Hume Travel Corporation | Akaroa Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch

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Enjoy this full day trip from Christchurch and visit the beautiful unspoiled old French whaling depot of Akaroa. Travel by road to Akaroa via Sign of the Takahe and Sign of the Kiwi, Governors Bay, Gebbies Pass, Lake Ellesmere, Lake Forsyth, Little River and the Hill Top. A stop will also be made at the cheese factory at Barry's Bay, where you can sample some fine New Zealand cheese.

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All necessary equipment included
Close encounter with friendly dolphins
Free hotel pickup and drop-off included

On arriving at Akaroa join the 'Canterbury Cat Too' for a cruise on the Akaroa Harbour sighting dolphins, penguins and seals. Prior to your departure you will be equipped with wet suit, mask, snorkel and flippers. After locating a pod of Hectors Dolphins you will enter the water to swim with these rare and endangered mammals. Following your return to Akaroa village, time will be available for lunch (additional at own expense) and to explore the many fine craft shops and old French colonial buildings prior to your return to Christchurch.

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Akaroa Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch

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Departure Point:

Tour departs from selected Christchurch hotels

Departure Time:

8:45am

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point at 5:45pm

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Akaroa Swim with Dolphins Tour from Christchurch

Inclusions:

Transport by air-conditioned coach
Hotel pickup and drop off
Live commentary on board
Cruise on Akaroa Harbour including dolphin swimming with all equipment supplied
Cheese tasting at Barry's Bay
Snorkel equipment and wet suit hire
GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions:

Drinks

Additional Information:

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be 8 years and over to swim with the Dolphins
Customers must declare any pre-existing medical conditions. A basic level of fitness is required. Customers will be floating in the water and will be required to swim to and from the boat - distances up to 50 meters (150 feet) at a time.

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