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Kaikoura Up Close to the Whales

4 days
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Start and end in Christchurch
4.3
3 traveler reviews
  • Park view with a river, trees, and urban buildings.
  • Beige grass growing on sandy dunes.
  • Historic building with a fountain in front, set under a blue sky.
  • Coastal landscape with mountains, fields, and ocean.
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  • Bronze statue of a jester juggling balls in front of a building.
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Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
Group Size 4 - 50
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Highlights

  • Ride the train from Christchurch to Kaikoura
  • Stay in a cozy hotel in Kaikoura
  • Go whale watching in Kaikoura
  • Explore Kaikoura's marine life on a boat
  • Return by train to Christchurch

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 From Christchurch to Kaikoura
  2. Day 2 Close to the whales
  3. Day 3 From Kaikoura to Christchurch
  4. Day 4 departing
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Gebeco

Number of tours

457

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within 2 days

Response rate

60%

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Tour ID: 297682

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    New Zealand
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before November 30th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 30th, 2025, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Gebeco. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 40 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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