Tasman Glacier (Mt Cook) Heli-Hike ex Queenstown
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.
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Tasman Glacier (Mt Cook) Heli-Hike ex Queenstown
Pickup included
What's included in Tasman Glacier (Mt Cook) Heli-Hike ex Queenstown
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Tasman Glacier
The experienced guides will take you into a deep part of the glacier via a scenic helicopter flight. Two hours on the ice, exploring caves and seeing the natural, ever-changing wonder of the glacier in the South Island of New Zealand
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hiking boots and crampons are provided
- You are required to bring your own lunch and snacks. There is usually no time to get food in Mt Cook.
- 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 are applicable for this tour
- Our guides only provide interpretation and safety instructions in English. The inability to understand your guide’s instructions is a safety risk. If you cannot understand basic English instructions, you must accompany a person who can translate for you. If you are hearing impaired, please inform our staff.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 50 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick-up from Queenstown Central accommodation. Pick up starts 50 minutes prior to departure.
Meeting / End Points
- Check in at our office 30 minutes prior to departure. We are located in the Remarkables Park Town Centre, near Queenstown Airport, with free all-day parking. Park near the New World supermarket and walk across the carpark entrance to our building on the corner of the main road (Hawthorne Drive).
