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Tasman Glacier Heli Hike from Mount Cook

Explore the amazing Tasman Glacier on this combined helicopter flight / hiking tour package that showcases the best of both Mt Cook and the Southern Alps.

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What to expect

Explore the amazing Tasman Glacier on this combined helicopter flight/hiking tour package that showcases both Mt Cook and the Southern Alps terrain, featuring a guided trip along picture-perfect white ice and incredible views of the mountain and its surrounds from high above. The journey begins with a scenic helicopter flight to the Tasman Glacier as your experienced and friendly pilot-guides expertly guide you above the incredible alpine landscape at altitudes of up to 1.2km above sea level. Land in the mountains for a 2 hour adventure to experience the snow-and-ice covered terrain as your guide brings you on an interpretive trek highlighting all the amazing geography and natural phenomena that make this part of New Zealand so special.

Follow an easily undulating path along the mountain as you gaze down upon vast ice falls below, as your specialised crampon shoes provide a sure footing on this otherwise precarious surface. One the hike is over, re-board your helicopter for the return journey to Mt Cook Airport, flying close by the 1km high Hochstetter Icefall along the way. With all essential equipment such as glacier boots, socks, ice crampons, waterproof jackets and more provided, you'll have everything you need to simply bring your sense of adventure along for a wonderful alpine journey in the Mt Cook region.

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What's included

  • Scenic helicopter flight to the Tasman Glacier
  • Glacier landing and pickup
  • Approx 2 hours hiking and exploring glacial ice formations
  • Professional and experienced heli hike guides
  • All equipment provided (glacier boots, socks, ice crampons, waterproof jacket and pants)
  • Pick up from Mt Cook Village available
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Visit date

Select the date you'd like to visit to check ticket availability.

Time

  • 20th Sept to 30th April 10am, 11am and 1:30pm
  • 1st May to 14th May 9am and 11am.
  • 14th May to 19th Sept 11am

Duration

  • Please allow 3 hours for the duration of your experience

Departure Location

  • Departs and returns from the Mount Cook Airport, a short 2-3 minute drive from Mount Cook Village
  • Check-in is located in the upstairs area of the flight terminal

What To Bring

  • Warm upper body clothing (preferably 3 to 4 layers)
  • Leggings or light trousers, although shorts are acceptable
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Waterproof jacket (one will be provided if you don't have one)

Terms and Conditions

Important Information
Risk Disclosure
All activity inherently involves risks and potential hazards, and we cannot anticipate or eliminate all risks, however together we can manage and mitigate risk. Often, we are operating in unmodified and uncontrolled terrain and a balanced and conservative approach is taken to accommodate changing conditions.
Our risk management includes monitoring of natural hazards including potential atmospheric, land or water related occurrences.(Landslides, earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic, storms, flooding, avalanche, rock or ice fall).
We provide information to participants before and during the activity to ensure their participation suits their ability and objectives and is as safe as practicable with any potential changes identified prior or during the trip. It is important clients acknowledge there are risks, understand safety information and briefings before and during their activity and follow the instructions set out by our experienced and trained teams.
Prevention of accidents and incidents is key in all our operations, and this is achieved when we all approach activities with care, control, and responsibility.
We have implemented Safety Management Systems approved by the relevant regulators. Should other providers be contracted to deliver services, we check to ensure operators are regulated and audited for H&S compliance to a high standard.

Product Session Options

Per Person (8 yrs and over) 763.09 - price 803.25 - retailPrice 9AM Tasman Glacier Heli Hike
Per Person (8 yrs and over) 763.09 - price 803.25 - retailPrice 9.45AM Tasman Glacier Heli Hike
Per Person (8 yrs and over) 763.09 - price 803.25 - retailPrice 11:30AM Tasman Glacier Heli Hike
Per Person (8 yrs and over) 763.09 - price 803.25 - retailPrice 12:30PM Tasman Glacier Heli Hike (Oct-Apr)
Per Person (8 yrs and over) 763.09 - price 803.25 - retailPrice 12:45PM Tasman Glacier Heli Hike (Oct-Apr)

Product Sessions

9AM Tasman Glacier Heli Hike
9.45AM Tasman Glacier Heli Hike
11:30AM Tasman Glacier Heli Hike
12:30PM Tasman Glacier Heli Hike (Oct-Apr)
12:45PM Tasman Glacier Heli Hike (Oct-Apr)