35-Minute Valley and Glacier Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook
35 Minutes
Mobile Ticket
Hotel Pickup Offered
English
Language Offered
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Overview
Experience the natural beauty of Aoraki Mt Cook National Park during a 35-minute scenic helicopter flight. See the Southern Alps, Tasman Valley, and Hochstetter Icefall before a landing in the snow on the Tasman Glacier. Includes use of headsets to hear your pilot's commentary, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
Includes hotel pickup and drop-off
35-minute scenic helicopter flight to the Tasman Glacier, from Mount Cook
Get aerial views of the Tasman Valley, Hochstetter Icefall, and Tasman Glacier
Land on the Tasman Glacier to see it up close
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Departure & Return
Departure point
Aoraki Mount Cook Airport.The airport is located 3 minutes prior to Aoraki Mount Cook Village on State Highway 80.
Departure Time
Departure time will vary daily depending on bookings and weather conditions. Time of departure will be confirmed 24 hours prior to date of flight.
Return Details
Return to same departure location
What To Expect
Make your own way to Aoraki Mount Cook Airport to meet your pilot for your scenic flight. Your pilot shares a safety briefing as you get seated in the A355 Twin Engine Helicopter. Put on the provided radio headset, then take in sweeping views as the helicopter lifts off. Soar over the towering Southern Alps and soak in panoramic views of Aoraki Mt Cook. As you fly up the Tasman Valley, snap photos of the retreating Hochstetter Icefall, then circle the pristine Tasman Glacier. Your pilot lands on the glacier ice, which measures about 1,968 feet (600 meters) deep. You'll also see the Grand Plateau and Plateau Hut.At the end of your 35-minute flight, your pilot returns you to your starting point where you transfer back to your hotel.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Flights may be cancelled due to weather conditions
Minimum number of 4 people per flight applies before the flight will operate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.