New Zealand Mount Cook - Tasman Glacier Hike - 3 Hours
Mt. Cook - Tasman Glacier Helicopter Hiking
Aoraki / Mount Cook Tasman Glacier hike intro – 3 hrs total
Witness the splendor of Tasman Glacier Lake and the astonishing ancient glaciers from a helicopter as you fly over the spectacular Tasman Glacier. When you step off the helicopter and onto this ancient glacier, you will experience the unique and cool alpine climate, and a professional guide will introduce you to the unique world of Tasman Glacier.
The helicopter glacier hiking route has an excellent safety record, with strict evaluations and the use of high-quality equipment, ensuring complete safety.
Tasman Glacier Data
Tasman Glacier is the longest glacier in New Zealand.
The glacier is 27 km (17 mi) long.
The glacier is up to 4 kilometers wide and 600 meters thick.
The glacier covers an area of 101 square kilometers.
The glacier starts at an elevation of 3,000m (9,800ft).
Highlights
- The helicopter will depart from Mount Cook Airport, fly over spectacular ancient glaciers, and land on Tasman Glacier.
- Take a 2-hour hike under the guidance of a professional guide to explore New Zealand's longest glacier up close.
- On your return flight, fly over the Southern Alps and past the Hochstetter Icefall.
Meeting point
Departing from and returning to Mount Cook Airport.
Pick-up and drop-off arrangements are available for major hotels in Mount Cook Village:
The Hermitage Hotel,
Mt. Cook Lodge and Motel,
Mount Cook Village,
Aorki Mt. Cook Alpine Lodge, etc.
If needed, please provide the English name and address of the hotel for transfers when placing your order. (Due to airline safety requirements, all travelers must provide their weight in kilograms)
Includes:
- Helicopter flight. (Approximately 1-hour round-trip to the glacier)
- Glacier landing and 2-hour glacier hike.
- Professional and experienced guides.
- Equipment - glacier boots & crampons or snowshoes.
- Free transportation service is available from Mount Cook Village to Mount Cook Airport, with scheduled routes. You can also drive to Mount Cook Airport yourself for more convenience (5–10 min from Mount Cook Village).
Weather
- If your helicopter flight is canceled due to bad weather, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.
- We recommend booking early before your trip to allow flexibility for weather changes and ensure you don't miss this unique flight experience.
- Please call the flight base 24 hours before departure, as per your confirmation letter, to check the weather conditions and confirm that flying is possible.
What to bring
- Warm upper body clothing (3-4 layers). (Jeans are not recommended)
- Long pants
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Waterproof jacket (If you don't have a waterproof jacket, please let us know in advance).
- We provide professional equipment for glacier hiking.
Additional Information
- After booking, you need to wait for the confirmation information.
- Travelers need moderate physical fitness and hiking ability. For example, you must be able to walk at least 1 km independently and easily climb up or down stairs to participate in this activity.
- Children must be at least 9 years old to participate. They must be able to walk completely independently on uneven terrain and follow instructions. For safety reasons due to glacier/snow conditions and weather, we reserve the right to modify requirements for children.
- Helicopter flights have a minimum passenger requirement (no fewer than 3 adults). If the number of travelers for a flight fails to meet this minimum, the helicopter company reserves the right to cancel the activity on the day (with only a refund of the current fee) or adjust the flight schedule. When possible, arrangements will be made to fly as scheduled.
- Our professional guides can only provide verbal and safety instructions in English. If you have hearing difficulties, please inform the staff members and guide.
- Glaciers are not always safe, so always follow a professional guide when hiking on them. If staff members believe that some unruly travelers participating in the activity may pose safety risks, they reserve the right to stop them from continuing the activity.
- For safety reasons, drones, iPads, and selfie sticks are not allowed on board.
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