Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura
Overview
An intimate privately guided wildlife experience around the Kaikoura peninsula on hands free pedal kayaks, allowing for the ultimate kayaking experience. Let us take you and your group around the rugged coastline encountering seals, penguins and seabirds with the jaw-dropping mountains as a backdrop. With expert local commentary along the way on indigenous local history, post colonial sealing and whaling and everything in between This immersive experience can be tailored to suit any traveller. Whether your special private tour is for a honeymooning couple, avid wildlife group or just a special family adventure, the team at Seal Kayak Kaikoura will make sure you create memories that last a lifetime
What's Included
- All kayaking equipment including spray jackets, dry bags, pants
- Private transportation
- Free photos from our guides
- Local guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Flexible pickup locations within 15 minutes of our central location for all private tours.
Beach Road
Kaikōura 7300, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Peninsula Seal Colony
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kaikoura (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for anyone that suffers from severe sea sickness
- Not recommended for travellers over 130kg
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All passenger heights MUST be advised at time of booking if over 6'4
- All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking if over 120 kg maximum weight is 115kg. If your weight is 115kg - 125kg, you must book a private tour for your safety.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Frequently Asked Questions
(10)Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
A: The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg. Read more Nov 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022Your safety is City Boat Tours‘s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
- All kayaking equipment including spray jackets, dry bags, pants.
- Private transportation.
- Free photos from our guides.
- Local guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for anyone that suffers from severe sea sickness
- Not recommended for travellers over 130kg
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Seal Kayaking and Wildlife Tour in Kaikoura will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- All kayaking equipment including spray jackets, dry bags, pants
- Private transportation
- Free photos from our guides
- Local guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for anyone that suffers from severe sea sickness
- Not recommended for travellers over 130kg
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All passenger heights MUST be advised at time of booking if over 6'4
- All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking if over 120 kg maximum weight is 115kg. If your weight is 115kg - 125kg, you must book a private tour for your safety.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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