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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 ($)
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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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Kolja from Germany wrote on 03 March 2016
Wirklich gut!
Ich habe schon mehrere Kajak-Trips in Neuseeland gemacht. Dieser war aber ein wenig anders, da zum Sonnenuntergang auf den See ging. Die Guides waren super nett, haben schöne Fotos gemacht und die Umgebung mit den Bergen ist einfach atemberaubend
Eve Bradford from United Kingdom wrote on 26 February 2025
Lovely Experience
Really lovely guide, amazing scenery, very relaxed - small group. We had a really nice time.
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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heidij1 from Germany wrote on 17 February 2023
Schöne Tour
Die Abendtour auf dem Lake Mapourika ca. 8km nördlich von Franz Josef ist sehr zu empfehlen. Die beiden Guides waren geduldig und sehr nett. Durch die geschützte Lage ist die Tour auch für Leute ohne Kajakerfahrung geeignet. Die Berge im Hintergrund waren leider etwas in Wolken gehüllt.