Lyttelton: Akaroa including The Giants House Shore Excursion Small Group Shore Excursion: Akaroa, from Lyttelton
ID: GYG1169153-1791220
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Land: Nieuw-Zeeland
Duur:
07:00 uren
Beschrijving
Explore Banks Peninsula and Akaroa on a shore excursion from Lyttelton. Visit the Giant's House to see its mosaic sculptures and learn about the area's history.
Begin your excursion by meeting your guide in Lyttelton. You'll set off on a scenic drive around the bays of Lyttelton Harbour and over the Port Hills, where you'll enjoy panoramic views of Christchurch, Banks Peninsula, and Akaroa Harbour.
Your first stop is at the Katuna Valley Reserve, where you can take a short, optional bush walk through native forest and appreciate the abundant bird life. A picnic morning tea will be provided for you to enjoy.
Throughout your journey, your local guide will share fascinating stories about the history and culture of the area. You'll have a brief stop in Little River, which allows time to visit the art gallery, store and toilet before heading to Barry's Bay Cheesemongers to sample some of the local delights.
As you arrive in the seaside township of Akaroa, your guide will lead you on a tour, highlighting key historical sites, explaining Akaroa's subtle French influence, and providing opportunities for photo stops.
Take a moment to relax in Akaroa before enjoying a delicious café lunch with your fellow travellers.
Next, you'll visit the whimsical Giant’s House and its mosaic sculpture garden before heading back to Lyttelton to rejoin your ship.
This excursion fits conveniently within the cruise schedule, and we guarantee that you will return in time to meet your ship before departure.
Hoogtepunten
- Immerse-New Zealand's stunning landscapes on a scenic shore excursion
- Discover the charming town of Akaroa, nestled in a volcanic crater
- Explore the whimsical The Giant’s House mosaic sculpture garden.
- Learn fascinating the history of Banks Peninsula and Akaroa
- Enjoy the flexibility a very small-group tour and local guide
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
The tour is suitable for all fitness levels
The tour starts and ends in Lyttelton
Ideal for cruise ship passengers arriving in Lyttelton
Norwich Quay bus stop (opposite Independent Provedoring Co, no 20 Norwich Quay), there is only one bus stop on Norwich Quay. You will be collected by a white branded car or minivan and your guide will be wearing a branded uniform.
INCLUDED
- Visit to Lyttelton Harbour
- Visit to Akaroa Harbour
- Visit to Giant’s House and mosaic sculpture garden
- Local cuisine tasting opportunities
- Shopping for souvenirs
- Admiring local artworks
- guided bush walk (optional)
- Morning Tea
- Cafe Lunch
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Personal expenses
- Souvenirs
Wanneer moet ik boeken?
Om de beschikbaarheid te garanderen, dient u zo snel mogelijk te reserveren. Vroegboekkorting is het overwegen waard, vooral als u de reis plant tijdens het hoogseizoen, zoals op feestdagen of in het weekend.
Annuleringen
Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.
