Mt Cook: Small Group Alpine Adventure with Helicopter, Ski Plane and Glacier Landing from Queenstown
4.6
27 Ratings
Queenstown
Embark on a small group alpine adventure in Mt Cook with a helicopter and ski plane flight, glacier landing, and optional activities. Experience the beauty of Mt Cook with passionate tour guides and comfortable transportation.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Queenstown - Your tour starts in the stunning city of Queenstown. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventurous day but also point out and guide you past some of the area’s top highlights.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Small Group & Fully Guided Tour
  • Ultimate Alpine Experience
  • Scenic Flights
  • Glacier Landing
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch - opportunities to purchase along the way.
Additional Information

Join us on an all-expenses paid, bespoke Mt Cook expedition that fuses the striking elegance of Mt Cook with the thrill of helicopter and ski-plane flights, which take in the stunning Tasman Glacier. All of this, plus the availability of your own personalized selection of activities. Our famously enthusiastic tour guides astound with their enriching narratives and vast knowledge base, all whilst traveling in our modern and plush minibuses, built with your convenience and safety in mind.

While the splendor of the locations you will visit is undeniable, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel truly believe it’s the cozy groups, our guides, the voyage and minute details that make our tours superior. Offbeat stops, viewing wildlife, custom-engineered vehicles, complimentary snacks and drinks, and numerous other delightful surprises make our tours a memorable experience you won’t soon forget.

  • Flight activities are always ‘On Request’ until confirmed with our airline partner
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
  • Children aged 7 years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don’t have a car seat one can be provided (with 24 hours’ notice).
Location
The Station - Home of Adventure in Queenstown
Shotover Street
Please pick this location if your hotel is not on our list. We do not pick up from your hotel, motel or private property if it is not listed.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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236sunilc
Jun 6, 2024
Best tour guide Hanna - Hanna was the best tour guide. She recommended me the helicopter ride and it was the best experience of my life. I can't thank her enough for being so informative and energetic throughout the trip
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Quest21037438373
May 13, 2024
Breathtaking, Seamless, Memorable - We had an incredible time exploring Mt. Cook. Georgia, our trip guide, was consistently helpful and full of valuable insights. Traveling by van was smooth sailing, with Georgia's driving skills leaving us with no concerns. The scenery along the drive was absolutely stunning, and the helicopter ride to the mountain's peak took our breath away. This trip is undoubtedly worth every moment.
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Mozzie256
Apr 24, 2024
Unmissable experience... - Jeff and Renee picked me up on time and it was clear that they ran a very safe, professional and relaxed programme. With everyone on board a thorough safety briefing was given. 4 hours or so to get to the Mount Cook flight line was filled with multiple bathroom stops, opportunities to get food and loads of informative Kiwi 'banter' and info about the tour, Kiwi history, conservation and route. We had a great bunch of folks on board who all gelled and the atmosphere was excitable and infectious. At the flight line a bit of a wait to separate the passengers into various groups and assign flight groups, tours etc. The actual flight up to the Mt Cook glacier was by helicopter and down by fixed wing ski plane. Both pilots were very safe, professional and eager to please and provide info, photos etc. Awe inspiring scenery on the glacier, with lots of opportunities to take photos, ask questions etc. Seeing global warming personally and its effects were incredible and revealing. So, the price at over NZ$700 (£350 Sterling) is hefty, no getting away from it. Was it worth it - absolutely - every penny! Over 12 hours of a tour, beautiful weather, 2 flights and an unbeatable experience on the glacier, made some good friends and plenty of belly laughs - stuff of legends. Jeff and Renee were absolute Stars and bounced of each other and the passengers. Well done Cheeky Kiwi - great memories...
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690sallyb
Mar 31, 2024
Worth it. - Overall an exceptional tour. Stops were great. Food options for purchase were really nice. Bus was comfy. Only downside was the long wait for the helicopter and plane ride. Jeff was a very informative and friendly driver who dropped us off at our accommodation at the end of a very long but enjoyable day.
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Charlotte_m
Mar 11, 2024
Frolicking on a glacier, what a memory :) - This was a once in a life time experience for us! The day was sunny, light winds, and the ice and snow sparkled like glitter. Several spectacular photos that day. FYI You'll have 15 minutes to walk around in a staked out area and take pictures at the glacier. I wouldn't have used precious suitcase space with fleece wear if I'd known that. We went the 2nd week in March.
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Dreamer551630
Mar 10, 2024
Queenstown Tour/Mount Cook Heli fantastic hike - Awesome day! The guides were extremely kind and attentive to us. Heli hiking on the Tasman Glacier was a magnificent experience! The wonderful guide... take the helicopter and see Mount Cook, the glacier and the valley from above: splendid! Not to mention the beauty of the glacier and the place, it’s wow!!!! How magnificent our planet is! We were very lucky because the weather was great despite the winds which could have hampered the helicopter flight and therefore shortened the hiking time on the glacier. This was not the case and we were able to enjoy a beautiful hike. Explanations on Queenstown, Mount Cook, the glacier, etc. throughout and we were able to benefit from the sharing of the experiences of the mountaineering guides. It was truly a very rich day. I really recommend this activity and this service provider for their kindness and seriousness. Good communication with precise and clear explanations. No surprises, everything is said! If the weather is not good, if you are late for your appointment...
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Givengo2000
Feb 22, 2024
Great great experience!! - One of the best things I’ve ever done!! The tour guide Denny was a wonderful young woman who drove 16 of us from Queenstown to Mt Cook Aoraki and back, stopping at various locations so we could enjoy picture taking. This included rest stops and informative dialogue. The ride was long but beautiful! The actual flying experience was amazing and one of the best things I’ve ever done! The plane ride was smooth and landing on the Franz Josef glacier was exciting! We had ample time on the glacier to experience it and take photos. The return trip on the helicopter was my favorite thing! Our pilot got us up close to the mountains and the views were unforgettable!! He landed us back to earth like we were a butterfly touching down!! Great great experience!!!
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Backpacker791833
Feb 22, 2024
You’ve GOT to do this!! - One of the best things I’ve ever done! Fantastic views!! The plane ride was smooth for such a small craft and the helicopter ride was absolutely incredible!!! Loved this experience!!!
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Jacquie_c
Mar 25, 2024
Fabulous - The helicopter ride was amazing, the tour guide was great a shame the wait at the airport was so long.
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Jellyfishking
Mar 5, 2024
Great tour but missed out on the glacier landing - The tour was great and the scenery magnificent. The tour guide, Cameron, was young but knowledgeable and enthusiastic. There was plenty of great photo opportunities. The major disappointment for me was plane ride was cancelled and the helicopter flight was cut short due to weather conditions. This is not the fault of the tour company and I understand safety is of utmost importance. The whole reason I booked this flight was to land on the glacier. The helicopter company did give us a partial refund for the shortened flight. We had an enjoyable time nonetheless.
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