Activity Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu), New Zealand

The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike

4.9 (94 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation

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94 reviews

4.9

Tasman Glacier Heli-hike — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

Winter Sports Likely to Sell Out Heli-Hiking Small Group Excellent Quality Likely To Sell Out Top Product Low Supplier Cancellation Rate

At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 11 people
People per booking: 1–11
Guide: English
Operated by: Mt Cook Glacier Guiding

Ages: Children (10–16 years) · Adults (17–75 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: NA

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.

Stop 1
Mt Cook Glacier Guiding

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

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.

Using your ticket

Freephone within New Zealand 0800-68-2665
This experience is weather dependant
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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

Options

8:45am Heli Hike

8:45am: 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.
10:45am Heli Hike

10:45am: Combine the excitement of walking on New Zealand's biggest glacier with the thrill of breathtaking scenic helicopter flight.