New Zealand Mount Cook Helicopter Sightseeing + Alpine/Snow Landing Helicopter Line + Optional Glacier Hike (20–55 min options + Departing from Glentanner)

The South Island is half covered by the Southern Alps, with Mount Cook as its highest peak at 3,764 meters, often called the "Roof of New Zealand." Only by seeing it firsthand can you truly appreciate its grandeur.

Experience the thrill of a helicopter ride while enjoying incredible alpine views and landings. The helicopter soars through rugged highland scenery, offering breathtaking views of mountains, glaciers, and valleys carved by glaciers centuries ago.

Mount Cook Helicopter Sightseeing + Alpine/Snow Landing: Trip Highlights:

20-minute alpine scenic flight: Soaring over Ben Ohau Range + mountain/snow landing (snow landing subject to seasonal conditions)

35-minute alpine adventure: Fly over Ben Ohau Range and the Southern Alps + alpine/snow landing (snow landing subject to seasonal conditions)

40-minute Mount Cook and Tasman Glacier tour: Fly over Hochstetter Icefall, the heart of Burnett Range, Mackenzie Basin + view Mount Cook and Tasman Glacier + snow landing

55-minute Mount Cook and West Coast Glacier Tour: Fly over Tasman Glacier Lake and the Southern Alps + View Mount Cook, Tasman Glacier, Fox Glacier, and Franz Josef Glacier + Snow Landing

Itinerary overview: Go to the airport for check-in > prepare for boarding > take a helicopter tour > land > helicopter return > activity ends

Departure time slots: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, every 30 minutes (Please select your preferred flight departure time slot when placing your order. The final departure time will be subject to reconfirmation).

Snowfall duration: approx. 10 min

Meeting address: The Helicopter Line, Mount Cook Glentanner Park, South Island (free parking lot provided)

Notes:

1. Please arrive at least 30 minutes early to check in. Do not be late or absent!

2. This itinerary also provides pick-up & drop-off services for select hotels in the Mount Cook area. If you require this service, please select your pick-up & drop-off point(s) when placing your order: Aoraki Alpine Lodge; Aoraki Court Motel; Haka House Aoraki Mt Cook; Mt Cook Lodge & Motel; The Hermitage Hotel.

Mount Cook is 270 km (approx. 3.5 hrs) from Queenstown and 340 km (approx. 4.5 hrs) from Christchurch. Please plan your transportation in advance!

4. This tour requires a minimum of 4 people to depart. If the number of travelers in your party is less than 4, we will try our best to arrange for you to join other guests. Only in rare cases will the group not be formed. If there are not enough travelers on the day of departure, you can negotiate to reschedule or cancel the tour for free.

5. For travelers going together, bookings must be made together and cannot be separated. If bookings are made separately, the operator cannot guarantee traveling together. Each aircraft accommodates up to 6 passengers. If the number exceeds this limit, one adult will be randomly assigned to the next available time slot. Travelers participating in the same time slot must be included in the same booking.

6. The seating arrangement in the helicopter may vary based on passenger weight distribution, and while window seats cannot be guaranteed for everyone, all passengers will have views of the glacial scenery outside.

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Tasman Glacier Helicopter Tour + Glacier Hike: Trip Highlights:

Round-trip helicopter sightseeing flight + professional glacier guide + full hiking gear (waterproof jacket and pants, hiking boots, crampons, trekking poles, etc.) + transfer from/to some hotels in Mount Cook

Itinerary overview: Meet at the designated location > Take a helicopter > Glacier hike > Search for blue ice caves > End of tour

Meeting time: Please arrive at the meeting point at least 45 minutes in advance based on your departure time.

Meeting point: Aoraki Mt. Cook Airport, Mount Cook National Park, State Highway 80, New Zealand

*This itinerary includes complimentary pick-up and drop-off service at select hotels in the Mount Cook area. If you require this service, please arrive at the designated meeting point at least 15 minutes in advance. Final availability is subject to supplier confirmation.

Includes:

• Activity: Round-trip helicopter sightseeing flight + 2-hour glacier hike
• Guide: Professional Glacier Guide
• Equipment: Full set of hiking gear (waterproof jacket and pants, hiking boots, crampons, trekking poles, etc.)
• Transportation: Pick-up & drop-off service available for select hotels in Mount Cook (can be selected on the booking page)

Traveler info:

• Same price for all visitors. Travelers under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult aged 18 or above.
• Visitors weighing over 150 kg and pregnant visitors cannot participate in this activity.
• 1 guide can lead up to 10 guests.
• This itinerary requires a certain level of hiking ability.
• The total duration is approx. 3 hrs, including 2 hrs for ice hiking and a 10-min one-way helicopter ride.
• The transfer service for this itinerary is only available for non-self-driving guests. If you are driving yourself, please proceed to Aoraki / Mount Cook Airport to join the tour. Free parking is available at the airport. Thank you for your understanding!
• The transfer service is provided by the supplier as an additional option. During peak season when bookings are busy, transfer service confirmation may take longer. We appreciate your understanding.
• A helicopter can accommodate up to 6 passengers. The seating arrangement may vary based on passenger weight distribution, and while window seats cannot be guaranteed for everyone, all passengers will have views of the glacial scenery outside.