The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike | 3 hours

80 Reviews | Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
From $474.94 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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10:45am
2 Adults x $478.30
$956.60
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$956.60
Combine the excitement of walking on New Zealands biggest glacier with the thrill of breathtaking scenic helicopter fly-bys of New Zealands largest mountain, Aoraki/Mt Cook. You fly in to your drop
8:45am
2 Adults x $478.30
$956.60
Approx Total
$956.60
Combine the excitement of walking on New Zealands biggest glacier with the thrill of breathtaking scenic helicopter fly-bys of New Zealands largest mountain, Aoraki/Mt Cook. You fly in to your drop

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Harness (if required)
  • Quality leather boots and woolen socks
  • Two scenic flights
  • Crampons (and/or snow shoes in winter)
  • Professional guide
  • Water proof jacket and over-trousers
  • Adjustable walking poles
  • NA

Overview

Combining two scenic flights this is a low fitness Tasman Glacier exploration for up to 2 hours ice time at approximately 1300 metres. Following your knowledgeable, professional, NZMGA trained Guide you will learn about and be in awe of New Zealand's big mountain country. This is Mother Nature at her finest and you will leave understanding why this area forms a part of the UNESCO Te Wāhipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.

Meeting points

The turn off to Aoraki/Mt Cook is on SH8 by Lake Pukaki. Driving east this can be found 8kms from Twizel and driving west, 50kms from Lake Tekapo. Turn onto SH80, which leads you to the Mt Cook Village. 6kms from the Village, follow signs to the Mt Cook airport.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

You will fly in to your drop off point on a remote part of the glacier. Once your crampons or snowshoes are fitted you’ll go exploring the amazing ice formations, following your guide as they cut steps in the glacier, using skills handed down from NZ’s mountain pioneers. Your trip finishes with another spectacular scenic flight back to our Aoraki/Mt. Cook base.

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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please bring
  • 3-4 layers of warm upper body clothing
  • Warm trousers (no jeans)
  • Sunglasses and sun protection
  • Hat and gloves
  • Drink and snacks
  • Subject to favourable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • We are unable to delay the departure time of our experiences due to strict helicopter scheduling. If you miss your confirmed departure time and we are unable to resell the space created, you will be charged for 100% of the cost

Free Cancellation

February 07100% refund
February 08No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.9

80 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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  • 3 stars
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