Kangaroo Island Tours: 15 Ranked on What Lands in the Price

1.Kangaroo Island Quad Bike (ATV) Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,236 reviews · from $141Our pick

Ride your own quad bike through Kangaroo Island’s bush, beaches and rocky tracks on a 2 to 3 hour guided tour from Vivonne Bay. Guides including Fox, Juan, Dave and MJ teach beginners on a practice area, then adjust the route to suit your ability. Passengers can ride in a buggy, and wildlife sightings are possible.

“We had a great experience ! Very carefully organized , safe and funny . Enjoyed the ride a lot Than you so much”

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2.Kangaroo Island in a Day Tour from Adelaide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 722 reviews · from $271

Travel from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island by coach and ferry, then explore Seal Bay, Admirals Arch, Remarkable Rocks, and Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park. A ranger-led sea lion walk, two-course lunch, and guide commentary are included. Guides such as Richard, Scott, Joanne, and Dani have helped make this long day both informative and entertaining.

“Loooong bus ride. Be prepared for the weather. check before you go. Scenery was great. Definitely take everything you need as there isn't anywhere to restock much except food and water.”

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3.Kangaroo Island 75-Minute Coastal Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 607 reviews · from $63

Set out from Christmas Cove with guides such as Elijah, Alex, Gracie, or Kimberley for a 75-minute coastal safari. Watch for dolphins beside the boat, long-nosed seals on the rocks, sea eagles, coastal birds, and seasonal whales. Life jackets, spray jackets, sunscreen, and baby harnesses are supplied.

“The guides were very friendly and we got to see the wildlife birds, seals and dolphins. Enjoyed the boat ride to. Highly recommended. Thankyou 😁”

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4.Kangaroo Island – Swim with Dolphins/Seals/Coastal Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 261 reviews · from $139

Set out from Christmas Cove Marina with Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari to look for wild dolphins and long-nosed seals. You receive a wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, life jacket, sunscreen, and safety briefing. The wildlife decides the day: you may swim with seals or dolphins, or watch them from the boat while learning about local conservation.

“Staff was amazing and very organized and comfortable setup. There is a bit of a step getting on/off of the boat and you need to be physically strong enough in the arms to hold onto the rope while they bring you to the dolphins. Suggestion iRead more”

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5.Small-Group Buggy Tour at Little Sahara with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 234 reviews · from $105

Join a small group of up to eight for a 1-hour-50-minute buggy ride through Little Sahara near Vivonne Bay. Your guide drives across sand dunes, gum forest, the Eleanor River and rugged coastal tracks, with stops for koalas, wildlife and a secluded beach. Adam, Candice, Joel and other guides are praised for safety and local insight.

“The whole tour was very enjoyable and our guide found lots of wildlife for us to marvel at. She was very informative and knowledgeable as well as being good fun.”

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6.Kangaroo Island: 75-Minute Coastal Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 181 reviews · 1h 15m · from $62Best value

From Christmas Cove Marina, join an English-speaking skipper for a 75-minute ride along Kangaroo Island’s ancient coast. Look for dolphins, seals, sea eagles, and seabirds while learning about local wildlife and coastal rocks. Guides such as Ilijah, Bonnie, Michael, and Elijah are praised for their humor and clear explanations.

“Amazing time James was very knowledgeable well worth it.”

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7.Kangaroo Island: Dolphin, Seal, and Swimming Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 133 reviews · 2 hours · from $138

Meet in Penneshaw 30 minutes early for a wetsuit, mask, snorkel, flippers, and safety briefing. Guides including Michael, Bonnie, Elijah, and Jason have helped first-time snorkelers feel at ease while searching for wild dolphins, seals, sea lions, and whales. You can stay aboard if the cold open water is not for you.

“Great experience! Found a pod of dolphins right at the beginning and swam with seals and got really close. awesome!”

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8.Kangaroo Island Scenic Nature and Wildlife Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · from $286

Spend about eight hours exploring Kangaroo Island with a guide such as Nikki, Pete, Darren, or Vicky. Visit Seal Bay, Vivonne Bay, Remarkable Rocks, Weirs Cove, and Admirals Arch, with wildlife spotting, hotel pickup, park fees, and a small group of up to 13 people. Lunch is purchased at a cafe.

