Top picks for Tekapo Day tours
Discover 89 Day tours in Tekapo on Trip.com, updated January 18, 2026, with experiences lasting from 1 to 13 hours. Find the perfect adventure for your day!
From CAD 30.36 per person, with an average total of CAD 183.55. Choose the option that suits your plan.
With 1.819k verified reviews, Day tours Tekapo boast an average rating of 4.7.
This week's most popular Day tours: "Mitai Maori Village: Cultural Experience and Dinner Buffet", with 758 reviews and a 4.7 rating.
Now on Trip.com: "New Zealand Lake Tekapo 90-minute Chameleon Stargazing Tour for 14 People with Professional Telescope", a 2-hour adventure in Tekapo!
The next available day tour departs on January 19, 2026. Book now to secure your spot!
Tekapo Day tours usually take about 2 hours — perfect for a relaxed, immersive experience!
100% of Tekapo Day tours now offer English-speaking guides
January is the perfect time to visit Tekapo! Choose from Day tours available day tours, including seasonal favorites like Mitai Maori Village: Cultural Experience and Dinner Buffet.
Your trip, worry-free! All day tours are run by licensed suppliers with verified reviews, and many include free cancellation before departure.
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97 travelers savedDuration: 2 hrsEnglish4.0/5Good· 3 reviews· 230 bookedFromCAD 87.33
Canterbury Plains: Experience the vast agricultural heartland of New Zealand.Duration: 13 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.7/5Very good· 23 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromCAD 299.71CAD 315.49
Aoraki Mt Cook National Park (scenic flights available and booked separately)Duration: 13 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.7/5Very good· 33 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromCAD 264.81CAD 278.75
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92% of travelers recommendDuration: 4.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.7/5Very good· 88 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromCAD 129.30CAD 136.11
Ride in a state-of-the-art jet boat, speeding at 80 km/h and experiencing the iconic 360-degree spin for an adrenaline-pumping thrill.Duration: 30 minsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 1 reviewFromCAD 127.39
Drive through the Southern Alps to the majestic Aoraki / Mount Cook, where the scenery is breathtaking.Duration: 3.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 1 reviewFromCAD 235.67
Flexible route with no backtracking: Option to depart from Christchurch or Tekapo, with the trip concluding in Christchurch, Mount Cook, Tekapo town, or Queenstown.Duration: 12 hrsEnglishFromCAD 140.21
Enjoy our secluded observation craters, sheltered from wind and light pollutionDuration: 75 minsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 10 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromCAD 97.88CAD 103.04- Lake Pukaki: Capture the beauty of glacial-fed watersDuration: 13 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.8/5Very good· 5 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromCAD 303.45CAD 319.43
47 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 13 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.9/5Excellent· 196 reviewsFromCAD 225.35
Immerse yourself in the stunning scenery of Lake Tekapo and visit the famous Church of the Good Shepherd to admire this picturesque landmark.Duration: 2.8 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFromCAD 307.12
Duration: 11 hrsEnglishFree cancellation3.0/5· 2 reviewsFromCAD 315.49
Off-the-Beaten-Path Experience: Escape conventional tourist routes and delve into private estates and the heart of national parks.Duration: 3.4 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFromCAD 195.28
The guide is highly experienced with extensive knowledge in astronomy; the explanations are easy to understand and suitable for visitors of all ages, fluent in both Chinese and English.Duration: 4.7 hrsEnglishFree cancellation52 bookedFromCAD 78.89
Choose to disembark at Matakana Island to explore its stunning white sandy beachDuration: 1 hrEnglishFree cancellation4.8/5Very good· 17 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromCAD 30.36CAD 31.96
98.3% of travelers recommendDuration: 4 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.9/5Excellent· 115 reviewsFromCAD 184.39
65 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 90 minsEnglishFree cancellation4.9/5Excellent· 190 reviews· 50 bookedFromCAD 53.28![Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland + Te Puia - Rotorua, NZ Maori Day Tour from Auckland [Round-Trip + Small Group Tour]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0581e12000ntmfv2z63DF_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
Must-visit attractions in North Island: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Te Puia Maori VillageDuration: 12 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFromCAD 316.03
24 consecutive positive reviewsEnglishFree cancellation4.8/5Very good· 40 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromCAD 43.24CAD 45.52
92.7% of travelers recommendDuration: 4 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.8/5Very good· 55 reviewsFromCAD 81.14
98.3% of travelers recommendDuration: 5 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.9/5Excellent· 60 reviewsFromCAD 135.22
27 consecutive positive reviewsDuration: 3 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.7/5Very good· 758 reviewsFromCAD 134.98
103 travelers savedDuration: 11.7 hrsEnglish4.2/5Good· 13 reviews· 180 bookedFromCAD 174.66
Experienced Trip Planner's guided tour serviceDuration: 10 hrsEnglishFromCAD 918.68
96.1% of travelers recommendDuration: 120–150 minsEnglishFree cancellation4.9/5Excellent· 102 reviewsFromCAD 48.36
