Most-reviewed trip
Backcountry 4WD With Pickup
Guided tour with refreshments, snacks, coffee or tea.
Local Tekapo Experiences
Five local tours, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $153 to $237.70; two list pickup.
Lake Tekapo experiences in this category run from $153 to $237.70 per person, with durations of 3 to 5 hours across five tours. Options include two 4WD tours, a wilderness tour, a lupin flowers scenic tour, and a Mt Cook day tour, all departing from Lake Tekapo with free cancellation on each.
Carbon Neutral Mt Cook Day Tour
Small-group tour with a meal.
Cass Valley Wilderness Tour
3 hours · Tekapo Adventures
Guided tour with coffee, tea and light snacks.
from $237.70 per person Check availability →
Small-Group 4WD, Carbon Positive
3 hours · Silver River Stargazing
Small-group tour with light refreshments.
from $221 per person Check availability →
Lupin Flowers Scenic Tour
3 hours · Tekapo Adventures
Guided tour with coffee, tea and a light snack.
from $237.70 per person Check availability →Common Questions
What Do The Tours Cost?
Prices start at $153 per person for the Carbon Neutral Mt Cook Day Tour and reach $237.70 per person for the Cass Valley Wilderness Tour, the Backcountry 4WD With Pickup, and the Lupin Flowers Scenic Tour. The Small-Group 4WD, Carbon Positive tour costs $221 per person. All five prices are per person, and none changes with group size.
How Long Are The Tours?
Four tours run 3 hours: the Cass Valley Wilderness Tour, the Backcountry 4WD With Pickup, the Lupin Flowers Scenic Tour, and the Small-Group 4WD, Carbon Positive trip. The Carbon Neutral Mt Cook Day Tour is the longest at 5 hours.
What Is Included And What Should I Check?
All five tours include free cancellation. Pickup is included on the Backcountry 4WD With Pickup and the Carbon Neutral Mt Cook Day Tour, while the Small-Group 4WD, Carbon Positive tour does not include pickup. Three tours cap groups at 6 people, minimum ages are not stated, and the Cass Valley Wilderness Tour departs from 6 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo.
How Do I Choose Between The Tours?
The Backcountry 4WD With Pickup rates 4.9 across 82 reviews, the Carbon Neutral Mt Cook Day Tour rates 4.4 across 58 reviews, and the Cass Valley Wilderness Tour rates 4.7 across 23 reviews. The Lupin Flowers Scenic Tour has 5 reviews and the Small-Group 4WD, Carbon Positive tour has 7, too few to quote a rating. Choose the 5-hour Mt Cook tour for the longest day, or a tour with pickup if you need transport arranged.
Compare The Five Local Tours Side By Side
| Tour | Length | From | Rating | Meal | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backcountry 4WD With Pickup | 3 hours | $237.70 per person | ★ 4.9 (82) | Refreshments, snacks, coffee or tea | Included |
| Carbon Neutral Mt Cook Day Tour | 5 hours | $153 per person | ★ 4.4 (58) | Included | Included |
| Cass Valley Wilderness Tour | 3 hours | $237.70 per person | ★ 4.7 (23) | Coffee, tea and light snacks | Not listed |
| Small-Group 4WD, Carbon Positive | 3 hours | $221 per person | 7 reviews | Light refreshments | Not included |
| Lupin Flowers Scenic Tour | 3 hours | $237.70 per person | 5 reviews | Coffee, tea and a light snack | Not listed |
