Kayak Classic - Franz Josef

Kayak Classic
Glide effortlessly across Lake Mapourika’s reflective water, and take in the panoramic views of the surrounding tall peaks and glaciers. Once on the far side we enter into a kiwi sanctuary set amongst some of Westland’s oldest untouched rainforest. Your guide will help you navigate your kayak into the sanctuary via a freshwater estuary.
Highlights
panoramic views of the Southern Alps, glaciers, and untouched Jurassic rainforest .
Regions Visited
Now you can experience Franz Josef’s unique landscape up close. Enjoy the unbeatable views of the mountains and glaciers reflected on the calm waters of Lake Mapourika. You’ll also get up close with some of Westland’s oldest untouched rain-forest as we paddle our way through the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary -home to the endangered Rowi Kiwi.
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Now you can experience Franz Josef’s unique landscape up close. Enjoy the unbeatable views of the mountains and glaciers reflected on the calm waters of Lake Mapourika.
You’ll also get up close with some of Westland’s oldest untouched rain-forest as we paddle our way through the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary -home to the endangered Rowi Kiwi.
Tour Particulars:
Duration : 3 Hours. Departure Location : Pick-up/drop-off Franz Josef accommocation. Departure Time : Check-in Summer time :9:00am am to 1:00pm and Winter time: 9:00am and 2:00pm. Departure Dates : Year round, closed on Christmas Day. Pace : Adventure Level of fitness required : Moderate
What to bring:
Water of Bottle.
A small snack.
Camera and sunglasses.
NZD120.00
Price includes
- Complementary shuttle from Franz Josef accommodation by booking ahead
- Life jackets are mandatory and are supplied. Optional spray jackets are available.
Cancellation policy
- Where the date of cancellation is a date 45 days or more before the start of the tour, the cancellation fee will be equivalent to the deposit paid
- Where the date of cancellation is a date 30 to 45 days before the start of the tour the cancellation fee shall be 25% of the contract price
- Where the date of cancellation is a date 7 to 30 days before the start of the tour the cancellation fee shall be 50% of the contract price
- Where the date of cancellation is a date 7 days or less before the start of the tour the cancellation fee shall be 100% of the contract price
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