Every Lake Tekapo Day Tour Compared
Christchurch Day Trips
Best for: Visitors based in Christchurch who want a day trip to Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook
Queenstown Day Trips
Best for: Visitors travelling between Queenstown and Christchurch, or day-tripping from Queenstown, who want Lake Tekapo on the route
Stargazing Tours
Best for: Visitors who want a guided night under the Aoraki Mackenzie dark sky, from a mountaintop to an alpine hot pool
Scenic Flights
Best for: Visitors who want to see the Mackenzie Basin and Mount Cook from the air on a short flight from Tekapo
Local Tekapo Experiences
Best for: Visitors already in Tekapo who want a 4WD high-country tour, a lupin tour or a small-group trip to Mount Cook
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| Tour | Kind | Meal | Length | Meets | From | Rating | Book |
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| Silver River Guided Alpine StargazingSilver River Stargazing | Stargazing Tours | Meal not stated | 1h 15m | 12 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo | $55 per person | ★ 4.6864 reviews | Check availability |
| Shared Stargazing, EnglishChameleon Stargazing | Stargazing Tours | Hot chocolate and marshmallows | 1h 30m | 70 Andrew Don Drive, Lake Tekapo | $72 per person | ★ 4.9788 reviews | Check availability |
| Lunch Included, Wi-Fi On BoardNZ South Island Tours & Travel | Christchurch Day Trips | Meal included | 13 h | Christchurch hotel pickup | $144 per person | ★ 4.8659 reviews | Check availability |
| Day Tour, Lunch IncludedCheeky Kea Tours | Christchurch Day Trips | Meal included | 13 h | Christchurch hotel pickup | $153 per person | ★ 4.7467 reviews | Check availability |
| Mount John Summit StargazingDark Sky Project | Stargazing Tours | Meal not included | 1h 45m | Dark Sky Project, Lake Tekapo | $133 per person | ★ 4.6347 reviews | Check availability |
| Small Group, Lunch IncludedCheeky Kiwi Travel | Christchurch Day Trips | Meal included | 13 h | Christchurch | $169.62 per person | ★ 4.8254 reviews | Check availability |
| Cheeky Kea One-Way to QueenstownCheeky Kea Tours | Queenstown Day Trips | Meal included | 13 h | Christchurch hotel pickup | $221 per person | ★ 4.7214 reviews | Check availability |
| Queenstown to Christchurch One-WayCheeky Kiwi Travel | Queenstown Day Trips | Meal not included | 14 h | Queenstown | $215 per person | ★ 4.6181 reviews | Check availability |
| 50-Minute Scenic Plane FlightAir Safaris | Scenic Flights | Meal not stated | 50 min | Lake Tekapo aerodrome | $313 per person | ★ 4.9139 reviews | Check availability |
| Small Group, Christchurch to QueenstownCheeky Kiwi Travel | Queenstown Day Trips | Meal included | 14 h | Christchurch | $226.35 per person | ★ 4.7128 reviews | Check availability |
| Hot Pools And StargazingTekapo Star Gazing | Stargazing Tours | Hot drinks | 1h 30m | Lake Tekapo | $101.55 per person | ★ 4.3121 reviews | Check availability |
| Cowan's Private ObservatoryDark Sky Project | Stargazing Tours | Meal not included | 1h 30m | Dark Sky Project base, 1 Motuariki Lane | $80.88 per person | ★ 3.991 reviews | Check availability |
| Backcountry 4WD With PickupTekapo Adventures | Local Tekapo Experiences | Refreshments, snacks, coffee or tea | 3 h | Lake Tekapo | $237.70 per person | ★ 4.982 reviews | Check availability |
| Carbon Neutral Mt Cook Day TourCheeky Kea Tours | Local Tekapo Experiences | Meal included | 5 h | Lake Tekapo (pickup stated, points not named) | $153 per person | ★ 4.458 reviews | Check availability |
| 9-Hour One-Way to TekapoCheeky Kiwi Travel | Queenstown Day Trips | Snacks and water | 9 h | Queenstown | $203.66 per person | ★ 4.526 reviews | Check availability |
| Cass Valley Wilderness TourTekapo Adventures | Local Tekapo Experiences | Coffee, tea and light snacks | 3 h | 6 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo | $237.70 per person | ★ 4.723 reviews | Check availability |
| The Nature's Trail Day TripThe Nature's Trail | Christchurch Day Trips | Meal not included | 10-13 h | Christchurch | $190.04 per person | 18 reviews | Check availability |
| 2-Hour StargazingGo Tekapo | Stargazing Tours | Meal not stated | 2 h | Lake Tekapo | $124.24 per person | 17 reviews | Check availability |
| Private Day Trip Via TekapoKiwi Adventures Tour & Travel | Christchurch Day Trips | Meal not included | 13h 30m | Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square | $195.72 per person | 15 reviews | Check availability |
| Private Tekapo Trip, Custom ItineraryTravelngo | Queenstown Day Trips | Meal not included | 11 h | Queenstown | $578.64 per group | 15 reviews | Check availability |
| Private One-Way to QueenstownKiwi Adventures Tour & Travel | Queenstown Day Trips | Meal not included | 13 h | Christchurch | $337.54 per person | 12 reviews | Check availability |
| Small-Group 4WD, Carbon PositiveSilver River Stargazing | Local Tekapo Experiences | Light refreshments | 3 h | Lake Tekapo | $221 per person | 7 reviews | Check availability |
| Lupin Flowers Scenic TourTekapo Adventures | Local Tekapo Experiences | Coffee, tea and a light snack | 3 h | Lake Tekapo | $237.70 per person | 5 reviews | Check availability |
| Mackenzie Alpine HelicopterMackenzie Helicopters | Scenic Flights | Meal not stated | 25 min | Lake Tekapo base | $219 per person | 1 review | Check availability |
| Helicopter Flight With LandingMackenzie Helicopters | Scenic Flights | Meal not stated | 25 min | Lake Tekapo base | $211 per person | No reviews on this one yet | Check availability |
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