Mt Cook Day Tour from Queenstown incl. Tasman Glacier Heli Hike

Join Altitude Tours and visit Mount Cook in a day from Queenstown.
Experience the unique alpine landscapes of the Southern Alps as you travel
with us into Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. Once in Mt Cook join the team at
The Helicopter Line and Alpine Guides for a one-in-a-lifetime Glacier Heli
Hike experience.

• Take the opportunity to visit Mt Cook on an easy one-day tour from Queenstown.
• Travel in a specially designed premium Mercedes Sprinter for a comfortable touring experience.
• Enjoy a small-group sightseeing tour limited to just 16 people.
• Experience multiple scenic stops on the drive, including Cromwell, The Lindis, Omarama, Twizel, and many more.
• Benefit from informative and engaging commentary provided by an experienced guide.
• Join the team at Helicopter Line and Alpine Guides for a 2-hour Heli Hike on the Tasman Glacier.

Your Adventure Begins

Start your day by meeting our friendly local guide at or near your Queenstown
accommodation. You'll travel in style in a premium Mercedes van designed for
touring with only 16 seats onboard. As we depart Queenstown, the first leg of
our journey takes us through the Central Otago wine regions of Gibbston and
Cromwell. We then cross the dramatic Lindis Pass before making a brief stop in
Omarama for refreshments and an opportunity to purchase lunch/snacks (you must
bring food/snacks/water with you as you will not have time to eat lunch in Mt
Cook Village prior to the Heli Hike).

Welcome to Mackenzie Country

The scenery transforms as we enter Mackenzie Country, and our guide will
entertain you with stories and interesting facts as we trace the edge of the
Southern Alps. Along the way, we'll pass a network of lakes and canals near
Twizel, renowned for its fishing of fresh Mt Cook Alpine salmon. Once we veer
off the main road, we'll follow the stunning bright blue waters of Lake Pukaki
before arriving at Mt Cook Village.

Mount Cook Adventure & Heli Hike

Welcome to Mt Cook! Arriving at approximately 12 pm, your guide will transport
you to Mt Cook Airport where you will immediately check-in for your Heli Hike
experience. You will be provided with the necessary equipment before taking to
the skies on scenic helicopter transfer on to the Tasman Glacier. Once landed,
you will disembark the helicopter and have 2 hours on the ice to explore the
incredible ice terrain with expert guides, who will educate you about this
impressive and ever-changing environment. Remember to come prepared and dress
warmly, wearing leggings or light trousers/shorts (no denim).

The Journey Back

At the end of your Heli Hike, you will take the helicopter transfer back to Mt
Cook airport, where your Altitude Tours guide will meet you and commence the
return journey back to Queenstown. Sit back, relax, and take in the views.
This day tour spans approximately 12 hours, and our smaller vehicles and
attentive guide ensure your comfort and entertainment throughout the journey.

Experience the Unforgettable

Let us take you on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Mount Cook and discover
more with Altitude Tours. The 12 hour Mount Cook day tour departs Queenstown
daily at 7:30am, returning by 7:30pm.

The Heli Hike experience is subject to availability at the time of booking
and our reservations team will be in touch to reconfirm after you book.

It's important to note that this experience will take up the entirety of
your free time Mt Cook Village, therefore you will need to bring lunch with
you from Queenstown or purchase food when we stop in Omarama. You will need to
eat this on the van on the journey to Mt Cook.