Mount Cook Small Group Scenic Tour & Ultimate Alpine Experience

Visit Mount Cook in one day on our small-group, fully guided return day tour from Queenstown. Immerse yourself in Mount Cook National Park and then experience a flight in a ski plane and a helicopter! These flights will take you past Aoraki Mt Cook, over the Tasman Valley and its glacial lakes, with a unique landing on the Tasman Glacier.

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  From NZD $725 per person
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  Premium Mercedes Sprinter Bus
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  Maximum 16 guests
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  12 hours duration (Approx)

What's Included

• Central pickup and drop-off locations in Queenstown
• Return transport in a modern, air-conditioned minibus
• Unique 45min Scenic Helicopter & Ski Plane Flight
• Experienced local guide with in-depth commentary
• Multiple scenic stops and photo opportunities along the way, including Lake Pukaki and Lindis Pass.
• Free time to enjoy self-guided hikes
• Entry to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
• Complimentary snacks and water on board (bring a reusable bottle)

ITINERARY

Departure Time: 7.30am

Your Adventure Begins

Start your day by meeting our friendly local guide at your Queenstown accommodation or nearby. 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.

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 & Ultimate Alpine Experience

Welcome to Mt Cook! Arriving at approximately 12 pm, your guide will transport you to Mt Cook Airport where you will check in for your Ultimate Alpine Experience with Mt Cook Skiplanes & Helicopters, brought to you by INFLITE. You will have a quick safety briefing before taking to the skies on a unique 45-minute scenic flight. This is the only place in the world where you will fly in a skiplane & a helicopter in one product! Taking you past Aoraki Mt Cook, over the Tasman Valley and its glacial lakes, with a unique landing on the Tasman Glacier, you’ll get a chance to disembark the helicopter or skiplane on the Glacier and soak up the incredible surroundings around you before boarding the helicopter or skiplane that you haven’t flown in yet.

After your flight, you will return to Mt Cook Airport and have additional free time to enjoy Mt Cook Village. All guests receive complimentary access to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre. This museum and theatre offer insights into Mt Cook’s unique history and the adventures of one of New Zealand’s most famed explorers.

The Journey Back

At approx. 3:30pm, you will rejoin our guide and van to commence the return journey 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.

Please note: the Ultimate Alpine Experience scenic flight is subject to availability at the time of booking and our team will reconfirm with you once confirmed. This is a weather-dependent activity.