We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The Tripadvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.
Wildlife Sea Kayaking Tour - Kaikoura
306

Book in advance
from
$140.00
per adult
Check availabilityView full product details
  
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Ways to Experience Kaikoura Kayaks
from $140.00
More Info
from $280.00
More Info
from $140.00
More Info
Reviews (1,349)
Filter reviews
1,349 results
Traveller rating
1,229
91
18
6
5
Traveller type
Time of year
LanguageAll languages
More languages
Traveller rating
1,229
91
18
6
5
Show reviews that mention
All reviews fur seals kayak tour saw seals experienced kayakers dusky dolphins double kayak safety briefing amazing experience bird life highlight of our trip paddle matt guide wildlife gear instructions beginners
Selected filters
Filter
Updating list...
348 - 353 of 1,349 reviews
Reviewed 2 April 2020

The weather wasn't great for our sea kayaking trip however the fact that when came across a whole pod of dolphins really made the trip amazing! The excitement from our guide Emma just cemented how lucky we were to experience kayaking with dolphins. The seals were great too! A well organised and fun experience!

Date of experience: March 2020
Thank I2395MRannaf
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Exploration826860, Front Office Manager at Kaikoura Kayaks, responded to this reviewResponded 19 May 2020

Wow, we appreciate the awesome review!

Our guides love what they do and its great you could tell this, we will be sure to pass this onto Emma!

Regards,

The friendly team at Kaikoura Kayaks

Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Reviewed 22 March 2020 via mobile

Great time on the water with our awesome guides Emma and Matt. All the briefings solid and everything well organised. Highlight was kayaking next to dolphins!!! Highly recommend this activity!

Date of experience: March 2020
Thank Annkeatz123
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Exploration826860, Front Office Manager at Kaikoura Kayaks, responded to this reviewResponded 19 May 2020

Thank you for the great review!

We will be sure to pass the feedback onto Matt and Emma

Warm regards,

The friendly team at Kaikoura Kayaks

Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Reviewed 21 March 2020 via mobile

Had a amazing kayak trip today, we saw a lot of Seals enjoying there self on the cost and in the water as well several groups of Delphines coming around us, on top a Albatross flighting his rounds. A beautiful trip to see the see life around Kaikoura, thanks for it.

Thank 750allesk
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Exploration826860, Front Office Manager at Kaikoura Kayaks, responded to this reviewResponded 19 May 2020

Sounds like you had a fantastic time during the tour and even got to see a bonus Albatross!

We are very lucky to have the beautiful Kaikoura Peninsula to paddle around

Kind regards,

The friendly team at Kaikoura Kayaks

Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Reviewed 19 March 2020 via mobile

Spent a truly incredible morning around the Kaikoura Peninsula with Matt and Emma, two fantastic local guides. The whole operation was very professional, with high quality kayaks, equipment and a detailed safety briefing. Spent a good amount of time observing the seals, tried our hand at some kayak surfing in the big swells, and just as we were thinking about heading home, encountered a superpod of about 100 dusky dolphins completely by chance. Needless to say this was unbelievably lucky, but an absolutely unforgettable experience, and just goes to show the abundance of marine life in Kaikoura. Thanks for an awe-inspiring day out in the kayaks!

Thank TomJHargreaves
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
KaikouraKayaks, General Manager at Kaikoura Kayaks, responded to this reviewResponded 20 March 2020

I love your title!!! Thank you so much:)

Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Reviewed 18 March 2020

My wife and I went with our guides Matt and Emma and had the most wonderful kayak experience off the Kaikoura peninsula. We saw the seals up close sunning on the rocks but On the way back in we were joined by over 100 dusky dolphins who followed us in a very playful and active manner. A true wildlife experience! Matt and Emma were great guides and truly exemplified Kiwi hospitality and knowledge. Kayaks were very stable and easy to maneuver. Great value as we were on the water for almost 3 hours. All in all a highlight of our trip! Thanks Matt and Emma!!

Date of experience: March 2020
Thank Schwarzy53
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
KaikouraKayaks, General Manager at Kaikoura Kayaks, responded to this reviewResponded 20 March 2020

Thank for the great review, yes your tour ran a lot later than normal lol but its always very hard to leave the water when everyone is having such a great time - dolphins included! It also shows how passionate our guides are and always delivering 100% customer satisfaction. Safe travels

Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC
View more reviews