Kayak Tours in
Franz Josef Glacier
Explore further in Franz Josef on one of our top-rated guided kayak tour adventures. Lake Mapourika’s calm water and scenery make it one of New Zealand’s finest kayaking destinations. Free photographs are included with each kayak tour.
COMBO TOURS
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Kayak Classic
Glide effortlessly across the water taking in the panoramic views of the Southern Alps and Glaciers – the scenery is world-class! Follow your guide into a hidden creek through the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary and experience some of the region’s untouched Jurassic rainforest and pristine wilderness. Our guides are passionate and deliver some excellent kayak tour photos to you free after each tour!
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- Free high quality photos are included with each kayak tour!
- Explore the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary & the UNESCO World Heritage Site
- One of the South Island’s Top-Rated Kayak Tours: Read Our Reviews
CURRENT PRICES:
NZ $145 Adult
NZ $90 Child (17 & under)
DURATION
Allow 3 hours
Kayak & Walk
Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee along the way, prepared by your kayak tour guide. This is an opportunity not to be missed and can be experienced by all ages and abilities.
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- Includes FREE high quality digital photographs taken by your kayak tour guide.
- Explore the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary & the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Walk through a private rainforest trail – all to the sound of native birdsong!
- Tea & Coffee included.
- One of the South Island’s top kayak tours read our reviews HERE
CURRENT PRICES:
NZ $165 Adult
NZ $105 Child (17 years & under)
DURATION
Allow 4 hours
NOTE
Hot drinks provided.
Sunset Kayak Classic
Choose the 5 pm option when booking!
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- Free high quality photographs are included with each kayak tour.
- Explore the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary & the UNESCO World Heritage Site
- One of the South Island’s Top-Rated Kayak Adventures
PRICES
ADULTS (NZD): $145
CHILDREN (NZD): $90 Child (17 years and under)
DURATION
Allow 3 hours
SUP Adventure
Pack the togs (swim-suits) and jump in for a swim as the lake can reach above 20 degrees Celcius in the peak of summer!
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No experience required. Most people comment on how incredibly stable, and safe they felt on our inflatable paddleboards!
PRICE
NZ $115 Adult
NZ $99 Child (17 years and under)
DURATION
Allow 2 hours
WHAT TO BRING:
No denim please!
Cap or sunglasses
Camera (optional, as we also provide FREE photos)
SUP Tours: Towel / swimwear or thermals depending on season
Kayak & Walk: Lunch or snack
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Free high-quality digital photos
Dry bags
Splash Jackets or wet weather gear
Quality kayak or SUP equipment
Courtesy transport (if required)
Sunscreen / insect repellent
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FLEXIBLE & FREE CANCELLATIONS
We want you to be confident when booking with us, with no deposits or charges for cancellations. We do ask that cancellations and changes are made a full 24 hours prior to the trip time. Cancellations made within the 24 hour time frame cannot be refunded so please let us know if you need to change, or cancel your booking! We're here to help, so feel free to drop us an email if you have any questions.
> Please note: Private/Group bookings or charters incur a 48 hour cancellation policy. This is specifically advised at the time of booking. Tours require minimum numbers to operate.
We reserve the right to cancel tours if minimum numbers are not met or in the event of unsafe conditions.