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A person in a yellow jacket and helmet standing in a snow-covered ice cave with an axe. 1
A snow-covered mountain range with a small aircraft flying over. 2
A snow-covered mountain with a ski slope and a small aircraft on the slope. 3
A person in a red jacket shoveling snow on a snowy mountain. 4
A group of hikers on a glacier with snow-covered mountains in the background. 5
By True South Flights

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 73,666 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • The one-hour fixed-wing flight from Queenstown to the Tasman Glacier in Aoraki Mount Cook is certainly spectacular, but the highlight of this trip is the glacier Heli Hike. The experienced guides will take you into a deep part of the glacier via a scenic helicopter flight. The helicopter passes over the deep crevasses of the icefalls and waterfalls to land on the Tasman glacier itself. From there you’ll be fitted with crampons for the two hours on the ice, exploring caves and seeing the natural, ever-changing wonder of the glacier in the South Island of New Zealand.

Activity location

  • Queenstown
    • Queenstown, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • True South Flights
    • 12 Hawthorne Drive
    • 9300, Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

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Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 73,666.24 x 1 AdultP 73,666.24
Total
Price is P 73,666.24
Until Fri, Sep 11

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Scenic helicopter flight to Tasman Glacier landing site
  • Inclusions
    Scenic round-trip fixed-wing flight between Queenstown & Mt Cook
  • Inclusions
    Transfers between central Queenstown accommodations and departure terminal
  • Inclusions
    Hiking boots, crampons, and all glacier safety equipment
  • Inclusions
    Guaranteed window seat on the plane
  • Inclusions
    Professional mountaineering guide
  • Inclusions
    Guided glacier hike (approx. 2 hours)
  • Exclusions
    Lunch (please bring your own food/snacks as time is limited in Mt Cook)

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Children and weight restrictions apply. Max weight: 150 kg (331 lbs) per traveler.
    • Guides provide safety instructions in English only. Travelers must understand English or be accompanied by a translator.

Activity itinerary

Queenstown

  • 50m
Collections from Queenstown Central Hotels start 50 minutes prior to flight departure. Alternatively, we have free parking at our office in Frankton, where you'll check in.

True South Flights

  • 30m
Check in at our Remarkables Park Town Centre departure lounge, where you will be weighed and receive a safety briefing. Get there nice and early, grab a hot coffee or some snacks in the shopping centre whilst you wait for your flight to depart.

Queenstown Airport (Pass by)

Take off from Queenstown Airport on a 1 hr scenic flight, getting to see the beauty of the surrounding area

Lake Wanaka (Pass by)

Great views of Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea and Lake Ohau from above

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

  • 1h
Get some stunning views of Mt Cook and the surrounding Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, including some of the 3,000 glaciers and alpine lakes in the region. You'll land at Mt Cook Airstrip after approximately 1 hour of scenic flying.

Mt. Cook Village

  • 1h
Check in with our guiding partners, gear up with the provided appropriate hiking equipment and receive a safety briefing from your experienced guide.

Tasman Glacier

  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Take a 10 to 15 minute heli ride up onto the Tasman Glacier ice. Here you will be left with your experienced guide to strap on your crampons and start hiking. Spend 2 hours exploring the ice features before the helicopter returns to fly you back to base.

Mt. Cook Village

  • 5m
Arriving back at the guiding base, your pilot will be waiting for you to escort you back to the plane.

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

  • 1h
Enjoy a 1 hr return scenic flight to Queenstown, taking a different flight path for maximum sightseeing on the way back.

True South Flights (Pass by)

Arriving back at the departure lounge, a driver will be waiting to take you back to your accommodation, or you will be able to collect your parked car.

Location

Activity location

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    Queenstown
    • Queenstown, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    True South Flights
    • 12 Hawthorne Drive
    • 9300, Queenstown, Otago Region, New Zealand

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