Mount Cook Full-Day Sightseeing: Alpine Majesty from Queenstown

Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Aoraki Mount Cook on a full-day sightseeing tour from Queenstown. Explore the stunning alpine landscapes, hike through the national park, or take a scenic flight for a bird’s-eye view of this majestic peak.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cromwell - After departing Queenstown, our first iconic stop is Cromwell, ‘Fruit Bowl of the South’, and its large fruit sculptures. Cromwell is the hub of Central Otago, the famous wine region for Pinot Noir.
What's Included
  • Free on-board WiFi
  • Live guide commentary
  • Central Queenstown pick-up/drop-off
  • Admission to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
  • 3.5 hours of free time at Mt. Cook
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Activities are an additional cost
Additional Information

In the heart of the South Island, New Zealand boasts its tallest peak, Aoraki Mount Cook, also known as the “Cloud Piercer.” Nestled among the Southern Alps, above a small alpine town that is home to our longest glacier and many famous hiking tracks.
Embark on a one-day small-group tour to Mount Cook. Departing from Queenstown, you’ll experience the…

Location
Cromwell
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rudolf
Apr 30, 2025
Great tour - The guides were very friendly, had a good sense of humor, were enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. They were very flexible and eager to ensure everyone had a good time. Great ambassadors for their country. Was our favorite of the four tours we have taken thus far.
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Radhika_m
Apr 28, 2025
Best experience - Best tour guide, Driver I have ever experienced in Kevin. It almost felt like a private Tour. Altitude is a great tour operator.
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Traveller781120
Apr 25, 2025
Amazing day trip with Tommy - Amazing day trip with our guide Tommy, who was excellent throughout the day - managing different drop offs for the helicopter tour and different walking trails. Scenery is so breathtaking that you barely realised the long drive. Big thanks to Tommy for being so brilliant. Would hugely recommend!
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Danieldv1475hc
Apr 18, 2025
Mt Cook - Altitude Tours (Guide James) - One of the best tours with the most amazing views. Our guide was James and he guided us through about 12 hours of travel and sightseeing and gave us so many breaks. Very top notch bloke with a good sense of humour. Made it very enjoyable.
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Sherylfu
Apr 14, 2025
Gorgeous NZ by land and by water - This was a very long day--4 hours each way from Queenstown to Milford Sound--but Allegra (our driver) made it as pleasant as possible. The van was comfortable (though full on the way out, so a little cramped), and Allegra gave us plenty of information about what we were seeing. We stopped a few places along the way for the best sights. And the cruise on Milford Sound, in the fjords, was spectacular, especially because we were lucky that the sun came out. I also liked that the boat was not too crowded, so we could stand on the deck or sit in various places inside, as we wished. Really a once in a lifetime experience.
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Daniel_s
Apr 2, 2025
Great experience with Ana - Great experience, well worth the price. Ana was an awesome, informative guide, passionate about her work
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Dan
Mar 31, 2025
Great day with Ana - Excellent tour. We were fortunate to have only 5 in our van for 15. Great way to see Mt Cook and get a nice 10 K hike in. Ana was an outstanding guide, shared a lot of interesting information and was passionate about her job. Highly recommend this tour!
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Guillermospb
Mar 30, 2025
Stunning and memorable trip to Mount Cook - An incredible experience that helped to make it extra memorable thanks to the amazing Ana’s guides and knowledge about the different places we were visiting. A huge shout out to her for the great work and passion. Definitely a 100% recommended tour, spectacular views and hiking trails. Guillermo
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Sarahhy4686kh
Mar 29, 2025
Altitude will not disappoint - This trip was fantastic, definitely the smaller group is the way to go. Chelsea was wonderful! Very knowledgeable, kind and fun! It was a rainy day at Mt Cook but the views were still breathtaking and Hooker Valley track hike was beautiful. Book this tour with Altitude Tours!
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907richardx
Mar 26, 2025
A wonderful experience! - Unforgettable experience - Ana was an excellent guide who provided us with insightful information about Mt Cook’s history and the South Island landscape. The Hooker Valley track walk was just spectacular. Would recommend the trip to anyone looking to experience the best that NZ has to offer and marvel in its natural beauty.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).