Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown
About this tour
The one-hour fixed-wing flight from Queenstown to the Tasman Glacier in Aoraki Mount Cook is certainly spectacular, but the highlight of this trip is the glacier Heli Hike. The experienced guides will take you into a deep part of the glacier via a scenic helicopter flight. The helicopter passes over the deep crevasses of the icefalls and waterfalls to land on the Tasman glacier itself. From there you’ll be fitted with crampons for the two hours on the ice, exploring caves and seeing the natural, ever-changing wonder of the glacier in the South Island of New Zealand.
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Highlights
- ✓Scenic helicopter flight to Tasman Glacier landing site
- ✓Scenic round-trip fixed-wing flight between Queenstown & Mt Cook
- ✓Transfers between central Queenstown accommodations and departure terminal
- ✓Hiking boots, crampons, and all glacier safety equipment
- ✓Guaranteed window seat on the plane
Itinerary
Stop 1
Collections from Queenstown Central Hotels start 50 minutes prior to flight departure. Alternatively, we have free parking at our office in Frankton, where you'll check in.
Stop 2
Check in at our Remarkables Park Town Centre departure lounge, where you will be weighed and receive a safety briefing. Get there nice and early, grab a hot coffee or some snacks in the shopping centre whilst you wait for your flight to depart.
Stop 3
Take off from Queenstown Airport on a 1 hr scenic flight, getting to see the beauty of the surrounding area
Stop 4
Great views of Lake Wanaka, Lake Hawea and Lake Ohau from above
Stop 5
Get some stunning views of Mt Cook and the surrounding Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, including some of the 3,000 glaciers and alpine lakes in the region. You'll land at Mt Cook Airstrip after approximately 1 hour of scenic flying.
Stop 6
Check in with our guiding partners, gear up with the provided appropriate hiking equipment and receive a safety briefing from your experienced guide.
Stop 7
Take a 10 to 15 minute heli ride up onto the Tasman Glacier ice. Here you will be left with your experienced guide to strap on your crampons and start hiking. Spend 2 hours exploring the ice features before the helicopter returns to fly you back to base.
Stop 8
Arriving back at the guiding base, your pilot will be waiting for you to escort you back to the plane.
Stop 9
Enjoy a 1 hr return scenic flight to Queenstown, taking a different flight path for maximum sightseeing on the way back.
Stop 10
Arriving back at the departure lounge, a driver will be waiting to take you back to your accommodation, or you will be able to collect your parked car.
Included
- ✓ Scenic helicopter flight to Tasman Glacier landing site
- ✓ Scenic round-trip fixed-wing flight between Queenstown & Mt Cook
- ✓ Transfers between central Queenstown accommodations and departure terminal
- ✓ Hiking boots, crampons, and all glacier safety equipment
- ✓ Guaranteed window seat on the plane
- ✓ Professional mountaineering guide
- ✓ Guided glacier hike (approx. 2 hours)
Not included
- ✕ Lunch (please bring your own food/snacks as time is limited in Mt Cook)
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$1220.56 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
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- ⏱ Duration varies
- 📍 Queenstown, New Zealand
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Helicopter tours in Queenstown, New Zealand
Queenstown sits at the center of some of New Zealand's most dramatic alpine scenery, and it's one of the few places in the world where a helicopter tour can include an actual snow landing on a mountain peak.
When's the best time to fly?
Winter (June to August) is prime time for snow-landing tours; summer (December to February) trades the snow for longer days and clear views of Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps without needing cold-weather gear.
What should I bring?
Warm layers at any time of year, since it's cold at altitude even when Queenstown itself is mild, plus sunglasses for glare off the snow or lake.
What if the weather doesn't cooperate?
Like most operators, tours in Queenstown have standard weight and balance limits (you may be asked your weight when booking or checking in), and pilots will delay or reschedule rather than fly in unsafe wind, low visibility, or storms. Booking a tour with free cancellation means a weather delay won't cost you anything.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Landing | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from QueenstownThis tour | Duration varies | 4.9 (84) | N/A | From $1220.56 | |
| Half-Day Milford Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown | 4 hrs | 4.9 (204) | N/A | From $985.42 | View → |
| 2hr Scenic Milford Sound Flight with Landing - 201 | 2 hrs | 5.0 (69) | Yes | From $922.95 | View → |
| 25-Minute Remarkables Helicopter Tour from Queenstown | 25 min | 5.0 (126) | N/A | From $244.23 | View → |
From
$1220.56 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
Check availabilityYou'll complete your booking securely on Viator
- ⏱ Duration varies
- 📍 Queenstown, New Zealand
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