Always try to allow additional days around a Heli-hike to account for poor weather. Heli-hikes were cancelled in the days leading up to our departure, however we were fortunate with the weather on our day, beautiful blue skies, and low wind. There were 5 people in our group, plus our guide who was Andy. The helicopter portion was 9 minutes long and absolutely incredible. I had never been in a helicopter before and at every turn, I was in awe. Incredible views of the Tasman glacier, snowy capped mountains and Mt Cook! The landing was smooth and those first steps onto ice felt like from a movie set. After fitting our crampons and receiving a short lesson on how to use them efficiently, Andy was able to create a route based on the ability of the group. We slowly made our way across the glacier, stepping over crevasses, with Andy having no set path to traverse across the ice. Our first ice cave we visited was said to be the longest one that had been found in a long time, slowly getting bigger over time. We were given a generous amount of time to spend in here, taking pictures and walking through at our own pace. The second ice cave, whilst smaller, was a unique shape and had some chutes which I could climb into, making it exciting to explore. We spent 1 hour and 50 min on the ice and walked around 4km, very achievable for most people and could be more or less depending on the group. The helicopter back was also around 9 minutes and we got to ride in the front seat, where we were once again treated to breathtaking views. Andy was a good guide and explained quite in depth how glaciers were formed. We were not required to wear a harness and tether ourselves to one another so there was lots of freedom on the ice.

This was the best tour of the entire trip. Scott was our guide and he was safe, clear, passionate and very helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience exploring the glaciers, the Mulans, the heli ride, it was simply a breathtaking trip.

This was one of our top experiences on our 20 day journey through NZ. It was a magical wonderland. I am a little older and not too tall. So when the other nine people arrived, all young and tall, I expressed to my guide Andy, my concern for not being able to keep up. He was understanding and quite experienced as he put me right behind him. He made me feel like i was his best friend as he made sure I was safe and was able to enjoy every minute without slowing the group down. Thank you to Andy and the entire Mt Cook group for this incredible experience.

Really enjoyed our heli hike experience with Troy as a guide. We saw lots of cool things on the ice and the glacial water we collected tasted so pure and fresh it was great. Would have liked it to have more of a safety briefing of what to do on the ice if something happened. It was all fine but the health and safety briefing was all about getting on and off the helicopter and nothing about the equipment that Troy was carrying or if anything happened to him. Also some bigger sizes in coats would have been appreciated and water proof trousers people got very muddy and wet through the holes in the ice.

Wonderful experience as part of our honeymoon!! Beautiful flight and great guides. The views of Mount Cook and the surrounding mountains are unreal and playing on the top of the Franz Joseph glacier was fun. Highly recommend!

This was a real bucket list experience! We took my mum-in-law on a trip of a lifetime for her 80th birthday and this glacier flight was a real highlight. We had the loveliest pilot, Sam, with whom we felt very safe in a heli gliding over the exquisite glaciers. From the moment we walked in to the office, the lovely Dior took care of us and the professionalism continued from start to finish. Our family loved this day - my 17 year old daughter said it's one of the best things she has done and she has travelled a fair bit.

Loved it! From check in, to safety instructions, flight itself - staff were professional and friendly. Pilot was cool. The views are incredible. The landing on the ice was sensational as we had a fantastic view across the valley to Mt Cook. Flight back to Lake Pukaki and Tasman very interesting as well. Well worth it - once in a lifetime? I hope not....

My friend Rachel and I did this tour on 1/11 with Eddie and Scott and it was amazing. One of the best things tours that I have ever done. I didnt want to leave! Eddie and Scott were amazing guides and really made the experience even better than what it already was. They were very attentive and went out of their way to make sure that we had a great time. Thanks guys for creating an amazing holiday memory. I'll definitely be back!

We went with Scott and Eddy today 01/11/22. It was an amazing experience. I do have a bit of fear with flights and flying, but the whole experience felt very safe. Scott and Eddy, were both very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. They were very good guides. I’m so glad I took my water bottle to drink the glacier water. Best water I’ve had. Thank you so much! Would love to come back to do another trip.

We took the heli-hike to Tasman Glacier. This is experience vastly exceeded our expectations. The guides and pilot were outstanding and took the time to make sure we were comfortable with the equipment and knew how to walk with crampons. When needed, the guides gave a helping hand to navigate difficult parts of the terrain for whomever needed it. They provided useful information about glaciers and showed us some noteworthy aspects including an ice cave, a cascade of melting ice, and water trickling underground at the bottom of a crevasse. Kudos to our team of guides, Scott, Eddie, Zach and Troy.

We enjoyed a flight into Mount Cook region and had the luck that Mark was our pilot. He explained us the route and the mountains. A wonderful and passionate pilot! Thank you very much for such a wonderful tour! Highly recommended.

My husband, sister, brother-in-law and myself booked a helihike with The Helicopter Line. A thoroughly professional operation from the booking staff, pilot (Chris - 4th day on the job) and Mark (newbie getting some hands-on experience). Our guide, Scott, was amazing - so knowledgeable, helpful and oh so personable. What an incredible experience to land on and explore the Tasman Glacier with this team. We learnt so much from Scott and felt utterly safe in his hands. Such a memorable day from the sounds of the glacier and glacial walls to the brilliant icey blues of the moulin.

One of the best moments in a Lifetime, The ride was just fantastic backed by a team of professionals who made sure that it was a trip to cherish. Right from the super friendly Pilot and the staff, everything was just perfect. You might find so many Helicopter ride deals in Queenstown but I would highly recommend The Helicopter Line , The BEST in the Town!!! Well Done Team!!!

My partner and I did the Tasman Glacier Heli Hike through The Helicopter Line. What an incredible experience! We had the perfect day for it. Completely felt at ease at all times, our guide was a star and helped us through the whole trip. Special thanks to Dior for booking us in. What a special part of New Zealand.

A truly magical and unforgettable experience! We did the heli hike with Scott who was the best guide we could have asked for. He was extremely knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything and show us how to use the crampons and walk on the glacier. We were lucky enough to see some amazing ice caves which Scott took us through. One of us got a bit claustrophobic so Scott took her in separately afterwards so she could see as well. The helicopter pilot was also amazing with a super smooth ride. We were the only ones on the tour as well. Absolute value for money, you won’t regret it. Highly recommend!!