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Experience the best Scenic Flights over Tasman Glacier

Experience the magnificent Tasman Glacier up close with the helicopter and hike tour! With the combo offers, you can fly over New Zealand's largest glacier and enjoy a hike on the glacier itself at discounted rates.
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Slide 1 of 6, Skiplane and helicopter on snowy alpine landscape with tourists, Ultimate Alpine Experience.
Skiplane and helicopter on snowy alpine landscape with tourists, Ultimate Alpine Experience.
Helicopter on snowy alpine terrain with mountain backdrop, Ultimate Alpine Experience.
Helicopter on snowy alpine terrain with tourists capturing mountain views.
Skiplane view over snow-covered alpine mountains during Ultimate Alpine Experience.
Aerial view of braided river and mountains from skiplane during Ultimate Alpine Experience in New Zealand.
Helicopter flying over snowy alpine mountains during Ultimate Alpine Experience.

Mount Cook Ultimate Alpine Experience: Skiplane & Helicopter Combo Tour

45 mins

  • Combine a helicopter and ski plane flight over Tasman Glacier and Hochstetter Icefall with a snow landing on the glacier.

  • Land on Tasman Glacier and spend time taking in the snow-covered alpine landscape before your return flight to Mount Cook Airport.

  • Enjoy sweeping views of Tasman Valley, glacier lakes, Hochstetter Icefall, Grand Plateau, and the surrounding Southern Alps.

  • Hear live commentary through your headset as your expert guide shares insights about the glaciers and landmarks below.

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  • Combine a helicopter and ski plane flight over Tasman Glacier and Hochstetter Icefall with a snow landing on the glacier.

  • Land on Tasman Glacier and spend time taking in the snow-covered alpine landscape before your return flight to Mount Cook Airport.

  • Enjoy sweeping views of Tasman Valley, glacier lakes, Hochstetter Icefall, Grand Plateau, and the surrounding Southern Alps.

  • Hear live commentary through your headset as your expert guide shares insights about the glaciers and landmarks below.

from
NZ$599
Slide 1 of 6, Helicopter flying over snow-covered mountains during a 45-minute glacier tour.
Helicopter flying over snow-covered mountains during a 45-minute glacier tour.
Helicopter and ski plane on snowy glacier during 45-minute flight tour.
Helicopter passengers on snowy glacier during 45-minute flight tour.
Helicopter on snowy glacier with tourists during 45-minute flight tour.
Aerial view of snow-covered mountains from a ski plane during a 45-minute glacier flight.
Aerial view of turquoise glacial lake and snow-capped mountains from a ski plane in New Zealand.

45-minutes Glacier Highlights by Helicopter or Ski Plane Flight

45 mins

  • Fly on your tour over New Zealand’s Mt Cook and the national park that surrounds it as you enjoy the tranquility of the pristine white blanket as you soar over the snow-capped mountains.

  • Get to experience the lush green forests and the bright, glimmering glacier from a birds-eye view.

  • End your tour perfectly, with a glacier landing, giving you a picture-perfect memory to capture.

  • Choose to fly either by way of a helicopter or a ski plane flight.

  • Fun Fact: One of the most remarkable facts about Mount Cook is that it still grows with an average of 7 millimeters (0.28 inches) each year.

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  • Fly on your tour over New Zealand’s Mt Cook and the national park that surrounds it as you enjoy the tranquility of the pristine white blanket as you soar over the snow-capped mountains.

  • Get to experience the lush green forests and the bright, glimmering glacier from a birds-eye view.

  • End your tour perfectly, with a glacier landing, giving you a picture-perfect memory to capture.

  • Choose to fly either by way of a helicopter or a ski plane flight.

  • Fun Fact: One of the most remarkable facts about Mount Cook is that it still grows with an average of 7 millimeters (0.28 inches) each year.

from
NZ$699
Slide 1 of 6, Ski plane on snowy Southern Alps runway for 1-hour aerial tour.
Ski plane on snowy Southern Alps runway for 1-hour aerial tour.
Helicopter and ski plane on snowy Southern Alps with mountain backdrop.
Helicopter and ski plane on snowy Southern Alps with tourists, New Zealand.
Helicopter and ski plane on snowy Southern Alps during 1-hour aerial tour.
Aerial view of Southern Alps snowfields from a ski plane during a 1-hour tour.
Aerial view of Southern Alps glacier from a helicopter or ski plane.

1-hour Ultimate Southern Alps Aerial Tour - Helicopter or Ski Plane Flight

1 hr
2 more

  • Take a scenic flight from Mount Cook to Tasman Glacier for 60 minutes and soak in the stunning sights of the Southern Alps, Hochstetter Icefall, and the West Coast of New Zealand.

  • Soar over the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers and take advantage of two snow landings on the Fox, Franz Josef, or Tasman Glaciers.

  • See spectacular views of the Hochstetter Icefall, Mount Cook, Mount Tasman, and Mount Sefton.

