Premium transport in a Mercedes Sprinter vanSmall group tour (max 16 passengers) for a personal experience.Make several scenic stops along the way, including Cromwell, The Lindis, Omarama, Twizel, and more.Entertaining and informative commentary from an experienced guideUnique 45min Scenic Helicopter & Ski Plane FlightComplimentary access to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre (if time permits).Complimentary onboard Wi-FiPlease note: The Ultimate Alpine Experience scenic flight is subject to availability at the time of booking. Our team will confirm once your booking is finalised. This activity is also weather-dependent.

Cancellations & Refunds

More than 48 hours before travel: Full refund**Within 48 hours of travel: No refund48 hours to 6pm day prior to travel with CCP: Cancellation & Change Protection (CCP) will protect you if you change your mind or need to cancel your booking for any reason, up until 6pm the day prior to departure. CCP allows you to change your tour date or put 100% of your tour value towards another experience with the tour operator. Want to cancel altogether? When you have CCP you can cancel your booking and claim a 75% refund.****Note: Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

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Mount Cook Scenic Tour & Ultimate Alpine Flight from Queenstown

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Helicopter landing on icy terrain while a group prepares gear beside it under clear skies

Experiences

Scenic Plane Flights

Helicopter Scenic Flights

Small Group Tours

Day Tours

South Island

Start: Queenstown

Travel Time: 12 hours

Minimum Age: 18

Mt Cook Ski Plane & Helicopter Flight Experience

Travel from Queenstown to the breathtaking Aoraki Mount Cook National Park on a full-day scenic tour. Journey through Mackenzie Country in a premium Mercedes van, stopping at scenic locations before reaching Mt Cook Village.

Enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime Ultimate Alpine Experience — a 45-minute combo flight by ski plane and helicopter including a glacier landing on the Tasman Glacier. Spend additional time exploring Mt Cook Village and the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre before your scenic return to Queenstown.

Aerial view of the Tasman River weaving through the Southern Alps towards Lake Pukaki

Aerial shot of Mount Cook towering above the icy blue waters of Lake Pukaki

Braided river system flowing into the vibrant turquoise waters of Lake Pukaki

Person celebrating on the snow-covered Tasman Glacier during a scenic flight landing

High-angle view of a snow-covered glacial valley surrounded by alpine peaks

Inflite helicopter landing on snow-covered glacier with guests preparing to explore

Inflite ski plane flying over rugged snowy peaks and glacier fields near Aoraki/Mount Cook

Group of happy passengers posing in front of ski plane after landing on snow near Mount Cook

Premium transport in a Mercedes Sprinter van
Small group tour (max 16 passengers) for a personal experience.
Make several scenic stops along the way, including Cromwell, The Lindis, Omarama, Twizel, and more.
Entertaining and informative commentary from an experienced guide
Unique 45min Scenic Helicopter & Ski Plane Flight
Complimentary access to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre (if time permits).
Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi

Please note: The Ultimate Alpine Experience scenic flight is subject to availability at the time of booking. Our team will confirm once your booking is finalised. This activity is also weather-dependent.

More than 48 hours before travel: Full refund**
Within 48 hours of travel: No refund
48 hours to 6pm day prior to travel with CCP: Cancellation & Change Protection (CCP) will protect you if you change your mind or need to cancel your booking for any reason, up until 6pm the day prior to departure. CCP allows you to change your tour date or put 100% of your tour value towards another experience with the tour operator. Want to cancel altogether? When you have CCP you can cancel your booking and claim a 75% refund.**

**Note: Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.

Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

Itinerary

Start your day by meeting our friendly local guide at your accommodation in Queenstown or a nearby location. You’ll travel in comfort in a premium Mercedes van with only 16 seats, offering a more personal experience. As we leave Queenstown, our first stop takes us through the Central Otago wine regions of Gibbston and Cromwell. We then cross the dramatic Lindis Pass and make a quick stop in Omarama for refreshments, with the option to buy lunch or snacks.

The landscape changes as we enter Mackenzie Country, and our guide will share stories and interesting facts along the way, as we follow the edge of the Southern Alps. We’ll pass beautiful lakes and canals near Twizel, known for its Mt Cook Alpine salmon fishing. Once off the main road, we’ll travel alongside the striking blue waters of Lake Pukaki, before arriving at Mt Cook Village.

Welcome to Mount Cook! You will arrive around 12 pm, where your guide will take you to Mount Cook Airport to check in for your Ultimate Alpine Experience with Mt Cook Skiplanes & Helicopters, provided by INFLITE. After a brief safety briefing, you will embark on a unique 45-minute scenic flight. This is the only place in the world where you can fly in both a skiplane and a helicopter on the same tour! Your flight will take you past Aoraki Mount Cook, over the Tasman Valley, and its glacial lakes, with a special landing on the Tasman Glacier. You will have the chance to step out and enjoy the stunning views before boarding the other aircraft for the return flight.

After your flight, you’ll return to Mount Cook Airport and have free time to explore Mount Cook Village. All guests will also receive complimentary access to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre, where you can learn more about Mount Cook’s fascinating history and the adventures of one of New Zealand’s most famous explorers.

Around 3:30 pm, you will meet your guide again and begin the journey back to Queenstown. Relax and enjoy the scenic drive as you travel back. This full-day tour lasts around 12 hours, with smaller vehicles and a dedicated guide ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience throughout.

Please note: The Ultimate Alpine Experience scenic flight is subject to availability at the time of booking. Our team will confirm once your booking is finalised. This activity is also weather-dependent.