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One of the most stunning sights is watching the western sun set over New Zealand's famous snow encrusted high peaks from the serenity of your stable kayak. WOW.
Highlights
- Enjoy the beautiful sunset in one of the world's most scenic locations
- Incredible views of the mountains and glaciers
- Tranquil mirror-like water - great for paddling
One of the most stunning sights is watching the western sun set over New Zealand's famous snow encrusted high peaks, - from the serenity of your stable kayak.
This is about as far from city life as one can get on this planet!.
Embark on our original Kayak Classic adventure a bit later in the day to enjoy Lake Mapourika's unbeatable sunset.
3 hours of gentle exercise and an unbeatable panoramic view of the Southern Alps and glaciers. A premium tour only available during the summer months. This is the best way to end your day in Glacier Country!
Please note that on rare occasions not withstanding all reasonable efforts by the operator, this trip may be shifted in time due to weather and or on rare occasions may be cancelled. In this event a 100% full refund will be offered.
Please also note that the sunset departure times range between 4.30pm and 5.30pm. Please call or email us the night before to check the current Sunset Classic departure times. We change these times to catch the sunsets as daylight hours change.
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$89.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$76.00
- Adult$89.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$76.00
- Adult$119.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$76.00
- Adult$89.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$76.00
- Adult$80.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$95.00
- Adult$80.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$76.00
- Adult$89.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$76.00
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Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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fussyerin64 from New Zealand wrote on 29 January 2023
Ataahua lake mapourika
Beautiful evening- lucky to have great weather - awesome guides - amazing location. Great way to spend a few hours - would love to do this again
totogirl from Australia wrote on 17 January 2023
Amazing experience in a gorgeous place
My family and I did this Sunset Kayak Cruise for my husband's birthday on 8 January 2023. From the start of the van transfer out to Lake Mapourika we knew this was going to be a fun time. Ariel introduced himself in the tradtional Maori way and asked us all about ourselves. The weather was lovely and warm and the lake was stunning. My husband and I shared a kayak with our 2 older daughters sharing another. The group was a good size and were all very friendly. Our guides Ariel and Jacob were so much fun. Lots of rowing but not too strenuous and we had plenty of down time to talk and get some history about the area and about the Kiwi sanctuary that we paddled up to. We were a little early for the sunset due to the long Summer days but it was absolutely wonderful. I would not hesitate to recommend this adventure for anyone wanting a wonderful experience whilst in the Franz Josef Glacier area. We even got sent lots of great photos to remember the experience forever.
chufan yang from China wrote on 16 January 2025
Miss
I fully enjoy this pleasure kayak guided tour, and it was an unforgettable experience. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and friendly They provided a thorough safety briefing before we started, which made me feel comfortable, even as a beginner. Throughout the tour, they shared fascinating facts about the local wildlife, geography, and history of the area, making the journey educational as well as fun.
From Franz Josef - 3 Hour Sunset Kayak Safari
Thanks for the awesome review! We're so happy you enjoyed the tour and felt comfortable as a beginner. It’s great to hear you found the guides informative and the experience both fun and educational. Safe Travels! Cheers, Sydney and the Franz Josef Wilderness Tours team
ralfa from Austria wrote on 06 January 2025
Top Experience
2 nice and super friendly guides who showed us the beauty of this outstanding landscape and told us about the nature and the lake. Recommend the sunset tour, because the glaciers are fully in sunlight. You can enjoy the peace on the lake aswell!
From Franz Josef - 3 Hour Sunset Kayak Safari
Hi Ralfa, Thanks so much for your great review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour out on the lake, it is a very tranquil part of the world. Safe Travels! Cheers, Sydney and the Franz Josef Wilderness Tours team
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noelle. from Germany wrote on 17 March 2023
Had a great time!
Really great tour! The guide was very friendly and told us all about the surrounding nature. The pictures were nice aswell. But don’t expect to see the sunset (at least in summer), the tour finishes right before.