Mt Cook Scenic Tour / Incl. Tasman Glacier Heli Hike
- Duration: 13 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Queenstown, Otago
- Product code: MCHH
Mt Cook Day Tour from Queenstown incl. Tasman Glacier Heli Hike
Join Altitude Tours and visit Mount Cook in a day from Queenstown. Experience the unique alpine landscapes of the Southern Alps as you travel with us into Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. Once in Mt Cook join the team at The Helicopter Line and Alpine Guides for a one-in-a-lifetime Glacier Heli Hike experience.
- Take the opportunity to visit Mt Cook on an easy one-day tour from Queenstown.
- Travel in a specially designed premium Mercedes Sprinter for a comfortable touring experience.
- Enjoy a small-group sightseeing tour limited to just 16 people.
- Experience multiple scenic stops on the drive, including Cromwell, The Lindis, Omarama, Twizel, and many more.
- Benefit from informative and engaging commentary provided by an experienced guide.
- Join the team at Helicopter Line and Alpine Guides for a 2-hour Heli Hike on the Tasman Glacier.
Your Adventure Begins
Start your day by meeting our friendly local guide at or near your Queenstown accommodation. You'll travel in style in a premium Mercedes van designed for touring with only 16 seats onboard. As we depart Queenstown, the first leg of our journey takes us through the Central Otago wine regions of Gibbston and Cromwell. We then cross the dramatic Lindis Pass before making a brief stop in Omarama for refreshments and an opportunity to purchase lunch/snacks (you must bring food/snacks/water with you as you will not have time to eat lunch in Mt Cook Village prior to the Heli Hike).
Welcome to Mackenzie Country
The scenery transforms as we enter Mackenzie Country, and our guide will entertain you with stories and interesting facts as we trace the edge of the Southern Alps. Along the way, we'll pass a network of lakes and canals near Twizel, renowned for its fishing of fresh Mt Cook Alpine salmon. Once we veer off the main road, we'll follow the stunning bright blue waters of Lake Pukaki before arriving at Mt Cook Village.
Mount Cook Adventure & Heli Hike
Welcome to Mt Cook! Arriving at approximately 12 pm, your guide will transport you to Mt Cook Airport where you will immediately check-in for your Heli Hike experience. You will be provided with the necessary equipment before taking to the skies on scenic helicopter transfer on to the Tasman Glacier. Once landed, you will disembark the helicopter and have 2 hours on the ice to explore the incredible ice terrain with expert guides, who will educate you about this impressive and ever-changing environment. Remember to come prepared and dress warmly, wearing leggings or light trousers/shorts (no denim).
The Journey Back
At the end of your Heli Hike, you will take the helicopter transfer back to Mt Cook airport, where your Altitude Tours guide will meet you and commence the return journey back to Queenstown. Sit back, relax, and take in the views. This day tour spans approximately 12 hours, and our smaller vehicles and attentive guide ensure your comfort and entertainment throughout the journey.
Experience the Unforgettable
Let us take you on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Mount Cook and discover more with Altitude Tours. The 12 hour Mount Cook day tour departs Queenstown daily at 7:30am, returning by 7:30pm.
The Heli Hike experience is subject to availability at the time of booking and our reservations team will be in touch to reconfirm after you book.
It's important to note that this experience will take up the entirety of your free time Mt Cook Village, therefore you will need to bring lunch with you from Queenstown or purchase food when we stop in Omarama. You will need to eat this on the van on the journey to Mt Cook.
