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Walk And Boat Trips

Walkers on a bush track above Queen Charlotte Sound with a launch on the water below

Three days, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $67 to $211.67.

Walk And Cruise tours from Picton pair a boat trip with time on foot, with prices from $67.00 to $211.67 per person and durations between 8.5 hours and 9 hours 30 minutes. Three tours are listed: Self-Guided Hike, Boat Transfer; Ultimate Day Walk, Kupes Trail; and Hike to Eatwells Lookout. All three meet at London Quay in Picton and list free cancellation.

Common Questions

How Much Do Walk And Cruise Tours Cost?

Prices run from $67.00 per person for the Self-Guided Hike, Boat Transfer tour up to $211.67 per person for the Ultimate Day Walk, Kupes Trail tour, with the Hike to Eatwells Lookout tour priced per person in between. All three tours are charged per person. None of them are private tours.

How Long Are These Walk And Cruise Tours?

Durations range from 8.5 hours for the Self-Guided Hike, Boat Transfer tour to 9 hours 30 minutes for the Ultimate Day Walk, Kupes Trail tour. The Hike to Eatwells Lookout tour runs 9 hours. All three meet at London Quay in Picton, so plan for a full day out.

What Is Included And What Should I Bring Or Check?

The Self-Guided Hike, Boat Transfer tour lists commentary on board, while meals, drinks, and pickup are not included. Meals are also not included on the Ultimate Day Walk, Kupes Trail tour. Bring your own food and water, and note that all three listings allow free cancellation before you book.

How Do I Choose Between These Cruises?

The Self-Guided Hike, Boat Transfer tour is the cheapest at $67.00 and the most reviewed, with a 4.8 rating from 424 reviews. The Ultimate Day Walk, Kupes Trail tour costs $211.67, caps groups at 30 people, and has 11 reviews, while the Hike to Eatwells Lookout tour allows up to 99 people and has 1 review. If price and review history matter most, the self-guided option stands out.

Compare The Three Days Side By Side

TourLengthFromRatingMealPickup
Self-Guided Hike, Boat Transfer8 hours 30 minutes$67 per person★ 4.8 (424)Not includedNot included
Ultimate Day Walk, Kupes Trail9 hours 30 minutes$211.67 per person11 reviewsNot includedNot listed
Hike to Eatwells Lookout9 hours$83.40 per person1 reviewNot statedNot listed

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