Top picks for Kaikoura Day tours
Discover 19 Day tours in Kaikoura on Trip.com, updated January 7, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 10 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From EUR 15.15 per person, with an average total of EUR 144.72. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 670 verified reviews, Day tours Kaikoura boast an average rating of 4.8.
This week's most popular Day tours: "Kaikoura: Whale Watching Cruise", with 338 reviews and a 4.6 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 January 8, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!
Kaikoura Day tours usually take about 8 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!
90% 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.
19 results for Kaikoura Day tours
Chinese-speaking service + hotel pick-up & drop-off + customizable itineraryDuration: 8 hrsEnglishFrom€ 73.33
56 travelers savedDuration: 10.5 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviews· 69 bookedFrom€ 111.11![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€ 272.05
Cover large distances effortlessly over migration paths of various whale speciesDuration: 40 minsEnglishFree cancellation4.7/5Great· 26 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom€ 103.20€ 108.64
Hear stories of Maori historyDuration: 2 hrsEnglishFree cancellation3.0/5· 1 review5% offLimited-time saleFrom€ 58.64€ 61.73
100 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 390 minsEnglishFree cancellation4.9/5Excellent· 166 reviewsFrom€ 118.99![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€ 168.94
Enjoy our award winning pedal kayaks as they allow you to be hands freeDuration: 3 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 6 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom€ 65.20€ 68.64
Experience a snow landing at certain times of the yearDuration: 1 hrEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom€ 621.60€ 654.32
56 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 3.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 56 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom€ 93.35€ 98.27
Feel the thrill of flying along the New Zealand coastline on a helicopter rideDuration: 45 minsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 3 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom€ 387.03€ 407.41
Christchurch departure - Kaikoura flying whale watching - Seal Colony - Peninsula Walkway - return to Christchurch, adjustable attractions, 10-hour serviceDuration: 8 hrsEnglishFrom€ 115.62
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€ 111.11
Duration: 90 minsEnglishFree cancellation4.9/5Excellent· 24 reviewsFrom€ 24.73
Duration: 45–120 minsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 9 reviewsFrom€ 15.15
Enjoy the freedom of staying as long as you like at each destinationEnglishFree cancellation4.8/5Great· 4 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom€ 60.75€ 63.95![Whale Watching Cruise in Kaikoura, New Zealand [Chinese Customer Support + English Guide] Inquire Before Booking to Reserve Your Spot](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0350r12000ph2obyxADE5_C_568_320.png?_fr=wc)
Kaikoura whale watching is open year-round and is an excellent activity experience in New Zealand.Duration: 3 hrsEnglishFrom€ 96.20![Whale Watching Scenic Flight Experience in Kaikoura, New Zealand [Chinese Customer Support + English Guide]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0354l12000pox53f2E277_C_568_320.png?_fr=wc)
Want to increase your chances of whale watching? Choose our aerial sightseeing tour, covering vast ocean areas and offering abundant whale watching opportunities.Duration: 40 minsEnglishFrom€ 110.11
Admire stunning views of the mountainous coastlineDuration: 3.5 hrsThaiFree cancellationBook now for today4.6/5Satisfactory· 338 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFrom€ 82.04€ 86.36
32 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 6 hrsFree cancellationBook now for today5.0/5Excellent· 32 reviewsFrom€ 205.16
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