New Zealand Aoraki / Mount Cook Glacier Helicopter Sightseeing - 55 min - Includes Tasman Glacier Landing

Tasman Glacier Experience: Helicopter Grand Circle Southern Alps (Including Glacier Landing) - 55 min

This is a very comprehensive way to experience the Aoraki / Mount Cook helicopter tour and admire the Southern Alps.

Cross the Southern Alps all the way to the west coast to admire the magnificent views of Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier. Then fly north along the Tasman Sea, crossing the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps again to reach Tasman Glacier.

When traveling south along the Tasman, you can enjoy the magnificent views of Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park. Fly over the vast plateau and Hochstetter Icefall, pass by the eastern side of Aoraki / Mount Cook, and then land on the Tasman Glacier.

After landing on the glacier, you can step off the helicopter to take photos on the ice, then board the helicopter again to continue the sightseeing flight.

Before returning to Aoraki / Mount Cook Airport, you can once again enjoy the breathtaking views of the snow-capped mountains and Tasman Glacier from a different perspective.

Included in the price

• Round-trip helicopter flight.

• Land on a glacier/snow-capped mountain once.

Departure point

Departing from and returning to Aoraki / Mount Cook Airport in New Zealand.

State Highway 80, Mount Cook Airport.

What you need to know

Duration

A total flight time of 55 min, including one glacier/snow mountain landing.

Process

Drive to the designated meeting point

Present the confirmation letter at the flight counter to complete check-in

3. Boarding preparation and safety notices

Helicopter Ride to Boarding Glacier

5. Aerial tour of the Southern Alps

[6] Glacier/snow mountain landing and photo opportunities

[7] Board the helicopter again for a glacier helicopter tour and cruise over the ancient glaciers.

The itinerary concludes with a return flight to Aoraki / Mount Cook Airport.

Departure time and check-in information

• Check-in closes 30 minutes before departure.

• Please call the flight base 24 hours before departure, as per your confirmation letter, to check the weather conditions and confirm that flying is possible.

Weather

• If your helicopter flight is affected by weather conditions and canceled due to severe weather, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.

• We recommend booking early before your trip to allow flexibility for weather changes and ensure you don't miss this unique flight experience.
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Additional information

• After booking, please wait for the confirmation information.

• Aircraft have minimum passenger requirements for flights. Airlines reserve the right to cancel original flight plans due to weather conditions, insufficient passenger numbers, or other unforeseen circumstances, which constitute force majeure. In such cases, travelers may request flight time changes or full refunds as required. When possible, efforts will be made to coordinate flights according to the scheduled time.

• Due to flight requirements for weather, visibility, and landing conditions, to ensure safe operations, pilots may make minor temporary adjustments to the flight schedule, landing, and route based on actual conditions. However, the flight duration remains approximate, including your estimated landing time.

• For safety reasons, drones, iPads, or selfie sticks are not allowed on the plane. It is recommended to only carry a phone, camera, and necessary small bags.

What to bring

• Windproof and insulated clothing.

• Sturdy shoes that fully cover the feet.

• Sunglasses and sunscreen.

• Your phone/camera, and the feeling of a heartbeat!

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