Tekemistä paikassa Kaikoura

Really worth getting this activity as the operator will actively look out for whales

Our driver and guide, Joseph, was very professional and responsible, and even took us to explore some extra views. We were so lucky to have clear weather today and saw sperm whales, dolphins, and seals!

Valaanbongastusretki peruttiin huonon sään vuoksi, mutta opas vaikutti hieman kokemattomalta, sillä hänellä ei ollut kykyä järjestää varasuunnitelmaa nopeasti. Matkan varrella tehdyistä pysähdyksistä ei annettu paluuaikoja, mutta onneksi tämän ryhmän matkustajat olivat mukavia eivätkä vitkastelleet. Opas kertoi matkan varrella hieman nähtävyyksistä, mutta ryhmässä oli yksi henkilö, joka ei puhunut kiinaa, eikä opas huomioinut häntä juurikaan englanniksi.

guide was really knowledgeable and it was so fun! we paddle so far out and manage to catch a small glimpse of a whale :) though it’s really rare! caught a couple seals as well

There were only three of us that day, so it turned into a private tour. We saw plenty of seals, but dolphins require a bit of luck! We were incredibly lucky and encountered four dolphins swimming around us for a long time. We also owe it to our experienced guide, who spotted the dolphins immediately. When we got close, he even tapped the boat with his finger, making a sound similar to a dolphin's call to attract them. It was truly a worthwhile trip.

Our tour guide was incredibly enthusiastic, taking us to Tongue Point, a spot very close to the sea lions. The itinerary was well-planned, and even though the road conditions weren't the smoothest, we felt completely at ease with our guide. You definitely shouldn't miss this!