Watch the world's cutest little blue penguins return home.Duration: 2 hrsEnglishFree cancellation44 bookedFromCAD 52.82
Enjoy views of the farmland, mountains, and lakes surrounding WanakaDuration: 4 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 11 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromCAD 284.54CAD 299.52
Enjoy a small group experience with friendly personal service from your knowledgable local chauffeur guideDuration: 5 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5.0/5Excellent· 10 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromCAD 224.36CAD 236.17
Duration: 12 hrsEnglishFree cancellation4.6/5Satisfied· 81 reviewsFromCAD 283.54
New Zealand Tekapo Silver River Stargazing Experience 10-Person Group 14-Inch Professional Telescope
The guide has extensive knowledge of astronomy and years of experience as a stargazing guide. Bilingual guide services are available in English and Japanese.Duration: 1.4 hrsEnglishFromCAD 79.32
90-minute small group tour with professional stargazing guideDuration: 1.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFromCAD 85.88![[Professional Guide/Luxury Telescope] 90-Minute Stargazing Experience at Lake Tekapo with Chameleon Tours](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images//0580f12000qbag8kyE4DF_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
[Professional Telescope] Celestron CPC Deluxe 9.25-inch TelescopeDuration: 1.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellationFromCAD 87.48
Adventure in a 4WD van, capturing Southern Alps and Aoraki Mt. Cook viewsDuration: 2 hrsEnglishFree cancellationBook now for today4.7/5Very good· 3 reviews5% offLimited-time saleFromCAD 113.05CAD 119.01
Admire the stunning vastness of the UNESCO-listed Mount Cook National ParkDuration: 5 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5% offLimited-time saleFromCAD 151.76CAD 159.75
In-depth exploration of Mount Cook, scenic walk on the Tasman Glacier, and hiking the Hooker Valley Track.Duration: 7.3 hrsEnglishFromCAD 195.72
Enjoy amazing views from the CHurch of the Good ShepherdDuration: 5.5 hrsEnglishFree cancellation5% offLimited-time saleFromCAD 151.76CAD 159.75![New Zealand Mount Cook + Lake Tekapo + The Church of the Good Shepherd Tour [Small Group of 16 with Lunch Included]](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0352h12000ofmkmhx7A11_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
71 travelers savedDuration: 11.4 hrsEnglish5.0/5Excellent· 2 reviews· 27 bookedFromCAD 209.20![[Li Xian's Choice] Shared Transportation for Tekapo Haymes 4WD Guided Tour - Go Tekapo](https://ak-d.tripcdn.com/images/0356v12000q8nq7038C4A_C_568_320.jpg?_fr=wc)
We'll take you on an exhilarating 4WD adventure through the unique terrain of the highlands, where you can experience speed and excitement while admiring the breathtaking landscapes of the beautiful Mackenzie Highlands.Duration: 10 minsEnglishFree cancellationFromCAD 259.43
57 travelers savedDuration: 2.9 hrsEnglish113 bookedFromCAD 79.32
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Reviews: New Zealand Lake Tekapo 90-minute Chameleon Stargazing Tour for 14 People with Professional Telescope
Guest User2025-11-13
It was a fantastic experience. The teacher's explanations were very engaging, and I learned a lot. I learned how to identify the Southern Cross, Alpha Beta Centauri, and that the brightest star is Sirius. Gazing at the starry sky and listening to the explanations, and afterwards enjoying hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows, plus a group photo under the stars, it was all unforgettable.★
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Reviews: Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook One-Way Tour
Guest User2026-01-10
Joe and Jay were fantastic drivers and very helpful along the way. They were very patient with the diverse group of travelers who were always late or had some issue. Very kind of them. I mainly booked this as a transport from Quernstown to Christchurch so it definitely met the mark, the whole “Mount Cook” visit is a bit confusing. You just roll up to this place and then they say “OK you can go hike for 3 hours and meet back here.” It was raining and I wasn’t hiking anywhere but the cafe at the hotel was nice. Unfortunately weather didn’t allow for any helicopter rides which I planned to do. Overall good trip.★
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Reviews: From Christchurch: Queenstown via Tekapo & Mt Cook Day Trip
Guest User2025-12-25
Our family of 4 had Diana and Joe as our guides. Diana picked us up in CHC and narrated the history of the sights we visited as she drove the van down to Mt Cooke. Very informative! We were going on to Queenstown so we switched to Joe's van, who was also very helpful and friendly. It was stress-free travel with everything taken care of, including bathroom breaks, prearranged lunch and snacks/water. Highly recommend!★
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Reviews: Paihia/Russell: Hole in the Rock, Dolphins & Island Cruise
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We sailed through the Hole of the Rocks on a catamaran and saw a group of four dolphins. We stopped on an island for watching and swimming.★
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Reviews: Hukafalls Jet Taupo speedboating adventure in New Zealand|Experience a 360° rotation
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I was able to see the waterfall up close and experience the volume of water. I was seated near the front, so I got quite wet, but the weather was good and I was able to dry quickly even without a swimsuit. You don't need a hat, but if you do, make sure to attach a string. It was an incredibly fun and unforgettable experience in New Zealand!
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