Private tour in Akaroa Dermot H

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Base cost of tour
  • $ 1,260 USD

Christchurch Day Tour with Private Guide...ex Akaroa

Tour #11686
4.8 (25)
Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

up to 10 people

6 hours 30 minutes

Private transportation

Party size:

1

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Overview of your Akaroa tour:

Be entertained by the birdlife, the lambs and sheep as well as the fabulous views from these ancient volcanoes. You will love the quaint villages, French history and rural scenery that will make you realise you have experienced a very special and unique corner of the South Island. In fine weather you cannot but be impressed by the light and colours of the lakes, sea, volcanic outcrops and grassy fields. I will bring my knowledge as an ex-teacher and as a local of 35 years to weave the geographic features and the history of the colourful characters who have lived here into a series of stories so that you finish your day with an understanding of past and modern New Zealand. You can't miss Christchurch, the "Garden City" and third biggest in the country! This is a suggested tour. . . . . we are very happy to include other options such as Birdlings Flat (gemstone beach, Sumner Beach, The International Antarctic Centre, Willowbank Wildlife Park (see kiwis), Air Force World, Wine-tasting etc. . . . time permiting

Your Akaroa tour itinerary

Our Christchurch Day Tour for cruise ship passengers starts in Akaroa usually around 9AM when we meet you at the end of the wharf after your arrival by tender from your cruise ship. - We take a leasurely journey through Akaroa, Banks Peninsula over scenic extinct volcanic rims to Christchurch taking stops at the Hilltop for photos, Barry's Bay Cheese Factory (sample some !), Little River (art gallery/craft co-operative) and Sign of the Takahe. - From high on the Port Hills the Southern Alps can be seen 50 miles away across the Canterbury Plains. - The Botanic Gardens and Canterbury Museum are in the centre of the city. . . . you have some free time here to explore. - We can walk up close to Christchurch Cathedral and check out the new inner city. Find out about the 2011 quake and future plans for the Garden City. We drive back through the New Zealand farmland countryside (sheep, cows, birdlife etc. ). You are back in Akaroa about 4pm. Feel free to contact me if you would like to customize this this tour!

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Transportation Details
Type: Private Transportation

Our vehicle is a modern air-conditioned Toyota HiAce 2013 tour vehicle with microphone for guide commentary and adjusting seat backs.....Maximum capacity is 11 passengers. If you are more than 11 and need a larger vehicle I can create a customised tour for you.

What's included
  • Other: The services of your guide and transport in our LTNZ Licenced vehicle are included. *The seat configuration is 2+1 passengers along the back two rows with 2 passengers per row in the front 2 rows. There is one seat next to the driver (great for those who love photography).IE from the rear 1+2,1+2, 2, 2 and 1 passenger seat (front). Single seats are 42 cm wide (approx. 14 inches) and double seats are 89 cm wide (approx. 30 inches for 2 pax) *We are licenced to operate under both a SPSL (small pax service licence) and a LPSL (large pax service licence...over 11 pax) if needed. *Our insurance is with Lowe, Schollum and Jones (including standard industry $10,000,000 liability insurance) and my vehicle is FULLY compliant to be operated on tours as required by NZ law (Certificate of Fitness AND Certificate of Loading).
  • Private Guide
  • Private Transportation
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses. Your morning tea/coffee Lunch (we can recommend a variety of restaurants) Jet-boating
  • Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: Akaroa,ByGuide: You will be taken by tender from the cruise ship to Akaroa Wharf.....look for me holding a sign with your name on it....at the land end of Akaroa Wharf

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

City Highlights

Nature Wildlife And Safaris

Languages
Basic

Japanese

Fluent

English

Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

5

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    Includes all fees

    Book with a 20% deposit

    Size:

    up to 10 people

    Duration:

    6 hours 30 minutes

    Transportation:

    Private transportation

    Party size:

    1

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    Includes all fees

    Book with a 20% deposit

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    up to 10 people

    Duration:

    6 hours 30 minutes

    Transportation:

    Private transportation

    Party size:

    1

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