Akaroa Dolphin Swimming & Alpaca Farm Tour

Enjoy once in a lifetime experience-swim & snorkel with the World’s smallest & rarest Hector’s Dolphins in the emerald waters of Akaroa. Get up-close & personal at Alpaca Farm Tour and wander through these majestic beauties. Explore the French town by foot, enjoy lunch at a waterfront café & discover the boutique shops.

Tour Highlights:

• Visit Barry’s Bay Traditional Cheese Factory and try some of their award-winning cheese.
• Scenic drive on an extinct volcanic crater on Banks Peninsula with magnificent views of Akaroa Harbour.
• Swim with Hector’s Dolphins – an ultimate dolphin experience with the World’s smallest & rarest.
• Engage yourself in an interactive Alpaca Farm Tour with over 130 grazing Alpacas.

TOUR DESCRIPTION:

• Pick-up from your hotel/ apartment or preferred location in Christchurch.
• Grab your cameras for some pictures at Hilltop Tavern with the most captivating harbour views & glistening waters of Akaroa.
• Feast your taste buds at Barry’s Bay Cheese Factory who still make it the old traditional way.
• Hop onboard a jet-powered catamaran & enjoy an unforgettable 2hr experience-providing close encounters with the playful Hector’s Dolphins swimming around you.
• Time to explore the French inspired town by foot, enjoy lunch at one of the many waterfront cafes & explore the boutique shops.
• Take a unique Alpaca Farm Tour; get a brief insight into Alpacas history, lead or hand feed them (if option selected).
• Make your return journey via summit road (time & weather permitting) with the most fascinating views.
• Return back & drop-off to your location.

Price includes:

• Private Tour.
• Professional guide.
• Hotel Pick up and Drop Off.
• Swim with Dolphins Tour.
• Wetsuits, masks, snorkels & fins rental.
• Alpaca Farm Tour (If option selected)
• Transport by 2017 or late model Mercedes Benz vans.
• Complimentary Hotspot WIFI provided.
• Complimentary light refreshments provided.

Addtional Info:

• To participate in the dolphin swim activity, you must be a reasonably confident swimmer, capable in the sea.
• The minimum age is 8 years and up, children aged 8 to 12 must swim with a parent or guardian.
• Note that the pick-up time may be earlier than the tour start time.
• Tour requires a minimum of 2 participants to operate.
• In the unlikely event if you are not able to swim or see dolphins, then you'll be refunded 25% of the activity price.

Note: Swimming costumes are available on hire ($5 each plus $20 returnable deposit).

COMPLIMENTARY HOTSPOT WIFI & LIGHT REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED.

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