Small-Group Kayak Adventure from Franz Josef Glacier | La Vacanza Travel

Small-Group Kayak Adventure from Franz Josef Glacier

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: New Zealand, West Coast, Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
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  • 3 hours
  • Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

A unique kayak adventure, only minutes from Franz Josef Glacier! Set out across Lake Mapourika's mirror-like water and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding Southern Alps and Glaciers.

Lake Mapourika was created by the mighty Franz Josef Glacier as it retreated some 14 000 years ago, now it sits sandwiched between the Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea. The glassy water and unbeatable views make it one of the scenic gems of the West Coast.

Explore a kiwi sanctuary set amidst some of the oldest untouched rainforest in Westland!

This tour lasts up to three hours and is designed to complete your Glacier Country Experience!

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Lake Mapourika, State Highway 6, Westland Jetty Bay, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park 7886 New Zealand

Paddle across the stunning waters of Lake Mapourika with your knowledgeable local guide. Take in views of the glaciers and Southern Alps as you paddle across and explore the rainforest and conservation area on the far shoreline of lake.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Fully Guided Activity
  • High Quality Photos
  • All equipment provided including dry bags, splash jackets and gloves and hats in the winter
  • Courtesy Transport to and from the Lake
  • Courtesy pick-ups available on request
  • Private transportation

Exclusions
  • Lunch
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Info

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

30 Main Road, Franz Josef / Waiau 7886, New Zealand


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

PattiJ515

08 Apr, 2024

This was one of my favorite activities in Franz Josef. Our guide, Pickles, was extremely relaxed and competent. He was filled with enthusiasm and appreciation for nature. The kayaks and gear were excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed the lake, its lore and the birds.

S7505JIrobynr

07 Apr, 2024

This was the last sunset tour for the season and as our first guided activity in New Zealand we weren’t sure what to expect. This was an easy kayak and suitable for novices. We were all in double kayaks and the afternoon we went the lake was very calm and flat. In total about 7 km. Great commentary, experienced guides. Rug up, it was a bit chilly and make sure you have repellant for the sandflies.

G4704OJsheilac

06 Apr, 2024

Outstanding views, knowledgeable tour guide, and charming company! Our guide, "Pickles," did his best to inform, inspire, and delight us the entire time. He sure helped mend our disappointment when inclement weather prevented our Heli-hike to the glacier. Highly recommend this company!

Anastasia_R

29 Mar, 2024

It is a very nice experience. There was a breeze, so we had to kayak against the wind initially and I’m a pretty horrible kayaker and was kayaking with 11 year old, so the guide had to tow us. I was so thankful to the guide for the help. The lake itself is beautiful and you see a forest that is thousands years old. Learn about kiwis and conservation efforts. My only tip is for the parents: if you are coming with kids, ask for an adult kayak “skirt”. The kids version doesn’t protect against water and you end up with a super miserable kid, that sits in a puddle of freezing water for 2 hours. I wish I knew that, it would save us a lot of misery (for the kids).

msbarb5

17 Mar, 2024

My husband and I did the 3 hour kayak trip as part of a New Zealand Trails tour. The kayak trip was wonderful! All the employees we came in contact with were excellent, our driver and kayak guides were great! We were the first group on the lake in the morning - SO peaceful!! It was great to have the guides take photos of everyone in the group! We would do this kayak trip again in a heartbeat!!

User's Picture Gallery

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Great family kayaking adventure

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Amazing 3 hour kayak ride!

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Freedom kayak on Lake Mapourika

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Easy family paddle with expert nature guide

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Great Kayak Tour.

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Great tour it is!

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Awesome time! So much fun. Totally recommend this tour!

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Must do!

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Amazing tour and experience

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Awesome kayak tour with lovely guides

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Kayaking with the BEST guide, great morning. Thank you

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