Tours/Christchurch/Lyttleton Port Excursion Day Tour 3 options for Cruise travelers
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Lyttleton Port Excursion Day Tour 3 options for Cruise travelers

4.8(4)Christchurch1 hour
TRIPADVISOR4.8(4)

Description

Totally Personalized Private Experience! Tailored 3 Private Tours for Cruise Ship Passengers Arriving in Lyttleton, Christchurch. We offer these tour options, specially designed for only cruise ship passengers: Option 1: Half-Day Christchurch & Half-Day Akaroa Explorer Option 2: Arthur’s Pass with Castle Hill – Full-Day Return Tour Option 3: Kaikoura Whale Watching – Full-Day Return Tour When making a booking, guests are required to specify which tour option they are selecting. Please note: Due to time constraints related to cruise ship arrival and departure schedules, guests may book only one tour option per day. These are single-day excursions and cannot be combined.

Tour Options

Christchurch & Akaroa Day Tour
  • Gondola Christchurch Pickup included
Arthur’s Pass with Castle Hill
  • Pickup included
Kaikoura Whale Watching Tour
  • Whale Watching Cruise Ticket Pickup included

Itinerary

Pass by

Scenic drive to Sumner Village and Beach

60 min

Guided Christchurch city highlights tour including Botanic Gardens

Admission not included60 min

Optional visit to the Christchurch Gondola Skyline

Pass by

Explore Little River and Hilltop Lookout for panoramic views

60 min

Explore Akaroa – New Zealand's only French colonial town, with boutique shops, galleries, and waterfront café

Admission not included60 min

Visit Shamarra Alpaca Farm – meet and feed over 160 alpacas with breathtaking harbour views

Pass by

Return to Lyttelton Port. Now it’s time to relax and unwind. Thank you for joining us — and until next time, kia ora and safe travels!

Highlights

Private Vehicle
Specalized Guide
Professional Driver
Clean and comfortable vehicle
Meet & Greet

What's included

Included
Private Vehicle
Specalized Guide
Professional Driver
Clean and comfortable vehicle
Meet & Greet
Not included
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Gondola Ticket (Optional) book separately
Shamarra Alpacas (optional)Farm Tickets book separately

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(4)

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65Cole
February 23, 2026
Beautiful scenery

Jorge was a great guide and was very informative and affable. Overall we enjoyed the trip however, one of the highlights of this trip when booking was to visit the Alpaca farm, Jorge was not aware that we needed to book a tour and therefore when we arrive we couldn’t get in. The tour company should add in the description that everything that needs a ticket needs to be pre booked and that the tour doesn’t follow the the Itinery as shown in booking description but is very much up to the group or recommendation.

Operator response

Kia Ora, Thank you for choosing us to be part of your adventure! We are pleased to have you on board for Akaroa/Christchurch Day trip. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. We’re sorry to hear about the misunderstanding regarding the alpaca farm visit. As mentioned in the tour exclusions, all activity tickets need to be booked separately by guests. Most guests prefer to decide on and book activities on the day itself, according to their interests and preferences. But sometime during summer time activities can be sold out, due to busy season. Thanks for travelling with Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel. Nga mihi

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Happiness11438956305
February 10, 2026
Stunning Scenery & Great Service

Stunning views, smooth ride, and a fantastic guide! Arthur’s Pass with castle hill day trip from Lyttelton Port was the highlight of our trip. Great scenic views with lovely walking tracks. Highly recommended!

Operator response

Kia Ora, Thank you for choosing us to be part of your adventure! We are pleased to have you on board for Arthurs Pass Day trip. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks for travelling with Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel. Nga mihi

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Resort03982603712
February 7, 2026
A Scenic Drive to the Heart of the Alps

Arthur’s Pass is absolutely stunning, offering breathtaking scenery, a relaxing atmosphere, and amazing wildlife, along with beautiful nature and waterfalls. The drive from Christchurch is quite short, and the many sightseeing stops along the way make the journey even more enjoyable. Dave did an excellent job and was very helpful throughout the excursion.

Operator response

Kia Ora, Thanks for choosing us to be part of your adventure! We are pleased to have you on board for Arthurs Pass Day trip. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks for travelling with Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel. Nga mihi

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FarAway65898389051
November 26, 2025
Amazing day trip excursion from Lyttelton Port in Christchurch!

Everything went smoothly and exactly as planned. Tom was a fantastic guide—very knowledgeable and friendly. He shared great local stories and interesting Christchurch earthquake history throughout the journey. The van was clean and comfortable, and the whole day was perfectly organised to enjoy the stunning views.

Operator response

Kia Ora, Thanks for choosing us to be part of your adventure! We are pleased to have you on board for your Lyttelton Port excursion for a Day Tour. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed it. Thanks for travelling with Kiwi Adventures Tour & Travel. Nga mihi

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