Private 8hr Shore Exc: Akaroa. Guide, Lunch & Transport Included.
Overview
This private tour is specifically designed for cruise ship passengers. Visit Akaroa and explore the Banks Peninsula with one of our friendly and knowledgeable local guides.
This excursion, starting and finishing at Lyttleton, is a genuinely scenic experience. Learn about fascinating local history and understand how an enormous extinct volcano shaped this rugged landscape and how the landscape continues to shape the people who live here.
In Akaroa, you’ll visit the whimsical Giant’s House; a place filled with vibrant mosaic sculptures. In town, there are opportunities to try the local cuisine, shop for souvenirs, or admire the local artworks.
A trip to Akaroa from Lyttelton fits nicely into the cruise ship schedule.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Snacks Morning and afternoon tea are included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting Location
20 Norwich Quay
Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Little River
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Akaroa
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Lyttelton
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private 8hr Shore Exc: Akaroa. Guide, Lunch & Transport Included.?
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Activity code: C-210847P22
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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 (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Lunch.
- Snacks. Morning and afternoon tea are included.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private 8hr Shore Exc: Akaroa. Guide, Lunch & Transport Included. is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private 8hr Shore Exc: Akaroa. Guide, Lunch & Transport Included. will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon 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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- SnacksMorning and afternoon tea are included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