  • Choose to fly either in a ski plane or a helicopter for the 60-minute flight.

  • Fun Fact: Most Glaciers move at around 50cm per day however Franz Josef Glacier was once recorded to move 4 meters in a day.

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  • Take a scenic flight from Mount Cook to Tasman Glacier for 60 minutes and soak in the stunning sights of the Southern Alps, Hochstetter Icefall, and the West Coast of New Zealand.

  • Soar over the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers and take advantage of two snow landings on the Fox, Franz Josef, or Tasman Glaciers.

  • See spectacular views of the Hochstetter Icefall, Mount Cook, Mount Tasman, and Mount Sefton.

  • Choose to fly either in a ski plane or a helicopter for the 60-minute flight.

  • Fun Fact: Most Glaciers move at around 50cm per day however Franz Josef Glacier was once recorded to move 4 meters in a day.

from
NZ$799
Slide 1 of 12, Helicopter on Tasman Glacier with tourists preparing for guided heli-hike tour.
Helicopter on Tasman Glacier with tourists preparing for guided heli-hike tour.
Group hiking on Tasman Glacier with ice axes and crampons.
Group exploring Tasman Glacier on guided heli-hike tour.
Visitors collecting glacier water during a guided heli-hike on Tasman Glacier, New Zealand.
Hikers exploring Tasman Glacier during a guided heli-hike tour in New Zealand.
Group hiking on Tasman Glacier with snowy peaks in the background.
Hikers exploring Tasman Glacier during guided heli-hike tour in New Zealand.
Group hiking on Tasman Glacier during guided heli-hike tour, New Zealand.
Group hiking on Tasman Glacier during guided heli-hike tour, New Zealand.
Tourists hiking on Tasman Glacier during a guided heli-hike tour in New Zealand.
Helicopter flying over Tasman Glacier with snow-capped mountains in New Zealand.
Person exploring Tasman Glacier during guided heli-hike tour in New Zealand.

Guided Heli-Hike Tour on Tasman Glacier

3 hrs
1 more
  • Enjoy a scenic helicopter ride along the glorious snow-covered Southern Alps range and Mount Cook.
  • With expert guides to lead the way and take care of your safety, explore the ice formations on the glacier for 2 hours.
  • Navigate the Tasman glacier easily with the glacier boots and crampons provided and start your exciting hiking journey.
  • On the way back to Mount Cook base, witness stunning views of the Hochstetter Icefall along the eastern side of Mount Cook.
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  • Enjoy a scenic helicopter ride along the glorious snow-covered Southern Alps range and Mount Cook.
  • With expert guides to lead the way and take care of your safety, explore the ice formations on the glacier for 2 hours.
  • Navigate the Tasman glacier easily with the glacier boots and crampons provided and start your exciting hiking journey.
  • On the way back to Mount Cook base, witness stunning views of the Hochstetter Icefall along the eastern side of Mount Cook.
from
NZ$995
Slide 1 of 10, Couple taking selfie during helicopter tour on snowy Mount Cook with alpine landing.
Couple taking selfie during helicopter tour on snowy Mount Cook with alpine landing.
Helicopter cockpit view of Mount Cook with snow-covered peaks.
Helicopter flying over snow-covered Mount Cook with alpine landing site.
Helicopter flying over snow-covered Mount Cook with alpine landing site.
Couple taking selfie during helicopter tour with alpine landing on Mount Cook.
Couple taking selfie during Mount Cook helicopter tour with snowy alpine landing.
Helicopter flying near snow-covered Mount Cook, New Zealand, with alpine landing area.
Helicopter flying over snow-covered Mount Cook with alpine landing.
Couple taking selfie on snowy Mount Cook with helicopter in background.
Helicopter flying over snow-covered Mount Cook with a view of a frozen lake.

Mount Cook Helicopter Tour with Alpine Landing

25 mins - 55 mins
1 more

  • Fly over Mount Cook's alpine landscapes on a 25, 35, 40, or 55-minute scenic helicopter flight with an alpine landing.

  • Touch down on a snowfield and take in aerial views of mountain ranges, glaciers, lakes, and valleys from above.

  • Choose your route to explore the Ben Ohau Mountain Range, Southern Alps, Mount Cook, or the region's glaciers and icefalls.

  • Learn about the peaks and glaciers below through informative commentary from your experienced pilot throughout the flight.

More details

  • Fly over Mount Cook's alpine landscapes on a 25, 35, 40, or 55-minute scenic helicopter flight with an alpine landing.

  • Touch down on a snowfield and take in aerial views of mountain ranges, glaciers, lakes, and valleys from above.

  • Choose your route to explore the Ben Ohau Mountain Range, Southern Alps, Mount Cook, or the region's glaciers and icefalls.

  • Learn about the peaks and glaciers below through informative commentary from your experienced pilot throughout the flight.

from
NZ$395

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