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Small-Group Kayak Adventure from Franz Josef Glacier | 3 hours

331 Reviews | Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
From $86.35 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Kayak Classic
2 Adults x $86.96
$173.92
Approx Total
$173.92
Kayak Classic

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Private transportation
  • All equipment provided including dry bags, splash jackets and gloves and hats in the winter
  • Fully Guided Activity
  • Courtesy pick-ups available on request
  • Courtesy Transport to and from the Lake
  • High Quality Photos
  • Lunch
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

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!

Meeting points

Please check-in at our office 15 minutes prior to your trip departure time. We are located in the building next to The Landing Restaurant.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Lake Mapourika

    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.

    2 hours 30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Free Cancellation

January 27100% refund
January 28No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

331 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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    313
  • 4 stars
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  • 3 stars
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  • 2 stars
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Showing 1-5 of 313 reviews with 5 stars

Peace kayak trip

Published on Mar, 2025

Enjoyable kayak on a peaceful lake with a knowledgeable guide. Does require some level of fitness. Lovely scenery

Highly recommend - fantastic morning out.

Published on Mar, 2025

11 of us on Distant Journeys tour took this excursion. Wonderful morning out with our guides Olly and Sydney. The weather was great, the lake was calm and we had a fantastic journey across the lake and up a creek. The guides were excellent, reassuring to us ‘newbies’ and lots of information on the lake and the surrounding shores - especially with regard to the kiwi saving work thats being done. Having not done any kayaking for 40 odd years i was nervous, but it was a gentle pace and very easy - would highly recommend to all

Kayaking in paradise

Published on Feb, 2025

This was an absolutely beautiful kayak trip around a gorgeous lake. Our tour started early in the am which was a magical time to experience the mist on the lake, the wildlife, and the sun changes on the mountains. The lake was quiet, peaceful and showcased absolutely stunning natural landscape. Max, one of the guides was even from our home state in the US! It is a small world! Dale, the company owner, was my partner in the kayak and he was fabulous. ( I didn't have to worry about going around in circles like my husband and I usually do when kayaking.) We were with a group of people on this experience and everyone loved the kayak trip.

Nice

Published on Feb, 2025

It’s easy, lovely tour, short but informative, loved the echo. Really nice guides that took good care of us.

Lake Mapourika kayak trip

Published on Feb, 2025

Fantastic trip with Franz Joseph Wilderness tours. 6 mile double kayak around lake Mapourika. Kirk our guide was very informative and answered all our questions with enthusiasm and good knowledge of the area. This was supposed to be a group trip but we were the only ones on the trip which was a bonus. Highly recommend

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