Mt Cook Ultimate Alpine Experience
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
- Scenic flight over Southern Alps
- Guided tour of alpine landscapes
- Visit Tasman Glacier
- Breathtaking mountain vistas
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Queenstown
- Guided tour of Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
- Scenic flight over Southern Alps
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
The Station - Home of Adventure in Queenstown, Corner of Shotover & Camp Streets, 25 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in all weather conditions; flights may be subject to cancellation due to weather
- Children under 2 years old can join for free if seated on a parent's lap
- Please inform of any dietary restrictions in advance
Know before you go
- Dress in layers to accommodate varying temperatures
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning scenery
- Wear sturdy walking shoes suitable for alpine terrain
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Flight activities are subject to availability and require confirmation with our airline partner. As dates are not always available, we will inform you accordingly.
- It is important to note that Ultimate Alpine Flight is very dependent on the weather. The decision to fly is made by our flight partner on the day and may be cancelled last minute due to weather conditions
- The bus tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- Please note - our airline partner has a fuel surcharge of NZ$20 per person in place until further notice. This is to be paid directly to the airline upon check-in.
Traveler reviews
Best Experience Ever
Abbie our guide for the day did everything she could to make our tour a wonderful experience. She is an absolute gem and was so happy and helpful.
Outworldly experience
Our driver and guide Nikki was amazing and friendly which is not something to be taken for granted considering we've had a really bad one for a tour to Milford sound. The pilots were good too and the helicopter landing on Tasman glacier and the plane ride back were just outworldly. We were also very lucky to have perfect weather on that day.
Great experience
Unfortunately bad weather meant that our original tour activities were no longer possible (including the flight), however, our guide was fantastic and went above and beyond to ensure we all still had a wonderful time.
Arthur’s Pass on the Trans Alpine Train and return via bus with Paul
What a fabulous fun informative day. The Trans Alpine train was very comfortable and the scenery spectacular. We disembarked at Arthur’s Pass and were met by Paul who drove us up to the viaduct which unfortunately was a little fogged in but we did get some glimpses through the clouds. We followed it up with a hike up to Devils Punchbowl Falls which was well worth the 350 steps. FYI wear good hiking boots it’s a bit of a rocky climb and the railings a little slippery in parts. Lunch at the pub at Arthur’s Pass was ok. Nice pit stop before the drive back which included a couple of stops. First was a walk to Narnia, which had some pretty unusual rock formations. It was a super easy 2k loop. Second stop was in Springfield for a quick photo op. Paul was professional, friendly and safe. Big thank you for an awesome day. Looking forward to our next Cheeky Kiwi adventure in a few days.
A must do in Mount Cook!
The Ultimate Alpine Combo was one of the coolest experiences I have ever had! Mount Cook is so vast and diverse in the scenery and it is absolutely stunning. We had a PERFECT bluebird day and landed on a pristine, untouched glacier. Very cool to experience the helicopter and ski plane in the same outing! 10/10 would recommend.