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45-Minute Glacier Highlights Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook
By: Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters by Inflite
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Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Aoraki Mount Cook Village and a short transfer to Aoraki Mount Cook Airport to begin your aerial adventure. After meeting your pilot and listening to the safety briefing, jump aboard an A355 Twin Engine Helicopter and take off over the Mount Cook National Park.

Marvel at the spectacular scenery as you soar over the Tasman Terminal Lake and the jagged ice formations of the Hochstetter Icefall, then fly around the dramatic east face of Mount Cook. During your 45-minute flight, touch down to experience the Tasman Glacier up close and step outside to walk along the snowfields.

On return to the airport, a driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.

Departure Point

Aoraki Mount Cook Airport.
The airport is located 5 minutes prior to Aoraki Mount Cook Village on State Highway 80.

Duration

45m

Return Details

Return to same departure location

Inclusions

Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Live commentary on board

Exclusions

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Flights may be cancelled due to weather
Minimum of 4 people per flight applies before the flight will operate
Check in closes 45 minutes prior to flight time
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Hannahdl4

Reviewed 1 week ago

An epic must-do experience in Mt Cook National Park

With the perfect sunny day, our glacier highlights flight was truly unforgettable! It was an amazing experience flying over the Tasman Glacier with the snow landing and seeing Mt Cook up close and personal. It was the perfect activity for a trip to Mt Cook...More

Date of experience: October 2019

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StevieT888

Singapore, Singapore

103

Reviewed August 17, 2019

Unforgettable

Had booked a 55 minute flight but weather conditions reduced this to 45 - still a great experience. Fascinating to see the glaciers and Mt Cook close up. Less nerve racking than a Milford Sound heli ride due to it looking like you weren't as...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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m3lvinlim

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

208151

Reviewed July 8, 2019 via mobile

Pricey but totally worth it!

Went on the first day but the wind was too strong so we were rebooked for the next day. Lucky the day was calm and we had a perfect clear day tour. The pilot was very friendly and explained every location clearly. We landed on...More

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Michelle I

Sydney, Australia

13170

Reviewed May 7, 2019

Change of plan but awesome

Originally we had booked the ski plane helicopter combo but at last minute pilot called in to say couldnt land the ski plane as glacier too icy despite a clear blue windless sky but we appreciated our safety was of paramount importance. They gave us...More

Date of experience: April 2019

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FriendlyGiraffe

Reviewed May 6, 2019

Awe-inspring

The landscape is beautiful and the Tasman Glacier is breath-taking, but I'd mainly like to speak to the quality of the service. I was a very-last minute arrival, but because they had a spare seat, they were so friendly and accommodated me swiftly. I could...More

Date of experience: April 2019

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