Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown
About This Experience
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.
What's 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
- ✓Professional mountaineering guide
- ✓Guided glacier hike (approx. 2 hours)
What's Not Included
- ✗Lunch (please bring your own food/snacks as time is limited in Mt Cook)
Practical Details
Duration
6h
Cancellation
Check operator for cancellation policy
Meeting Point
Check in at our office 30 minutes prior to departure. We are located in the Remarkables Park Town Centre, near Queenstown Airport, with free all-day parking. Park near the New World supermarket and walk across the carpark entrance to our building on the corner of the main road (Hawthorne Drive).
Operator
True South Flights
Good to Know
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- •Children and weight restrictions apply. Max weight: 150 kg (331 lbs) per traveler.
- •Guides provide safety instructions in English only. Travelers must understand English or be accompanied by a translator.
per person
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