Lake Tekapo Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch, NZ$ 299 per person (13h, 4.51★ · 239).
- Top rated: Lake Tekapo 4WD backcountry tour: Private high-country stations, NZ$ 419 per person (3h, 4.94★ · 82).
- Best value: Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Trip from Christchurch, NZ$ 275 per person (13h, 4.85★ · 396).
Price per person across the 15 options priced per person: NZ$ 245–NZ$ 595 (median NZ$ 379). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 15.
Of the 15 options: 15 with live guides in English, 15 with free cancellation, 14 with instant confirmation, 13 with hotel pickup, 11 kid-friendly, 6 private and 8 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Lake Tekapo Tours
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15 options
Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch Mount Cook full-day tour from Christchurch with Hooker Valley or Tasman Glacier walk, Lake Tekapo, Church of the Good Shepherd, lunch included, small groups. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.51 (239 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 299 per person
Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Trip from Christchurch Watch morning mist lift over Lake Tekapo, walk to Tasman Glacier, and share stories with your guide on this small-group Mount Cook day trip from Christchurch with lunch included. Mon, Wed and Fri · 06:30 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.85 (396 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 275 per person
Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Trip from Christchurch: Good Shepherd Church Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo day trip from Christchurch with guide, hotel pickup and lunch included. Free time in Aoraki National Park for walks or scenic flights. Every day · 06:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.81 (257 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 299 per person
Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo One-way guided tour from Queenstown to Christchurch crossing the Southern Alps, with three hours free time at Mt Cook for walks or optional scenic. Every day · 06:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.57 (182 reviews) Duration: 14h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 379 per person
Mount John Observatory stargazing tour: Southern Hemisphere skies Guided stargazing at Mount John Observatory above Lake Tekapo, with telescope viewing and naked-eye astronomy in the Southern Hemisphere's largest Dark Sky Reserve. Every day · 22:45 and 02:00 · From age 10 ★ 4.34 (199 reviews) Duration: 1h 45m Live guide: EN · ZH · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 245 per person
Lake Tekapo 4WD backcountry tour: Private high-country stations Scenic 4WD tour of Lake Tekapo backcountry in a Land Rover Defender, accessing private high-country stations around Lake Pukaki and Braemar Station. Mon–Sat · 09:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.94 (82 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 419 per person
Christchurch to Queenstown tour via Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo One-way guided tour from Christchurch to Queenstown crossing Mt Cook National Park, Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki with picnic lunch and 2 hours free time. Every day · 06:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.73 (129 reviews) Duration: 14h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 399 per person
Christchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo: Full-day scenic drive Travel from Christchurch to Queenstown in one day with a guide through Lake Tekapo, Mt Cook National Park and Kawarau Gorge, including lunch and hotel pickup. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.65 (68 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 375 per person
Christchurch to Queenstown Tour: Lake Tekapo & Mount Cook Private one-way transfer from Christchurch to Queenstown with guide stops at Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, Tasman Glacier and Kawarau Suspension Bridge over 13 hours. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (12 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 595 per person
Mt. Cook Private Day Trip: Tasman Glacier & Lakes Thirteen and a half hours from Christchurch to Mount Cook with a private guide and driver: start in Geraldine, cross Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.93 (15 reviews) Duration: 13h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 345 per person
Mount Cook Day Tour: Lake Pukaki & Tasman Glacier Views Spend 10 to 12 hours on a private Mount Cook day tour from Queenstown, starting with Roaring Meg Lookout and Lake Pukaki's turquoise waters. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (11 reviews) Duration: 10h–12h Live guide: EN · HI ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 549 per person
Mt. Cook Private Day Trip: Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Private day trip from Queenstown to Mt. Cook with a specialized guide and driver, visiting Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (10 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 585 per person
Lake Tekapo & Mt. Cook Day Tour: Full-Day Guided Drive Full-day tour from Christchurch with hotel pickup, visiting the Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Pukaki, and Mount Cook National Park. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 340 per person
Aoraki Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo private day tour from Christchurch Private day tour from Christchurch through Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook National Park, with stops at Tasman Glacier, Hooker Valley Track and Lake Pukaki. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 12h–13h Live guide: EN · HI · UR ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 380 per person
Mount Cook day tour from Christchurch: Lake Tekapo, lavender farm Full-day Mount Cook tour from Christchurch with hotel pickup, stops at Lake Tekapo and Church of the Good Shepherd, lavender farm visit (Nov–Mar) Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 399 per person
The top 12 of 15 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from ChristchurchOur pickGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 299 per person | 13h | 4.51★ · 239 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Lake Tekapo 4WD backcountry tour: Private high-country stationsTop ratedGroup of up to 6 | NZ$ 419 per person | 3h | 4.94★ · 82 | Mon–Sat · 09:00 | English |
| Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Trip from ChristchurchBest valuePickup offered | NZ$ 275 per person | 13h | 4.85★ · 396 | Mon, Wed and Fri · 06:30 | English |
| Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Trip from Christchurch: Good Shepherd ChurchGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 299 per person | 13h | 4.81★ · 257 | Every day · 06:30 | English |
| Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook & Lake TekapoGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 379 per person | 14h | 4.57★ · 182 | Every day · 06:30 | English |
| Mount John Observatory stargazing tour: Southern Hemisphere skies | NZ$ 245 per person | 1h 45m | 4.34★ · 199 | Every day · 22:45 and 02:00 | English, Japanese, Chinese |
| Christchurch to Queenstown tour via Mt Cook & Lake TekapoGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 399 per person | 14h | 4.73★ · 129 | Every day · 06:30 | English |
| Christchurch to Queenstown via Lake Tekapo: Full-day scenic drivePickup offered | NZ$ 375 per person | 13h | 4.65★ · 68 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Christchurch to Queenstown Tour: Lake Tekapo & Mount CookPrivate · Pickup offered | NZ$ 595 per person | 13h | 5.00★ · 12 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Mt. Cook Private Day Trip: Tasman Glacier & LakesPrivate · Pickup offered | NZ$ 345 per person | 13h 30m | 4.93★ · 15 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Mount Cook Day Tour: Lake Pukaki & Tasman Glacier ViewsPrivate · Pickup offered | NZ$ 549 per person | 10h–12h | 5.00★ · 11 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Hindi |
| Mt. Cook Private Day Trip: Lake Tekapo & Tasman GlacierPrivate · Pickup offered | NZ$ 585 per person | 12h | 5.00★ · 10 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (6): Christchurch to Queenstown Tour: Lake Tekapo & Mount Cook (NZ$ 595 per person) · Mt. Cook Private Day Trip: Tasman Glacier & Lakes (NZ$ 345 per person) · Mount Cook Day Tour: Lake Pukaki & Tasman Glacier Views (NZ$ 549 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (5): Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour from Christchurch (NZ$ 299 per person) · Lake Tekapo 4WD backcountry tour: Private high-country stations (NZ$ 419 per person) · Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Trip from Christchurch: Good Shepherd Church (NZ$ 299 per person)
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