Similar to the Franz Josef Heli Hike, this 1-hour fixed-wing flight followed by a helicopter ride takes you to the eastern side of Mount Cook to hike and experience the Tasman Glacier. Organised in partnership with Alpine Guides.
This tour leaves once a day.
Tasman Glacier Heli Hike 08 AM
The one-hour fixed-wing flight from Queenstown to Mt Cook for the Tasman Glacier is just the beginning of a day filled with spectacular scenery. You will fly over the Southern Alps, home to over 3000 small glaciers, to the Tasman Glacier on the east.
The weather in this mountainous region can be very changeable with rain frequent on the western side. We have the flexibility with our guiding partners to be able to alternate from one side to the other should the weather not be suitable to visit the glacier of your choice, and our tours to both are very similar.
On arrival at the Tasman Glacier tour, we will accompany you to your check in with our helicopter and guiding partners, Alpine Guides, who will provide you with all your necessary equipment and a safety briefing.
Your experienced guides will then take you into a deep part of the glacier via a scenic helicopter flight. The scenic helicopter flight will transport you over the Tasman terminal lake to land in the middle of the Tasman Glacier.
Here, you will be fitted with crampons for the two hours on the glacier ice, checking out ice caves and seeing the natural wonders of the South Island’s glaciers.
A minimum of four passengers is required for this tour, however if you are travelling solo, please contact us as we may be able to accommodate you with another group.
This Tasman Glacier Heli Hike package includes:
Extend the flight to take in an overflight of Mount Aspiring, the Snowball glaciers and the Olivine ice plateau for an additional $299 per person.
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Yes, all our prices are in New Zealand dollars and include all applicable taxes and fees.
We recommend booking your flight on the first day of your stay in Queenstown to allow for potential weather rescheduling.
Bookings can be made directly online or by phone or email:
No, unfortunately we do not accept American Express (AMEX) credit cards.
Yes! We operate 364 days a year, depending on the weather, with the exception of Christmas Day.
Our Mt Cook scenic flight allows passengers to enjoy all the scenery that Aoraki / Mount Cook has to offer within half a day. Perfect for travellers who may not have a lot of time to explore the region.
The world renowned Franz Josef Glacier is famous for it’s everchanging ice features and the speed in which it moves. Enjoy this ultimate Heli Hiking experience departing from Queenstown with True South Flights, the only operator that offers this as a day trip.
A 1-hour fixed-wing flight followed by up to 5 hours exploring Mt. Cook National Park.
This Tasman Glacier Heli Hike is one of True South Flights’s more popular tours, allowing you to enjoy the eastern side of the Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park in a single day’s time.
