average rating of 4.8.
This week's most popular Day tours: "Akaroa Dolphins ~ Harbour Nature Cruise", with 1.041k reviews and a 4.9 rating.
Now on Trip.com: "Akaroa Harbour 2-Hour Dolphin Nature Cruise", a 2-hour adventure in Akaroa!
The next available day tour departs on January 29, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!
Akaroa Day tours usually take about 2 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!
97% of Akaroa Day tours now offer English-speaking guides
January is the perfect time to visit Akaroa! Choose from Day tours available day tours, including seasonal favorites like Akaroa Dolphins ~ Harbour Nature Cruise.
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Enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and a free postcard.Duration: 2 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.6/5Satisfied· 36 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom$67.83$71.4
91.7% of travelers recommendDuration: 3.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.7/5Very good· 36 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom$118.02$124.24
21 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 2–4 hrsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today5.0/5Excellent· 21 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom$54.30$57.16
93.8% of travelers recommendEnglishFree cancellation4.8/5Very good· 64 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom$42.18$44.4
23 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 10 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.8/5Very good· 237 reviewsFrom$276.96
Admire the views of the Southern Alps from the trainDuration: 12 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 6 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom$313.47$329.97
Traverse towering cliffs, spectacular rock stacks, vibrant coral reefs, and hidden sea cavesDuration: 2 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFrom$79.89
Pohatu is the Australasian little penguin colony on New Zealand's mainland.Duration: 6 hrsEnglishFrom$84.52
Board the Black Cat cruise to admire Akaroa's captivating scenery, spot rare New Zealand endemic Hector's dolphins, as well as penguins and other seabirds.Duration: 6 hrsEnglishFrom$189.45
100 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 2 hrsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today4.9/5Excellent· 1k reviews· 24 bookedFrom$79.38
43 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 2 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.9/5Excellent· 56 reviewsFrom$76.33
Join a 2-hour cruise to get up close with the world's rare dolphins and explore the adorable and playful Hector's dolphinsDuration: 2–3 hrsEnglishFrom$76.59![Black Cat Cruises Akaroa Dolphin Cruise in South Island, New Zealand [Optional Swim with Dolphins | Multiple Time Slots Available]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0581s12000qhsuo179DEC_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Encounter the world's Hector's dolphins! Exclusive habitat in Akaroa Harbour where you can interact with them in the water.EnglishFree cancellationFrom$88.25- Charming coastal town of Hokitika. Buy authentic "Pounamu" (New Zealand Jade)Duration: 12 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5% offLimited-time saleFrom$313.47$329.97
94.1% of travelers recommendDuration: 10 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.7/5Very good· 34 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom$256.48$269.98
Carbon neutral 1 way tour to Franz Josef from ChristchurchDuration: 1 dayEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviewsFrom$338.97
Ride on the longest chairlift in New ZealandDuration: 45 minsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 4 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom$17.14$18.05
Duration: 570 minsEnglishFree cancellation4.5/5Satisfied· 86 reviewsFrom$164.86
Discover charming French-inspired Akaroa villageDuration: 8 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.7/5Very good· 3 reviewsFrom$205.78
Benefit from great food, an open bar, and shower facilitiesFree cancellation4.9/5Excellent· 9 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom$42.14$44.36
79 travelers savedDuration: 9.7 hrsEnglish4.8/5Very good· 4 reviews· 97 bookedFrom$135.32
Chinese-speaking service + hotel pick-up & drop-off + customizable itineraryDuration: 8 hrsEnglishFrom$86.13
Group tours for up to 16 people with city hotel transfers, including fish and chips lunch, bottled water, and New Zealand snacksDuration: 10.2 hrsEnglishFrom$135.32
Embark on an exciting 2hr cruise to spot sperm whales, humpback whales, orcas, and playful dolphins.Duration: 8 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFrom$241.57
Embark on an exciting 2hr cruise to spot sperm whales, humpback whales, orcas, and playful dolphinsDuration: 15 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFrom$247.64![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$198.43
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$135.32
Drive through the Southern Alps to the majestic Aoraki / Mount Cook, where the scenery is breathtaking.Duration: 3.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 1 reviewFrom$175.27
Duration: 24 hrsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today4.5/5Satisfied· 810 reviews· 45 bookedFrom$24.35
Immerse yourself in the stunning scenery of Lake Tekapo and visit the famous Church of the Good Shepherd to admire this picturesque landmark.Duration: 2.8 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFrom$221.12
Capture stunning photos from Godley Head's WWII gun embattlementsDuration: 3–6.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5% offLimited-time saleFrom$170.42$179.39
Fly over Christchurch as your pilots provide historical insight into this beautiful cityDuration: 20 minsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 1 review5% offLimited-time saleFrom$199.48$209.98
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Choose to take a bush or coastal walk or simply relax and enjoy the sceneryDuration: 3.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 1 review5% offLimited-time saleFrom$153.80$161.9
Capture stunning photos of giant limestone boulders at Castle Hill/Kura TawhitiDuration: 3–8 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom$170.42$179.39
Watch an exciting interactive sheep shearing show and see sheepdogs demonstrate herding and managing sheep in a live interactive display.Duration: 8.1 hrsEnglishFrom$201.31
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Reviews: Akaroa Harbour 2-Hour Dolphin Nature Cruise
Guest User2026-01-19
Exhilarating...informative. A great way to see the harbour, the sweeping hills and the coastline...fantastic views of the coastal rock formations and their inhabitants.★
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Reviews: Akaroa: Swimming with Wild Dolphins Experience
Guest User2025-12-31
I really loved the activity. We were lucky enough to have 2 great swims with the dolphins even though the swells were quite rough. We even saw penguins and seals. Grace and William were fantastic guides. Keen to receive the photographs they were taking of the swims.★
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Reviews: Akaroa: Pohatu Penguins Scenic Nature 2-Hour or 4-Hour Tour
Guest User2026-01-17
Ben, our guide, explained everything in great detail, interestingly and informatively, and in a way that was easy to understand, even for those whose English wasn't perfect – we learned a tremendous amount. 10 out of 10 :)★
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Reviews: Christchurch International Antarctic Centre Entry Tickets
Guest User2026-01-18
Very informative and fun at the same time. Able to take our time through the exhibits and explore the engaging displays.★
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Reviews: TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Guest User2024-09-30
A grrat day out with adequate time for investigating at various lookouts and walking tracks. Interesting commentary and friendly bus environment. The highlight of our NZ trip for my partner.★
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Reviews: Christchurch to Franz Josef 1 Way Tour inc TranzAlpine Train
Guest User2026-01-03
The chauffeur was reliable and friendly. Would have been better if the phone numbers were exchanged with the chauffeur so that after getting out off the train you would just let them know quickly
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