“We had an incredible day on Kangaroo Island ! Our guide, Pete, was personable, and well versed on both the history of the island but also the flora and fauna…he know just where to take us to have an excellent experience…we didn’t want thRead more”

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9.Kangaroo Island: Scenic, Nature & Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 120 reviews · 510 - 570 minutes · from $282

Spend 8.5 to 9.5 hours exploring Kangaroo Island with a local English-speaking guide. Visit Seal Bay, Vivonne Bay, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch and Weirs Cove, with time for wildlife stops along the way. Guides such as Nikki, Lutz, Philip and Franck are known for spotting animals and explaining the island’s geology, wildlife and past.

“It was a great tour. Despite a windy and later also rainy day we saw a lot of kangaroos, wallabies, koalas and seals. And even one eagle. The guide was amazing, she knew good hideouts of the animals and we could spend a lot of time at the important spots with amazing scenery. It was a comfortable way to get to some of the most important places without having to drive yourself on these bumpy roads and our guide was very knowledgeable. Big recommendation if you want to see a lot in one day + learn about the island and its animals.”

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10.Small Group Kangaroo Island Tour – Best of KI

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $304

Spend about eight hours exploring Kangaroo Island in a 4WD with a group of no more than eight people. Guides such as Nikki and Luca take you to Seal Bay, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, Vivonne Bay, and Snelling Beach, while looking for koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, and fur seals. Lunch, drinks, park fees, and selected hotel pickup are included.

“Marvelous guide, prepared coffee and meals, and ability to see the animals in the wild. Comprehensive tour!”

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11.Kangaroo Island Luxury Small Group ‘Island Life’ Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $453

Spend about nine hours exploring Kangaroo Island with a guide such as Franck or Dave, stopping at Stokes Bay, Duck Lagoon, Lathami Conservation Park and Seal Bay. Round-trip pickup, park fees, drinks, morning tea and lunch are included. Groups are capped at 12, with an extra guide added above six people.

“Our day spent with Dave was amazing. He showed us an island we will never forget. Our visit to see the sea lions was unforgetable. Our lunch in the 'wild' was delicious. We saw everything we wanted and his knowledge of island life and history was amazing. We were very lucky to have him!”

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12.Kangaroo Island Shore Excursion Scenic Trail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · from $164

From Penneshaw Cruise Port, this 7 to 8-hour small-group tour visits Seal Bay, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, and Flinders Chase National Park. Guides such as Pete, Joel, Nikki, Cheryl, and Kylie are praised for strong island commentary and flexible timing. Lunch, bottled water, admissions, and port pickup are included.

“Joel was incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating to our group. He was personable and made the experience so enjoyable. Lunch was delicious too! I'll definitely book again if I'm back again!”

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13.Penneshaw: Shore Excursion Kangaroo Island Scenic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 103 reviews · 7 hours · from $162

Spend seven hours crossing Kangaroo Island from Penneshaw to Flinders Chase National Park, Seal Bay, Remarkable Rocks, and Admirals Arch. A local English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, lunch, and water are included. Guides such as Pete, Nikki, Lutz, and Cheryl have helped make this small-group tour lively and informative, but expect a long day with plenty of driving.

“Loved the entire day!! If you're looking for a full day trip, you must do this one!!Incredible places, amazing animals and the best guide Nikki Redman. Definitely recommend to other travellers. Great value for money”

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14.3-Day Kangaroo Island Adventure Tour with Camping

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 86 reviews · 3 days · from $538

Travel from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island in a small group of up to 20, with guides such as Stephen, Chris, Gianna, and Emily leading wildlife walks, beach stops, tastings, and camp meals. You will sleep in a swag at a bush campsite, visit Seal Bay and Flinders Chase National Park, and return to Adelaide late on day three.

“The tour was great value for money and fit so much in over the few days! I felt like we saw so much of what Kangaroo Island has to offer and got to experience some of the beautiful wildlife and nature views, as well as local produce and experiences. Can’t recommend this tour more!”

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15.2 day Ultimate Kangaroo Island with return ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $574

Travel from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island by ferry and air-conditioned coach for two busy days of wildlife, national parks, local food, and island stories. You’ll walk among sea lions at Seal Bay, see Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, hold birds of prey at Raptor Domain, and visit honey, eucalyptus, and wine producers. Guides such as Hamish, Adam, Dani, and Will add local insight.

“We had an amazing experience of seeing kangaroo island on this tour with our guides-Dani and will . They were so friendly and commentary all day was so interesting and fun.Would highly recommend this tour.”

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