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Helicopter Tour: Alpine Views and Landing
4.5
38 Ratings
Glentanner
Experience the thrill of a helicopter flight over Ben Ohau mountains. Marvel at alpine vistas, glaciers, and valleys carved by ancient ice.
Experience the thrill of a helicopter flight over Ben Ohau mountains. Marvel at alpine vistas, glaciers, and valleys carved by ancient ice.
Duration:
25 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) - This short scenic option is ideal if you’re looking for the opportunity to land on a mountain and experience the thrill of a helicopter flight. Sweep through the rugged high country landscape of the Ben Ohau mountain range to a landing site in the mountains. Enjoy the fantastic vista from this…
- Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) - This short scenic option is ideal if you’re looking for the opportunity to land on a mountain and experience the thrill of a helicopter flight. Sweep through the rugged high country landscape of the Ben Ohau mountain range to a landing site in the mountains. Enjoy the fantastic vista from this alpine setting as you look out to the mountains and glaciers, and down the valleys that were carved out by glaciers centuries ago.
What's Included
- Scenic helicopter flight
- Pilot guide
- Alpine landing (snow subject to season) 10 minutes
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Scenic helicopter flight
- Pilot guide
- Alpine landing (snow subject to season) 10 minutes
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
This brief scenic tour is perfect for those seeking the excitement of a helicopter ride paired with stunning alpine scenery. Glide over the rugged terrain of the Ben Ohau mountain range to a mountain landing spot. Take in the breathtaking views from this alpine location, gazing at the mountains, glaciers, and valleys sculpted by ancient glaciers. *Snow…
This brief scenic tour is perfect for those seeking the excitement of a helicopter ride paired with stunning alpine scenery. Glide over the rugged terrain of the Ben Ohau mountain range to a mountain landing spot. Take in the breathtaking views from this alpine location, gazing at the mountains, glaciers, and valleys sculpted by ancient glaciers. *Snow landings are not guaranteed and depend on the season.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult, Children weighing less than 15kgs are required to sit on a parents lap.
- It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures.
- Check In closes 30 minutes prior to departure time.
Location
The Helicopter Line, Mount Cook
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(38 Ratings)
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Gary
Aug 14, 2025
Trip of a lifetime - This is a once in a lifetime experience.
Especially in winter.
Landing on the snow was epic.
The staff are helpful and very welcoming.
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Jo
Jun 17, 2025
Terrific helicopter ride from Glentanner Park - My husband and I took a 20 minute helicopter ride from Glentanner Park. We had a terrific experience. Our pilot, Mike, is wonderful: professional, engaging, and knowledgeable. The views are indescribable and can’t be appreciated from the ground. We landed on a snow field which gave us the chance to view the mountains, lake, and glacier. The staff at the base are welcoming and supportive. We felt privileged to be able to have this experience.
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Lilye443
Apr 15, 2025
Amazing worthwhile experience!! - This was an absolutely amazing experience! Well worth the money even with the shorter flight time. We landed on one of the mountains near Mount Cook and got to play in the snow and take excellent photos. The pilot was very knowledgeable.
The company were very good to work with as well. We were originally booked for the morning but moved to the afternoon due to the poor conditions in the morning.
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Arun_j
Jan 19, 2025
Good experience - Enjoyed the whole experience including the drive to the location, pre boarding, staff, flight and post flight.
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Goplaces58725659333
Sep 29, 2024
Alpine vista with snow landing - Amazing helicopter flight. Friendly staff. Fells safe and comfortable
Had a very good experience. Landed on the snow.
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Kristy_g
Jul 23, 2024
Amazing - Was such an amazing experience. One my girls and I will remember for a lifetime. We only did the 20 minute ride and wish we had done more but still well worth it.
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Monika
Jul 13, 2024
The most amazing experience! - We were booked for the 20min flight but upgraded to the 55min to go around mount cook. Family of 6 with 2 young children. It was such an incredible flight. We saw all the glaciers and got to land right in front of Mount cook. The area is truly a wonder. The pilot made the flight very comfortable and the team on ground were absolutely lovely. Thank you so much for this once in a lifetime experience.
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Sylva
Nov 18, 2024
Great experience - Great experience for the kids to land on the snow . Such a beautiful part of the world and to see it from the sky was amazing!!
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Vijay_s
Apr 15, 2024
Terrible experience with Viator - As per your App while booking showed landing for 5 minutes on glacier, whereas when we went to Helicopter point were told no landing on Glaciers and on only on plain rock. It was waste of money
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Wendy_t
Apr 24, 2024
Total Rip Off! - Booked & paid via Viator,
email with booking number, plus 2nd email from tourist operator. On check in told flight couldn't go ahead as min no was 4, our party was 3. No info given advising 4was min. Told if paid extra $100 wld fly us despite acknowledging their error - did 20 min 'flight' as never been on helicopter. 10 mins spent on rocky landing, 10 min flying. Very expensive non-event. DO NOT RECOMMEND!
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